Samuel returns to practice, Taron Johnson sheds non-contact jersey, Shakir and Cook DNP

[freddyjj]

5 minutes ago, JerseyBills said:

This back 7 is already playing at an extremely high level, now we're plugging in an all pro. ARod should have a brutal night

Ok but I thought I saw Nico Collins stroll 60 yards downfield for an easy TD.  Our S position is far from  settled 

[buffalostu2]

1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said:

I can't understand how Samuel is not being involved at all.

I thought the rumor was he came in with a turf toe injury from last year that he withheld during free agency and team physical.  Which is why we don't see any explosiveness 

[dorquemada]

1 hour ago, Lost said:

Are we really getting excited that Samuel returned to practice?   His 1 catch for 2 yards on Monday night is gonna be extra juicy...I can feel it.

 

I don't know, maybe, and this is just me throwing something out there, let's try throwing the ball forward to Samuel, perhaps even as far as the first down marker. Ok that's crazy talk, definitely a yard short of the 1st down marker.

[Mark Vader]

2 hours ago, SoonerBillsFan said:

This is the greatest mystery this year. I really wanted this guy in FA and Poof!  Nothing.

 

I was thrilled that we signed him. WTF?

[SoonerBillsFan]

1 minute ago, Mark Vader said:

I was thrilled that we signed him. WTF?

I got nothin'.  

[JoshAllin]

Def need Shakir back as he and Josh got experience while the rest of the wr's are still rookies to Josh

[Charles Romes]

33 minutes ago, dorquemada said:

 

I don't know, maybe, and this is just me throwing something out there, let's try throwing the ball forward to Samuel, perhaps even as far as the first down marker. Ok that's crazy talk, definitely a yard short of the 1st down marker.

didn’t you see that catch in preseason

[BigAl2526]

Overall, the injury report is decent news.   I'll feel a lot better if Shakir is at least limited tomorrow.  I'm a little concerned about the Bills not having Cook available, but I think Ty Johnson is a pretty good back.  He's actually the fastest Bills RB.  Also, Darrynton Evans is back practicing and he had a few nice moments in preseason.  

[3rdand12]

3 hours ago, JerseyBills said:

I'll take it.. 

Taron alone is massive, Confident Davis can handle the workload for a week

Taron at full speed is massive Agreed. Worth every penny.

Cam Lewis? 

 I wish Bills would upgrade that position in the draft getting Taron an apprentice with a really good ceiling.

 

 

[DCofNC]

1 hour ago, Mark Vader said:

I was thrilled that we signed him. WTF?

I was hoping for him and Hollywood Brown, if we combine their efforts for this year, it almost matches Knox.

1 hour ago, SoonerBillsFan said:

I got nothin'.  

At least you’re producing in the same level as Samuel.

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

7 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said:

Taron at full speed is massive Agreed. Worth every penny.

Cam Lewis? 

 I wish Bills would upgrade that position in the draft getting Taron an apprentice with a really good ceiling.

 

 

Cam Lewis plays in the dime a lot right?  I don’t think I’ve payed enough attention to it but if he was as bad at being the extra db in dime as he is at nickel corner I’d hope he wouldn’t be here 🤣

 

 

 

 

[JerseyBills]

20 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said:

Taron at full speed is massive Agreed. Worth every penny.

Cam Lewis? 

 I wish Bills would upgrade that position in the draft getting Taron an apprentice with a really good ceiling.

 

 

I loved the re signing of Lewis, he'll never be elite but I love him as depth, I know that's an unpopular opinion on here,  but just what the tape has shown me... 

 

I def would love to get a rookie to fill the spot eventually 

[BillsFan130]

4 hours ago, Logic said:

I have faith in our suddenly fairly healthy defense to handle the Jets offense.

I have considerably less faith in our offense if its missing Shakir and Cook. Mainly Shakir. If we get only one of the two back for the week, please let it be Shakir.

Its crazy that the Bills are still going to be missing 3 key players (Von, Oliver and Milano) and is considered "fairly healthy"

 

I 100 percent agree with what you are saying- My point is it just shows how banged up the Bills have been in previous years and this season so far.

[finn]

5 hours ago, stevewin said:

I feel like regardless of Samuel's practice status - his toe is going to continue to bother him and sadly his production will remain low

Ok, here's what I wonder: Why not put him on IR? Shoot, let him heal until December or January or next year if that's what it takes? He's just taking up a roster spot at this point. Worse, he's on the field for a large percentage of snaps, meaning someone more effective (hard to be less) is not out there. 

 

What am I missing? Are they trying to get their money's worth, wins by damned? 

2 hours ago, freddyjj said:

Ok but I thought I saw Nico Collins stroll 60 yards downfield for an easy TD.  Our S position is far from  settled 

Don't forget Hamlin running after Henry like a little kid after his dad. I won't forget that image anytime soon. 

[RobbRiddick]

Hearing Samuel is "back" is a bit like getting a call saying your VCR has finally been fixed

[nedboy7]

I could see us choke this game away.  I have no faith in the WR group anymore.  

[BigDingus]

8 hours ago, nedboy7 said:

I could see us choke this game away.  I have no faith in the WR group anymore.  

 

It's not just them. It's Brady, it's Allen, it's the run D (though they did fine against the Texans), it's McDermott... I just don't trust any of them right now. I think Josh's confidence is in the pits. Brady has nothing if the Bills can't establish the run & they have nobody to pass to.

 

Coleman isn't a WR1, regardless of if he's a rookie or not (either that or he should be a slot guy), Shakir is hurt & not a WR1 either, and everyone else isn't even worth mentioning at this point. Kincaid is a non-factor in games, and Allen's accuracy & pocket awareness has plummeted along with his confidence.

 

This would be a much needed win, but going into this 3 game road stretch this was the one game I cared about least. Beating the Texans and/or Ravens was far more important, but we failed those tests. Now we're just picking up the pieces & trying to salvage what's left.

[SydneyBillsFan]

As long as we don't rush back guys who are not 100% fit or very close to it, that is the most important thing.

 

I'd rather have a fit KJ Hamler or Davis than a questionable Shakir or Cook. You simply cannot take underdone guys into a game against a nasty Jets defence.

[Mister Defense]

A healthy Samuel!

 

Gives me a great confidence now..

[LABILLBACKER]

4 hours ago, BigDingus said:

 

It's not just them. It's Brady, it's Allen, it's the run D (though they did fine against the Texans), it's McDermott... I just don't trust any of them right now. I think Josh's confidence is in the pits. Brady has nothing if the Bills can't establish the run & they have nobody to pass to.

 

Coleman isn't a WR1, regardless of if he's a rookie or not (either that or he should be a slot guy), Shakir is hurt & not a WR1 either, and everyone else isn't even worth mentioning at this point. Kincaid is a non-factor in games, and Allen's accuracy & pocket awareness has plummeted along with his confidence.

 

This would be a much needed win, but going into this 3 game road stretch this was the one game I cared about least. Beating the Texans and/or Ravens was far more important, but we failed those tests. Now we're just picking up the pieces & trying to salvage what's left.

There's no one to blame but this organization.  They knew they were losing Diggs & Davis. They had every opportunity to take advantage of a very deep wr draft. But they did not. And now Josh is left with little confidence and a weak wr room.  This is on Brady and McB.