Buffalo Bills Roster Updates: Darby, Robey-Coleman, Harvin, Dareus & More
By Dennis Moody
It’s been a question all year. Will Marcell Dareus play on Sunday?
The Bills most expensive defensive player has not done much for them this season. Marcell Dareus started off the year suspended for four games after testing positive for marijuana. While trying to get back in game shape he injured his hamstring and wasn’t able to make it into the lineup until the Bills played the Patriots in Week 8, despite being eligible to return in Week 5. Before the Bills game in Week 9 he injured his groin and was unable to suit up.
He is currently listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Bengals. That’s especially concerning considering that Corbin Bryant will miss the game with a shoulder injury. The Bills remain optimistic about Dareus’ chances of playing. According to the Buffalo News, head coach Rex Ryan said, “I don’t want to cat myself, but I’m feeling pretty good about the big man”.
Dareus has managed to play in just one game for Buffalo this season which has been a big blow to the defense. Sure it’s the secondary that is mostly to blame for the units issues but not having your most talented player on defense will hurt any team.
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The Bills lineup against the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend could look much different than it has earlier this year considering all the changes mentioned previously in this article. Only time will tell what type of effect it has on their performance but the fact that they are at least trying something to rectify the situation is an encouraging sign.