West End Stench Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) The game has changed a lot over the past 3 years here.It's becoming more like a fashion show, when people think a player is cool because of his t-shirts and length of his beard. Never mind the fact he can't hit the broadside of a barn past 20 yards on a consistent basis. Back in the day when a player starting year 8 without a single winning season people would have questioned his abilities, not his taste in t-shirts, or fans making excuses for a huge slump and a dismal collapse due to the phantom rib injury. Someone should tell Romo to quit one upping Fitz because last season he had rib injuries and a collapsed lung but kept on playing. One more win the cowgirls were in the playoffs. Should be an interesting season. Maybe Fitz will get into hats this year to expand his fashion sensibilities. Lighten up. I don't have to hate a guy because he's an average, or even bad, quarterback. He's our only QB right now, he's one of few likable QBs that we've had in the past 10 years, and he's easy to root for. Being that this is an internet message board, I'd guess that at least half of the visitors are fans of either beards or Star Wars. Unlike yourself, most of us can distinguish between the "cool"ness of a player and his playing ability. We're not asking for him to be invited to the pro bowl or get multi-million dollar deals because he grows a sweet beard, we're just amused that we have a starting player on our team that openly has traits and interests similar to ours. Edited September 5, 2012 by West End Stench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Sporting a trimmed up beard and a stylish Millenium Falcon t-shirt. (today was first day of school for his 5 year old and he wore it in his honor. They asked if he was like Han Solo and he said he was more Chewbacca because of the beard) Memo to rest of league: Let the Wookie Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Lighten up. I don't have to hate a guy because he's an average, or even bad, quarterback. He's our only QB right now, he's one of few likable QBs that we've had in the past 10 years, and he's easy to root for. Being that this is an internet message board, I'd guess that at least half of the visitors are fans of either beards or Star Wars. Unlike yourself, most of us can distinguish between the "cool"ness of a player and his playing ability. We're not asking for him to be invited to the pro bowl or get multi-million dollar deals because he grows a sweet beard, we're just amused that we have a starting player on our team that openly has traits and interests similar to ours. First, re-read it for sarcasm. But really although a "likeable" quarterback is preferred. The number one trait in quarterbacks is skill and even more the ability to WIN. Actually the way you're defining likeability is by "coolness" and that I can't distinguish it. Funny stuff since you have no idea who I even am. But if collecting t-shirts like your quarterbacks is now considered a "similar interest" and something amusing by all means it OK with me, after all it's a sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Projay89 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Lighten up. I don't have to hate a guy because he's an average, or even bad, quarterback. He's our only QB right now, he's one of few likable QBs that we've had in the past 10 years, and he's easy to root for. Being that this is an internet message board, I'd guess that at least half of the visitors are fans of either beards or Star Wars. Unlike yourself, most of us can distinguish between the "cool"ness of a player and his playing ability. We're not asking for him to be invited to the pro bowl or get multi-million dollar deals because he grows a sweet beard, we're just amused that we have a starting player on our team that openly has traits and interests similar to ours. Memo to rest of league: Let the Wookie Win Awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglukes Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I wonder if Fitz knows why Darth Vader stayed single. It's because he was looking for love in Alderaan places. Alright, there's my nerdy Star Wars joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 The game has changed a lot over the past 3 years here.It's becoming more like a fashion show, when people think a player is cool because of his t-shirts and length of his beard. Never mind the fact he can't hit the broadside of a barn past 20 yards on a consistent basis. Back in the day when a player starting year 8 without a single winning season people would have questioned his abilities, not his taste in t-shirts, or fans making excuses for a huge slump and a dismal collapse due to the phantom rib injury. Someone should tell Romo to quit one upping Fitz because last season he had rib injuries and a collapsed lung but kept on playing. One more win the cowgirls were in the playoffs. Should be an interesting season. Maybe Fitz will get into hats this year to expand his fashion sensibilities. Did he steal your shirt? be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Did he steal your shirt? be honest Well, my "squish the Fish" and "***k Dallas" T-shirts are missing? But I'm not pointing fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West End Stench Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 First, re-read it for sarcasm. But really although a "likeable" quarterback is preferred. The number one trait in quarterbacks is skill and even more the ability to WIN. Actually the way you're defining likeability is by "coolness" and that I can't distinguish it. Funny stuff since you have no idea who I even am. But if collecting t-shirts like your quarterbacks is now considered a "similar interest" and something amusing by all means it OK with me, after all it's a sport. Sorry, sarcasm doesn't communicate well over message boards, my apologies for a misinterpretation. To clear up something that I thought was not so subtle: the act of collecting t-shirts wasn't the common interest I referred to, but rather, Star Wars and beards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) First, re-read it for sarcasm. OK, I did that - sorry, can't find anything that's readily interpretable as sarcasm. It just comes across as foaming at the mouth because people dare to be amused on occasion or like Fitz personally instead of constantly questioning Fitz' abilities on the basis of a team statistic (W-L), re-hashing the "he's so inaccurate" thing, or calling for him to be run out of town. Lord knows, these latter are topics that have never, ever, not even once, been discussed on this board <==== sarcasm Disclaimer: I have a personal tick against people who go "over the top" and then disclaim "only joking! can't you take a joke?" or "it was sarcasm". Sarcasm plays just fine on the net when it's sarcasm by the general meaning of the term. Did he steal your shirt? be honest LOL I'd say Fitz stole and then took a dump in it Edited September 6, 2012 by Hopeful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirty Year Fan Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Here's the video. Great Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 OK, I did that - sorry, can't find anything that's readily interpretable as sarcasm. It just comes across as foaming at the mouth because people dare to be amused on occasion or like Fitz personally instead of constantly questioning Fitz' abilities on the basis of a team statistic (W-L), re-hashing the "he's so inaccurate" thing, or calling for him to be run out of town. Lord knows, these latter are topics that have never, ever, not even once, been discussed on this board <==== sarcasm Disclaimer: I have a personal tick against people who go "over the top" and then disclaim "only joking! can't you take a joke?" or "it was sarcasm". Sarcasm plays just fine on the net when it's sarcasm by the general meaning of the term. LOL I'd say Fitz stole and then took a dump in it Okey Dokey then. Da judge has spoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm glad he is going to trim the beard. It looked like shite when allowed to grow out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hard not to notice the Jets "circus" and he said they welcome it for Jets but glad they don't have it in Bflo. Some people like Circuses and some people like Freak Shows like WGR, Jerry Sullivan, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton's Arm Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Lighten up. I don't have to hate a guy because he's an average, or even bad, quarterback. He's our only QB right now, he's one of few likable QBs that we've had in the past 10 years, and he's easy to root for. Being that this is an internet message board, I'd guess that at least half of the visitors are fans of either beards or Star Wars. Unlike yourself, most of us can distinguish between the "cool"ness of a player and his playing ability. We're not asking for him to be invited to the pro bowl or get multi-million dollar deals because he grows a sweet beard, we're just amused that we have a starting player on our team that openly has traits and interests similar to ours. Agreed. I want Bills players in general to be successful, because each success would push the Bills closer to a Lombardi trophy. I want Fitz in particular to be successful--not just because he's the quarterback, but because he's a likeable guy. Even though the Bills won't win a Super Bowl with him under center, this is still my team, he's still the quarterback, and there isn't anyone on the roster, right now, who's better than he is. It's not Fitz's fault that he wasn't born with whatever genes are associated with a high level of throwing accuracy. Fitz's job is to squeeze everything he can out of the talent he has been given. He's done that job well. Fitz should not be blamed for the fact that Nix has not yet found The Guy at quarterback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Well, my "squish the Fish" and "***k Dallas" T-shirts are missing? But I'm not pointing fingers. I can not tell a lie. I borrowed that **k ing T-shirt (not really, I just wanted to say it. Sounds like a cool shirt though. Nothing can beat e-balls avatar on the Fish though) Okey Dokey then. Da judge has spoke. You're welcome. But I'm not giving your shirt back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Is D. Lee an expert in injured ribs too? Fitz certainly played like he had cracked ribs last year. But I don't think we've ever heard that confirmed by Buddy, Chan or Fitz himself. Is it possible that a couple WRs overstated the injury to protect Fitz from the heat he was taking? I'm not asserting this, just asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 WHAT!? Dont worry I wont shave my beard until the Bills are eliminated from the playoffs Fitz certainly played like he had cracked ribs last year. But I don't think we've ever heard that confirmed by Buddy, Chan or Fitz himself. Is it possible that a couple WRs overstated the injury to protect Fitz from the heat he was taking? I'm not asserting this, just asking? I think he was hurt bad. London Flechter got a clean shot on his ribs and they had to take a time out after the play and Fitz seemed in pain for real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folz Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Memo to rest of league: Let the Wookie Win This deserves one of deepthroat's "YEAH!'s". Great post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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