GOBILLS78 Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I don't know anything about the new guy, but I know this: Mitchell plays slow and is a below average tackler.
tbonestake Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I'm waiting for the people who wanted to cut Mitchell to start freaking out that he's injured. He was my surprise cut and I just got back from running up and down NF BLVD pants-less. Does that count as freaking out?
GG Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 So much for the anticipated showdown with that guard whose name escapes me right now.
bobinaz Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Reading his pro bio, Ayodele looks like a good pick up. Michell was good, but he sometimes seemed to be out of place or over pursued on a given play. Good luck KM!!!
Saint Doug Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 (edited) It's amazing how fast these things happen. Did we not just hear a day or 2 ago that Mitchell is unlikely for game 1? I know Gailey wasn't commenting on long term prognosis, but did anyone see this coming? Tell me about it. Do things like this happen with other teams? I remember when players would just "get injured" and would come back in 2-6 weeks or whatever. Now, it seems, Bills players get any kind of injury and they're automatically placed on IR and their seasons done. Edited September 10, 2010 by kas23
dollars 2 donuts Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 And it begins again this year...even before the start of the season. Our guys don't even need a real game to get hurt. That is #1 (#3 if you count the preseason rookies, oh wait, I'm sorry I forgot Schouman, as well).
eball Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Tell me about it. Do things like this happen with other teams? I remember when players would just "get injured" and would come back in 2-6 weeks or whatever. Now, it seems, Bills players get any kind of injury and they're automatically placed on IR and their seasons done. It's a tough game for tough people. Put a band-aid on it and get back out there.
Kelly the Dog Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Tell me about it. Do things like this happen with other teams? I remember when players would just "get injured" and would come back in 2-6 weeks or whatever. Now, it seems, Bills players get any kind of injury and they're automatically placed on IR and their seasons done. Every situation is different. For example, if, say, Bryan Scott is out 2-4 or 2-6 weeks he likely stays on the team and active roster, because we have George Wilson, and even Cary Harris to play safety. We can hope none of the starters go down until Scott comes back, but even if they do, we won't be sunk without him. Wilson is dependable. But for Mitchell, we only have a rookie Moats and Ellison behind him. Moats is nowhere near ready, and Ellison is too small to play significant snaps. Combine that with Torbor, who can play inside if need be is not ready either, and suddenly if Davis or Poz go down, we're screwed. So we can't afford to wait the two weeks for Mitchell, let alone the four or six.
tbonestake Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 It's a tough game for tough people. Put a band-aid on it and get back out there. Rub some dirt on it!
billsfreak Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 (edited) Feel badly for Mitchell. A weak spot for the Bills becomes weaker; not good. I feel bad for him too. A class act and a heck of a football player when healthy, unfortuneatly he hasn't been able to stay healthy the past few seasons. It is one signing that didn't work out that you really can't criticize the FO for, sense when he came here he didn't have an injury history and he was a big piece of the defense that won the Super Bowl for the Giants a few months before he signed here. I hope he makes it back, but because of these injuries, his career might be winding down, at least as anything more than a situational role player. At the very least signing this guy from Miami might help us gameplan. Edited September 10, 2010 by billsfreak
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I'm waiting for the people who wanted to cut Mitchell to start freaking out that he's injured. ...and then explain how this decision shows how Ralph is cheap.
eball Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 ...and then explain how this decision shows how Ralph is cheap. ...followed by a diatribe about how Modrak shouldn't have drafted Maybin.
Dorkington Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I always liked Kawika as a player, unfortunately, like others said, injuries hampered him here. Hopefully he makes a speedy recovery and hopefully this new guy can be productive with our team!
tbonestake Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 (edited) ...and then explain how this decision shows how Ralph is cheap. coincidentally, I was screaming "This happened because Ralph is cheap!" as I darted in and out of traffic, sans slacks! Edited September 10, 2010 by tbonestake
buffalopdc Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Yes. I thought the same thing. maybe its a cost cutting measure. Or maybe it is what real front offices do.
AllDayADay Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 When we first switched to a 3-4 and then we got George Edwards. I thought Akin Ayodele was coming here for sure. Then we signed Davis which I also like, but I know Akin has familiarity in George Edwards defense. Kawika looked slow in pre-season, but its still a tough break for him and the team. Akin does a lot of charity work, I know this because I am from south florida and he was getting involved with a charity my mom was organizing.
Another Point of View Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 LB Akin Ayodele is a solid player, the guy loves to hit. I think Bills fans will be happy.
transient Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 (edited) I feel bad for him too. A class act and a heck of a football player when healthy, unfortuneatly he hasn't been able to stay healthy the past few seasons. It is one signing that didn't work out that you really can't criticize the FO for, sense when he came here he didn't have an injury history and he was a big piece of the defense that won the Super Bowl for the Giants a few months before he signed here. I hope he makes it back, but because of these injuries, his career might be winding down, at least as anything more than a situational role player. At the very least signing this guy from Miami might help us gameplan. Yeah, maybe he can give us some of last year's defensive schemes... you know, the ones that George Edwards wasn't privy to. He was with the 'phins last year. He's coming from Denver. Just ball bustin. Edited September 10, 2010 by transient
jabtot Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 I watched Mitchell all during training camp. It seemed that he was still bothered by the bad knee. He was destined for the 2nd string for sure. Sad to lose a vocal leader like he was. Best Wishes...and get well soon #59.
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