***UPDATED OP on Saturday to include hype video w/Kyle Williams - 2024 playoff video w/Micah Hyde

[Beck Water]

  On 1/10/2025 at 12:36 AM, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

Not impossible, but I wouldn't bet on it.

 

There's a better chance now that Lewis Cine got poached by Phili. But I still think you're going to need to see multiple Safety injuries before he sees the field (and I wouldn't root for that).

 

Cole Bishop has looked better with each start. He may be pushing Damar for playing time. And I think they'd sooner turn to Cam Lewis (definitely) and maybe even Kareem Jackson (as he got the nod in multiple weeks with Hyde on the roster) before him.

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the Joker in the decision making deck: Punt returns and whether or not Codrington can go

[BillsFanForever19]

  On 1/10/2025 at 5:12 AM, Beck Water said:

 

the Joker in the decision making deck: Punt returns and whether or not Codrington can go

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No way.

 

They aren't going to have 34 year old, damage necked Micah Hyde returning Punts for us. He'd essentially be a Fair Catcher and there's any number of players who are suiting up on Game Day that can do that.

 

Even if they went to the Practice Squad for a Returner, they'd go to KJ Hamler or Daequan Hardy first - as they were the ones doing the job in the Pre-Season before we traded for Codrington.

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[RangerDave]

  On 1/10/2025 at 12:36 AM, Real McClappy said:

That was cool. I bet Hyde will be in Uni for the playoffs. 

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Hmm... this makes me wonder what PS players do during games.  Are they on the sidelines in street clothes?

[BillsFanForever19]

  On 1/10/2025 at 8:04 AM, RangerDave said:

Hmm... this makes me wonder what PS players do during games.  Are they on the sidelines in street clothes?

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Yep.

[RangerDave]

  On 1/10/2025 at 8:28 AM, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

Yep.

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Thanks.  So, he can act as a coach regardless of whether he is on the 53 or not.

[JÂy RÛßeÒ]

  On 1/10/2025 at 5:12 AM, Beck Water said:

 

the Joker in the decision making deck: Punt returns and whether or not Codrington can go

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Maybe we can bring back Wade Phillips to call him a "punt catcher"

[BillsFan619]

  On 1/10/2025 at 3:41 AM, Let's Go Buffalo said:

That's pretty cool! I've always had a lot of respect for Micah Hyde. Go Bills!

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Updated OP for Kyle Williams video. Enjoy!

[Giuseppe Tognarelli]

 

[MJS]

  On 1/10/2025 at 1:06 AM, T.E. said:

Again, I do not believe he decided to come back just to be a "veteran presence in the locker room."

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Well, he did.

[Let's Go Buffalo]

Thanks for the Kyle Williams uploaded video as well. I'm pretty sure Kyle still has a few games left in the tank! Go Bills!

[JohnNord]

Kyle Williams has the wit, charisma

and delivery of a southern preacher with that famous speech.   Amazing.

  On 1/11/2025 at 9:12 PM, Let's Go Buffalo said:

Thanks for the Kyle Williams uploaded video as well. I'm pretty sure Kyle still has a few games left in the tank! Go Bills!

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Imagine if he fires up the crowd with this speech!

[BillsFanForever19]

  On 1/10/2025 at 12:59 AM, Doc said:

 

It's far easier to say "we don't anticipate him playing"...and then him playing, than "we're expecting him to play"...and he doesn't.  IOW McD's words don't mean he won't be playing.   I mean, if they didn't plan on him playing, they could have just hired him as an assistant DB/S coach and he would have had the same impact.

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Kareem Jackson elevated over Hyde once again. This time in a game with the season on the line.

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[T.E.]

  On 1/11/2025 at 9:08 PM, MJS said:

Well, he did.

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He will make an appearance in the postseason - on the field.

[MJS]

  On 1/10/2025 at 12:59 AM, Doc said:

It's far easier to say "we don't anticipate him playing"...and then him playing, than "we're expecting him to play"...and he doesn't.  IOW McD's words don't mean he won't be playing.   I mean, if they didn't plan on him playing, they could have just hired him as an assistant DB/S coach and he would have had the same impact.

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He is a practice squad player. It isn't like he was signed to the 53.

  On 1/11/2025 at 11:09 PM, T.E. said:

He will make an appearance in the postseason - on the field.

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Maybe he will, but that doesn't mean he was brought in as anything more than a veteran leader in the secondary room. If he makes an appearance, it is out of respect for what he has done.

 

Heck, maybe Hyde doesn't want to play. Maybe he wanted to help behind the scenes and keep his neck healthy.

[muppy]

this OP made me tear up and I was not thinking cry. But I did. anybody else? Kyle Williams is a WNY treasure.

 

GO BILLS

 

 

pfft I'm getting soft in  my old age lmao

 

 

very nice work.

[Albany,n.y.]

I know it's unlikely, but wouldn't it be great if they put Kyle on the Wall Sunday.  If not, they should announce he's going there next season.  No need to wait for the new stadium.  

[BillsFanForever19]

  On 1/11/2025 at 11:09 PM, T.E. said:

He will make an appearance in the postseason - on the field.

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He has been on the field - in street clothes on the sidelines.

 

This is a possible one and done situation. The season is on the line this week. And with the season on the line and needing a Safety - they still elevated Kareem Jackson over Hyde. You think McDermott has already guaranteed victory in his head and is just saving him for later? That's insane cope.

Edited January 11 by BillsFanForever19

[T.E.]

  On 1/11/2025 at 11:30 PM, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

He has been on the field - in street clothes on the sidelines.

 

This is a possible one and done situation. The season is on the line this week. And with the season on the line and needing a Safety - they still elevated Kareem Jackson over Hyde. You think McDermott has already guaranteed victory in his head and is just saving him for later? That's insane cope.

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Name a single time a vet signed on for the playoffs to only hang out in the practice squad. Has never happened. He was promised a chance at getting back to the field at the very least. 

[JohnNord]

  On 1/11/2025 at 11:30 PM, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

He has been on the field - in street clothes on the sidelines.

 

This is a possible one and done situation. The season is on the line this week. And with the season on the line and needing a Safety - they still elevated Kareem Jackson over Hyde. You think McDermott has already guaranteed victory in his head and is just saving him for later? That's insane cope.

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Teams have unlimited elevations for PS players.  Considering no one on defense is questionable, I’m guessing Jackson’s elevation was a “thank you” of sorts so he can get a game check.

 

 I’m guessing Virgil is insurance if Codrington can’t go.  Not sure if he returns kicks, but he can at least give them some reps at WR in the event that Shakir takes returner duties.  
 

IMO I don’t think either of them play.  It is funny that both were broncos last season  

[BillsFanForever19]

  On 1/11/2025 at 11:47 PM, T.E. said:

Name a single time a vet signed on for the playoffs to only hang out in the practice squad. Has never happened. He was promised a chance at getting back to the field at the very least. 

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I don't pay attention to every team's Practice Squad, so I can't refute the stat about a Practice Squad player brought in for the Playoffs.

 

But the point remains the same. The only way this makes sense is if we 100% know we've already won this game. We don't. And Sean McDermott isn't that cocky to *assume* victory over anyone. The season could be over tomorrow. We wanted to elevate a Safety tomorrow in the Playoffs, this could be our ONLY opportunity to play him, and we still decided to sit him and elevate Jackson.

Edited January 12 by BillsFanForever19