msw2112 Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 The line played well today and it was great to see Ryan Bates starting at guard, a well-deserved opportunity. He left the field with what appeared to be a serious injury on the final series, but I have not been able to find any information on his injury. Obviously, I'm hoping that he's OK, both for Bates' sake and also the team's. With Ike already out, the Bills' depth on the interior line is pretty thin and I hate to see Bates miss out on his opportunity to be a starter. If anyone has any updates, please share with the board. 3 Quote
YoloinOhio Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 McDermott meets with media at 4 I think Quote
Warcodered Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: McDermott meets with media at 4 I think I can't wait to find out we'll know more soon. Quote
Motorin' Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 13 hours ago, msw2112 said: The line played well today and it was great to see Ryan Bates starting at guard, a well-deserved opportunity. He left the field with what appeared to be a serious injury on the final series, but I have not been able to find any information on his injury. Obviously, I'm hoping that he's OK, both for Bates' sake and also the team's. With Ike already out, the Bills' depth on the interior line is pretty thin and I hate to see Bates miss out on his opportunity to be a starter. If anyone has any updates, please share with the board. Chris Brown and other journalists noted on Twitter during the game that Bates walked off under his own power. I hope someone asks McD if he would have come back in if the play happened earlier in the game. Quote
fasteddie Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Wrist? 😇 Use the left one.🤭 1 Quote
Nextmanup Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Wrist? 😇 Master Bates has been known to have issues with wrist and hand related injuries, it's true. 🤫 3 Quote
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 31 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Wrist? 😇 27 minutes ago, fasteddie said: Use the left one.🤭 26 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: Master Bates has been known to have issues with wrist and hand related injuries, it's true. 🤫 1 1 Quote
msw2112 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Posted January 3, 2022 14 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Thanks - this was the info I was looking for - and it's good news. I'd say he's between questionable and probable for the Jests game on Sunday and back for the playoffs for sure. It will be interesting to see if he is reinserted as the starter, or if the injury costs him the spot. Feliciano and Ford were also back from COVID list prior to yesterday's agme, so now we are only down Ike at guard. Could be a lot worse. 1 1 Quote
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 25 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Bates is this team's Ed Wang...but more firm and rigid of a player. Wonder if he knows Levitre? I hear through him you can meet Wood. 1 3 Quote
In Summary Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, msw2112 said: Thanks - this was the info I was looking for - and it's good news. I'd say he's between questionable and probable for the Jests game on Sunday and back for the playoffs for sure. It will be interesting to see if he is reinserted as the starter, or if the injury costs him the spot. Feliciano and Ford were also back from COVID list prior to yesterday's agme, so now we are only down Ike at guard. Could be a lot worse. I'd rest him against the Jets then start him for the playoffs. 1 Quote
TheyCallMeAndy Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 Sad development for Bates, team saves some coin releasing Mongo and I’m sure they’d love to know if they had a replacement lined up. Quote
Xwnyer Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: What else do you expect people come here for info and get these dumb a** responses 1 1 Quote
msw2112 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) 44 minutes ago, In Summary said: I'd rest him against the Jets then start him for the playoffs. Not a bad thought, although if he is 100% by Sunday, I think he starts the game. He has not gotten a lot of reps, so if he's going to be the starting left guard in the playoffs, he needs to get more reps and continue to develop chemistry with the rest of the line. Also, as someone astutely pointed out above, the Bills may want to see what they have in Bates if they are considering moving on from Feliciano after the season to save on cap and/or because Feliciano's performance has declined (despite him being a good dude). Edited January 3, 2022 by msw2112 Quote
In Summary Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 17 minutes ago, msw2112 said: Not a bad thought, although if he is 100% by Sunday, I think he starts the game. He has not gotten a lot of reps, so if he's going to be the starting left guard in the playoffs, he needs to get more reps and continue to develop chemistry with the rest of the line. Also, as someone astutely pointed out above, the Bills may want to see what they have in Bates if they are considering moving on from Feliciano after the season to save on cap and/or because Feliciano's performance has declined (despite him being a good dude). If he's 95% or so I'd agree to play him for a quarter or so. Quote
FilthyBeast Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 43 minutes ago, TheyCallMeAndy said: Sad development for Bates, team saves some coin releasing Mongo and I’m sure they’d love to know if they had a replacement lined up. Even if Bates isn't the long term answer I think it's pretty clear Feliciano's day as a Bill are numbered. Quote
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