Taylor Rapp day-to-day with hip injury, Christian Benford in concussion protocol

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

hate to say this, but I have to think the Taylor rapp is “day to day” is the same thing as zay flowers being “questionable.” Rapp was carted off the field! 
 

 

[RiotAct]

2 hours ago, Bills!Win! said:

Is Josh Allen still playing? 

nope they had to amputate his throwing arm this morning… you didn’t hear?

[TBBills Fan]

Let's hope Benford can clear like Ray Davis did 

[billsfan89]

2 hours ago, JohnNord said:

I recall many Bills clearing concussion protocol and playing the week.  Each injury is different but I think he’ll be fine on Sunday.  

 

It's so dependent on the player, I thought Davis was going to not play this week after that brutal concussion but other times I have seen players get concussions that aren't serious looking keep a player out multiple weeks. Really hoping that he clears he's such a massive part of the defense. 

[Buffalo716]

25 minutes ago, BrainwashedBillsFan said:

Is this the excuse we are gonna give Benford for blowing his assignment on the two point conversion? Guy got totally fooled by Andrews, good thing he dropped it. Feel like teams have been picking on him as of late. Anyone else notice?

How is CB the “highest concussion spot” ?

Because they tracked it for years and it's wide receiver tight end running backs and cornerbacks

 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6311573/#:~:text=Within individual positions%2C significantly greater,had significantly greater concussion incidence.

 

https://sicscore.com/news/what-nfl-position-gets-the-most-concussions

Edited 4 hours ago by Buffalo716

[billsfan89]

6 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

hate to say this, but I have to think the Taylor rapp is “day to day” is the same thing as zay flowers being “questionable.” Rapp was carted off the field! 
 

 

 

Silver lining is to me Cole actually looked solid in the Ravens game. I think he's not the worst plug in backup the bigger issue is having to see Elam out there if Benford can't clear that could be a massive liability. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

Just now, billsfan89 said:

 

Silver lining is to me Cole actually looked solid in the Ravens game. I think he's not the worst plug in backup the bigger issue is having to see Elam out there if Benford can't clear that could be a massive liability. 

agreed— the worry is just being so thin. If Cole or Hamlin go down, Kareem Jackson might have to get snaps…. Which would be nightmarish.

 

definitely agree on benford. 

[Sgt. Ski]

3 hours ago, Kelly to Allen said:

I'm not too worried about Benford. I'm sure he'll be ready. 

 

We can survive without rapp for one game. 

 

Bishop is an upgrade athletically 

 

I'm guessing rapp will sit until the super bowl.

 

I fully expect Benford to be ready 

playing requires more smarts than athletics

[PoundingDog]

Or does Elam find his way on to the field against the Chiefs? Last year, he probably should play over a limping Douglas. Don't make the same mistake this year.

[947]

If Rapp is out for the AFC Championship game, that constitutes an emergency. In case of Emergency, break glass...

 

[zow2]

3 minutes ago, 947 said:

If Rapp is out for the AFC Championship game, that constitutes an emergency. In case of Emergency, break glass...

 

 

Well McD said in his media call today that Hyde would not play in the game.  So i’m not sure what reason they even brought him back here other than as a mentor?

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

4 minutes ago, 947 said:

If Rapp is out for the AFC Championship game, that constitutes an emergency. In case of Emergency, break glass...

 

They had three weeks to activate him at the end of the regular season to try to get him eased in, and they didn’t. I think there is no chance he plays. He’s there as basically a coach. 
 

I think it’s Hamlin and bishop, with cam as the backup (and Kareem gets elevated for an emergency).

[billsfan89]

9 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

agreed— the worry is just being so thin. If Cole or Hamlin go down, Kareem Jackson might have to get snaps…. Which would be nightmarish.

 

definitely agree on benford. 

 

Not many teams can sustain two injuries to one group and have a third stringer that's good or at least capable. It is what is it is depth wise for nearly every team at every position. Luckily if Rapp is out Cole is there after that it's just dam near impossible to not have a drop off. 

[JohnNord]

55 minutes ago, billsfan89 said:

 

It's so dependent on the player, I thought Davis was going to not play this week after that brutal concussion but other times I have seen players get concussions that aren't serious looking keep a player out multiple weeks. Really hoping that he clears he's such a massive part of the defense. 

While it’s true there is no set duration of time, theres a lot of positive signs.  He was reported to be fine in the locker room after the game.  
 

Also I remember last season Taron Johnson (who did have a concussion history) entered the concussion protocol on Monday 1/15 and was cleared by Sunday 1/21.  
 

so all in all, I’d be surprised if Benford isn’t starting on Sunday but we’ll see.  

 

 

[Big Blitz]

In other news to the surprise of no one KC is fully healthy.   

[billsfan89]

1 minute ago, Big Blitz said:

In other news to the surprise of no one KC is fully healthy.   

 

KC is without Rashee Rice, that being said KC got the luxury of being the one seed wrapped up with a week left. They haven't had to play a meaningful game from week 18 until they played the Texans in the divisional and they had a mini-bye after their X-mas day game. You get a lot of time off so you have a chance to get healthy. No worries the Bills have Josh Allen.

[Straight Hucklebuck]

3 hours ago, Kelly to Allen said:

I'm not too worried about Benford. I'm sure he'll be ready. 

 

We can survive without rapp for one game. 

 

Bishop is an upgrade athletically 

 

I'm guessing rapp will sit until the super bowl.

 

I fully expect Benford to be ready 

Bishop was atrocious against the run. Both of Henry’s long runs he just runs directly into a WR and is ridden out of the play. 

 

Bishop looks lost half the time out there. 
 

I got the Joe Marino All-22 file - let’s see if he hits on this. 
 

And on Benford - do we always have our starters out there for an onside kick?

12 minutes ago, JohnNord said:

While it’s true there is no set duration of time, theres a lot of positive signs.  He was reported to be fine in the locker room after the game.  
 

Also I remember last season Taron Johnson (who did have a concussion history) entered the concussion protocol on Monday 1/15 and was cleared by Sunday 1/21.  
 

so all in all, I’d be surprised if Benford isn’t starting on Sunday but we’ll see.  

 

 

Where was that reported?

[benderbender]

 

[Straight Hucklebuck]

1 hour ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

hate to say this, but I have to think the Taylor rapp is “day to day” is the same thing as zay flowers being “questionable.” Rapp was carted off the field! 
 

 

Does it to himself and teammates always trying to go for kill shots.

[JohnNord]

10 minutes ago, Straight Hucklebuck said:

Bishop was atrocious against the run. Both of Henry’s long runs he just runs directly into a WR and is ridden out of the play. 

 

Bishop looks lost half the time out there. 
 

I got the Joe Marino All-22 file - let’s see if he hits on this. 
 

And on Benford - do we always have our starters out there for an onside kick?

Where was that reported?

 

 

Around 1:50 or so from Matt Parrino who was on the lockerroom