San-O Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 He had 39 starts in 4 years. Was he injured/hurt quite a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 good post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San-O Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 good post If we have backup linemen announcing retirement, why can't I post on it. Doesn't cost you anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liverpoolkev Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 That just let you know how bad our talent is....The funny thing is you got some people who really think that he was some sort of Big Loss ......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. ChumChums Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 If we have backup linemen announcing retirement, why can't I post on it. Doesn't cost you anything. Doesn't cost me anything to do this either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 If we have backup linemen announcing retirement, why can't I post on it. Doesn't cost you anything. Well, since he was under contract and fairly young, I would assume he would have to let someone know that he was not coming to work anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San-O Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Well, since he was under contract and fairly young, I would assume he would have to let someone know that he was not coming to work anymore. OK. Fair enough. Would anyone have noticed? If a tree falls in the woods, does it make a sound? If a Bills O-lineman retires, does it , ehh you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 He had 39 starts in 4 years. Was he injured/hurt quite a bit? what was he suppose to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 He wasn't a backup, when healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 If we have backup linemen announcing retirement, why can't I post on it. Doesn't cost you anything. I think his point was that it was a stupid post, and not just because you don't understand that Butler began the last 3 seasons as a starter for the Bills. All NFL players 'annouce' their retirement since they are required to file retirement papers with the league. They have no control over whether the media finds it interesting enough to report on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San-O Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 I think his point was that it was a stupid post, and not just because you don't understand that Butler began the last 3 seasons as a starter for the Bills. All NFL players 'annouce' their retirement since they are required to file retirement papers with the league. They have no control over whether the media finds it interesting enough to report on. He was a mediocre lineman on possibly the worst O-line in the league, and barely started over 50 % of the games for Buffalo over 4 years. I am announcing my retirement from this thread. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 He was a mediocre lineman on possibly the worst O-line in the league, and barely started over 50 % of the games for Buffalo over 4 years. I am announcing my retirement from this thread. Thank you. Congrats on your retirement, but Butler had a better career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Congrats on your retirement, but Butler had a better career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 He was a mediocre lineman on possibly the worst O-line in the league, and barely started over 50 % of the games for Buffalo over 4 years. I am announcing my retirement from this thread. Thank you. it's true -- a late round pick starting over 60% of his games in his first 4 years including a position switch after being drafted and the another in his fourth year. Unimpressive. By the way... Who was he backing up that started less then 40% of the games? Let's get rid of that guy. Not saying he was great but he was an asset to this team. Smart, good attitude... Lucky we have less players like that on the team now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Holy crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. ChumChums Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 it's true -- a late round pick starting over 60% of his games in his first 4 years including a position switch after being drafted and the another in his fourth year. Unimpressive. By the way... Who was he backing up that started less then 40% of the games? Let's get rid of that guy. Not saying he was great but he was an asset to this team. Smart, good attitude... Lucky we have less players like that on the team now. And don't forget, that for his first 3 years, he played well on what was arguably the most difficult position on the O-Line. Can't remember where I read it...but there was a article that said RG is often paired up 1 on 1 with some of the monster DT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 If you consider that he blew out his knee in game 2 last year, it works out to just under 13 starts per season. Hardly a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 There is no player on the Bills named Brad "Bulter." PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Smith's Arm Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 good post Actually, it was an unknowingly perceptive post. The answer is that he is trying to drum up some press for a political career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonInBuffalo Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Maybe the funniest part of all of this is the OP didn't even have his stats right. Butler played in two games in 2006. He didn't start a game that season. He was active but didn't play in 7 other games. Butler started all 16 games in 2007. He started 13 games in 2008, and missed 3 due to injury. He started 2 games in 2009 before being placed on IR. So he started in 31 games, played in 33 games, and was active for 40 games. As a general rule, when a starter in his mid 20's, under a multi-year contract worth about $8 million, decides to retire and walk away, most media outlets would consider that newsworthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts