Roster / Injury Updates Week 4

[ngbills]

Based on the assumptions below we have some holes to fill. Depending on recoveries with a few guys we potentially need 1-2 OL, 1-2 DB, 1 WR, 1-2 DT. I don't think we have the bodies on our practice squad at all the positions. Have not heard any names outside of Rhodes and on the practice squad you have Austin or Hodgins can fill at WR, Mancz can man one spot at OL, Ingram one at DB, and Brewer at DT. Once we hear on Bates can see if we need to sign someone at OL. DB we obviously will need 1-2 guys. Doyle will go to IR creating one spot but could see some roster movement as well.

 

QB (2): Allen, Keenum

RB (5): Singletary, Moss, Cook, Gilliam, Jones

WR (5): Diggs, Davis, Crowder, McK, Shakir

TE (3): Knox, Morris, Sweeney

OL (7): Morse, Saffold, Hart, Dawkins, Brown, Van Roten, Quessenberry

 

DT (3): Settle, Jones, Bryant

DE (4): Rousseau, Basham, Epenesa, Lawson

LB (6): Edmonds, Milano, Miller, Dodson, Bernard, Spector, Matakevich

CB (4): Elam, Johnson, Lewis, Neal

S (2): Johnson, Hamlin

 

ST (3): Bass, Martin, Ferguson

 

Possibly Out (5): Kumerow, Bates, Oliver, Phillips, Poyer

Out for sure (2): Benford, Jackson

PUP or Suspended (3): White, Boettger, Smith

IR (3): Hyde, Stevenson, Doyle

[MiltonWaddams]

Add Kumerow to definitely out, replacing Dane. Still no certainty there that I am aware of.

[Big Turk]

Kumerow is definitely out...high ankle sprain

[TheBrownBear]

Thanks for the list.  I'll feel a ton better about Sunday if we can sign a veteran CB (Rhodes) and if Oliver and Poyer can go.  Then I like our chances.

 

Have we heard anything on Dane's progress?  Would think it's just a matter of soreness if there's no actual breaks or anything, no?

Edited September 27, 2022 by TheBrownBear

[Buffalo Bills Fan]

Really need Poyer in backfield. Hope he is healthy and heals well and rest of the team.

Just now, TheBrownBear said:

Thanks for the list.  I'll feel a ton better about Sunday if we can sign a veteran CB (Rhodes) and if Oliver and Poyer can go.  Then I like our chances.

Agree

[ngbills]

Poyer and Oliver are the biggest pieces we need back. It would be helpful to know about Bates as well. 

[corta765]

I thought Jackson was still up in the air if I am not mistaken?

[Rubes]

With how this team deals with head injuries, I'd be surprised to see Bates back this week. Could happen, but I think they play it safe with him.

 

[BruceVilanch]

5 minutes ago, Rubes said:

With how this team deals with head injuries, I'd be surprised to see Bates back this week. Could happen, but I think they play it safe with him.

 

What if we just call it a back injury?

[quinnearlysghost88]

Was Morse cleared to play?

[Chandler#81]

11 minutes ago, quinnearlysghost88 said:

Was Morse cleared to play?

🙏

[Big Turk]

15 minutes ago, quinnearlysghost88 said:

Was Morse cleared to play?

 

He was a game-time decision against Miami and was held out last minute so I would hope he is OK to go this week.

[Royale with Cheese]

I've said this for two weeks now but I would be surprised if Oliver doesn't play.  One week I will be right!

[MJS]

1 hour ago, Big Turk said:

Kumerow is definitely out...high ankle sprain

Do we have video of him crying and screaming like Mac Jones? I hear those high ankle sprains can be life threatening.

1 hour ago, ngbills said:

Poyer and Oliver are the biggest pieces we need back. It would be helpful to know about Bates as well. 

Morse is the most important piece we need back.

[LABILLBACKER]

5 minutes ago, MJS said:

Do we have video of him crying and screaming like Mac Jones? I hear those high ankle sprains can be life threatening.

Morse is the most important piece we need back.

Van Roten cannot be allowed to ever snap the ball.

[Albanybillsbacker]

Do you have info on Jackson that no one else has?  I have seen zero information on his status. 

[ShakAttack]

15 minutes ago, MJS said:

Do we have video of him crying and screaming like Mac Jones? I hear those high ankle sprains can be life threatening.

Morse is the most important piece we need back.

 

The discussion about "who did we miss the most" and "who do we need back the most" is actually very interesting, because if you look at practically EVERY reason the Dolphins won  (besides the Bills missing every opportunity of their own)  it involves the BACKUPS.

 

• Center mis-handling exchanges leading to 10 points
• Backup DBs giving up bomb to Waddle on 3rd and 22 leading to 7 points
• Lack of a pass rush for the first time all season
• Unable to defend run at goal line 

It's pretty clear that "next man up" seems to work when you are missing one or two pieces, but when you're missing as many as we were, it's a recipe for disaster and Allen WILL have to put the team on his back every single time with very little margin for error.

 

 

Edited September 27, 2022 by BobBelcher

[Coach Tuesday]

Live look-in at OBD training room:

 

 

[The Wiz]

2 hours ago, Big Turk said:

Kumerow is definitely out...high ankle sprain

Can he go to IR for 4 weeks or was that only a start of the year thing?

 

The rules changed a few times since pre/during/post covid so I don't remember. 

Edited September 27, 2022 by The Wiz

[BigAl2526]

1 hour ago, Rubes said:

With how this team deals with head injuries, I'd be surprised to see Bates back this week. Could happen, but I think they play it safe with him.

 

With a concussion, it's all about league protocol, unless you're Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins. 

35 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

I've said this for two weeks now but I would be surprised if Oliver doesn't play.  One week I will be right!

If he's out all season, it's your fault.