Chiefs likely will have running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire but be without Le'Veon Bell for today’s AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills, per source.
Additionally, the Chiefs will test WR Sammy Watkins pregame, but don’t sound optimistic he will play today.
Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88:
It was reported as not being a significant injury four weeks ago.
#Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins suffered a calf injury yesterday, but the belief is he did not suffer a major injury, source said. He’ll likely rest next week, then have the bye. Good chance he’s back by that point.
"the belief is" in other words an assumption. Obviously this has proven to be incorrect unless you really think he decided to give up $1.25MM for a minor injury. Regardless of severity its bad enough he obviously isn't able to play unless you think he just doesn't want to be out there which is absurd. [Reply]
Silver lining is that Veach got a pretty good indication of what this team is without Sammy Watkins, especially during the playoffs. Didn't seem to miss a beat without him. Hoping Sammy plays as he is a great complimentary weapon but I'm not holding my breath. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Marcellus:
"the belief is" in other words an assumption. Obviously this has proven to be incorrect unless you really think he decided to give up $1.25MM for a minor injury. Regardless of severity its bad enough he obviously isn't able to play unless you think he just doesn't want to be out there which is absurd.
I think you are missing the point here.
I dont believe people are saying that he is choosing to not play. Its that he still cannot play after an injury that was deemed minor by everyone involvedI am sure he would play if he could. But him not being able to play this many weeks later from an injury that was reported to only have him out 1 game at most is the issue you are missing here. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RunKC:
I think extending Fisher would actually help us. Veach could approach this deal as “hey you’re not gonna play most of next season, maybe not any of it, so let’s extend you and lower your cap hit in the season you’re hurt so we can have money to use in other areas.”
That would be completely fair
That would definitely be fair and I like the idea of incentives you mentioned In your prior post.
Wondering what the history is on recovery timelines for OL achilles? Would he have solid chance of being on the field for playoffs next year? [Reply]
Originally Posted by Shoes:
Silver lining is that Veach got a pretty good indication of what this team is without Sammy Watkins, especially during the playoffs. Didn't seem to miss a beat without him. Hoping Sammy plays as he is a great complimentary weapon but I'm not holding my breath.
I fully expect to see Veach take a WR in the first 2 rounds. When in doubt, always get MW4P [Reply]
This injury is clearly more than let on, Watkins was known for pushing through when he shouldnt have in previous years. Much respect to the true lizard king, i hope hes healthy for the playoffs. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88:
Cole Beasley played with a broken fibula while Sammy couldn't get himself back on the field after 4 weeks of recovery from a minor calf strain.
And the Chiefs have barely missed him.
If your calf is injured, you're not going to be effective anyway. Not sure why people would prefer him over another healthy player. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Marcellus:
Sammy lost $1.25MM by not playing Sunday, I have no idea where anyone gets the idea its a minor injury.
Dude cant stay healthy that's not debatable but making unfounded claims like this are just silly when its costing the player millions of $ in incentives.
Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla:
If your calf is injured, you're not going to be effective anyway. Not sure why people would prefer him over another healthy player.
Yep - I enjoyed watching Byron Pringle doing work on Sunday. Dude was a beast blocking for guys. [Reply]
Dunerdr 01-26-2021, 12:02 PM
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Reason: accidental double post. i deserve to die in an aids fire
Originally Posted by dls6501:
I think you are missing the point here.
I dont believe people are saying that he is choosing to not play. Its that he still cannot play after an injury that was deemed minor by everyone involvedI am sure he would play if he could. But him not being able to play this many weeks later from an injury that was reported to only have him out 1 game at most is the issue you are missing here.
No the actual point is the injury is clearly not minor as originally thought. [Reply]