Rubes Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 Maybe next to Von Miller, this is maybe the one new guy I've been looking forward to watching the most and seeing what he can do for our defense. Not necessarily because he'll have the largest impact, but just because it seems like his potential is huge and he brings so much excitement and energy to the D-line. His game against Indy was very promising. Nevertheless...he already had a groin injury that kept him out of camp a few days, and now he has what seems like an unspecified calf injury that has kept him out of the last two preseason games, and he's still only working alone on the side per reports. Everybody deals with injuries here and there, but he's now lost a lot of practice time this summer and it's not clear how long he'll continue to be out. Could this be an early achilles problem? Has anyone heard anything about it? I don't recall seeing anything or reading any updates recently. Obviously he's not being put on PUP or IR anything like that, but I feel like he's a huge part of our plans for the D-line this year and it just doesn't seem like a great sign for his availability during a long season... Quote
ndirish1978 Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 He will be fine, they are being careful with injuries. I wouldn't be surprised if he would have played last game had it actually been a regular season game. 1 Quote
TheCockSportif Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 I find this UnSettle(ing)? 1 1 9 1 2 Quote
ddaryl Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 I was very impressed with his hand work in the little we saw him play. He looked real good against Indy so I share your enthusiasm As for injury stuff.. Im thinking the Bills just don't need to see anymore and want him feeling his best at the start of the season 1 1 Quote
Warcodered Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 I'd say he played well enough that he made the team despite missing two preseason games. 2 1 Quote
Rubes Posted August 30, 2022 Author Posted August 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Warcodered said: I'd say he played well enough that he made the team despite missing two preseason games. Of course, just concerned about him missing so much practice time without him seeming to make significant progress in quite some time. Quote
PonyBoy Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 12 minutes ago, TheCockSportif said: I find this UnSettle(ing)? Did we "Settle" for someone injury prone on our defense? Is this your concern? 😉 2 Quote
Mr. WEO Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 Great---Miller had to carry Aaron Donald for 13 games last year.....now he has to carry this guy too?? 1 3 1 Quote
Rc2catch Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 He’s gonna be fun to watch in this rotation. 5 Quote
machine gun kelly Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) He wasn’t injury prone in Washington. Injuries happen with linemen. I’m not concerned at all. He was great when used in Washington. We have a history of Protecting from soft tissue injuries so this team will get it worked out. He’s a keeper. Edited August 31, 2022 by machine gun kelly 1 Quote
ShakAttack Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 45 minutes ago, Rubes said: Of course, just concerned about him missing so much practice time without him seeming to make significant progress in quite some time. Slightly concerning for a new player, but I'm confident that he will Settle in. 1 2 Quote
Rubes Posted August 31, 2022 Author Posted August 31, 2022 30 minutes ago, BobBelcher said: Slightly concerning for a new player, but I'm confident that he will Settle in. I see what you did there. 🙃 1 Quote
Alphadawg7 Posted August 31, 2022 Posted August 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Rubes said: Maybe next to Von Miller, this is maybe the one new guy I've been looking forward to watching the most and seeing what he can do for our defense. Not necessarily because he'll have the largest impact, but just because it seems like his potential is huge and he brings so much excitement and energy to the D-line. His game against Indy was very promising. Nevertheless...he already had a groin injury that kept him out of camp a few days, and now he has what seems like an unspecified calf injury that has kept him out of the last two preseason games, and he's still only working alone on the side per reports. Everybody deals with injuries here and there, but he's now lost a lot of practice time this summer and it's not clear how long he'll continue to be out. Could this be an early achilles problem? Has anyone heard anything about it? I don't recall seeing anything or reading any updates recently. Obviously he's not being put on PUP or IR anything like that, but I feel like he's a huge part of our plans for the D-line this year and it just doesn't seem like a great sign for his availability during a long season... I think its more they are being cautious with a player expected to play a relevant role this season. Its just preseason, and he had a good camp and preseason when he played. They already knew what they had him, no need to push him through minor injuries. A lot of these injuries guys get during camp and preseason are ones they could play through if it was during the season or playoffs. But there is no need to risk a bigger injury at this time of year. Different when its a player they aren't sure on, then practice and playing time matter more and can be the difference in making the team and not making the team. 1 1 Quote
3rdand12 Posted August 31, 2022 Posted August 31, 2022 Rubes I agree with most here Bills know what they have in Tim Settle No need to mess around in preseason etc, Some guys are pros and know their job and know how to communicate both ways when the they line up. I have some sincere belief and hope this guy will be better than expected in the middle in his role Go Bills Quote
ganesh Posted August 31, 2022 Posted August 31, 2022 58 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: Dude's gonna be a Beast! Looking forward to this starting DL. Miller, Oliver, Settle and Rosseau Can this line dominate and stop the run game. Can we stop getting abused by good runners such as Henry and Taylor and even Harris. 1 Quote
JakeFrommStateFarm Posted August 31, 2022 Posted August 31, 2022 I was always worried that we may have settled for Tim Quote
Rubes Posted August 31, 2022 Author Posted August 31, 2022 37 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: I think its more they are being cautious with a player expected to play a relevant role this season. Its just preseason, and he had a good camp and preseason when he played. They already knew what they had him, no need to push him through minor injuries. A lot of these injuries guys get during camp and preseason are ones they could play through if it was during the season or playoffs. But there is no need to risk a bigger injury at this time of year. Different when its a player they aren't sure on, then practice and playing time matter more and can be the difference in making the team and not making the team. Cautious, yes...but I do think there is a difference between holding guys out of preseason games and someone not practicing at all for a couple of weeks and only working solo on the side apart from everyone else. There's cautious, and then there's...this. I mean, even Poyer was back in team drills. Just now, JakeFrommStateFarm said: I was always worried that we may have settled for Tim Alright, settle down everyone with the puns. 1 2 Quote
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