transient Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I question the coaching staff keeping him in. Pull him in the 4th. We will need him next week. I agree. IMO, they sat Spiller today because with or without him, in the grand scheme of things, it was likely a loss, and having him healthy the rest of the way with the second half of the schedule being much easier was more important. Big picture, they should have taken the same approach with SJ when it was clear he was hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 here,here Some fans gotta find some reason to complain in a loss... No kidding. Stevie doesn't make the top 10 list of things to complain about today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt328 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I like him, he genuinely loves being a Bill. I also noticed the Bills are 3-0 when I wear his jersey this year, 0-2 when I wear Spiller, and 0-3 when I wear Dareus....hmmm looks like I need to wear my # 13 for a while....lol... funny coincidence. I like Stevie too, and think he is criminally underrated by our fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) here,here Some fans gotta find some reason to complain in a loss... I don't think anyone's questioning his work ethic or dedication, or complaining about the player. I do however think someone should've stepped in and protected him from himself today. I also think down 18 with 5 minutes left there was especially no reason to have him out there. I was in my Stevie jersey today too, just FYI before I start getting called a Stevie hater. Edited October 27, 2013 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billrooter Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 No kidding. Stevie doesn't make the top 10 list of things to complain about today. I for one admire his dedication, but we need him on the field next week, when we hand KC there first loss of the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Agree. He deserves the same adoration afforded Freddy last week. And last week he had a big say in the win, he had a couple of clutch catches in the third QTR when the team couldn't find his way offensivelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Mud Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I don't think anyone's questioning his work ethic or dedication, or complaining about the player. I do however think someone should've stepped in and protected him from himself today. I also think down 18 with 5 minutes left there was especially no reason to have him out there. I was in my Stevie jersey today too, just FYI before I start getting called a Stevie hater. I feel what your saying though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwalter Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 so when fred does it last week and we win, he's "legendary" but when stevie does it this week and we lose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 so when fred does it last week and we win, he's "legendary" but when stevie does it this week and we lose... Well, I was saying it at halftime so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy G Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 With Stevie hurtin, and Goodwin dinged with an elbow, does Easley finally get his chance to shine? Dude was a beast in the preseason! Caught everything thrown at him!...just sayin'.!!! #GoBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Why was he playing? Guy was struggling to get in and out of the huddle yet alone run routes. Was calling himself out every 3rd play and a few times couldn't get out in time and was forced to limp through the next play. At what point is enough, enough? We have a practice squad QB with 3 starts. Stevie is his main target. Thad hasn't had time with the starters to really gel. He's thrown some good balls to Stevie and Chandler. Struggling to get in sync with other receivers. Keeps overthrowing his targets. Of course there has to be a better plan for giving him some time to throw. The guy was getting mauled. Back to back helmet to helmet penalties then a couple of plays later he gets knocked down and while on the ground gets kicked in the helmet. Anyway, Stevie is who Thad has been getting in rhythm with. He's too important to this QB to be out. Should be getting more reps with his other receivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefenseWinzChampionshipz Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 You would think so. But most Bills fans hate Stevie. You would think so. But most Bills fans hate Stevie. Ummm the word most is misused here for sure. That's why when you go to a game at the Ralph, the jerseys you see the most are number 22 and 13. They must REALLY hate those guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Gutsy. I loved it. Receivers are a lot more expendable than running backs. That said, how come we aren't using Easley? Looked good in preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stenbar Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Why was he playing? Guy was struggling to get in and out of the huddle yet alone run routes. Was calling himself out every 3rd play and a few times couldn't get out in time and was forced to limp through the next play. At what point is enough, enough? Ill ask this question..Why is he always hurt? WHy does it seem like every game I am listening to the announcers saying" Man what a player, he is really gutting this game out!!" And then I remember his interview with Jim Rome.... "JIM ROME: What are you doing to stay in shape and get ready for the offseason? STEVIE JOHNSON: It’s funny, I’m actually going to work out. JR: No way, really? You mean lift weights? SJ: Yeah, I usually never work out. I just play basketball and run around the block. JR: How does that work, really? You don’t hit the weights out of season at all? SJ: The only time I worked out was my rookie year after combine just to get in the league. I went down to L.A. and worked with Travelle Gaines and ever since then I’ve only done work with my wife running around the block and playing basketball and that’s all I did. JR: Why? Do they not insist you have some kind of offseason conditioning program? Throw the weights around? SJ: I probably shouldn’t be saying this… yeah, they give us the booklet and stuff. I get it and put it in the drawer. I really don’t do it. JR: Stevie, you made it through an entire interview without getting into trouble until right there I think. SJ: I’m sorry, I’m just being honest, man. But this year we’ve got a new staff and I’ve had three seasons with 1,000 yards and that’s without doing real football work. So who knows what will happen if I really put in work? Maybe I can eclipse 1,000 and get to 1,200 and 1,300 and maybe I’ll be even more energized to finish out games and we’ll get things done. I’m gonna be working hard from next Sunday until April 1st when we go back. - ".... Forest for the trees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBUFFCUSEFAN Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Ill ask this question..Why is he always hurt? WHy does it seem like every game I am listening to the announcers saying" Man what a player, he is really gutting this game out!!" And then I remember his interview with Jim Rome.... "JIM ROME: What are you doing to stay in shape and get ready for the offseason? STEVIE JOHNSON: It’s funny, I’m actually going to work out. JR: No way, really? You mean lift weights? SJ: Yeah, I usually never work out. I just play basketball and run around the block. JR: How does that work, really? You don’t hit the weights out of season at all? SJ: The only time I worked out was my rookie year after combine just to get in the league. I went down to L.A. and worked with Travelle Gaines and ever since then I’ve only done work with my wife running around the block and playing basketball and that’s all I did. JR: Why? Do they not insist you have some kind of offseason conditioning program? Throw the weights around? SJ: I probably shouldn’t be saying this… yeah, they give us the booklet and stuff. I get it and put it in the drawer. I really don’t do it. JR: Stevie, you made it through an entire interview without getting into trouble until right there I think. SJ: I’m sorry, I’m just being honest, man. But this year we’ve got a new staff and I’ve had three seasons with 1,000 yards and that’s without doing real football work. So who knows what will happen if I really put in work? Maybe I can eclipse 1,000 and get to 1,200 and 1,300 and maybe I’ll be even more energized to finish out games and we’ll get things done. I’m gonna be working hard from next Sunday until April 1st when we go back. - ".... Forest for the trees Stevie plays a lot of basketball which is better for a WR than lifting weights. Working on quick cuts, footwork, body positioning and jumping are what WRs should be doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stenbar Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Stevie plays a lot of basketball which is better for a WR than lifting weights. Working on quick cuts, footwork, body positioning and jumping are what WRs should be doing. ok..I hear ya..But explain to me how he is always battling some sort of muscle pull..Im just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 The same board that killed Byrd for sitting out for more than a month now wants to criticize SJ for playing through an injury, being productive and scoring?? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 The same board that killed Byrd for sitting out for more than a month now wants to criticize SJ for playing through an injury, being productive and scoring?? LOL for reals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) The same board that killed Byrd for sitting out for more than a month now wants to criticize SJ for playing through an injury, being productive and scoring?? LOL Again, didnt criticize Stevie.... and Stevie didnt score once hurt (or atleast aggravated it enough that he was struggling walking from the huddle to his spot to line up) Is there some rule that anything besides praise for Stevie is somehow attacking him? Edited October 28, 2013 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMan Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 He should be commended and benched until he can contribute at near 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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