Aaron Williams Injury Leaves Buffalo Bills Thin At Corner

by Brian Galliford on Sep 27, 2011 8:30 AM EDT in Buffalo Bills News

The one real negative to emerge from the Buffalo Bills' 34-31 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday was the collarbone injury sustained by rookie cornerback Aaron Williams. The nickel corner was removed from the field on a stretcher near the end of the third quarter, and Bills head coach Chan Gailey told reporters on Monday that Williams will be out "a while" - much like fellow corner Terrence McGee.

Reggie Corner, the veteran who was a roster casualty during final cuts and who returned only when McGee was injured, filled in as the nickel corner in the final stanza against New England - and performed fairly well. With Williams and McGee shelved, he'll continue to be the nickel corner for the foreseeable future.

The bigger problem is that the Bills have just four healthy corners - and one of those is rookie seventh-round pick Justin Rogers, whom the team has not yet felt comfortable activating on game days due to his being very raw. He'll likely be active in Week 4 against Cincinnati, and if pressed into action could be a big liability for the Bills.

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McGee

I think it is time that guy actually fought to get onto the football field. he has made a lot of money from this franchise and he is never on the field when they need him. play through terrence we need you. actually play football for your team.

by B Tones on Sep 27, 2011 8:47 AM EDT reply actions

Do we have any idea when McGee might be back? I’m not sure that the Bengals would be able to exploit the thin secondary, but they’d need help for that Eagles game

by nycbillsfan12 on Sep 27, 2011 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Maybe not considering their recent debacle at quarter back but regardless it would be nice to have him available.

by ByrdMan31 on Sep 27, 2011 9:39 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

you don't screw around with a hamstring injury

the only way for a hammy to heal is to rest it.. if he goes out there against Cincy and re-aggravates it before its fully healed, he’ll be done for an even longer time.
Also.. as a corner.. he relies on his legs to make quick cuts and accelerate, so on any given play he could hurt it. there is too much risk involved if he’s not healthy

by Acera on Sep 27, 2011 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions

A good friend of mine is team doctor for the Bills and maintains his opinion that Terrence Mcgee is the toughest man on the team

by BuFFaL0nian on Sep 28, 2011 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Rough day

Williams was having a rough day out there and for the time he was in, I think Corner was better. Need Williams back, but Corner did well – and glad we pulled him back to the squad.

by zipper on Sep 27, 2011 8:53 AM EDT reply actions

Rogers

I’ve been waiting for the Bills to activate Rogers, when he’s ready. Makes me nervous that he will have to be activated and forced into duty. However, getting his first playing time against a rookie QB who struggled last week could be the right time. Here’s to hoping.

by ilikebills on Sep 27, 2011 8:55 AM EDT reply actions

game plan

I also have been eager to see him get some reps and this week is perfect. As I see it after starting slow in the last two games it should be Chan’s goal to come out guns blazing like week one (and not fall into the post big win hangover). If we jump up to a 2-3 score lead it would be great timing for Rogers to get quality reps in.

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by RICHNESSS on Sep 27, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

don't we have five?

What happened to D’Norris Searcy?

by SiriusRed on Sep 27, 2011 8:56 AM EDT reply actions

He’s considered a safety… But, maybe he could play corner is necessary, as he did so in college

by ilikebills on Sep 27, 2011 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions

He’s a safety. He won’t be playing cornerback.

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 27, 2011 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions

But we’re talking about a nickel corner here, not the starting left or right CB. In a pinch, I would think that Searcy could fill this role, even if it’s not an ideal fit.

by SiriusRed on Sep 27, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Way more likely to see three safeties with Byrd, Wilson, and Scott.

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by MattRichWarren on Sep 27, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Not really. Scott’s on the field anyway. He can’t play two positions. :)

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 27, 2011 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions

But if you have 3 safeties and 3 corners on the field you’re probably playing Barnett and the 4 rushers. Which is essentially the Bills’ nickel defense now.

Isn’t the only problem is if the Bengals go 4 WR? And are they doing anything that exotic with a rookie QB?

by Pistol on Sep 27, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I haven’t watched a single down of Bengals football this year, so I couldn’t tell you.

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 27, 2011 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions

All I know is cedric benson is suspended so he should be a non factor forcing them to thtow more

"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus

by matthew62 on Sep 27, 2011 2:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

It is scary that when I see a Bill is a 7th round pick,

I immediately think…That God! If Rogers was a 4th rounder I would be worried.
#Sarcasm

by Falls4Life on Sep 27, 2011 9:03 AM EDT reply actions

#proofreedfale

by tyoungs25 on Sep 27, 2011 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

This might mean more pressure up front, and less coverage

by dgrid on Sep 27, 2011 9:43 AM EDT reply actions

Didn't our 3rd string RB

play a little CB at UNC?

by NordicBillsfan on Sep 27, 2011 9:47 AM EDT reply actions

You say that like it is common knowledge.

Pretty sure there is zero percent chance we play a RB at CB. Let’s not get crazy.

by Falls4Life on Sep 27, 2011 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Look at the bright side

Cincy has a rookie QB, they are highly unlikely to spread us out. This will be a fairly traditional offense. I would be surprised to see some sacks in this game. We will rarely need 4 corners (me thinks)

by blitzboy54 on Sep 27, 2011 9:52 AM EDT reply actions

Yobuty?

Did Aston Yobuty get picked up anywhere? He has injury issues too but if he’s healthy he knows the system and could flesh out depth till someone gets back.

Run Freddie Run!!!

by detricblackstone on Sep 27, 2011 9:59 AM EDT via iPhone app reply actions

I think he’s in Tampa

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by J2 on Sep 27, 2011 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions

Youboty is out there as a Free Agent. He got cut by the Bucs in August. Still, you’d have to release someone or put a guy on IR and I don’t know if they want to do that right now.

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by MattRichWarren on Sep 27, 2011 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Reggie Corner

Wasn’t he our Welker killer in past years? Shouldn’t he have been used more in the first half, even before Williams got hurt to slow Welker down?

by Sluss88 on Sep 27, 2011 10:04 AM EDT reply actions

Brad Smith

Answer to all positional needs

by inthegaddadavida on Sep 27, 2011 10:23 AM EDT reply actions

Best comment of the thread. Tongue-in-cheek is the way to go.

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by MattRichWarren on Sep 27, 2011 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Im not worried about it this week.

Flo on AJ.
Treat Grasham like Gronk.
Stop the run like they have been.

Now in 2 weeks… yes, Im nervous.

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by bflo on Sep 27, 2011 10:24 AM EDT reply actions

I think treating Gresham like Gronk will result in a lot of points for Cincinnati.

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by stetzwebs on Sep 27, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions

what type of injury did williams sustain?

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by chaucer on Sep 27, 2011 11:39 AM EDT reply actions

Collar bone never clarified what it was

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by matthew62 on Sep 27, 2011 11:43 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

thanks

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by chaucer on Sep 27, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I like Rogers

I was impressed with him in the preseason, both as a returner and in the defensive backfield. He showed enough quickness and awareness to cause me to look up his number to see who it was. I then was hoping he would make the team over Reggie Corner.

Obviously this is not an ideal situation to need him this early. I think he could surprise us a bit though.

by LoydKristmis on Sep 27, 2011 12:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Great game by DraFlo

I also thought that Byrd was the word all day. I saw him fill on a number of runs and had a clutch pass defense towards the end of the game. I know he isn’t getting the picks lick year one but he really seems to be rounding out his game. He looks strong out there.

by TedWashington'sRobotDance on Sep 27, 2011 1:33 PM EDT reply actions