Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 OK, once is an occurance, twice is a pattern. Marrone is having the players dress up in suits and ties to give post game pressers. Does anyone else in the NFL do this? I don't suppose the players will give a cr** as long as they keep winning, but what do you think of this practice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I like it. It's the old Hank Stram way of attention to detail, class, and professionalism in a winning environment. Nice touch Coach Marrone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Voted don't care. Whatever makes the team collectively stronger. I believe I have seen this from ravens, patriots and others. Most of these players are kids. 24 year olds aren't world apartd from 20 year olds especially I am seeing with the newer generations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I liked Stevie's matching hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I liked Stevie's matching hat. Stevie's hat was a nice touch. I fully expected it would get its own thread. I personally love the suit and tie after games. Looks solid and professional. Be a professional in every aspect. Love that mentality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf Sandwich Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 We call it in the job world, being professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Voted don't care. Whatever makes the team collectively stronger. I believe I have seen this from ravens, patriots and others. Most of these players are kids. 24 year olds aren't world apartd from 20 year olds especially I am seeing with the newer generations. Iagree, plus usually these guys like to dress that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Let em wear what they want. They're athletes, not execs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I like the professionalism. I've got nothing negative to say about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Let em wear what they want. They're athletes, not execs. Not execs, but when they go before the cameras, they are the faces of the franchise. I think it ties in well with Marrone's desire to have Buffalo viewed as a professional, first class organization in everything they do. It's a new era, and I'm all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I'll bet Stevie isn't wearing pants. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 It's bad form to make the players do it and then the coach shows up in a sweat suit (or whatever he was wearing.) The rule should apply to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 (edited) My daughter is playing basketball for her school team for the first time this year and is already pissing and moaning about having to "dress up" game days I'm neutral about the concept myself. I can't see where it would help anything, but don't see where it would hurt either. It's bad form to make the players do it and then the coach shows up in a sweat suit (or whatever he was wearing.) The rule should apply to all. That's a very valid point. Edited September 16, 2013 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 It's bad form to make the players do it and then the coach shows up in a sweat suit (or whatever he was wearing.) The rule should apply to all. Great point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 You mean you don't miss THIS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 It's bad form to make the players do it and then the coach shows up in a sweat suit (or whatever he was wearing.) The rule should apply to all. Very good point. Personally if I'm a coach, I'd rock a suit. Looks so classy. And the NBA went to a dress code and the players hated it at first. Now, they challenge each other to see who dresses the best. It also sets a great example for young people. I just hope Mario doesn't try this look: I like the professionalism. I've got nothing negative to say about it. Then you get the hell off this board right now. No one likes that positive crap around these parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Very good point. Personally if I'm a coach, I'd rock a suit. Looks so classy. And the NBA went to a dress code and the players hated it at first. Now, they challenge each other to see who dresses the best. It also sets a great example for young people. I just hope Mario doesn't try this look: Then you get the hell off this board right now. No one likes that positive crap around these parts. Are those clam diggers?? Pedal pushers??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Are those clam diggers?? Pedal pushers??? Male capris. Also, Wes Welker wore them in a lovely shade of coral this week after his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Are those clam diggers?? Pedal pushers??? I think it's his carpi suit. Money doesn't buy taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 It's bad form to make the players do it and then the coach shows up in a sweat suit (or whatever he was wearing.) The rule should apply to all. Could be it's the players decision, either individually or as a team. A good question for the crack media to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Male capris. Also, Wes Welker wore them in a lovely shade of coral this week after his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 It's bad form to make the players do it and then the coach shows up in a sweat suit (or whatever he was wearing.) The rule should apply to all. Meh, the guy was an absolute wreck after the game in his presser over the death of his friend. The issue of what the coach wears in the presser is not important. ewwwwwwwwwww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 OK, once is an occurance, twice is a pattern. Marrone is having the players dress up in suits and ties to give post game pressers. Does anyone else in the NFL do this? I don't suppose the players will give a cr** as long as they keep winning, but what do you think of this practice? Isn't it common for post game interviews ? other than Bellyache that is. Meh, the guy was an absolute wreck after the game in his presser over the death of his friend. The issue of what the coach wears in the presser is not important. ewwwwwwwwwww dumb and dumber ..... but which is which... and do their wives dress them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Isn't it common for post game interviews ? other than Bellyache that is. dumb and dumber ..... but which is which... and do their wives dress them? The funniest part is, that at first I thought someone had created that pic using photoshop, and then realized it was real. Omg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Date night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 It's bad form to make the players do it and then the coach shows up in a sweat suit (or whatever he was wearing.) The rule should apply to all. During his presser, he mentioned that he was concerned about being fined if he removed the sweatsuit. Given that coaches are required to wear team gear on the sidelines, rather than suits--a rule that I always have hated--it may be that he is not permitted to wear a suit during the presser. I don't know; it just may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I like the professionalism. I've got nothing negative to say about it. Same same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 During his presser, he mentioned that he was concerned about being fined if he removed the sweatsuit. Given that coaches are required to wear team gear on the sidelines, rather than suits--a rule that I always have hated--it may be that he is not permitted to wear a suit during the presser. I don't know; it just may be. I am fairly certain that his outfit was the least of his concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 It's bad form to make the players do it and then the coach shows up in a sweat suit (or whatever he was wearing.) The rule should apply to all. Coaches may have to wear official team gear. Didn't del Rio want to wear a suit and they wouldnt let him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 During his presser, he mentioned that he was concerned about being fined if he removed the sweatsuit. Given that coaches are required to wear team gear on the sidelines, rather than suits--a rule that I always have hated--it may be that he is not permitted to wear a suit during the presser. I don't know; it just may be. This is more the issue. Guys are required to "model" (if you will) certain NFL apparrell every week. Remember a few years ago when Jack Del Rio and Mike Nolan wanted to wear a suit on the sideline to honor (IIRC) a coach that they were linked to, over the years, who had passed away. The NFL made a huge issue of it..they could not wear suits on the sideline, unless they were designed by Nike (or whoever was liscenced to do NFL apparel at the time)...so they ended up wearing these kind of hybird dress suit/sweat suits... I also remember Dan Reeves, always one of the more dignified gentlemen of the NFL, being forced to stop wearing suits on the sidelines (something had always done, like his coach Tom Landry) in favor of NFL liscenced togs. Its' the NFL, virtually everything is liscenced, purchased and sold. I may be wrong, but I dont' think the NFL requires that players wear suits after the game...I think that is up to the player, but notice Stevie still has to wear his NFL apparrel...his hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Coaches may have to wear official team gear. Didn't del Rio want to wear a suit and they wouldnt let him? Yes, same with Mike Nolan in SF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 The NFL sells ties.... http://www.nflshop.com/Ties Screw Nike, let the coaches wear a suit as long as they have a NFL team tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I am fairly certain that his outfit was the least of his concerns. He did mention it as a concern, so while it may have been the least, it was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 It's bad form to make the players do it and then the coach shows up in a sweat suit (or whatever he was wearing.) The rule should apply to all. With this I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Are those clam diggers?? Pedal pushers??? Urkel can wear whatever the hell he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 With this I agree As has been pointed out in this thread, head coaches are mandated to wear NFL approved merchandise. The Del Rio/Nolan thing happened in 2005. At the time the NFL had Nike (it would have to be Reebok now) design approved NFL blazers. However the NFL stipulated that the coaches could wear these only twice per season. It is ironic that Marrone can require that his players dress in suits but that he himself can't. As such it is not an instance of a double standard or any hypocrisy on Marrone's part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I think it's a good move. Though Manny Lawson had a tough go of it yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 During his presser, he mentioned that he was concerned about being fined if he removed the sweatsuit. Given that coaches are required to wear team gear on the sidelines, rather than suits--a rule that I always have hated--it may be that he is not permitted to wear a suit during the presser. I don't know; it just may be. You're probably right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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