Corp000085 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 has it occured to anyone that this guy was basically forgotten on the practice squad up until halloween? Between his blazing speed, playmaking abilities on returns, and his "F." instead of "J." on the back of his jersey, this guy will make some national stories soon enough. Like that beer truck driver a few years ago, or grocery bagging warner, hopefully fast freddy will become an identity to this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 has it occured to anyone that this guy was basically forgotten on the practice squad up until halloween? Between his blazing speed, playmaking abilities on returns, and his "F." instead of "J." on the back of his jersey, this guy will make some national stories soon enough. Like that beer truck driver a few years ago, or grocery bagging warner, hopefully fast freddy will become an identity to this team. 128006[/snapback] I will not give him an ounce of credit until he changes his F to a J. What's next? "He Hate Me" on an NFL Jersey? Walter Peyton didn't use an "S" for sweetness.... Change it to a J and I will give him the credit he (admittedly) deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ball'n Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 lol wow. Why is it a big deal if he has a F on his jersey. He has been called Freddie all his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fake-Fat Sunny Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 His punt return play really is phenomenal. I wondered when folks might begin to wonder why it took so long for him to be used in this role or even complain as part of the usual overblown rants against TD that this is some mistake he made or almost made. I think the interesting thing about him was that his appearances in pre-season and some undusciplined play by him when he finally forced his way off our PS and into the line-up indicated to me that he was an extremely talented player physically but mentally needed to really get ahold himself as he showed a tendency toward takind dumb penalties like unnecessary roughness calls. Thankfully, he seems to have found a role for himself where he contributes tons to this team and it is to be hoped he is learning or has learned how to stay in control so that he remains a force but not a detriment to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I will not give him an ounce of credit until he changes his F to a J. What's next? "He Hate Me" on an NFL Jersey? Walter Peyton didn't use an "S" for sweetness.... Change it to a J and I will give him the credit he (admittedly) deserves. 128011[/snapback] Some of his teammates at GT didn't even know his real name was Jonathan. But there was an article this week about him that quoted him as saying that he only wanted to be called Jonathan Smith from now on, so he was gonna drop the F. since it's that big of a deal. I guess he didn't change it afterall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 What is the actual NFL rule? It didn't happen, but let's say the Bills had a player named Justin Kelly in the early 90's. Jimbo would have had Ji. Kelly back there, not Ja. Kelly for his real name (James Kelly, I assume.) Roger Esiason wouldn't have had Boomer wear "N. Esaison" (Norman). So...what's the line? Real last names? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I will not give him an ounce of credit until he changes his F to a J. What's next? "He Hate Me" on an NFL Jersey? Walter Peyton didn't use an "S" for sweetness.... Change it to a J and I will give him the credit he (admittedly) deserves. 128011[/snapback] He's thinking about it right now. "Hmmmmm, should I get the F off? If I do get the F off stevestojan will give me some love. However, if I keep the F up people will continue to notice me. stevestojan should understand that shouldn't he? Guess I'll keep the F." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 guys, i was half kidding... it does bug me, but he had a great game today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 What's there to be bugged about? Smith wasn't and still isn't ready to be an NFL WR yet, hence the reason he languished on the PS. With the injuries to the WR's, he got a chance and seized it. He'll still only be the 5th WR at best until next year, unless they draft someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 he's actually not fast. He's quick. He has instincts. He was a playmaker at Ga. Tech. But he's not really fast. Last week at NE, a LB nearly caught him from way behind. He ran a 4.7 at the combine. He's just one of those guys whose measurables don't add up to his potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 guys, i was half kidding... it does bug me, but he had a great game today... 128093[/snapback] Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalOhio Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 he's actually not fast. He's quick. He has instincts. He was a playmaker at Ga. Tech. But he's not really fast. Last week at NE, a LB nearly caught him from way behind. He ran a 4.7 at the combine. He's just one of those guys whose measurables don't add up to his potential. 128128[/snapback] He got caught by a linebacker today, too. Chillar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLIS Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 F. Smith is my boy! holla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 has it occured to anyone that this guy was basically forgotten on the practice squad up until halloween? Between his blazing speed, playmaking abilities on returns, and his "F." instead of "J." on the back of his jersey, this guy will make some national stories soon enough. Like that beer truck driver a few years ago, or grocery bagging warner, hopefully fast freddy will become an identity to this team. 128006[/snapback] This CANNOT be the same guy who was fast fumbling his way outta the league in preseason! Tell me you're joking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I will not give him an ounce of credit until he changes his F to a J. What's next? "He Hate Me" on an NFL Jersey? Walter Peyton didn't use an "S" for sweetness.... Change it to a J and I will give him the credit he (admittedly) deserves. 128011[/snapback] Pepper Johnson had P. JOHNSON on the back of his jersey. His real name isn't pepper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad1 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 This could be one of the reasons Shaw was let go, to make room for younger guys like Smith would could contribute on special teams. Good move putting both Smith and Clemments back on punt returns. Punters are going to shank some punts angling for the sidelines, trying to keep the ball away from these guys. I don't see why the announcers just don't call this guy Freddie if that's what he wants to be be called. Warren Moon's first name wasn't Warren. John Wayne's real first name wasn't John. Show the guy a little respect and call him what he wants to be called. After watching Antonio Brown return punts last season, this guy has earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slow Freddy Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Between his blazing speed, 128006[/snapback] Huh? 4.6 is blazing? He almost got caught by a fullback on his TD last week. He DID get caught by a linebacker this week. That doesn't sound very fast. Maybe "Fast Freddy" refers to his sexual performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 well slow freddy are you called that due to your knack for boring the chicks with your sexual performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted November 22, 2004 Author Share Posted November 22, 2004 f. or j. or speed or quickness, i don't care. this guy deserves a spot. Now, lets see if he can read zone coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live&DieBillsFootball Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 It's a good thing his friends didn't call him Speedy Gonzales, He'd have to decide between the S or the G. As long as he keeps it up, he can change his name weekly if he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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