Micah to IR (out for the year per his agent)

[Rc2catch]

Hyde is a monster loss. 
But stop looking for a starter replacement. Jaquan has been here a long time. The fact people are acting like an upgrade is needed already is a little too extreme. Let’s see him play. There’s still 4 safeties on the roster if you factor in Siran Neal used to play safety. If you draft and develop this is the scenario you do it for. 
Speedy recovery Micah.. We will definitely miss ya. 

[Greatdane21]

every team loses players as the year goes along ,

The Bills have the knack of finding defensive backfield talent ,so let’s let Bean go to work and see what he comes up with . 
White should almost be ready for return  so he will probably get the roster spot.

I know nothing about either practice team defensive backs, but wouldn’t think they would be ready yet.

[Sharky7337]

That pick he had versus patriots was so phenomenal, I think he deserves some time off anyways!

[ColoradoBills]

33 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

 

I actually agree with you a bit here.  I think Hyde's injury actually makes it more likely they re-sign Poyer and release Hyde by giving Poyer his money. I would think if you see Johnson play well, he will be getting a contract extension soon.

 

Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of "Hyde money".  He took a restructure bonus signing this March and it added 3 void years.

Next year he has $7M of his $10M cap hit in dead money.

 

There is always a risk when players are "restructured".

[Big Turk]

5 minutes ago, Greatdane21 said:

every team loses players as the year goes along ,

The Bills have the knack of finding defensive backfield talent ,so let’s let Bean go to work and see what he comes up with . 
White should almost be ready for return  so he will probably get the roster spot.

I know nothing about either practice team defensive backs, but wouldn’t think they would be ready yet.

 

White cannot be activated until week 5 at the earliest, so I highly doubt they leave an open roster spot for 2 weeks minimum.

[BigDingus]

As much as this really sucks from an on-field perspective, I'm relieved to hear it's not a career-ending injury.

 

Best wishes to your recovery Micah! I'm sure knowing the season's over hurts you even more than it does us fans. 😢

Edited September 24, 2022 by BigDingus

[Tanoros]

2 hours ago, Awwufelloff said:

Last year was our year to win it all. 

We have Josh Allen and our offense. Not to mention, no one expected Hyde and Poyer to be what they turned into. Let’s see if Johnson will have a similar trajectory, we do have McDermott the db whisperer. 

[CircleTheWagons99]

We are not Pitt, ONE player does mot make this Def great or bad. Prayers to Micah, hopefully he is back for the playoffs. But this team didnt have Tre and still stomped the SB champs and AFC 1 seed. Yes it sucks, no it will not ruin our def. 

[stevestojan]

Can OBJ play safety? 

[Stranded in Boston]

Just get well, #23 …
(Now, what’s Bill Simpson up to?)

[Tanoros]

14 minutes ago, Greatdane21 said:

every team loses players as the year goes along ,

The Bills have the knack of finding defensive backfield talent ,so let’s let Bean go to work and see what he comes up with . 
White should almost be ready for return  so he will probably get the roster spot.

I know nothing about either practice team defensive backs, but wouldn’t think they would be ready yet.

Whoever Beane picks up is going to be a depth player. Johnson and/or Hamlin are the ones stepping into the starter spot. 

[Worstcaseontario]

Jaquan time while micah heals up

[Big Blitz]

15 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of "Hyde money".  He took a restructure bonus signing this March and it added 3 void years.

Next year he has $7M of his $10M cap hit in dead money.

 

There is always a risk when players are "restructured".

 

 

Yea I looked that up about an hour ago - I take back what I said about moving on - he'll be back.   

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

2 hours ago, Warcodered said:

 

They're such classy fanbases.

Anything that can give their ***** team an edge

[YoloinOhio]

 

[machine gun kelly]

53 minutes ago, buffaloboyinATL said:

Do you mean Jaquan Johnson?  If so, I agree. Johnson had a lot of reps when Poyer was out, and he is ready to shine. 

Yes, my freakin phone auto-corrected me.  He’s not Hyde, but he knows this system and has skills and talent.

[Ralonzo]

1 hour ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

Isn't Collins a SS?  They need someone with some FS experience IMO.

 

The Bills don't really define their safety roles like that, it's not going to be a Leonard Smith in the box and a Bill Simpson roaming deep. Part of that quarters defense, and the thing that makes it tough, is each safety has their side of the field to patrol and handle both pass and run defense on their side. As long as Jaquan or Hamlin can execute the role, it shouldn't be beyond their physical limitations. The lack of experience is the biggest thing.

[zow2]

The Hyde loss hurts, but i’m not ready to write off the defense until i see them play first. Let’s be positive. It’s next man up. 

[GETTOTHE50]

terribly upsetting to hear this news. I love watching Micah play. His instincts for the game are second to none and he’s a bit of a old school player. Gonna miss him like heck 

[Sharky7337]

I heard Eric weddle is available lol