List Of Bills Injuries Continues To Grow

by Brian Galliford on Aug 21, 2010 8:03 PM EDT in Buffalo Bills Training Camp

Two days removed from a 34-21 pre-season victory over Indianapolis, the Buffalo Bills returned to the practice field on Saturday short a whopping 16 players.

The thinnest position by far is tight end, where Shawn Nelson's muscle pull (not to mention his four-game suspension) and Derek Schouman's knee injury (likely to keep him out 3-6 weeks) leave the Bills with just two healthy players. Chan Gailey told reporters Saturday that GM Buddy Nix is already investigating available depth options.

Jack linebacker Reggie Torbor could also miss at least three weeks, according to Gailey, after sustaining an undisclosed injury on Thursday. Curiously, he was replaced not by Aaron Maybin, but by backup Sam linebacker Chris Ellis with the first-team defense this afternoon.

Gailey also confirmed that rookie wide receiver Marcus Easley did have knee surgery, and that he'll be out "a while." Easley becomes the second Bill to undergo a procedure in recent days, joining free safety Jairus Byrd.

Demetrius Bell was given a rest day on Saturday, and Kyle Williams - who is injured, but it's considered minor - joined him as well. Donovan Woods and Cary Harris were new additions to the sidelines, as well. Fred Jackson, Ed Wang, Danny Batten and John Destin have missed extended periods of time, and that continued on Saturday.

Three players, however, are close to returning to the lineup. Marshawn Lynch did some individual work, though he was still cutting gingerly. David Nelson also did some individual running, and he and James Hardy both are close to returning to the lineup.

H/T: Joe Buscaglia, WGR 550

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It feels like we are cursed

Is this your homework, Larry?

by Schooled You on Aug 21, 2010 8:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I thought the new strength and conditioning coaches brought in a training regimen that was supposed to curb this sort of thing.

by BlueFalcon on Aug 21, 2010 8:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Brian has jokes.

he and James Hardy both are close to returning to the lineup.

Hardy Har har.

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by norcaliangelsfan on Aug 21, 2010 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

It's looking more and more likely that Ellis will be a starter by year's end, and not Maybin.

Disappointing for Maybin, pleasant surprise coming from Ellis.

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by CanadianBillsFan on Aug 21, 2010 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

When I first read that bit, I swear I saw Keith Ellison’s name in there. I nearly fainted.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Aug 21, 2010 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions

CBF: Causing bodily harm and faintings on Buffalo Rumblings since January 2009.

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by CanadianBillsFan on Aug 22, 2010 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Injuries

Stuff happens, were not the only team with injured players. Other than Easly I believe our wounded will return. Can’t expect no injuries, they’re large men purposely trying to “kill you” on every play. They call it “strength & conditioning coach” not “miracle maker coach”.

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by buffalobacker on Aug 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

Outside of the major injuries (Byrd, Easley, Jackson) I’m hoping that most of the injures are just them being very cautious about very minor things and giving guys time to heal. Rather then risk little things becoming nagging things by practicing while hurt.

by Robot Nixon on Aug 21, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

yeah

I’m not gonna get worried yet.

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by buffalobacker on Aug 21, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Is it the lack of strength training

Or are we just plain soft?

by telka on Aug 21, 2010 9:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Seems as though injuries are up throughout the league. Those teams that do escape the injury bug do so more by luck than anything else. Unfortunately, our “luck” has been on injured reserve for several years!

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by fansince60 on Aug 21, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

"This is a tough game for tough people..." C. Gailey

A few things about the injuries:

1) Gailey is running a tougher camp with more hitting. Guys are just getting knicked up as they are playing hard to earn roster spots and make an impression.

2) This is probably indicative of the season ahead (and what we have experienced in the last 3-4 season… essentually this is giving the Bills a lot of opportunities for players to step up and gain experience with the top units. We need all the depth we can get because they can’t afford to have a big let-down from the #2 guy if #1 is out.

3) Precautionary. While there are still two pre-season games remaining, we are getting closer and closer to the start of the season. Gailey needs as many healthy bodies as he can get for the regular season.

4) Some of the decision making for who makes the 53 man roster, who gets put on the PUP list, and who goes to the practice squad will be very very interesting in a few weeks. Guys like Easley will go on IR, but others may be kept on the roster even though they won’t be ready week 1 like Nelson, Shouman and Wang.

by dabillsr1 on Aug 21, 2010 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

The difference between this years injuries and last years

1) For the most part, they’re not as severe. We’re not seeing the rash of very long term/season ending injuries that we did last year. Admittedly, the season is still young but to this point it isn’t happening.
2) They’re pretty spread through the roster. Last year what killed the Bills was not just the injuries, it was that an overwhelming number of them happened to one specific group of people (the offensive line). That isn’t happening and Gailey/Nix aren’t having to scramble for players like Jauron did in order to cover the gaps.

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by Calvert on Aug 21, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

The OL injuries last year...

While I believe Wood’s injury was a bad “wrong place at the wrong time” while he was just doing his job of blocking and not his fault entirely. I do believe that some of the injuries that occur out there are when guys are not using good technique (hence they are being overwhelmed by the opposing players) and/or they are clearly over their heads with the talent they are against and pressing too much to keep up, hence injuries are likely to occur.

Throwing rookies in there to just “survive” and let them learn on the fly is not always the best thing…

by dabillsr1 on Aug 22, 2010 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Imagine if Dick didn't run Camp Jauron Resort and Country Club.

The Rochester Raiders would have had to play preseason game 4.

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by twoeightnine on Aug 21, 2010 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

Last season, the Rochester Raiders could have beaten some of those gameday lineups (see Cleveland). On a related note, did you know Mark Rypien played 1 game as a Rochester Raider?!

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Aug 22, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Trying to figure out

If Rochester is the reason for this, or if it is a coincidence. I read that Fredonia had a natural field. I know that Rochester does too. Is it less kept up? How often are the Bills forced to use the artificial field? does anyone know?

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by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Aug 22, 2010 12:21 AM EDT reply actions

It's my understanding that the turf field is used for night practices only.

All other practices are on the natural grass fields. Ratio is like 3 – 1 natural grass. Not sure where the walkthroughs are held on the morning practices, but they are walkthroughs so shouldn’t be an issue.

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by VanScottM on Aug 22, 2010 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions

On another note

If you google 2011 nfl mock draft, Walterfootball has us picking Locker #1 overall…jerks.

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by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Aug 22, 2010 12:29 AM EDT reply actions

Better than them having us pick a DB or RB number 1 overall.

Haha

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by norcaliangelsfan on Aug 22, 2010 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh No You didn't! ;)

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by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Aug 22, 2010 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Very true

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by Dyl on Aug 22, 2010 4:26 AM EDT up reply actions

My guess would be a Free Agent before a first round draft pick.

Each year there are as many F/A’s available as 1st round picks. I say this because Gailey and Nix feel they are only a couple years away, not three or four. I know that isn’t a sound argument but a Locker is still many millions more than a F/A that Gailey could mold into the QB he is looking for. Plus there is alot of other areas still that need to be addressed. Lets hope our next QB isn’t named Walter.

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by VanScottM on Aug 22, 2010 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions

BILLS RETURNED ON SATURDAY NOT SUNDAY

First paragraph is wrong, just wanted to let you know

by Milpy101 on Aug 22, 2010 12:47 AM EDT reply actions

I hope Torbor is going to be able to go for the opener. What a shame in regards to Maybin… All I know is that he better take his PT on ST very seriously… seems thats the only way hes going to gain the trust of his coaches. I would love to see him at OLB… but it just doesnt seem to be clicking with him. Very happy to hear Ellis is coming on though…

What are we going to do at TE?? Someone posted a FA list the other day and honestly the only one Id give a shot to is LJ Smith… but with his injury past I dont know how long he would last… if hes even healthy now.

The goos thing is we have 3 weeks exactly til the opener… get healthy boys.

Where else would you rather be?

by bflo on Aug 22, 2010 9:13 AM EDT reply actions