bbb Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 So what is "franchise altering" about any of this? I did see that Brandon came out today stating that he plans a follow-on contract with Fisher for camp, that will extend "many years". That deal isn't in any way a driver of where the Bills will be in 10 years, but it's still much more relevant to the status of the franchise than anything that may or may not have happened with Merriman at the Border. Moran may be close to correct factually, but calling the Merriman border-stop "franchise altering" is inexcusable (actually pathetic and desperate) hucksterism. It's been well explained that whoever posted that did not mention that it was the 2nd part of a 2 part tweet. The first ending in NOT I like the answer above mine better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I have enjoyed Pat Moran's posts on B-Zone for quite a while now, but this really looks like the most epic of all fails. Most unfortunate indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 I have enjoyed Pat Moran's posts on B-Zone for quite a while now, but this really looks like the most epic of all fails. Most unfortunate indeed. Are we just hoping that it's an epic fail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCity Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Can we glue Moran's picture to the side of Brady's helmet? This! Good call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Check their posting history--two of them have only posted in this thread during the past year. Just sayin'..... Looking for a good way to justify making a claim that your story is circulating around messageboards? Head there and post it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 This! Good call! There is already a moron on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Looking for a good way to justify making a claim that your story is circulating around messageboards? Head there and post it yourself. Are you saying Moran is RobGuy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Are we just hoping that it's an epic fail? Maybe a little bit... I don't know all the details, & I'm not about to read 28 pages full of nitwits cracking lame jokes to find out. One thing I will say: Iif I was trying to make a name for myself as an on-line "journalist" AND I'm a true Bills fan, there's no way in hell I would touch a "scoop" like this, just not worth it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Looks like Pat Moran just lost any and all credibility he had with buffalo sports fans. His "career" is effectively over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwoz Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 So why was the substance confiscated if it was just a "supplement"? It's possible that any substance (assuming there was a substance) was not in its proper container. For example, it could have been allergy medication, or some other prescription meds, in a baggie. That's enough to pique the interest of a border agent. It's probably enough of a reason to be confiscated for testing. At least that's what happened to some friends in the late 60s-early 70s on the bridges to and from Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 In Pat Moran's defense, he may have just had bad information. It doesn't sound like he made this up. There was indeed a search of Merriman's vehicle at the border crossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Are you saying Moran is RobGuy? RobGuy and one of the other posters backing him up (starts with a Z) wrote In a similar style and had no other posts in the last year. You make the call.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Are we just hoping that it's an epic fail? Nah. Why would merriman lie about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 In Pat Moran's defense, he may have just had bad information. It doesn't sound like he made this up. There was indeed a search of Merriman's vehicle at the border crossing. Then he should keep his fingers off of his keyboard.....This is one of the many reasons I despise the internet....too many guys who think they are "journalists" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappy Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 In Pat Moran's defense, he may have just had bad information. It doesn't sound like he made this up. There was indeed a search of Merriman's vehicle at the border crossing. The story & headline is inflammatory. This is a professional NFL player for our home team which Pat does some reporting, one would expect a little professional courtesy before writing a story like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 In Pat Moran's defense, he may have just had bad information. It doesn't sound like he made this up. There was indeed a search of Merriman's vehicle at the border crossing. CAUSING THIS: "Shawne Merriman caught with steroids" "Shawne Merriman busted for steroids" "Report: Shawne Merriman Recently Caught with Steroids" "Former Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman Caught with Steroids" AND YET... "For the record, I’ve sat on this story for close to three weeks—and numerous mainstream media members I’ve confided in can attest to that." Journalists like in All The Presidents Men (Woodward and Bernstein) did their research when a source came forward. Mr. Moran is not a journalist in August, 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 The story & headline is inflammatory. This is a professional NFL player for our home team which Pat does some reporting, one would expect a little professional courtesy before writing a story like this. Seemed rushed and sloppy in execution, which is odd given he's had two weeks to write it and plan it's release. I'd be curious if he had a reason for the execution. Also odd how he's had it two weeks, but had all the tweets about checking with legal, didn't give the name right away etc.... Apparently he just sat on the info then all of a sudden had to get it out right away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 In Pat Moran's defense, he may have just had bad information. It doesn't sound like he made this up. There was indeed a search of Merriman's vehicle at the border crossing. That's not even close to being a defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I posted this (tweet) in the Shoutbox, but here it is again: SaviorEdwards Savior EdwardsSource: Buffalo Sports Daily Merriman story 100% false. Not that I didn't know this already. 22 minutes ago This guy (SaviorEdwards, aka Savior Edwards), said that Clabo wasn't coming to Buffalo and that Barnett was going to sign with Buffalo, before either were publicly known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) RobGuy and one of the other posters backing him up (starts with a Z) wrote In a similar style and had no other posts in the last year. You make the call.... Honestly, I would've guessed they weren't him.... posts seemed to throw him into a bit of a panick to get his story out almost. I dunno. The execution was odd. It'd make sense to hype it some, but he seemed unprepared to get it out. Maybe the check sources, check with legal etc... Was just a way to hype it all day and build suspense? Odd he'd name Shawne here but not on twitter- you'd think he'd want the scoop over there first so it wouldn't look like he pulled a story off this board. Edited August 19, 2011 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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