#34fan Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I certainly hope so. Fitz plays 100% differently without all that face-cabbage. He has more confidence, better accuracy, and makes better decisions. The U.S. Army believes that shaving encourages discipline and conformity in the the military services. I personally think Fitz dumped a lot of baggage when he cut it off. All of that bad ju-ju from last season was just gone. He played lighter on his feet, and more in control. Of course beards aren't patently bad. Still, the presence of one can be accompanied by stubborness, pessimism, a sense of entititlement, and an overall "leave me alone" attitude -Not qualities found in successful QB's. I say, "why start off on the wrong foot?" LEAVE IT OFF. If the fans and the team can see a diference, it can't be dismissed as mere coincidence. This is better that this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I certainly hope so. Fitz plays 100% differently without all that face-cabbage. He has more confidence, better accuracy, and makes better decisions. The U.S. Army believes that shaving encourages discipline and conformity in the the military services. I personally think Fitz dumped a lot of baggage when he cut it off. All of that bad ju-ju from last season was just gone. He played lighter on his feet, and more in control. Of course beards aren't patently bad. Still, the presence of one can be accompanied by stubborness, pessimism, a sense of entititlement, and an overall "leave me alone" attitude -Not qualities found in successful QB's. I say, "why start off on the wrong foot?" LEAVE IT OFF. If the fans and the team can see a diference, it can't be dismissed as mere coincidence. This is better that this Beards have also been linked with the rise of gang activity and the spread of HIV. Hopefully this move will finally silence all the people who said Fitzs' beard made him look like a dummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I heard Brad Smith wasn't smart enough to grow a beard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 They interviewed Fitz during the 2nd half on the sideline as part of the TV broadcast and he said he was starting the beard again as of that day and encouraged Bills fans to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsrhody Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 They interviewed Fitz during the 2nd half on the sideline as part of the TV broadcast and he said he was starting the beard again as of that day and encouraged Bills fans to do the same. Who is the last QB to win the superbowl with a beard? Even Rodgers was pretty much clean shaven last year. We're going to the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thisistheyear Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I heard Brad Smith wasn't smart enough to grow a beard. Oh my god, why is everyone saying that??? It's all I heard over the weekend. I went to two parties and it was all Hurricane Irene this, Brad Smith is dumb that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPicc2114 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Who is the last QB to win the superbowl with a beard? Even Rodgers was pretty much clean shaven last year. We're going to the ship! Even Rodgers?? who the hell is that? Dan Fouts had a beard... he was pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 They interviewed Fitz during the 2nd half on the sideline as part of the TV broadcast and he said he was starting the beard again as of that day and encouraged Bills fans to do the same. Wow. You'd think a professional athlete would explore every possible option to obtain an edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsrhody Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Even Rodgers?? who the hell is that? Dan Fouts had a beard... he was pretty good. Aaron Rodgers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Wow. You'd think a professional athlete would explore every possible option to obtain an edge. What do you expect from Fitz? He's not exactly Mizzou material, if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserable_fan Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Who cares? You're trying to make Fitz out to be some clean cut all-american superstar qb like manning, brady and rivers. Fitz has his own swagger, doesn't try to be a pretty boy or conform to the "all american" qb look. He's a workhorse, and has more heart than anyone I've seen in a long time. I could care less about his facial hair (or lack there of). His intangibles are what makes him such a loveable guy and a reason why he's a starter in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Who cares? You're trying to make Fitz out to be some clean cut all-american superstar qb like manning, brady and rivers. Fitz has his own swagger, doesn't try to be a pretty boy or conform to the "all american" qb look. He's a workhorse, and has more heart than anyone I've seen in a long time. I could care less about his facial hair (or lack there of). His intangibles are what makes him such a loveable guy and a reason why he's a starter in the NFL. I cringe whenever I hear that. That usually implies that his "tangibles" are lacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Flowers Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Who cares? You're trying to make Fitz out to be some clean cut all-american superstar qb like manning, brady and rivers. Fitz has his own swagger, doesn't try to be a pretty boy or conform to the "all american" qb look. He's a workhorse, and has more heart than anyone I've seen in a long time. I could care less about his facial hair (or lack there of). His intangibles are what makes him such a loveable guy and a reason why he's a starter in the NFL. If he was smart enough to get into Missouri he would be a better quarterback. Of course if he was that smart, he would probably have better things to do like cure cancer create world peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 What do you expect from Fitz? He's not exactly Mizzou material, if you know what I mean. Well done, well done. The beard does need to come back, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserable_fan Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I cringe whenever I hear that. That usually implies that his "tangibles" are lacking. He's a 7th round pick for a reason. He doesn't have the rocket arm, precise passing, or quick feet like first round picks do; but he has "football smarts" which cannot be measured. I am not trashing Fitz in any way at all. It's a compliment if anything. The fact that he turned his 7th round draft stock into a starting qb in the NFL really says alot about his character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Who cares? You're trying to make Fitz out to be some clean cut all-american superstar qb like manning, brady and rivers. Fitz has his own swagger, doesn't try to be a pretty boy or conform to the "all american" qb look. He's a workhorse, and has more heart than anyone I've seen in a long time. I could care less about his facial hair (or lack there of). His intangibles are what makes him such a loveable guy and a reason why he's a starter in the NFL. I just think he plays alot sharper sans-beard. Would you prefer a rebel without a win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Even Rodgers?? who the hell is that? Even (Aaron) Rodgers...it's really not that hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserable_fan Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I just think he plays alot sharper sans-beard. Would you prefer a rebel without a win? I don't care what he looks like. He has his own image which is fine with me. He had one good (pre season) game without a beard. I have a feeling that performance and facial hair length aren't strongly correlated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) I certainly hope so. Fitz plays 100% differently without all that face-cabbage. He has more confidence, better accuracy, and makes better decisions. The U.S. Army believes that shaving encourages discipline and conformity in the the military services. I personally think Fitz dumped a lot of baggage when he cut it off. All of that bad ju-ju from last season was just gone. He played lighter on his feet, and more in control. Of course beards aren't patently bad. Still, the presence of one can be accompanied by stubborness, pessimism, a sense of entititlement, and an overall "leave me alone" attitude -Not qualities found in successful QB's. I say, "why start off on the wrong foot?" LEAVE IT OFF. If the fans and the team can see a diference, it can't be dismissed as mere coincidence. This is better that this Tell that to this guy. http://vimeo.com/9609349 Edited August 29, 2011 by Jauronimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanners Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I certainly hope so. Fitz plays 100% differently without all that face-cabbage. He has more confidence, better accuracy, and makes better decisions. The U.S. Army believes that shaving encourages discipline and conformity in the the military services. I personally think Fitz dumped a lot of baggage when he cut it off. All of that bad ju-ju from last season was just gone. He played lighter on his feet, and more in control. Of course beards aren't patently bad. Still, the presence of one can be accompanied by stubborness, pessimism, a sense of entititlement, and an overall "leave me alone" attitude -Not qualities found in successful QB's. I say, "why start off on the wrong foot?" LEAVE IT OFF. If the fans and the team can see a diference, it can't be dismissed as mere coincidence. This is better that this Wow, didn't realize that. The only reason I grew a beard was to cover my double chin when I started to put weight on in my 30's!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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