aussiew Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Did anyone hear the rumor that Stevie Johnson's mom died yesterday? I can't confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 http://bills.buffalonews.com/2013/12/15/stevie-johnson-plays-day-mother-48-dies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito1 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Sad news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Excerpt from the article: Johnson and his stepfather quickly affirm Johnson's flamboyance comes from his mother. Johnson expresses his connection -- how else? -- with a tattoo that takes up his entire right forearm. Flames rise from his wrist, where "Rhonda" is written in script, up to his elbow. A bird takes flight amid the fire. Above, it says "Live to stay fly." Underneath, "Why not?" Sounds like they were very close too Edited December 15, 2013 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 That suck. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobesBLO13 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Sad news for Stevie and family. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Came out and played, showed commitment to his team. She was really young, RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Came out and played, showed commitment to his team. She was really young, RIP. Very well said. Stevie lives this team & city and feel awful for him. I can't imagine losing my mom & playing in a game the next day. RIP & prayers to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Very sad, Stevie put the team first and I commend him to the fullest degree. Edited December 15, 2013 by Lincoln Osiris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Condolences to Stevie and his Family. May his Mom R. I. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Too young. My sincere sympathies to young Steve Johnson and his family . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Byrd Man Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Stevie you have my most heartfelt condolences. This is obviously a terrible loss for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Much respect for playing today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Very sad, Stevie put the team first and I commend him to the fullest degree. Such sad news and I agree. I can't believe he played.To those who continue to bash his play, remember that him being on the field helps open up Woods and he knows that, whether he has catches or not. Peace and prayers to he and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy G Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Rest in Peace Momma Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Feel really bad for the guy. If anyone questioned his commitment to the team too, this is some pretty good evidence that the guy really is a team player. Probably didn't want to leave the team in a bind on gameday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 So sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 RIP. Stevie's mom raised s good kid from everything I can see. That is far more important than football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 A sad day indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Condolences to SJ13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Such sad news and I agree. I can't believe he played.To those who continue to bash his play, remember that him being on the field helps open up Woods and he knows that, whether he has catches or not. Peace and prayers to he and his family. Exactly, he's a stand up guy who has always showed WNY so much love. He's never trash talked the city or the fans. I think people sometimes tend to think that just because he's a pro football player and he's on tv that he's not a human being. I never understood the hate that this guy gets you know? It's like people praise Marshawn Lynch but he talked so much crap about Buffalo as a city and the people. Stevie makes a couple of bad plays and people can't let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir andrew Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Condolences to Stevie and family. Major props for playing today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Very sad, Stevie put the team first and I commend him to the fullest degree. Family should always come first! That said sorry to hear the news. Edited December 15, 2013 by fansince88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Condolences SJ13 and family - may she RIP. Thanks for your efforts Stevie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) I see the post I was about to respond to just was removed. It was clear SJ head was someplace else today but the Guy gives his all and that to me is the essence of being a Bill Edited December 16, 2013 by bills_fan_in_raleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 really feel bad for stevie and his family. when these things happen it really puts things into perspective. it makes you think of things as it relates to the person, not the athlete. and i imagine that this team and community will give stevie and his family all the support that they need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Very sorry for Stevie's loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Bills WR Johnson plays Jaguars with heavy heart: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bills-wr-johnson-plays-jaguars-000238130--nfl.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Condolances ... I hope the board shows him some respect this week. This is a real blow to anyone so hats off to him today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Very sad story. Rip Mrs Johnson. 48 is way way too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Although I'm a few (7) years older than Stevie, I know exactly how he feels, as I went through the same thing back in July. Stevie, I feel for you man. Hurts like hell, and it will for quite some time. Keep your loved ones close and remember that life is great, grand, & wonderful...it just isn't always fair. Love ya Stevie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Thank you mods. Death is tragic and the closer to you the harder t is to handle. I can't imagine his pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Feel really bad for the guy. If anyone questioned his commitment to the team too, this is some pretty good evidence that the guy really is a team player. Probably didn't want to leave the team in a bind on gameday. And can we now put to rest this insidious discussions about whether he is dedicated to the Buffalo Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Devastating. -Sincere condolences to Stevie & Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabillsfans Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Such sad news at this time of the year especially. Sincere sympathy to Stevie and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 RIP. Godspeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Stevie plays despite news of mother's passing It’s a phone call that no one wants to receive, especially when it’s unexpected. Not long after arriving in Jacksonville with his Bills teammates Saturday, Johnson got a phone call informing him that his mother had died unexpectedly that day. Johnson informed head coach Doug Marrone of his tragic family news and the two talked for a while. Marrone left the decision of whether to play or return home immediately up to Johnson. The Bills leading receiver chose to stay and play on Sunday against the Jaguars. “When I found out I was already here,” said Johnson following Buffalo’s 27-20 win over Jacksonville. “I talked to coach and he gave me an option and I felt like I went all week with the boys and whatever I can do to help out the team, I think I should give it my all no matter what. It was tough, but we got the win and I’m happy about that and I’m sure she is happy about that.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 A Texas size prayer to Stevie and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Such tragic news. May she RIP CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Video: Stevie Johnson on his Decision to Play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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