Beasley test positive

[Dablitzkrieg]

Just now, Hebert19 said:

John Brown time.  Get some insurance in case there are more cases

I wouldn't mind this at all

[Virgil]

I expect Kumerow to step up big time from this.  McKenzie might see some more snaps, but I don't see him get a big bump in snaps.

 

Here's to Gabe lighting it up!!!

[Success]

The Pats may be without a few receivers also.

 

This is hardly insurmountable.  I wouldn't mind seeing Hodgins brought up - but they can still be potent w/ what they have, and it would be cool to see Stevenson in on some plays to stretch the field.

 

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

1 minute ago, Hebert19 said:

Need John Brown 

Loll get TO out of retirement

Edited December 21, 2021 by Generic_Bills_Fan

[nucci]

26 minutes ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said:

Did he say being young and healthy would stop him from getting it or help him fight it off?  Omicron is gonna give ammo to both sides of the vax debate because tons of vaccinated people I know are getting it…some with boosters even 

I think both. Vaccinated people will get it but symptoms will be milder. If he is vaccinated he has a chance to play Sunday. I'm sure he'll be fine. I was concerned about the game

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

5 minutes ago, Dablitzkrieg said:

I don't think McKenzie or Kumerow are good at WR

Oh yea this is in the context of you’re missing two of your top three receivers also…pats are in the same boat and who else do they have? McKenzie can be a difference maker in more than just the passing game 

Edited December 21, 2021 by Generic_Bills_Fan

[The Wiz]

so how many more players do we need on the list to have the game moved since they do it for every other team?

[Hebert19]

Just now, Generic_Bills_Fan said:

Loll get TO out of retirement

How is that the same.   He is available knows offense and been on squads this year so he's in shape. Like him up for 5 go routes this week and let Gabe and diggs work the middle 

[PolishDave]

4 minutes ago, DapperCam said:

McKenzie might actually play better in the slot than Beasley has. No knock on Beasley, but he hasn’t been very good this year and I think he’s been playing through injuries.

 

Ranked number 16 in number of catches.    And he is receiver number 2 on the team.     No.   He's not very good.   What a ridiculous take.

 

https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/category/receiving/2021/reg/all/receivingreceptions/desc

[HamSandwhich]

Everyone is hilarious on this thread. People are testing positive regardless of vaccine status. What does it matter? People just want to carry a pitch fork. He’s likely not the last. 

[oldmanfan]

I hope he does not contract a serious case. He has a family.  That is the primary concern, football be damned.

 

Having said that, I stated at the outset of this season Covid would cost us a shot at a title.  And I am sure there are fans of each team saying the same.  This year’s champion will likely have nothing to do with who the best team is, it will have to do with who gets the virus and/or the randomness of who of the vaccinated players get tested and turn up positive or negative.  Total crap shoot.

[Jeff1954]

Firstly, I hope all the players and their families are okay. They are all people first and football players second.

Secondary matter: Given the huge difference in the way the NFL treats vaccinated and unvaccinated players and the statistically somewhat likely difference in severity and duration of symptoms between the vaccinated and unvaccinated, the Bills have been walking a finer path than most teams all season. We have tripped off that path in the week leading to our most crucial game of the season. This is why the anti-vax stance of some team members was irresponsible from a football point of view.

 

Edited December 21, 2021 by Jeff1954

[MPL]

I'm ready to stamp a big fat asterisk on this season and write-off all the end results as meaningless, flukey, and bogus... unless, of course, the Bills win it all. 

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

1 minute ago, Hebert19 said:

How is that the same.   He is available knows offense and been on squads this year so he's in shape. Like him up for 5 go routes this week and let Gabe and diggs work the middle 

I was just messing with ya that’s not a bad idea lol

[HamSandwhich]

1 minute ago, Jeff1954 said:

Firstly, I hope all the players and their families are okay. They are all people first and football players second.

Secondary matter: Given the huge difference in the way the NFL treats vaccinated and unvaccinated players and the statistically somewhat likely difference in severity and duration of symptoms between the vaccinated and unvaccinated, the Bills have been walking a finer path than most teams all season. We have tripped off that path in the week leading to our most crucial game of the season. This is why the anti-vax stance of some team members was irresponsible from a football point of view.

 

Vaccine status doesn’t matter with omicron

It’s endemic at this time, just stop testing. People have had the chance to vaccinate. 

[Dablitzkrieg]

2 minutes ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said:

Oh yea this is in the context of you’re missing two of your top three receivers also…pats are in the same boat and who else do they have? McKenzie can be a difference maker in more than just the passing game 

That's my point.   They're is not depth.  McKenzie imo, is one of the most overrated players on this team.   He's a gadget player that doesn't produce.  1 rushing TD and a 5.4 yards/rec average.  38 yards receiving.  A difference maker how?

[Success]

If we have Diggs, Knox & Davis, we're fine. There will be a drop-off, but we have capable receivers who can fill in for Beasley.

 

This is not the end of the world.  I'm more concerned about headlines that we might see in the next few days.  The attrition needs to stay relatively even.

 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

Just now, mattynh said:

Sarcasm....

 

Ah. 

[The Wiz]

Imagine if we are the first team to actually be forced to forfeit by the NFL.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

1 minute ago, Success said:

If we have Diggs, Knox & Davis, we're fine. There will be a drop-off, but we have capable receivers who can fill in for Beasley.

 

This is not the end of the world.  I'm more concerned about headlines that we might see in the next few days.  The attrition needs to stay relatively even.

 

McKenzie is a great backup in the slot. We will miss Cole, but I think McK is up to the task.  Plus, it may help Cole getting a little break— he has been banged up a lot this year.