Buffalo Bills WR Roscoe Parrish Out For Season
by Brian Galliford on Sep 20, 2011 3:26 PM EDT
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The Buffalo Bills avoided the injury bug in Week 1, but it bit hard in Week 2, as James Walker of ESPN.com is reporting - with Brent Axe confirming, and then the Bills themselves - that Roscoe Parrish will miss the remainder of the 2011 season with a left ankle injury. He's been placed on Injured Reserve.
Parrish was injured during the first half of Sunday's 38-35 win over the Oakland Raiders away from a play. From the stands at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Parrish was seen hopping rapidly off the field on one foot. He was later carted into the locker room from the sideline.
On Monday, Bills head coach Chan Gailey held out hope that Parrish would not be lost for the season, but also would not rule it out, either. Alas, the player that Gailey had big plans for offensively won't be on the field. David Nelson will assume Parrish's role as the team's go-to slot receiver (let's face it, he was there already), while C.J. Spiller will become the team's primary punt returner.
Parrish is in the final year of his contract, and it's no guarantee that he'll be back in 2012 given his recent injury history. He will be replaced on this year's active roster by Naaman Roosevelt, who appeared in nine games for the Bills as an undrafted rookie in 2010.
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Horrible News
Roscoe finally found a Coach that loves him and he cant get a break.
On the positive however; it is awesome to see Naaman get a shot. I hope he makes the best of it like the rest of his WR brethren.
by NHBillzFan on Sep 20, 2011 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Tough break for Roscoe, good break for Namaan. Life in the NFL is precarious.
by PineWoodsBillsFan on Sep 20, 2011 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Good guy who tried hard.
Best of luck Roscoe, sorry to see your season end this way. That being said, excited to see what Roosevelt can do.
Tough Break for Roscoe
Between him and McGee, we might end up not resigning two of our team’s big mainstays after this season.
If Roscoe isn’t resigned, does anyone else think we’ll go after an agile slot receiver in the draft? Like a Ryan Broyles type? Or is Buffalo going to use Spiller for that role and keep acquiring basketball players?
"Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin." - stetzwebs
Sucks for Roscoe, but i’m used to not seeing him on the field…I do love that Roosevelt is back in the lineup as I see a lot of potential in him
Absolutely. Roosevelt is such a good route runner and has hands of glue. I was shocked that he was initially cut and even more shocked that no one picked him up after he wasn’t immediately placed on the PS.
"I could have conquered Europe, all of it, but I had women in my life." - King Henry II of England
Roscoe wont be missed
They never get use to him being their in the first place. Has he ever been able to stay healthy? Thats why I was so surprised that they just gave away Lee.
They did not “give away” Evans. Randy Moss was traded for a third round pick, do you think Lee is better than him?
by KPaup on Sep 20, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Our #4 receiver was more productive in the second half of the Raiders game than Evans has been for the Ravens all season. So far, I have to say that the trade is looking exceptionally good.
"I could have conquered Europe, all of it, but I had women in my life." - King Henry II of England
He was healthy when Jauron refused to play him.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Sep 20, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Which is why he stayed healthy.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
Touche.
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by thefourwinds on Sep 20, 2011 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Zing! Well done sir.
"I got no problem with 7-9 coming off of 4-12 as long as I don't buy a couch there, you got to keep moving" - Mike Schoop
by lonestar_ak on Sep 21, 2011 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed.
I am not upset by this very much, he hasn’t accomplished much outside the return game – and we have plenty of options there. Sorry Roscoe, I don’t imagine we’ll meet again.
by inthegaddadavida on Sep 20, 2011 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Roscoe is done in Buffalo. I don’t see them bringing him back. Evans, for all of his talent, seemed to be a one-trick pony. He could go after the deep ball, but that seemed to be about it. Anything inside or physical, forget it. I’m not sorry they moved him out. He’s also 30, so I expect his game will be starting to decline as well.
Evans has two receptions for 45 yards for the Ravens so far. How many Bills receivers are doing better? Five? Six?
"I could have conquered Europe, all of it, but I had women in my life." - King Henry II of England
I was really looking forward to being able to see Roscoe play in this offense for a whole season. I don’t think him and Fitz ever got in their timing down but I was expecting to see him continue to progress and become a force in this offense. I think this marks the end of his days here in Buffalo unless he comes back at a near min salary.
However, I am excited to see if Naaman can see his way onto the field. he has looked good in the little bit I have seen of him in preseason and last year. He just makes plays.
Never confuse movement with action.
~Ernest Hemingway
Roscoe will be back next year.
Just not in a Bills uniform unfortunately. :(
This better mean more reps for Spiller in the slot.
He played a good amount of snaps there in college, and there is no reason to think he wouldn’t be a weapon there now.
If this is the last time he’s in a Bills uniform I’ll be a little upset but I’d understand it. One hell of a punt returner, that return against Seattle in ’08 was a thing of beauty. Good luck with the recovery Roscoe.
"It’s like I’ve always said, don’t tell me about the labor pains, just show me the baby."
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Poor Scoe.
He was set up for a nice little season this year. Time for everyone else to step up.
Fitz = M(C)²
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by bflo on Sep 20, 2011 3:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
No surprise here – he can never stay healthy. Good luck with rehab and a new team next year.
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by Posluszny Pollocks on Sep 20, 2011 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
Sucks
Roscoe showed he could make a difference in this offense last year. I’m guessing thats his last game as a Bill given the contract situation, the other receivers, and our penchant for getting bigger.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
I hope Ruvell Martin doesn't replace him in the slot opposite David Nelson, I'd rather see Donald Jones there or Namann Roosevelt
Martin dropped 3 balls that hit him in the hands before he was going to take a shot by the linebacker. Jones was good there last year. Roosevelt can play that spot too. Not sure if Martin is better outside or not?
I can't see the team holding his place for another year.
I believe we’ve seen Roscoe’s last game as a Buffalo Bill. A man so elusive shouldn’t be so injury-prone, right?
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Sep 20, 2011 3:58 PM EDT reply actions
I agree in principle that chances are good he’s done as a Bill.
On the other hand, Chan is a straight shooter. They didn’t waive him, and I’m 100% certain that he’s invited back to camp next year. There is no team that places a higher value on Roscoe than the Buffalo Bills.
For the record, I predict that he’ll be back in camp next year and will win a roster spot for close to the league minimum.
Roscoe, we hardly knew ye.
I don’t think we can call this situation the injury bug hitting hard. For Roscoe it is, definitely. But not for the team. What has Roscoe done while the Bills’ O has put up 79 points?
Yes, losing Urbik for 2-4 weeks is not good. But again, what are the Bills’ losing?
The injury bug hitting hard is when a standout, producing player goes down. So far, the Bills’ have not had that at all. And I hope it continues that way.
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No one circles the waiver wire like the Buffalo Bills!
management is happy because they can DUMP a quality player !!!
all the bills care about is saving money and this was a gift!!! the game against the pats is huge-can they finally take down the hated patriots???
Yes. All NFL teams love it when intrinsic players to their plans get hurt and are lost for the year, but still on the team payroll. Totally can see the ulterior motives.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 20, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
management is happy because they can DUMP a quality player !!!
Wow, as a WR, what has Parrish ever done on the Bills? The only thing I can think of is catching the game-winning TD against the Raiders in 2008.
With the offense leading the league in scoring through the first 2 games of this season, without Lee Evans, and with Roscoe contributing nearly nothing, I’d like to see you back up your statement.
Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
No one circles the waiver wire like the Buffalo Bills!
by thefourwinds on Sep 20, 2011 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
sabre4264
What are your thoughts about the Sabres over spending and being above the cap. Was it wise for them to overpay Connolly, Hecht, Pommer and Vanek. They are over the cap and have to dump salaries and moving players from Rochester to Buffalo because of injuries might also be a problem.
Let’s talk about the Sabres at DieByTheBlade.com, shall we?
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 20, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he was trying to make a point by comparison.
Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
No one circles the waiver wire like the Buffalo Bills!
by thefourwinds on Sep 20, 2011 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
all the bills care about is saving money
it amazes me, then, that b. smith, barnett, merriman, kelsay, wilson, mcyntire, florence, morrison, and kyle williams all scored contracts from this very front office within the past 12 months. if all they cared about was saving money, then why sign any of these guys? when using undrafted rookies would be all the cheaper
Boomsauce
Very good point—-some fans never can get over the perception that the Bills and Wilson are cheap. No matter what they spend the team will always be labeled by some. They have spent but got very little bang for their buck, current management is trying hard to stop bad decisions.
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He will be back
I think he will be back, but with low guarantee money and a contract with a lot of incentives for staying healthy.
I honestly think he wants to be back and knows that Chan likes him and will use him.
On a side note our WR depth is getting thin, I think one more injury and it will be hard for Chan to use the spread offense…
not neccesarily....
On a side note our WR depth is getting thin, I think one more injury and it will be hard for Chan to use the spread offense…
Spiller and Roosy can play the slot, or wide, and remember we still have Aiken on the PS with Buster still awaiting a team…
Optimistic??? Of course I am!! I'm a Bills fan, and as of right now, we are undefeated on the regular season!!!
Things are truly looking up!!!
I don’t want to see more injuries. That said, I’d like to see both Roosevelt and Aiken contribute.
Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
No one circles the waiver wire like the Buffalo Bills!
by thefourwinds on Sep 20, 2011 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Tough luck for Roscoe
But I’m hoping this means we get Brad Smith on the field even more.
Mixed emotions...Roscoe gone, Roosevelt back
Also, I don’t see Roscoe being back next season. Too many injuries. I though they should have traded him while he still had some value. The Bills won’t get nothing for him now. I’m sorry he’s been injured so much lately but it’s time to part ways. He’ll still land on another team no doubt…probably the Pats?
I’m glad to see Roos. back. Local boy, playing his home team. He’s had a wild ride back to the Bills. Good WR, great hands. Glad we called him up. WR Martin needs to go, 3 dropped passes…no excuse.
not surprised at all
in fact, some may recall my guess was Week 2 for his injury.
sidenote: Workaholics is hilarious. LOVE seeing the promo. i don’t care if it is Bills’ colors or not. anyone who hasn’t seen this, definitely should. POOOOOOOOOOOP DollAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
That show is terrible.
We have an elite pass rushing LB who likes to conserve electrcity-Munchausen
by cencalclassics on Sep 20, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
disagree
you obviously haven’t watched the show enough. or you don’t get the humor. or you are old. these are all assumptions… but to just say that the show is terrible means you are unfamiliar. Because that show is anything but terrible. at least among the people i know.
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
by ThaRealTruth on Sep 20, 2011 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Lets stop assuming and being rude. Everyone has a diffrent sense of humor no reason to.get on someones case about nothing.
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by matthew62 on Sep 20, 2011 6:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
well, since he/she started on my case… i am free to assess the situation. he is questioning my fan-dom. this is unacceptable in terms of the bills… why can i not make a comment on a banner that was up informing/reminding fans of the show’s existence, and commenting to the fact others should check it out? I didn’t ask him to comment. (and MOST of my friends who are aged from 23-35 are also fans. so my assumption isn’t entirely unreasonable, and regardless, i didn’t ask him to be a jerk.)
Fact is, Workaholics has finished more “productive seasons” than Roscoe Parrish. At least they have ONE under their belt.
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
by ThaRealTruth on Sep 21, 2011 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I said the show is bad so I’m a jerk, with that I’m done.
We have an elite pass rushing LB who likes to conserve electrcity-Munchausen
by cencalclassics on Sep 21, 2011 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
good.
because, yes… i feel it was unnecessary to comment. if you don’t agree fine. plenty of other people must disagree with you also- since season 2 began this evening. not that bad shows don’t get/or stay on TV. just saying that even if i am in the minority- i am free to enjoy a show that i laugh at. as far as the humor being bad- you are right. Intentionally bad. Perhaps that doesn’t appeal to you. maybe you love “Dog the Bounty Hunter”… which i feel is terrible. but i am not gonna call you out for being a fan of a tv show. that seems petty, and rude to me.
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
by ThaRealTruth on Sep 21, 2011 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
The show just isn’t funny, the humor is bad to me, I’ve watched it for 10min or so several times and it’s just not that funny. I’m 30, if 30 is old then I"m old. I’m also not on twitter myspace or facebook so you be the judge.
We have an elite pass rushing LB who likes to conserve electrcity-Munchausen
by cencalclassics on Sep 21, 2011 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
i stand by my support
i feel others should give the show a chance. it is zany, off the wall, odd, bad comedy… on purpose. some people enjoy this. perhaps you have seen Saturday Night Live? or maybe Kids in the Hall? Whitest kids you know… idk… perhaps you have seen sketch comedy somewhere in your life… and maybe some of it was funny to you. Maybe not. but either way, this exaggerated goofy comedy about hating work, hanging with friends, and maybe some random substance abuse… appeals to many many people. i am one of those people. I liked “Harold and Kumar…” and “Van Wilder” as well… perhaps I am the odd ball here. All i can say is: i wouldn’t attack you for loving cars by saying that one car or another is “terrible”
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
by ThaRealTruth on Sep 21, 2011 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Did I type something I don’t remember, when was this attack, and when did I tell you or anyone else not to watch that show?I. guess my opinion on this show is a personal attack on you somehow. I would understand if I had insulted you or your family in some way, that would be an attack, but idk, maybe I did attack you in some way. My bad bro, didn’t mean to say a show you watch is terrible, my fault didn’t intend on steping on your toes there, don’t call the cops, I hope the attack can’t be considered assault or anything, I apologize.
We have an elite pass rushing LB who likes to conserve electrcity-Munchausen
by cencalclassics on Sep 21, 2011 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions
even though it is sarcastic and ingenuine,
i will accept that apology.
it was an attack because you chose to be rude, and felt need to comment and present your view, with little cause, reason, or justification.
Basically- you believe that the show is terrible, so you feel my assessment of the show is incorrect, because i feel the opposite. i take offense only because i don’t understand your view, and you provided no evidence as to why you have that view, or why others should share the sentiment- but felt the need to inform everyone of said view- in an attempt to discredit/disagree with my own assessment. it would be similar to if i said “Blondes are dumb.” yes this is a known stereotype, and people share the opinion- but that doesn’t mean it is accurate, or isn’t rude. (i will also clearly apologize to any blondes who may be offended, as i am simply attempting to illustrate a point, and mean no offense to blondes.)
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
by ThaRealTruth on Sep 21, 2011 2:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I don’t think you can attack another persons opinion,not in the true sense of the word anyways. As far as me being rude goes, maybe I was being rude to the show, but not to you. If you don’t like being disagreed with then I understand how you can see it as rude or an attack, otherwise it’s beyond me, unless you have some personal stake in this show.
We have an elite pass rushing LB who likes to conserve electrcity-Munchausen
by cencalclassics on Sep 21, 2011 5:23 AM EDT up reply actions
you can't attack another persons opinion?
really? is that not what debate is? seriously… ready to move on from this… but you should realize the word attack doesn’t simply mean in a physical sense. i appreciate the intention wasn’t to be rude to me personally.
ABAYARDE IS NOSTRADAMUS JUST WATCH WE WILL NOT YIEALD TO NOBODY YOUR SOUL WE WILL TAKE
by ThaRealTruth on Sep 22, 2011 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Too bad for roscoe, but it’s nice that we have a guy like naaman to bring into his spot.
We have an elite pass rushing LB who likes to conserve electrcity-Munchausen
by cencalclassics on Sep 20, 2011 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I always thought Parrish should be given a fair shake to start, but with this injury, I think the Bills just need to move on
We cannot hold a roster spot for someone who seems to get hurt a little bit too easily at this point in his career. Its a shame too, it looked like Gailey knew what to do with him on offense unlike Jauron. But for the Bills sake, he needs to move on.
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by WABillsfan on Sep 20, 2011 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Kamar Aiken over Roosevelt
I feel bad for Parrish. Nelson seems to have the slot covered so does Brad Smith or Spiller if Nelson needs a breather.
I just think Aiken is a better option at special teams and has the size and speed to handle the outside role if we need to give Stevie Johnson a rest.
The coaching staff doesn’t seem too worried about Johnson.
But size bothers the corners on this Patriots team. I like Roosevelt but I just see that special teams isn’t a strong hold for him. Nelson has the slot locked down.
Aiken can catch and he made some plays this pre-season and since our other big receiver Martin did struggle I think Aiken could cover more bases then Roosevelt.
what he will be remembered for
is a guy with lots of potential. Every year it seemed that he was going to do somthing great or was spoken of as a guy who was going to get involved. Shame that he never stayed healthy enough to see that potential realized. I too think his career as a bill is over. old regime player, adios!
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Should be a cautionary tale....
Roscoe is a great guy, and there’s no question that he’s talented, but the Bills (or anyone for that matter) should avoid investing in smaller guys. Roscoe weighs all of 165 pounds, and he’s expected to play agaunst guys twice his size every week. This is a violent sport, so the little guys are not going to hold up for 15 years.
I look at James Harrison’’s hits last year. Every time he hurt somebody, it was because he was 75 pounds heavier than the guy he was hitting.
It’s like playing against the high schoolers when you’re in middle school……you’re going to get hurt.
I guess my point is that the average shelf life for <180 pound guys is 5-7 years….not enough to warrant a serious investment by a franchise
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