Taylor Rapp ruled Out for Sunday

[Doc Brown]

19 minutes ago, GASabresIUFan said:

@Beck Water  Thank you for a complete and reasoned response.  The bottom line is I'm correct to be worried about a starting combo of Hamlin and Bishop.  That doesn't mean they'll ultimately be the reason we lose to KC, but losing Rapp is a major blow to our chances of winning.  

 

Personally, I'm actually still bullish on the team Sunday.  I think our ball control offense will help limit the defense's exposure and expect a game very similar to what we saw against Balt.  The key will be finding at least 3 stops of the KC offense through turnovers and or punting.  Without Rapp, those stops maybe have to come from turnovers again.

If Benford and Rapp are out then it's a major blow.  The silver lining with Rapp is they pry knew at the start of the week that Rapp was going to be likely out so they had a full week of game planning/practices with Bishop as the starter.

[ColoradoBills]

2 minutes ago, McMuffin said:

Could we possibly look back on the Hyde signing as the most pivotal and underrated signing in Bills history if Bishop plays a key role in them advancing to the Big Game?

 

It's tough news on Rapp but it's "next man up" and that's Bishop.

We all know that mentoring Bishop is one of Micah's main reasons he is on the team.

Having him on the PS instead of a "temp coach" is a good idea to me.

This way Hyde is with Bishop (and the other young guys) all the time, in the locker room etc.

 

Everyone throwing stats around, but we all have seen Bishop is improving since earlier in the season.

I'm hopeful.

[LABILLBACKER]

1 hour ago, oldmanfan said:

They’ll bring Jackson up most likely and Lewis can backup.  We can play what if all day long.  Who backs up Mahomes if he reinjures his ankle?

 

This is going to be a great game.  We have to slow down Kelce somehow.  They have to deal with our 6 man front and running game.  And so on.  Going to be epic.

I agree it will be epic. It just frustrates me a little that Sean was wise enough to call up Hyde in the fall in case of an emergency.  And now that we have one, he's reluctant to allow Micah (34) to put on the pads. He knows what to do and God knows he's gotta be fresh?  Jackson is damn near 37?  This scenario played out perfect except for the part where Sean apparently was never going to allow Micah to play???  

[oldmanfan]

4 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said:

I agree it will be epic. It just frustrates me a little that Sean was wise enough to call up Hyde in the fall in case of an emergency.  And now that we have one, he's reluctant to allow Micah (34) to put on the pads. He knows what to do and God knows he's gotta be fresh?  Jackson is damn near 37?  This scenario played out perfect except for the part where Sean apparently was never going to allow Micah to play???  

From what I’ve been reading Micah has been in Bishop’s back pocket at all the practices.  Should count for something.  I think we need the athleticism back there; Micah had slowed down last year.

[McMuffin]

14 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:

It's tough news on Rapp but it's "next man up" and that's Bishop.

We all know that mentoring Bishop is one of Micah's main reasons he is on the team.

Having him on the PS instead of a "temp coach" is a good idea to me.

This way Hyde is with Bishop (and the other young guys) all the time, in the locker room etc.

 

Everyone throwing stats around, but we all have seen Bishop is improving since earlier in the season.

I'm hopeful.

Yeah I don’t think this is nearly enough to sink us. 

[ganesh]

2 hours ago, White Linen said:

 

I don't love the injury situation but this is going way over the top.  

Plus we have a starting QB who is playing the best of his life.  Go Bills !!!

[LABILLBACKER]

1 minute ago, oldmanfan said:

From what I’ve been reading Micah has been in Bishop’s back pocket at all the practices.  Should count for something.  I think we need the athleticism back there; Micah had slowed down last year.

I know Micah has slowed but his instincts as a FS are still there. I guess we brought him in as a glorified coach to mentor Bishop.  Cole is more of a hybrid "close to the LOS" SS.  Pat will attack him downfield.  Hope for the best?

[Warriorspikes51]

6 minutes ago, oldmanfan said:

From what I’ve been reading Micah has been in Bishop’s back pocket at all the practices.  Should count for something.  I think we need the athleticism back there; Micah had slowed down last year.

Bishop doesn't exactly look fast to me 

[oldmanfan]

Just now, Warriorspikes51 said:

Bishop doesn't exactly look fast to me 

Faster than Micah at this point.

3 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said:

I know Micah has slowed but his instincts as a FS are still there. I guess we brought him in as a glorified coach to mentor Bishop.  Cole is more of a hybrid "close to the LOS" SS.  Pat will attack him downfield.  Hope for the best?

I think you’re saying FS might be a hint.  Hyde and Poyer were kind of interchangeable, but I think Rapp was more a SS.  Bishop probably fits that better.

[DaVinci]

Just can't catch a break. Jeeezzz.This is huge,with 2 other starters banged up on defense.

[Warriorspikes51]

Can someone explain why Cam Lewis isn't being talked about or considered to start? 

[dorquemada]

4 hours ago, RkFast said:

Going into a critical game against the Chefs with the linebackers and secondary compromised. 

 

Look. My shocked face.

Yeah but nothing like last year.  Everyone take a deep breath have a pint of bourbon and wait for Sunday

[oldmanfan]

Just now, Warriorspikes51 said:

Can someone explain why Cam Lewis isn't being talked about or considered to start? 

He backs up Taron and backs up both safety spots.  I think they want to keep him in that role.

[ColoradoBills]

1 minute ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Can someone explain why Cam Lewis isn't being talked about or considered to start? 

 

He is primary slot backup and dime defender already.

[ganesh]

7 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Can someone explain why Cam Lewis isn't being talked about or considered to start? 

Cam Lewis and Bishop shared duties in last weeks win over the Ravens

[BillsFanForever19]

23 hours ago, LABILLBACKER said:

I agree it will be epic. It just frustrates me a little that Sean was wise enough to call up Hyde in the fall in case of an emergency.  And now that we have one, he's reluctant to allow Micah (34) to put on the pads. He knows what to do and God knows he's gotta be fresh?  Jackson is damn near 37?  This scenario played out perfect except for the part where Sean apparently was never going to allow Micah to play???  

 

That's not entirely accurate. Reportedly Jordan Phillips was talking to Hyde and then told Beane and McDermott he'd be interested in coming back and then they called him.

 

For all we know, that discussion could have been Hyde telling Phillips "I don't know that I can play, but I'd definitely be interested in helping out in the Safety room and being in the Locker Room and on the Sidelines" and then Beane and McDermott said "Well, we wouldn't have approached him with something like that and offended him by offering him a spot on the Practice Squad - but if he's open to that, that works for us. Let's give him a call".

 

Not saying that's what it was. But it very well could have been. Either way, your assumption that they called him up to be an "in case of emergency" Safety was just that - an assumption. And their words and actions since him coming here don't line up with that assumption.

Edited 8 hours ago by BillsFanForever19

[QLBillsFan]

51 minutes ago, mikemac2001 said:

I know I was making fun of his spelling 

I’m slow my bad 😆 

[zow2]

1 hour ago, Doc Brown said:

If Benford and Rapp are out then it's a major blow.  The silver lining with Rapp is they pry knew at the start of the week that Rapp was going to be likely out so they had a full week of game planning/practices with Bishop as the starter.

 

I am confident they can cover for Rapp for one week. But Benford too? if that’s the case i’m making plans on Super Bowl Sunday other than the game. That’s a blow.

[Buffalo716]

Rapp is it good player but with scheming it doesn't move a line one point 

 

Like this will not be the reason we lose

[seannc]

On the bright side, with Rapp not playing this week, the Bills' injury list is less likely to expand for the Super Bowl.