Injuries

[FloridaFan]

The only season I don't recall many major injuries was 2018. Coincidence?

We lost Dungey multiple times. Thankfully we had a backup who helped win 2 of the games.

 

[Orijinal]

Today's wounded list:
Garrett Williams
Duce Chestnut
Mikel Jones (But came back)
Leon Lowery

Am I missing anyone?

 

[kmart128]

Having watched the Bills all year... Cuse injury situation is nothing. Good teams need to be able to overcome injuries. Next man up

 

[Qbobby]

If nothing else, it is building quality depth on defense with all of the playing time being thrust on the backups. And they are playing up to the challenge.

 

[Chip]

So, what does this mean?

 

[rrlbees]

Injuries are a part of the game. We are no more hurt than other teams. State lost their qb for christs sake. Adapt, adjust, and overcome.

We were down 7 defensive starters at one point today.

 

[bigmike]

Noticed that Josh Hough dressed out today. Good to see. Have high hopes for that young man.

 

[dcorangeMEN]

I'm going with that interpretation also until I find out otherwise.

Actually talked to him on the field after the game … said he was all good and would be back next week.

 

[BomberOrange]

We were down 7 defensive starters at one point today.

Thanks for letting me know what I already knew.

 

[orangemass]

I don’t understand why Darton is still on kick off returns. If he gets hurt we are toast.

 

[rrlbees]

Thanks for letting me know what I already knew.

You’re welcome

 

[BomberOrange]

You’re welcome

Lol

 

[SUFan44]

Defensive players get hurt because we play fast and hit hard, and are slightly undersized. Need bigger players IMO in the ACC.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Putting JMA patches of turf on the field is a recipe for disaster. It looks like something that was at the old Vet in Philly.

 

[FloridaFan]

Defensive players get hurt because we play fast and hit hard, and are slightly undersized. Need bigger players IMO in the ACC.

Clearly not. We are winning ACC games with these “undersized” players

 

[tep624]

Thanks for letting me know what I already knew.

One would think you didn’t know that based on your previous comment.

 

[Orangefan1]

I understand everyone’s worried about the injuries but can people relax? Obviously White has figured out what to do in case these things happen and we have more depth than people think to cover for the losses on defense. Trusting these coaches this year completely to figure this out. I believe we will have a very good chance next week

 

[kingtidge]

So, what does this mean?

 

[blizz]

I think the quality of the depth should be the bigger story. In years past if we had this many injuries the level of play from the backups would have been an order of magnitude lower. There has been very little drop off in the level of play. That is recruiting and player development and great coaching. Need to give some credit where it is due.

 

[anomander]

Putting JMA patches of turf on the field is a recipe for disaster. It looks like something that used to be at the old Vet in Philly.

The turf tackled OG once and almost got him again on that TD

 

[tep624]

I think the quality of the depth should be the bigger story. In years past if we had this many injuries the level of play from the backups would have been an order of magnitude lower. There has been very little drop off in the level of play. That is recruiting and player development and great coaching. Need to give some credit where it is due.

Agree 100%. And hopefully this season with this buzz continues in a positive direction and it helps us close on some blue chip recruits like the 2018 season did with Mikel Jones.

 

[SoBristol]

On the offense, the good news is that the OL and Mang & Hoeh have stayed healthy. We lost Elmore early and a promising WR (Jones), but the rest of the offense is intact. We have 2 good reserve RBs, Cruz in the OL, and Hatcher at WR — haven’t had to rely on them yet except in spot duty.

Defense — Obviously White has overcome the losses so far, and several second teamers have excelled when given the chance. Have to hope Williams, Chestnut, and Lowery can heal soon. There are limits to our depth.

 

[SmilinBob]

I have to admit I'm impressed with the true freshman Allen, Tucker has gone out many times this year and that young man is ready immediately and in the lineup while lining up correctly. Sean even did the wave "I'm coming out" and Allen was flying out there ready to go.

 

[money3189]

Defensive players get hurt because we play fast and hit hard, and are slightly undersized. Need bigger players IMO in the ACC.

Stef McDonald Lowery GW are not undersized though. Defenders run fast to the ball and throw their bodies around. Its a sacrfice. Thats no different than any other defense.

 

[SUFan44]

Stef McDonald Lowery GW are not undersized though. Defenders run fast to the ball and throw their bodies around. Its a sacrfice. Thats no different than any other defense.

Fair point. I don’t know what it is, just spitballing. I do think Lowery is slight for the type of role he has. Love him and think he’s going to be very good, but the 3-3-5 lends itself to LB’s being your 4th DL. And that can have consequences.