Chandler#81 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I don't believe there are very many DCs who tell the team to go out and "defeat them with grace." 'Coach, Great win today! Your Defense looked eloquent out there, showing sportsmanship and respect to the opposition on every play. They seemed sincerely apologetic on every tackle!! To what do you contribute this? Were they especially 'gentlemanly' in practice this week?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsrcursed Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 What about Sandy and how she got a life-sustaining dome down to the ocean floor? And how does he turn the grill on at the Krusty Krab? They're underwater!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I highly doubt Pettine is coaching a philosophy that seeks to hurt anyone. His words can certainly be taken out of context. The situation is hardly different than when you hit a buddy on the shoulder after he hits a great golf shot (compared to your pathetic one) and say "I'm going to kill you if you win this round." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Living in New Orleans, I cringed a little when I listened to that interview yesterday. I couldn't stop thinking of, "Kill the head and the body will die." With that being said, it's minicamp, against their teammates without pads. I really don't think it should be taken literally. Hopefully he will be more careful in his word choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 And how does he turn the grill on at the Krusty Krab? They're underwater!!! How do they shower/take baths when they are already underwater? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Bills defensive lineman Mario Williams violated that fairly new etiquette point in explaining the philosophy of defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, via Tim Graham of the Buffalo News: "He usually says 'Kill 'em or hurt 'em.' That's what I always hear." . Maybe this is just what Mario "don't make me mention suicide" Williams needs to toughen him up a bit. This is what he was whining about after he was manhandled by a Jets rookie last season: “Pass blocking doesn’t include hands to the face,” Williams said. “When someone tells the officials that, and they just walk away, or they dont’ call it, that is disheartening.” Be not disheartened Mario! Pettine is here..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Makes you wonder what Wanny's battle cry might have been: "OK, guys, go out there and try to be just a bit better than them! They'll know where you're coming from, but gosh darn it, if you try hard you just might beat them anyway!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I don't believe there are very many DCs who tell the team to go out and "defeat them with grace." Though based on last years play it seemed that may have been Wannys pregame speech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Living in New Orleans, I cringed a little when I listened to that interview yesterday. I couldn't stop thinking of, "Kill the head and the body will die." With that being said, it's minicamp, against their teammates without pads. I really don't think it should be taken literally. Hopefully he will be more careful in his word choice. I know that sounds bad, but anyone with some sense about them gets the point he was making, If you get in the players head, they lose focus, and start making mistakes. Now that just doesn't sound too tough, but that was the point.. These coaches have to keep highly aggressive and physical men in tune with what they want to accomplish, and they need to communicate in a way that gets their attention. I remember hearing that tape on NFL network, and thought, "Ohh man this is going to get blown out of proportion" I am hoping Mario's comments are understood this time around, this shouldn't even be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Though based on last years play it seemed that may have been Wannys pregame speech "Guys, we are going to be installing a base 4-3 defense that is really a combination of what the AFC and NFC ran in last year's Pro Bowl. Don't be too aggressive out there, don't want anyone to get hurt." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) The bigger question here is "how the hell does Florio get an NFL column"? Seriously, he's in competition with Jerry Sullivan for the least effort per story award! Edited June 14, 2013 by Mike in Syracuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Bills DE Williams clarifies 'kill' comment ''Just to clarify a choice of words I used: The phrase 'kill them' has never been said by Coach Pet or any of my coaches/teammates,'' Williams wrote. ''I said it as a figure of speech from my 'perspective' not literally or any actual intention.'' http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bills-deny-kill-part-pettines-165313316--nfl.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Maybe Mario meant that Pettine wants Bills players to force opposing players to take 2 Vicodins? Being the lethal dose that it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 as long as a reward isn't offered coaches do have freedom of speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 as long as a reward isn't offered coaches do have freedom of speech. Exactly.[/thread] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jethro_tull Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 this is more like the spirit of the game and far from the cold blooded methodical psychopathicly violent instructions of a greg williams. in other words, BFD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I don't believe there are very many DCs who tell the team to go out and "defeat them with grace." Makes you wonder what Wanny's battle cry might have been: "OK, guys, go out there and try to be just a bit better than them! They'll know where you're coming from, but gosh darn it, if you try hard you just might beat them anyway!" fit in gaps don't blitz we have more talent read and react Bills DE Williams clarifies 'kill' comment ''Just to clarify a choice of words I used: The phrase 'kill them' has never been said by Coach Pet or any of my coaches/teammates,'' Williams wrote. ''I said it as a figure of speech from my 'perspective' not literally or any actual intention.'' http://sports.yahoo....13316--nfl.html BS , he said it, they just told him to say that pc crap just to keep the league off their backs (which makes sense but this madness has to stop) the pusification of America continues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 obviously the coaching staff does not want the defense to end the life of anyone on the opposing team. but i have to say that i really hope this is the gist of what coach pettine is thumping into his players' heads. i hope he inspires the defense to hit the other team so hard they go cross eyed and p!$$ themselves. because i think we could use a bit of a maniacal identity to this defense. i would love this team to play with the attitude of "when you play the bills you better bring it, 'cuz we are gonna f'in bury you!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 obviously the coaching staff does not want the defense to end the life of anyone on the opposing team. but i have to say that i really hope this is the gist of what coach pettine is thumping into his players' heads. i hope he inspires the defense to hit the other team so hard they go cross eyed and p!$$ themselves. because i think we could use a bit of a maniacal identity to this defense. i would love this team to play with the attitude of "when you play the bills you better bring it, 'cuz we are gonna f'in bury you!" Indubitably my good fellow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainiac21 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Living in New Orleans, I cringed a little when I listened to that interview yesterday. I couldn't stop thinking of, "Kill the head and the body will die." With that being said, it's minicamp, against their teammates without pads. I really don't think it should be taken literally. Hopefully he will be more careful in his word choice. This is the part that hasn't gotten enough attention. He's saying that while the Bills go up against their own players, without pads. So I think it's pretty safe to say he doesn't want them taking out our own guys... in other words, just a figure of speech to ratchet up the intensity. So not the same as literally encouraging head shots and cart offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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