davidkski Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Congrats to Buddy & Chan. Thank you Ralph, Jeff Littman and Russ Brandon. Kudos to the rest of Bills Nation for helping recruit Mario. But for all the great work done by Merriman, Kyle Williams, Jim Kelly et. al., it seemed odd that our attempt to woo our next great defensive end wasn't led by our greatest defensive end. Anyone have any idea why he was so conspicuously absent? Edited March 16, 2012 by davidkski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Smith's Arm Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Congrats to Buddy & Chan. Kudos to the rest of Bills Nation for helping recruit Mario. But for all the great work done by Merriman, Kyle Williams, Jim Kelly et. al., it seemed odd that our attempt to woo our next great defensive end wasn't led by our greatest defensive end. Anyone have any idea why he was so conspicuously absent? Because he is retired, doesn't live in Buffalo, and has moved on with his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 What is one reason Bruce would be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Because he is retired, doesn't live in Buffalo, and has moved on with his life. This. Williams doesn't want to know what the Bills locker room was like in the '90s. He wants to know what it's like today. The appropriate people for him to talk to are current coaches and players. A former great would just be a distraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensThunder Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 We all have fond memories of Bruse that is true but Bruse ghas never been much of a Bills promoter. Maybe it has something to do with all his personal problems. He always wanted more money than he signed for and maybe that has something to do with it. Maybe its a defenseive mentality because very few defensive players get involved with the team like Kelly and Thomas do. Its just that Bruse said goodbye when he cleaned out his locker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 We all have fond memories of Bruse that is true but Bruse ghas never been much of a Bills promoter. Maybe it has something to do with all his personal problems. He always wanted more money than he signed for and maybe that has something to do with it. Maybe its a defenseive mentality because very few defensive players get involved with the team like Kelly and Thomas do. Its just that Bruse said goodbye when he cleaned out his locker. Bruse? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Congrats to Buddy & Chan. Thank you Ralph, Jeff Littman and Russ Brandon. Kudos to the rest of Bills Nation for helping recruit Mario. But for all the great work done by Merriman, Kyle Williams, Jim Kelly et. al., it seemed odd that our attempt to woo our next great defensive end wasn't led by our greatest defensive end. Anyone have any idea why he was so conspicuously absent? Thank You ARMOR Heating for the digital sign that said Welcome Mario Williams He saw that and it touch him. Edited March 16, 2012 by Hammered a Lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Bruce is here in VA Beach, i see him once in awhile and i see his son almost everyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I love Bruce, but Bruce is all about Bruce. We realized that every year when he either held out or creatively scheduled his surgeries so he could skip training camp, and forgave him pretty much instantly every time because he was just so. god. damn. good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raleighbillsfan78 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 BRRRRRRRRRuce likes his Beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thank You ARMOR Heating for the digital sign that said Welcome Mario Williams He saw that and it touch him. I hope the signing of Mario by the Bills gives us the same hope when Reggie White signed with the Packers about 20 years ago......And....if we do get Jared Allen...this front 4 will be awesome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meark Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Bruse? Really? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Bruce is here in VA Beach, i see him once in awhile and i see his son almost everyday You do? Do you go to Cox or do you work there? I live around the corner from Bruce and hardly ever see his son - at least not since I left FWC after the last school year... --- According to his son (I'm leaving his name out because he's a minor), Bruce is a Bills fan. I imagine that if Bruce got the call he probably would've headed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Check the Kelly interview on BB.com. Kelly said Bruce called him and was all excited. There was no reason for him to be a part, but he is excited about the acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiz Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 An inside source (Yeah, yeah, I know...) tells me Bruce wanted to help with the recruiting effort, but Littman refused to pay for Bruce's weed and liquor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 An inside source (Yeah, yeah, I know...) tells me Bruce wanted to help with the recruiting effort, but Littman refused to pay for Bruce's weed and liquor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsicat Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 This. Williams doesn't want to know what the Bills locker room was like in the '90s. He wants to know what it's like today. The appropriate people for him to talk to are current coaches and players. A former great would just be a distraction. Like Jim Kelly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 What is one reason Bruce would be there? Open bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 An inside source (Yeah, yeah, I know...) tells me Bruce wanted to help with the recruiting effort, but Littman refused to pay for Bruce's weed and liquor. Stop talking to your bung hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Like Jim Kelly? Yeah, but he's the future owner. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 You do? Do you go to Cox or do you work there? I live around the corner from Bruce and hardly ever see his son - at least not since I left FWC after the last school year... --- According to his son (I'm leaving his name out because he's a minor), Bruce is a Bills fan. I imagine that if Bruce got the call he probably would've headed up. I saw him and his family at Pinboys and I was surprised how fast the word got around that Bruce Smith was there. He hadn't even got his shoes yet! He wasn't in the mood for autographs, but it was after his most recent DUI so I don't blame him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Congrats to Buddy & Chan. Thank you Ralph, Jeff Littman and Russ Brandon. Kudos to the rest of Bills Nation for helping recruit Mario. But for all the great work done by Merriman, Kyle Williams, Jim Kelly et. al., it seemed odd that our attempt to woo our next great defensive end wasn't led by our greatest defensive end. Anyone have any idea why he was so conspicuously absent? Bruce was one of those who didn't really enjoy it here and didn't much for the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Considering the Bills hired a PD to follow him around, not shocked no love lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 This. Williams doesn't want to know what the Bills locker room was like in the '90s. He wants to know what it's like today. The appropriate people for him to talk to are current coaches and players. A former great would just be a distraction. You mean like Jim Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I was actually a little more surprised that Thurman did not appear to be present. Maybe he was and I just did not notice, but he usually is a part of this kind of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I was actually a little more surprised that Thurman did not appear to be present. Maybe he was and I just did not notice, but he usually is a part of this kind of stuff. For all we know Thurman is a babbling idiot. One thing we do know is Bills handled it right. Signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyj001 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 You do? Do you go to Cox or do you work there? I live around the corner from Bruce and hardly ever see his son - at least not since I left FWC after the last school year... --- According to his son (I'm leaving his name out because he's a minor), Bruce is a Bills fan. I imagine that if Bruce got the call he probably would've headed up. I agree Chris, Jimbo mentioned he talked to Bruce in his interview and that he was stoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I was actually a little more surprised that Thurman did not appear to be present. Maybe he was and I just did not notice, but he usually is a part of this kind of stuff. I believe Thurman tweeted he wasn't asked...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 You do? Do you go to Cox or do you work there? I live around the corner from Bruce and hardly ever see his son - at least not since I left FWC after the last school year... --- According to his son (I'm leaving his name out because he's a minor), Bruce is a Bills fan. I imagine that if Bruce got the call he probably would've headed up. yea i work at fwc. it was such an awesome surprise to see Bruce at the practice field when i moved down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 2nd page and not one "asleep at the wheel?" reference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Congrats to Buddy & Chan. Thank you Ralph, Jeff Littman and Russ Brandon. Kudos to the rest of Bills Nation for helping recruit Mario. But for all the great work done by Merriman, Kyle Williams, Jim Kelly et. al., it seemed odd that our attempt to woo our next great defensive end wasn't led by our greatest defensive end. Anyone have any idea why he was so conspicuously absent? I seen him passed out at a redlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAinLack. Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Open bar? Bruce wasn't here because he was hitting the sack..., Sorry I couldn't resist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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