‘“When you’re away, it just kind of frees you up a little bit,” McDermott said. “Specifically to kind of give you the look behind the curtain when you’re away at camp. I know myself, it’s a little bit of a different dynamic. When I go back to my room to go to bed, it’s just me. It’s not going home to my family … I think there’s a bit of a pull for husbands and fathers and that’s all good when home, but when you’re away it’s nice to have that.”’
Archives for June 5, 2020
Jake Fromm acknowledges, apologizes for ‘elite white people’ texts — now what comes next?
‘The image shows Fromm writing, “But no guns are good … They need to let me get suppressors … Just make them very expensive so only elite white people can get them haha.”‘
Bills’ DC Leslie Frazier provides perfect lesson for Jake Fromm and many others
‘This is a tremendous teachable moment for Fromm and the rest of us who don’t share the same concerns about the unsuspected dangers of an innocent walk. He can learn from Frazier and others about the importance of thinking before speaking or, in Fromm’s case, typing.’
Bills rookie Jake Fromm apologizes to teammates for racist remark 15 months ago
‘One of Fromm’s former Georgia teammates, Terry Godwin, who is now with the Jacksonville Jaguars, did not mince words,, saying he had lost all respect for his old quarterback in a tweet.’
Bills coach Leslie Frazier: ‘This could be a watershed moment for our country’
‘“We have a strong culture on our team, and those guys are going to sift through what’s real and what’s not real,” Frazier said. “We’re still getting to know Jake as a teammate, but based on what he said to the team today I believe our guys will give him the benefit of the doubt.”’
Bills’ Jake Fromm apologizes for text messages: ‘Never meant to imply I’m an elite white person’
‘Fromm, who said in the texts later he wasn’t saying he was an elite white person, admitted to the texts in a statement Thursday afternoon…’.
Bills to ‘work with’ Jake Fromm, keep him on roster after racially insensitive texts
‘“He was wrong and he admitted it to us,” the Bills said in a statement. “We don’t condone what he said. Jake was honest and forthcoming to us about the text exchange. He asked for an opportunity to address and apologize to his teammates and coaches today in a team meeting, which he did. We will continue to work with Jake on the responsibilities of being a Buffalo Bill on and off the field.”’
Buffalo Bills’ Tre’Davious White & Mario Addison call out Saints’ Drew Brees
‘Brees’ initial comments were met with plenty of backlash. New Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Addison posted an Instagram photo sacking Brees. In the photo, Brees’ face was replaced with a poop emoji. The caption on the post read, “Shit Like Him Will Never Understand.”’
Bills’ Jake Fromm apologizes for ‘elite white people’ text
‘An unknown Twitter user posted a screenshot of the conversation late Wednesday night, leading to Fromm, 21, tweeting an apology Thursday afternoon — which he said came after he spoke to teammates and coaches during a team meeting earlier in the day.’
Bills quarterback Jake Fromm apologizes for texts saying only ‘elite white people’ should buy guns
‘The messages were from a conversation Fromm had in 2019. Fromm promptly tweeted out an apology, and also apologized to his team in a meeting on Thursday.’
Buffalo Bills’ Jake Fromm apologizes for texts about ‘elite white people,’ guns
‘In screen grabs of messages from March 2019, Fromm is asked if his views on guns have changed. Over the course of a couple messages, he responds, “But no guns are good. They need to let me get suppressors. Just make them very expensive so only elite white people can get them haha.”’
Jake Fromm apologizes for ‘only elite white people’ text on affording guns
‘“I am extremely sorry that I chose to use the words ‘elite white people’ in a text message conversation,” Fromm tweeted. “Although I never meant to imply that I am an ‘elite white person,’ as stated later in the conversation, there’s no excuse for that word choice and sentiment. While it was poor, my heart is not.”‘
ESPN analyst believes Bills should cut Jake Fromm for racially insensitive remark
‘ESPN analyst Myron Medcalf, when learning of Fromm’s comment, said Thursday that the Bills should cut him immediately. “He cannot be on that roster moving forward,” Medcalf said.’
Bills rookie QB apologizes for racially insensitive comment
‘“He was wrong and he admitted it to us. We don’t condone what he said,” the Bills said in a released statement. “We will continue to work with Jake on the responsibilities of being a Buffalo Bill on and off the field.”’
Bills quarterback Jake Fromm apologizes for racist text messages
‘In text messages from March 16, 2019, Fromm said he believes “guns are good” and then he added, “Just make them very expensive so only elite white people can get them haha.”’
Buffalo Bills quarterback Jake Fromm apologizes for ‘elite white people’ text
‘The conversation was dated March 2019, when Fromm was the starting quarterback at the University of Georgia, and was posted to Twitter Thursday by a user with an unknown connection to Fromm. In a text referring to guns, Fromm said “just make them very expensive so only elite white people can get them haha.”‘
Bills rookie QB Jake Fromm apologizes for ‘elite white people’ text
‘The conversation, which took place in 2019 and was posted to Twitter early Thursday morning, involved Fromm and a friend discussing guns. Fromm wrote, “But no guns are good. They need to let me get suppressors,” before adding, “Just make them very expensive so only elite white people can get them haha.”‘
Bills’ Jake Fromm apologizes for leaked text: ‘There’s no excuse for that word choice and sentiment’
‘”I am extremely sorry that I chose to use the words ‘elite white people’ in a text message conversation,” Fromm wrote in his statement. “Although I never meant to imply that I am an ‘elite white person,’ as stated later in the conversation, there’s no excuse for that word choice and sentiment. While it was poor, my heart is not. Now, more than ever, is the time for support and togetherness and I stand against racism 100%. I promise to commit myself to being a part of the solution in this country. I addressed my teammates and coaches in a team meeting today and I hope they see this incident is not representative of the person I am. Again, I’m truly sorry for my words and actions and humbly ask for forgiveness.”‘
Jake Fromm’s apology does little to help Bills rookie recover from ‘elite white people’ remark
‘Fromm already has made his worst rookie mistake — which he committed in the year before being selected by Buffalo. He apologized Thursday for using the phrase “elite white people” during a leaked text message conversation from 2019.’
NFL QB Jake Fromm Apologizes For Saying Only ‘Elite White People’ Should Be Able To Buy Guns
‘Fromm said he addressed the incident with his teammates and coaches in a team meeting Thursday.’
Bills coaches can begin returning to facility on Friday
‘According to a memo sent to all 32 NFL teams on Thursday, all coaches can begin returning to team facitlties beginning tomorrow, Friday, June 5.’
Bills’ Jake Fromm apologizes for racist remark
‘The phrase “elite whites” is not sitting well with many people, especially after the last week of protesting police violence of the African-American community across the country. What appears to be Fromm’s sister, then messaged @Ashleymp20, asking her not to make the conversation public. Now that the conversation is public, Jake Fromm has come forward to acknowledge the messages are real and offer an apology.’
Frazier emphasizes education and communication in response to Fromm’s texts
‘“We don’t want to be a team that becomes fractured over what’s going on in the world today and it could easily happen, where your locker room is split because of comments or things that are happening around the world,” Frazier said. “So we really emphasize educating ourselves, whether you’re in the majority or the minority, as well as making sure those lines of communication are open. And if someone has a concern, bring it up, let’s talk about it. We’re supposed to be in this as one. And if we can’t talk about issues without feeling like ‘I feel uncomfortable doing it,’ well, let’s take that out of it. Let’s do what we think is the right thing to do to help us be a team and be unified, because this is something that we need to be unified around. We may have some difference of opinion in some areas, but this is one area where we need to be unified as a group, and make sure that we’re all fighting the same fight. And I think our guys get that message and time will tell.”’
Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm apologizes for using phrase “elite white people” in text
‘The text conversation surfaced on social media today, where it was retweeted hundreds of times.’
Bills rookie Jake Fromm apologizes for racially insensitive text messages
‘In his statement, Fromm says, “Although I never meant to imply I am an ‘elite white person,’ there’s no excuse for that word choice and sentiment. While it was poor, my heart is not.”’
Bills DC Leslie Frazier says we’re seeing a ‘watershed moment’ in this country
‘“Just seeing the reaction throughout our country. I got an email today from a former GM in our league who really poured his heart out about his negativity about recognizing some of what the issues were. And the video tape of George Floyd’s death really brought it home to him. And he was very apologetic for the fact that he has not been as involved as he should have been in the past,” Leslie Frazier said on a zoom call with reporters on Thursday.’
Buffalo Bills quarterback Jake Fromm apologizes for using ‘elite white people’ in text conversation
‘ In his tweet, Fromm says he’s sorry he chose to use the words ‘elite white people’ and that there was no excuse for choosing those words.’
Leslie Frazier: ‘This can be a watershed moment in our country’
‘Frazier said he got a letter from a former NFL general manager who explained how the George Floyd video affected him and he apologized for not being as involved and active as he could be but said now he will be better and more involved.’
Leslie Frazier opens up about Fromm’s texts and ‘watershed’ moment
‘”Jake [Fromm] seemed very sincere,” said Frazier about Fromm’s apologies to the team. “Our leaders will be able to see what’s real and what’s not real. He acknowledged he made a mistake.”‘
Fromm issues apology over racially insensitive text message
‘The fifth-round pick in this year’s draft out of Georgia took to social media this afternoon to say he’s “extremely sorry.”‘
Five takeaways from Sean McDermott’s offseason conference call
‘It was confirmed by McDermott that it was Josh Allen who was the orchestrator and organizer of last weekend’s offensive player practice sessions in south Florida. Every skill position player on the offensive side of the ball was in attendance for the player-run sessions, and for Allen specifically, McDermott felt it was an important exercise in leadership.’
Why Leslie Frazier believes this could be watershed moment for racial injustice
‘”Seeing the results and what (the Floyd video) created across the country, I really appreciate the outpouring of love you see from people, and the passion and the empathy, as well,” he said. “It seems like it could very well be a watershed moment for our country. It definitely got a lot of people’s attention like never before.”‘
Jake Fromm issues an apology for inappropriate text comments
‘I am extremely sorry that I chose to use the words “elite white people” in a text message conversation. Although I never meant to imply that I am an “elite white person,” as stated later in the conversation, there’s no excuse for that word choice and sentiment. Now, more than ever, is the time for support and togetherness and I stand against racism 100%. I promise to commit myself to being a part of the solution in this country I addressed my teammates and coaches in a team meeting today and I hope they see this incident is not a representative of the person I am. Again, I’m truly sorry for my words and actions and humbly ask for forgiveness.’
Bills Today | Why team communication is critical for Buffalo right now
‘”We don’t want to be a team that becomes fractured over what’s going on in the world today and it could easily happen where your locker room is split because of comments or things that are happening around the world so we really emphasize, educating ourselves whether you’re in the majority or the minority,” Frazier said.’