Ramius Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 That really sucks man. I was holding onto that fraction of hope that it wasn't torn. 455214[/snapback] as i sat despondent in my spikes throwback yesterday, i knew it was bad when he slammed his helmet down...that single act showed me that he was gonna be done for a while... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinVA Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 as i sat despondent in my spikes throwback yesterday, i knew it was bad when he slammed his helmet down...that single act showed me that he was gonna be done for a while... 455231[/snapback] You could definately tell by his body language that he knew he was done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 This just in. Based on Drews great play, TD traded next years 1st rounder, and Nate Clements to the cowboys for Drew Bledsoe. 455220[/snapback] huh? recap for me - i am having a dumb 5 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I REALLY feel horrible for him. I'm no Dolphins fan, but I felt choked up when I read the official relaease. I hope he is able to reclaim his form (and career) after this injury. Many have never been the same after tearing their Achillies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 By all accounts Takeo ruptured his right Achilles tendon. I guess the question now is how have others in the past responded to this type of injury. Didn't Cowart tear his achilles for opener against the Saints a few years back? He probably wouldn't be the best person to look at because he also blew out his knee. Marino tore an Achilles, but again it's hard to compare him to a OLB that is known for speed. The best player to look at might be Julian Peterson. If you don't recall Peterson was also among the leagues elite, and looked at as a speed OLB. He ruptured his ACL last year, and is back starting with the 49ers this season. Anybody see enough of him to know if he is as dominant as he was prior to the injury? It would be a damn shame if this injury changes one of the best LB's the Bills have ever seen. The guy is all heart, and you know he is going to work like nobody else to come back. I just hope when he does make it back he can return to being the player we love to watch so much Get better Takeo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ1 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 If he comes back to play like his old effective self from an Achilles injury, he'll be the first. This is in all likelihood, career ending. R.I.P. Bills dominant defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 NFL Network for 100% sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 huh? recap for me - i am having a dumb 5 minutes 455238[/snapback] He said it couldn't get worse. I just gave him a reminder on how it could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I hope the Bills are scouring other team's PS's and also looking to entice vets who were recently cut - they need to replace smarts as well as talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obie_wan Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 You're absolutely right! 1-15, here we come! 455229[/snapback] at least we will be able to draft a QB with a brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 By all accounts Takeo ruptured his right Achilles tendon. I guess the question now is how have others in the past responded to this type of injury. Didn't Cowart tear his achilles for opener against the Saints a few years back? He probably wouldn't be the best person to look at because he also blew out his knee. Marino tore an Achilles, but again it's hard to compare him to a OLB that is known for speed. The best player to look at might be Julian Peterson. If you don't recall Peterson was also among the leagues elite, and looked at as a speed OLB. He ruptured his ACL last year, and is back starting with the 49ers this season. Anybody see enough of him to know if he is as dominant as he was prior to the injury? It would be a damn shame if this injury changes one of the best LB's the Bills have ever seen. The guy is all heart, and you know he is going to work like nobody else to come back. I just hope when he does make it back he can return to being the player we love to watch so much Get better Takeo. 455242[/snapback] it's a really bad injury. Lawrence Taylor was a shell of himself after rupturing his achilles. marino was never as good either. not that he was mobile beforehand, but he did move around the pocket pretty well before the injury. he was never as dominating afterwards (although he was good). my guess is that spikes will be back and will be a decent player. However, i suspect that his explosiveness will be diminished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 at least we will be able to draft a QB with a brain. 455256[/snapback] its called sarcasm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound_n_Fury Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 it's a really bad injury. Lawrence Taylor was a shell of himself after rupturing his achilles. marino was never as good either. not that he was mobile beforehand, but he did move around the pocket pretty well before the injury. he was never as dominating afterwards (although he was good). my guess is that spikes will be back and will be a decent player. However, i suspect that his explosiveness will be diminished. 455259[/snapback] He might have to move inside to a MLB-type role, where his strength would still be an asset, maybe like a Jeremiah Trotter or Urlacher-type LB rather than a fireplug like LF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headcase Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Wow, that sucks. I was never a big Spikes fan, he always seemed to be running is mouth. But that guy is/was a player, and I can respect that. Yesterday was a big day for injuries in the AFCE SSDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puhonix Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Wow, that sucks. I was never a big Spikes fan, he always seemed to be running is mouth. But that guy is/was a player, and I can respect that. Yesterday was a big day for injuries in the AFCE SSDD 455350[/snapback] I unserstand losing Spikes and Harrison are big deals, I'll even put Light into that group.... but I hardly put Fiedler in that category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 You know what? That's why you have drafts every year. Other teams lose great players and find a way to win (NE, Philly, Carolina). Let's stop the bitching and moaning and focus on beating the 'Aints. BTW, Crowell had a good day filling in... 454098[/snapback] I agree...There is no point in crying over things that is not in control..... Let the team bring their A game and beat the saints... I am not sure if Crowell had a good game...The Falcons were running against the weakside all day and getting good yardage....Also looked like they made use of Fletchers injury very effectively...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headcase Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I unserstand losing Spikes and Harrison are big deals, I'll even put Light into that group.... but I hardly put Fiedler in that category. 455357[/snapback] It is a big deal if China Doll Penny Boy is hurt as well. Fiedler might not be a great starter, but he is definately a quality #2 guy who the Jets might have been able to win a couple of games with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Ronald Curry, wr for the Raiders, ruptured is achilles last year against us, I think. He re-habbed and was in the starting line up this season. Only to have the other tendon rupture in the first or second game this year. Could a change in the defensive scheme (3-4 to 4-3) be in store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenjames716 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Damn...this is a huge blow. I hope that he gets back to his normal self sometime down the line. We'll miss you dude. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Ronald Curry, wr for the Raiders, ruptured is achilles last year against us, I think. He re-habbed and was in the starting line up this season. Only to have the other tendon rupture in the first or second game this year. Could a change in the defensive scheme (3-4 to 4-3) be in store? 455376[/snapback] I'd be shocked if they go to the 3-4 with their 2 best linebackers being nowhere near 100% (Spikes out, Fletcher playing hurt). Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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