October 1, 2008 Marcus Stroud was held out of practice on Wednesday with an injured left shoulder, according to CBS Sports.
Our View:Stroud was injured in the Bills win over the Rams but was able to finish the game. Head coach Dick Jauron says he expects Stroud to return to practice on Thursday.
September 26, 2008 Marcus Stroud may have a checkered past, but so far his tenure in Buffalo has gone very well, according to Pro Football Talk.
Our View:Stroud has produced 13 tackles and two sacks while functioning as an every down lineman capable of stopping the run or rushing the passer. So far, he has been the Bills best defensive player.
August 21, 2008 Marcus Stroud is yet to miss a practice and has not suffered any setbacks regarding his surgically repaired ankle, according to the Buffalo News.
Our View:Stroud looks to be healthy, and will enhance the fantasy value of Aaron Schobel and Chris Kelsay, while taking up space and absorbing blockers in the middle.
May 28, 2008 Run to the ball is the philosophy of Buffalo defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, and defensive tackle Marcus Stroud is embracing the scheme, according to the Buffalo News. Stroud has been eagerly pursuing plays and running until the whistle blows during the Bills’ spring practices over the past week.
Our View:Stroud, who made the Pro Bowl from 2003-2005, has been hindered by ankle injuries during the past two seasons. If Stroud can stay healthy, his presence is expected to increase the IDP value of defensive end Aaron Schobel, who will face less double teams.
March 6, 2008 The Bills believe their acquisition of DT Marcus Stroud from the Jaguars in return for third- and fifth-round draft picks is quite a coup, according to Pro Football Weekly. Jacksonville was reportedly seriously concerned about Stroud’s health due to an ankle injury that required microfracture surgery. On the flip side, Buffalo has a highly respected medical team that believes Stroud will make a full recovery. When operating at 100 percent, Stroud is regarded as one of the premier interior defensive linemen in the league both as a pass rusher and run stopper.
