Buffalo loses linebacker for opener vs. Broncos - The Orange Mane

dragondawg · 09-03-2007, 04:58 AM

Orchard Park, N.Y. - Buffalo Bills linebacker Keith Ellison is out indefinitely because of a sprained ankle, and Coy Wire will replace him when Buffalo opens the season Sunday against the visiting Broncos.

"It's not good. It's going to be awhile," Bills coach Dick Jauron said Sunday of Ellison's injury and recovery.

Ellison was hurt in the second quarter of Buffalo's preseason finale, a 16-13 win at Detroit on Thursday. He did not attend practice Sunday, but was walking on crutches and wearing a protective boot on his right foot.

The Bills were counting on the second-year player to take over the weakside spot in a revamped linebacking corps that lost two veterans starters - Takeo Spikes and London Fletcher.

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_6788391

BroncoBuff · 09-03-2007, 05:07 AM

Coy Wire?! ... sounds like a country singer.

footstepsfrom#27 · 09-03-2007, 05:08 AM

I posted this on the other thread. Cory Wire, a converted 220 pound safety with 5 starts in the last 4 years and 13 tackles last season will be starting at WLB in his place. For a defense already undersized in the line and starting a rookie LB in Posluszny to add a converted safety to their lineup the week of the regular season is a signifcant blow. Expect a heavy dose of Travis Henry on that side of the field.

Kaylore · 09-03-2007, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

Coy Wire?! ... sounds like a country singer.

Yeah. Well he's not as good. We will probably run it up the gut a lot and find success doing that this game.

cutthemdown · 09-03-2007, 06:34 AM

Broncos will for sure give Bills a heavy dose of 2 TE sets to take advantage of the weakside. You may even see a Graham/Alexander set to really try and get more blockers then Bills can handle.

Broncos4Life · 09-03-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cutthemdown

Broncos will for sure give Bills a heavy dose of 2 TE sets to take advantage of the weakside. You may even see a Graham/Alexander set to really try and get more blockers then Bills can handle.

Oh man I'm lickin my chops for this one. Can't wait to see us run the ball now.

maher_tyler · 09-03-2007, 07:46 AM

Henry will go for 150+ yards and 2 TD's...

Bronx33 · 09-03-2007, 12:13 PM

I wonder if buffalo fan had a dream about this lol....

epicSocialism4tw · 09-03-2007, 12:23 PM

Well, now our linebackers might at least compare to Buffalo's pile of nothing.

Los Broncos · 09-03-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronx33

I wonder if buffalo fan had a dream about this lol....

It might turn out to be a nightmare

DB_champ24 · 09-03-2007, 05:01 PM

Something cool about Keith Ellison is hes my HS assistant coaches son so I was rooting for him..and his other son plays safety for USC..just thought id share

RMT · 09-03-2007, 05:19 PM

okay - why is a starting LB playing in the 2nd quarter of the preseason finale? makes no sense at all.

That One Guy · 09-03-2007, 05:24 PM

I thought the same thing when I read it, RMT. Fisher played his starters into the 3rd down in Tenn though so apparently some coaches are just trying to buck the system.

RMT · 09-03-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cah412

I thought the same thing when I read it, RMT. Fisher played his starters into the 3rd down in Tenn though so apparently some coaches are just trying to buck the system.

sure seems to have backfired for Buffalo ... why the risk? give the majority of playing time to guys trying to make the team - the more they play, the better the chance they have to show their stuff.

400HZ · 09-03-2007, 06:27 PM

High ankle sprains are a b****.

The_Philster · 09-03-2007, 08:55 PM

Probably a big reason Keith was getting more playing time in the preseason finale was the fact that he had a poor preseason overall. Practiced well....but was disappearing during the games until the finale when he stepped it up prior the the injury...it was early in the quarter, anyway

RMT · 09-03-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Philster

Probably a big reason Keith was getting more playing time in the preseason finale was the fact that he had a poor preseason overall. Practiced well....but was disappearing during the games until the finale when he stepped it up prior the the injury...it was early in the quarter, anyway

still a shame ...

Bronco Yoda · 09-03-2007, 09:54 PM

I guess this evens it up then.

The_Philster · 09-04-2007, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RMT

still a shame ...

Yeah...but at the same time, Coy outplayed him most of the preseason

Jason in LA · 09-04-2007, 09:46 AM

Some people around here were going nuts because the Broncos defensive starters got the final preseason game off. This is the exact reason why those guys should be rested.

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dragondawg All Pro Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,009	Buffalo loses linebacker for opener vs. Broncos Orchard Park, N.Y. - Buffalo Bills linebacker Keith Ellison is out indefinitely because of a sprained ankle, and Coy Wire will replace him when Buffalo opens the season Sunday against the visiting Broncos. "It's not good. It's going to be awhile," Bills coach Dick Jauron said Sunday of Ellison's injury and recovery. Ellison was hurt in the second quarter of Buffalo's preseason finale, a 16-13 win at Detroit on Thursday. He did not attend practice Sunday, but was walking on crutches and wearing a protective boot on his right foot. The Bills were counting on the second-year player to take over the weakside spot in a revamped linebacking corps that lost two veterans starters - Takeo Spikes and London Fletcher. http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_6788391

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BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,470 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	Coy Wire?! ... sounds like a country singer. Last edited by BroncoBuff; 09-03-2007 at 05:47 AM..

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footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,126 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	I posted this on the other thread. Cory Wire, a converted 220 pound safety with 5 starts in the last 4 years and 13 tackles last season will be starting at WLB in his place. For a defense already undersized in the line and starting a rookie LB in Posluszny to add a converted safety to their lineup the week of the regular season is a signifcant blow. Expect a heavy dose of Travis Henry on that side of the field.

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cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,878	Broncos will for sure give Bills a heavy dose of 2 TE sets to take advantage of the weakside. You may even see a Graham/Alexander set to really try and get more blockers then Bills can handle.

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Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	I wonder if buffalo fan had a dream about this lol....

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DB_champ24 Pro Bowler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Agoura, California Posts: 526 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	Something cool about Keith Ellison is hes my HS assistant coaches son so I was rooting for him..and his other son plays safety for USC..just thought id share

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RMT Rocky Mountain Thunder Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: United States Posts: 3,211	okay - why is a starting LB playing in the 2nd quarter of the preseason finale? makes no sense at all.

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That One Guy Producer of Nonsense Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sun and Beachville Posts: 14,042 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I thought the same thing when I read it, RMT. Fisher played his starters into the 3rd down in Tenn though so apparently some coaches are just trying to buck the system.

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400HZ Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,359 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ed Hochuli	High ankle sprains are a b****.

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Bronco Yoda . Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,275	I guess this evens it up then.

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Jason in LA Gimmie that rep fool! Speaking of Butts & Boob Mojo Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LA Posts: 12,254	Some people around here were going nuts because the Broncos defensive starters got the final preseason game off. This is the exact reason why those guys should be rested.