boyst Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 https://twitter.com/Dajones19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 https://twitter.com/Dajones19 I feel bad for ever berating the guy. He definitely gave it his all. Hope he's OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 I feel bad for ever berating the guy. He definitely gave it his all. Hope he's OK. What would have to happen to Fitz to make you feel bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 He should charge his phone more often. I hope that his brief stint as a professional athlete at least gives him some of the resources he'll need to beat this thing and have a happy, fulfilling life. /onlinehero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never NEVER Give-up Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Sad news. He deserved better. Here's hoping he lives very well despite the illness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I wasn't a fan of his as a player but he seems like a good, hard-working guy. I wish him nothing but the best in his battle with this disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobillsfansince1918 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I cut him from my keeper league team 3 days ago. Too bad I always thought he'd be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 It's too bad. I still believe that he could've been a big time player under different circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I never got his detractors. Thought he was really starting to come into his own. without that one high ankle sprain, he could have really blossomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I never got his detractors. Thought he was really starting to come into his own. without that one high ankle sprain, he could have really blossomed. I guess were on opposite sides of the coin here - never got his fans. He was forced into a role where he HAD to have some production just by being on the field, but never saw him show much that was special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Damn, sucks for him. I liked him. Wish him best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I never got his detractors. Thought he was really starting to come into his own. without that one high ankle sprain, he could have really blossomed. I'm in this camp. He showed me enough in very brief outings to believe he could become a very good WR. I was nervous when the Pats* signed him quick to a lengthy contract as we all know what they have at QB. As an aside, I'm excited that the Patriots lost ANOTHER receiver!! Woo-hooooo! Best wishes for a long, happy life, Donald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanM.D. Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Football is secondary. He made a good choice. He was also blessed to be a professional athlete for a short period of time. I hope all goes well for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Didn't understand when the Pats cut him.....now I do. They could not release the information publically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalover4life Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) We will never know if he didn't breakout because of our QB situation. link Edited August 8, 2013 by buffalover4life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 That's sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 wow. I liked him ... great story of awesome ST player becomes starter and tears it up for awhile. he can tell his kids about it. most never even get the chance he got. all good. he needs to work on health now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 That stinks. Good special teams player for the Bills. I hope he gets better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 During his visit with the Colts late last month, while running on the treadmill for a stress test, Jones' blood pressure reached 250 over 110, he said Holy ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26TrapDraw Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 What would have to happen to Fitz to make you feel bad? He led Tennessee to a Super Bowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Did he say what disease he has? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Holy ****. Yeah, really. Makes me think the Bills knew what they were doing when they cut him free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
run dat back Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 This is sad news. I hope things work out for him - health is way more important than almost anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Alright, you guys got me wondering. Maybe it is just because JR is in Pittsburgh now... but if DJones did blossom, what would his ceiling be? A solid #2? At best? A version of Josh Reed we wanted and never got at a #2.5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Alright, you guys got me wondering. Maybe it is just because JR is in Pittsburgh now... but if DJones did blossom, what would his ceiling be? A solid #2? At best? A version of Josh Reed we wanted and never got at a #2.5? A solid possession receiver. And there's nothing wrong with that. Teams are built around superstars, but built BY the solid, workmanlike players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 There was never any evidence Jones could play. The kidney thing is sad but lets not just assume the guy was a player b/c of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Alright, you guys got me wondering. Maybe it is just because JR is in Pittsburgh now... but if DJones did blossom, what would his ceiling be? A solid #2? At best? A version of Josh Reed we wanted and never got at a #2.5? I saw him as a solid 2; more of a speed guy than reed. Recall that really nice slant he turned into a 60 yard TD last year against the jets. That was a real glimmer of potential. Also, recall the 2-3 weeks leading up to that high ankle sprain 2 years ago-- he was the best receiver on the team. I think injuries and some dropsies were his downside. But I thought he showed real potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 I agree with the few thoughts above. I hestitate saying that but I would put him even with Brad Smith as value to this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 There was never any evidence Jones could play. The kidney thing is sad but lets not just assume the guy was a player b/c of it. I would have totally agreed with this two years ago. But, I really liked his improvement last year. http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/donald-jones-retire-kidney-issues-buffalo-bills-new-england-patriots-080713 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Hope he lives long and well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Gotta love this: Donald @Dajones19 2h Goin back to the Ralph for the season opener to check all my boys out. Hope to see everybody there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Holy ****. No kidding, that is scary. God bless him and may he recover from this disease. I liked him as a player. He did not strike me as an All-Pro, but he did make plays as a WR and on special teams, and I thought he was a decent-to-good #2 WR. Sad news indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 There's an article suggesting the Bills told him they wouldn't retain him because of health issues. In any event, I hope the guy leads a good life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) D.Jones will always have a great moment in Bills history as he was instrumental in ending out losing streak against the Pats* a couple of years ago. He had 101 yards on 5 catches that game and he flashed potiental at times the past couple of years. I wish the guy all the best. D.Jones never struck me as a guy that could be a top 2 WR and his skills didn't translate that well to the slot. But I always thought his ceiling was a 4th WR that could make a big play here and there Edited August 8, 2013 by billsfan89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Best to you DJ. Sad to hear but you lived a dream most can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 D.Jones will always have a great moment in Bills history as he was instrumental in ending out losing streak against the Pats* a couple of years ago. He had 101 yards on 5 catches that game and he flashed potiental at times the past couple of years. I wish the guy all the best. D.Jones never struck me as a guy that could be a top 2 WR and his skills didn't translate that well to the slot. But I always thought his ceiling was a 4th WR that could make a big play here and there Bad ball awareness skills. Could catch the slant, but always looked terrible trying to lock in on a sideline throw. Great blocker. You're right; not a top-two guy but somebody who could contribute and make a play here and there. Sad when something you can't control takes away your dream, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Gotta love this: Donald @Dajones19 2h Goin back to the Ralph for the season opener to check all my boys out. Hope to see everybody there. I do love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Holy ****. A couple years ago, I went to the doctor with a splitting headache (had the headache for a few days and it was literally bringing me to tears) ... I've never been one to get headaches and it seemed odd. I was guessing I had a sinus infection. The LPN took my temperature, then my BP. She said, "hmmm." Then asked to take it using my other arm. She said, "I need to get another nurse, I think I'm doing something wrong." Another LPN came in, took my BP, then said, "I need to get the doctor." Doctor came in, took my BP and told me it was 225 over 130. She then told me I could have either a stroke or a heart attack at any moment, then proceeded to do a quick neurological-type test (follow the pen with your eyes, etc.) to see if anything may have already happened. Sent to the hospital where I was given a pill to "crash" my BP, given an CT Scan and an ECG. By the grace of God, the headache was the only side affect. I continue to be on BP medications, but through weight loss and quitting smoking, I'm hoping to come off of them. Either way ... I'm thankful that nothing more serious happened to Donald Jones. Heaven forbid he was not being monitored and continued to work out at that pace. I always liked this guy as a Bill and he's always seemed like a good person. I wish him the best and I think it's really cool that he's going to the home opener to see his former teammates. Here's to a long, happy, prosperous life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickedface Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 health issue like this are always rough. but he should be able to make it through it as long as he doesn't get stupid about things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Did he say what disease he has? Berger's disease or IgA nephropathy, it's an immune disorder resulting in the accumulation of IgA in the subunits of the kidney. It's a very bad disorder, could result in being on dialysis if his kidney's fail. At 25, that's pretty rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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