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

[Johnnycage46]

I guess one positive to this, if there is one, is that it's happening early in the season (as opposed to going into the playoffs or late in the year) and the team will have to time adjust.  Plus I'm sure Micah is going to be in Jaquan's ear constantly on the sidelines, film room, etc.

 

Micah is a huge loss, but I would like to think this team is greater than just one player (except for Allen )

[ColoradoBills]

11 minutes ago, aristocrat said:

Landon collins is out there if Johnson doesn’t cut it 

 

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

[Bob in STL]

Big loss.  Next man up.  Jaquan Johnson is ready to play. 
 

Move on. 

[Big Blitz]

Just now, ColoradoBills said:

 

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

 

 

Correct.  

[Buddy Hix]

Hopefully Hyde can fully recover and be back next season.

 

This just goes to show that nothing is guaranteed. After McD’s choke job, a lot of fans were convinced it didn’t matter because Allen would lead Buffalo to multiple titles. Just one before I die would be great, thanks.

[zow2]

The Hyde injury is in the books, unfortunately. I’m more worried about the Next DB injury more then losing Hyde at this point.

[billsfan1959]

5 minutes ago, Big Blitz said:

 

 

We need a Minkah Fitzpatrick level trade.   

 

If the Titans lose their next 4 games will Byard be available?

 

Love Micah Hyde and hate to lose him. However, I don't think we are going to see a trade for a replacement, as I believe Jaquan Johnson is going to surprise a number of people. He is is not quite as good as Hyde in coverage (but not that much of a drop off) and I actually think he is a better tackler. 

 

Edited September 24, 2022 by billsfan1959

[Bob in STL]

34 minutes ago, SCBills said:

Id probably have to say the Top 5 important guys on Defense are:

 

Von

Rousseau

Jones

Edmunds

White

 

Some of it is positional… we’re seeing what a dominant DL does.  Pass Rushers >>> Safety and I think Daquan Jones is sneaky important.  He is a monster at commanding double teams and stuffing the run game.  
 

The way Edmunds is playing, he’s an elite LB who’s making splash plays.   That’s equally as valuable to a top tier Safety, but Jaquan Johnson is a much higher level replacement player than Dodson or Bernard. 
 

Tre White, top tier CB when he comes back >>> Safety. 

 

Milano and Hyde/Poyer.  Our safeties were a strength and Milano has been the big play guy. 

[LabattBlue]

Tough break for Hyde, but there is only one injury to the Bills that would just ruin any chance at a SB victory.  Every other position…next man up. 

[clayboy54]

3 minutes ago, Johnnycage46 said:

I guess one positive to this, if there is one, is that it's happening early in the season (as opposed to going into the playoffs or late in the year) and the team will have to time adjust.  Plus I'm sure Micah is going to be in Jaquan's ear constantly on the sidelines, film room, etc.

 

Micah is a huge loss, but I would like to think this team is greater than just one player (except for Allen )

I agree. Hyde seems to be the brains of the operation back there. That won’t change because he will still be a part of the preparation. He’s been mentoring Jaquan and Damar and will surely continue to do so. I think while it hurts, not much will change.

[ndirish1978]

Sick to my stomach for Micah. What a terrible situation. 

[Bills2022]

Tough loss but Bills are ok.  Defensive line play will help secondary, although obviously still a big deal.  We have a great replacement.  

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

54 minutes ago, buffalonian said:

Boston - Worst fans in all sports. 

 

Massh0les gonna Massh0le

[Buffalo Boy]

[ndirish1978]

Do we sign Josh Thomas back to the active roster off of the Cardinals practice squad now?

[BillsSbSoon]

We’re actually fortunate to be able to

turn to Jaquan Johnson, a guy that’s been here for years knows the system and has been itching to play. No chance beane makes a trade before seeing how Jaquan does

[blacklabel]

Aw man that's a bummer, dude is such a solid player and directs so much traffic on the back end. Gonna be tough to replace but Jaquan Johnson c'mon down. Get well soon, 23.

[buffaloboyinATL]

So I wonder if team Dr.s said something like, “you’ll be fine in a few weeks” and the second opinion said the whole season, or if team Dr.s said the whole season and the second opinion confirmed it.  

[frostbitmic]

He'll get his Super Bowl ring but it's a shame he won't be playing in the game.

 

Heal up quick and strong Micah.

[GunnerBill]

Just now, ndirish1978 said:

Do we sign Josh Thomas back to the active roster off of the Cardinals practice squad now?

 

Depends what happened with him after cuts. Arizona took him for the PS which means the Bills could have done the same. Not like he was claimed off waivers. So did we not offer him a PS spot to come back? Or did he choose to go elsewhere because he thought there was a more obvious route to the active roster at some point (given our top 4 were pretty set)?

 

If the former I doubt we go that direction, if the latter it is the obvious 1st move. He didn't have as good of a camp and pre-season as last year it must be said.