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I was mainly referring to the “sit him for the first 10 games and bring him back for important games” suggestion.
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I don't know what you're talking about but the two injuries were not related at all
Oh I definitely realize that.
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Unveiling our 2025 NFL season projections: Predicting the top teams and Super Bowl favorites
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Can any of the other AFC East teams challenge the Bills?
They could, but no individual team is particularly likely to do so. Buffalo is the only AFC East team with a positive FPI rating and would be considered more than a four-point favorite over each of the other three on a neutral field. And the Bills have a 65% chance to win their division -- the highest of any team in the NFL by a hefty margin.Of course, that leaves more than a 1-in-3 chance that someone else will win the AFC East. That's mainly due to the uncertainty of football -- the FPI might be overrating the Bills or underrating someone else, or one of the other teams could luck into the division title despite not being as good as Buffalo overall.
But that variance will always be there. In the meantime, the Bills are again in as good a position as it gets to win their division.
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That’s why you’re not involved with ANY decision making on this team EVER! But don’t get upset w me bc I’m not either - I’d do way more radical things then sit Phillips - no kicker at all on the team - all draft picks would be o lineman and d lineman…. Tua gone…Tyreek gone - little backs gone - waddle gone - and Ramsey I’d end his career today - but hey that’s why I’m not in charge!
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"Having utilized an artificial turf called UBU Speed S5-M for the majority of its operating years, MetLife Stadium changed to FieldTurf Core HD before the 2023 NFL season. Though the surface was deemed to have more of a natural feel, it was not without its detractors. In fact, several continued to blame the Stadium turf for Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffering a torn Achilles just four plays into his Jets tenure." The Jets and Giants owners "discuss at least once a week" scrapping synthetic turf for real grass, sounds like it's more of a "when" than an "if" at this point.After the Phillips injury or before ?
Edit: looked it up it was before the 2023 season…so there were still a bunch of injuries including Phillips the past couple years even with the new turf.
MetLife gets new turf after widespread criticism
A new playing surface has been installed at MetLife Stadium, where the previous turf had become an object of widespread criticism in recent years.www.espn.com
https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2024/09/05/nfl-field-surface-dilemma-concern-2024-season/
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Tua time!
Unveiling our 2025 NFL season projections: Predicting the top teams and Super Bowl favorites
ESPN's Football Power Index ratings are live. Let's predict the 2025 season, including playoff chances for 32 teams and potential draft order.
Can any of the other AFC East teams challenge the Bills?
They could, but no individual team is particularly likely to do so. Buffalo is the only AFC East team with a positive FPI rating and would be considered more than a four-point favorite over each of the other three on a neutral field. And the Bills have a 65% chance to win their division -- the highest of any team in the NFL by a hefty margin.
Of course, that leaves more than a 1-in-3 chance that someone else will win the AFC East. That's mainly due to the uncertainty of football -- the FPI might be overrating the Bills or underrating someone else, or one of the other teams could luck into the division title despite not being as good as Buffalo overall.
But that variance will always be there. In the meantime, the Bills are again in as good a position as it gets to win their division.
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PFF top 32 runningbacks:
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9. DE'VON ACHANE, MIAMI DOLPHINS
Achane in 2023 became one of just four running backs to ever record an elite PFF rushing grade as a rookie (93.1). He followed that up with an 82.1 PFF rushing grade and an 80.2 PFF receiving grade in 2024. He also racked up the most receiving yards at the position (592).De'Von Achane's Career PFF Grades
PFF Running Back Rankings: Top 32 ahead of the 2025 NFL season
Derrick Henry, even at 31 years old, is the cream of the NFL running back crop heading into the 2025 season.
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When I saw Dolphins nuggets, I expected to see Dolphin turds. 
Oh well.
Oh well.
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More good news on the injury front:
Bradley Chubb says in retrospect that he's glad he didn't return at the end of last season, feels he's at >90% now and will be 100% by training camp
Bradley Chubb says in retrospect that he's glad he didn't return at the end of last season, feels he's at >90% now and will be 100% by training camp
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Reading back on this thread is hilarious. Some of you act like we have the luxury of sitting Phillips if cleared. This is the same team that got smoked by the titans last year, wake the fk up.
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PFF 2009 draft redo, they have us picking Vontae Davis again, was good value for the 25th pick
Correct me if I’m wrong, 25th is the latest we’ve drafted with our own pick since 2000 right? That was the year we won the division with the Wildcat
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Correct me if I’m wrong, 25th is the latest we’ve drafted with our own pick since 2000 right? That was the year we won the division with the Wildcat
25. MIAMI DOLPHINS: CB VONTAE DAVIS, ILLINOIS (ROUND 1, PICK 25)
- Original Pick: CB Vontae Davis, Illinois
2009 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data
PFF's database allows us to go back in time and analyze previous NFL drafts at a high level. Here is how the 2009 NFL Draft could have played out with hindsight.
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He’s a freak and heals faster like Dave Puloka said in the OP, he’s a responder. He will be ready to go by game 1, I would prefer we ease him in with a 25-30 snap count for the first game and see how he responds to live game action.
The only time I’d be ok with him sitting out if fully healthy would be if we are out of playoff contention and we go to Methlife.
Washed.PFF bounce back player for each team:
MIAMI DOLPHINS: WR JAYLEN WADDLE
Miami’s instability at quarterback appeared to impact Jaylen Waddle’s production more than any other offensive weapon. He recorded at least 99 receiving yards in three games — all with Tua Tagovailoa under center — but failed to top 57 yards in any other contest. His 71.5 receiving grade was the lowest of his career by a significant margin. As is often the case with the Dolphins, Waddle’s 2025 outlook is closely tied to Tagovailoa’s health. If the quarterback stays on the field, a bounce-back season should be well within reach for Waddle.
One bounce-back candidate for all 32 NFL teams in 2025
From veterans looking to regain form to young talents aiming to fulfill their potential, here’s one bounce-back candidate for each NFL team ahead of the new season.