The Buffalo Bills Overcome Injury Adversity Through Rookie Development

Over the past few seasons, rookies have played a pivotal role in Buffalo’s success. This year, one of the most promising looking squads for the Bills in years at this point in the offseason, will need them more than ever. Not to be a pessimist, but what could hamper their success? Ahh...the all-inevitable Injuries. They’ve plagued these Bills in recent years in key positions with 39 players showing up on the injury report or reserve in 2007, and 35 in 2008. Over the past few years, rookies have had to step up and fill the void in key game situations. Kevin Everett getting carted off the field in the season opener in '07 began a rash of injuries for a Bills squad that would see emerging leaders from likely and unlikely positions, for years to come. Trent Edwards was forced to come in and play before the coaches had wished after J.P. Losman was injured. He came in and played nine games, more than any other rookie that season. Edwards finished the season with ... (link)