Byrd visits specialist in Philly
Bills rookie Jairus Byrd is in Philadelphia today visiting with a doctor who specializes in the type of sports hernia injuries Byrd suffered prior to the start of training camp. Bills coach Dick Jauron said the visit was planned prior to Byrd leaving Sunday's game against the Texans in the fourth quarter and was more of a checkup.
"It hadn't kept him off the field. It hadn't really kept him out of practice, but it's been bothering him a little bit. He doesn't feel 100 percent. Now nobody in the league probably does this time of year, but with the situation ... we thought it was in everybody's best interests to get him down there," Jauron said of Byrd dealing with the injury.
Byrd's ever-rising interception total, up to seven after two more against the Texans, has been one of the few positives in a thus-far dismal 2009 season.
"He's been sensational really on the field," Jauron said. "I don't want to hex him, but hopefully he'll turn out fine."
Jauron also said linebacker Keith Ellison (quad) and defensive end Aaron Schobel (groin) were extremely sore, while right tackle Jamon Meredith suffered a sprained knee that is expected to keep him out a couple weeks. That means Meredith has an outside chance at playing Nov. 15 when the Bills return from their bye week at Tennessee.
---Jay Skurski
With the rash of injuries over the last few years, you have to wonder about the strength and conditioning staff. It hasn't been the same since Rusty Jones left. I noticed on TV that the current C&S coach has time to design training regimens for Bally's.
Posted by: Pete | November 03, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Get well soon Byrd and keep up the great work George Wilson! The play of both of you really shows what a wasted draft pick Donte "the mouth" Whitner was by Marv and the gang! Number 8 in round 1! Huge mistake. Hiloti Naga (sp?) who went to the Ravens a few spots later would have been a much better pick, then the Ills would not have traded up to draft the "awesome" McCargo who was the 3rd best lineman on his mediocre NC St. team!
Great job Marv!
Posted by: Matt | November 03, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Get well soon Byrd, we all want to see you make it to the pro bowl as the only Bills representative.
Posted by: Louis Martin | November 03, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Injuries have haunted this team this year. It's not an excuse for losing, but it sure doesn't help the team to win.
Posted by: donjoe | November 02, 2009 at 03:44 PM
Can't remember the last time i used the word "hex" in a sentence.
Posted by: Mike | November 02, 2009 at 03:22 PM