Kelly the Dog Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 TO is in great shape but man the turf toe is one of those lingering injuries. It rarely just goes away. Luckily it's almost a month until the season starts. Regrettably, he has little chemistry with Trent yet so these weeks off are terrible. You mean because the two passes we saw between them were both right on the money in stride for first downs on the only drive they played together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 You mean because the two passes we saw between them were both right on the money in stride for first downs on the only drive they played together? Are you kidding? 2 passes and I'm supposed to feel confident that they don't need all the practice they can get together? This isn't Marino-Duper, Kelly-Reed, Manning-Harrison, or Aikman-Irvin. These two have played zero games together and not playing together for 3 weeks before the season starts won't help. Don't get me wrong: TO is so talented that it won't kill them--but they need to be really good. This is not a very good team. They need all the edge they can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 As long as he goes to practices to listen and watch film not out doing media stunts instead I do not have an issue. If he complains about his toe and uses as reason not be in practice you know it is all about him not his toe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Concerned? No. But feel free to freak if it makes you feel better. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I'm sure TO let the Bills know soon after arriving in camp (if not sooner) that he would not be playing much in the preseason. If the season started this Sunday, he would be playing with no evidence of injury. The "turf toe" or whatever the Bills want to call it is a cover to keep the more neurotic fans from freaking out at this arrangement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Not worried. In a rare slip of real news, Jauron let it be known T.O. will return to practice next week. That likely wouldn't happen with 'turf toe'. He said it's (toe) sprained. I don't care if he doesn't play another pre-season game. That's not why we got him. FWIW, the play he got hurt on -his first catch I believe, the Titan/Oiler defender was WAY too aggressive coming in late and trying to smear Owens all over the field. Pretty sure that's where the injury happened. Keep that guys # in the back of you heads for the regular season re-match.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Not worried. In a rare slip of real news, Jauron let it be known T.O. will return to practice next week. That likely wouldn't happen with 'turf toe'. He said it's (toe) sprained. I don't care if he doesn't play another pre-season game. That's not why we got him. FWIW, the play he got hurt on -his first catch I believe, the Titan/Oiler defender was WAY too aggressive coming in late and trying to smear Owens all over the field. Pretty sure that's where the injury happened. Keep that guys # in the back of you heads for the regular season re-match.. That was Finnegan. No doubt TO will seeing much more of him Nov. 15. Maybe TO should wear a red pinny when he plays his next preseason game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Are you kidding? 2 passes and I'm supposed to feel confident that they don't need all the practice they can get together? This isn't Marino-Duper, Kelly-Reed, Manning-Harrison, or Aikman-Irvin. These two have played zero games together and not playing together for 3 weeks before the season starts won't help. Don't get me wrong: TO is so talented that it won't kill them--but they need to be really good. This is not a very good team. They need all the edge they can get. I'm not completely discounting your statement, but these two (TE-TO) did work together all through the voluntary OTAs, spent extra sessions working on timing and routes, and then again in training camp until the toe injury. I don't think the "chemistry" issue is something to be worried about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfan63 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 But I don't worry about him not being on the same page with any QB Thanks for the laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I don't care if he plays any more preseason games. We know what he is capable of and I am certain he will be ready for when it counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Are you kidding? 2 passes and I'm supposed to feel confident that they don't need all the practice they can get together? This isn't Marino-Duper, Kelly-Reed, Manning-Harrison, or Aikman-Irvin. These two have played zero games together and not playing together for 3 weeks before the season starts won't help. Don't get me wrong: TO is so talented that it won't kill them--but they need to be really good. This is not a very good team. They need all the edge they can get. Do you think those were the only 2 times that Edwards has thrown to Owens all spring and summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 We should just remove it and make sure there is no future problems. I'm sorry was the question about a toe or TO? Forgive me for not providing the link, but on ESPN.com's main page they posted that he will miss his 2nd straight preseason game... I know it's only preseason, and I seriously doubt that it's too much of a concern, being as though nooone can question T.O.'s work ethic, but don't you all think that the preseason, live action is necessary for him to continue to develop a chemistry with Edwards? Could it be something more serious than they are letting us know? I sure hope not. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharper802 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 With our FO the next move will likely be placing him on season ending IR even though he will be ready to play week 1. Turf toe sucks. This is bad. Probably much worse than they are letting on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 T.O. hs seen enough to know he jumped the gun signing to quickly with the Bills. He is in T.O. preservation mode and will play 1/2 heartedly this year, then focus his energies on T.V. or whatever else his celebrity will bring him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fewell733 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 T.O. hs seen enough to know he jumped the gun signing to quickly with the Bills. He is in T.O. preservation mode and will play 1/2 heartedly this year, then focus his energies on T.V. or whatever else his celebrity will bring him. i don't think he's ever in his career played halfheartedly. Can you name a single instance of him doing this over his 13 year career? He is no Randy Moss. His issues have nothing to do with effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Thanks for the laugh Me too. That was unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Forgive me for not providing the link, but on ESPN.com's main page they posted that he will miss his 2nd straight preseason game... I know it's only preseason, and I seriously doubt that it's too much of a concern, being as though nooone can question T.O.'s work ethic, but don't you all think that the preseason, live action is necessary for him to continue to develop a chemistry with Edwards? Could it be something more serious than they are letting us know? I sure hope not. Thoughts? Not worried in the least we need to find who the other receivers are going to be the rest of the preseason maybe give TO one drive the next to last pre season game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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