HamSandwhich Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 I haven't noticed, but maybe I will try to listen closer. My wife is a speech pathologist, so I may ask her to analyze Doug's speech too. There are a lot of accomplished public speakers who have speech impediments--it's amazing to me that certain folks can overcome them like they do. That's cool, I had thought about going into SLP field myself, instead, went Psychology. Big mistake, unless I take it a step past the Bachelors and into a Masters or above. To your point, actors like Bruce Willis, or even James Earl Jones who is a narrator a lot of times, amazingly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I've noticed in many interviews Whaley tends to stutter when trying to get his words out. I've talked about this in the shout box and one other TBD'er thought the same thing. Does anyone know if he had a speech impetiment when he was younger and is still dealing with it now? Seems at times he misuses words too. Can't think of any specific examples at this time, but I've definetly noticed before. This is not to bash Whaley. I love what he's done with the team and I think he's very intelligent. It's just at times he doesnt sound quite as intelligent due to a possible speech impetiment. Just curious to see if anyone else out there had noticed or could shed some light as to if he has had an impetiment or if its just jitters in front of the camera or what have you. Everybody stammers occasionally - especially when speaking off the cuff (like to reporters) - but I haven't noticed anything out of the norm. In fact, I think he's more articulate than his predecessor. To me, Whaley sounds like he has his isht together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory Bound Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Whaley's speech is light years ahead of his predecessor, & Obama's predecessor as well. At least I can listen to Whaley without cringing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Whaley's speech is light years ahead of his predecessor, & Obama's predecessor as well. At least I can listen to Whaley without cringing. I think Nix was better, as far as, free flowing thoughts coming out seamlessly. Granted, he was tough to listen to for us northerners. What you're probably referring to is his drawl or his dialect, which is different from what I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I think Nix was better, as far as, free flowing thoughts coming out seamlessly. Granted, he was tough to listen to for us northerners. What you're probably referring to is his drawl or his dialect, which is different from what I'm talking about. I've lived in South Eastern Virginia right near the North Carolina line for almost half my life. It's not his accent I am referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 I live in NC myself, I thought he had a very fluent way in his own dialect. That's just a difference of opinion I guess. I've only been here for about 4 years though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb62 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It's "impeDiment," and just because he might have one, it doesn't make him (sound) less intelligent. YYYYYYA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Bill Belicheck mumbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I did not notice any impediment. I think he speaks very well. He comes across as very intelligent, sincere, and articulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Bill Belicheck mumbles He needs to enunciate a little more. Of course, I can't say much, its hard not to mumble when you're cramming a hamsandwhich down your throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It's hard to speak in the NFL. God that's good…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akm0404 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Heck, I didn't even know he was a youngish black dude before this year's draft cycle. Just assumed he was a middle aged, overweight white guy. Show me the baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Whaley's speech is light years ahead of his predecessor, & Obama's predecessor as well. At least I can listen to Whaley without cringing. The following comment has nothing to do with Whaley. I could listen to Buddy Nix, Dwight Adams, and Bobby Bowden all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Jeepers... silly season is still in full progress I see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beggar13 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Whaley is the man! Love the guy. I watched the video of him wheeling and dealing and the first thought that came to my mind was that I couldn't see buddy pulling that off in a million years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_want_2_BILL_Lieve Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Video (with improved audio) is king today. Every word is recorded, along with every facial nuance. Remember when Gilmore didn't smile enough when we drafted him? And didn't we have someone post a few weeks ago that DW looked like a stoner? I find this new regime to be so open and honest in their interviews. No more bland statements. He actually tell you what he thinks. I really like the guy. Edited May 13, 2014 by I_want_2_BILL_Lieve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It's probably stressful knowing tens of thousands of people will hear him on TV and radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Mel Kiper rated Whaley's speech a D+. OMFG, we don't get no respect. No respect, I tells ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Jeepers... silly season is still in full progress I see... Yeah, I would probably had been better served by starting this thread a couple week ago vs today lol. Before the draft and a couple weeks after FA is probably the best time for threads like this. Mel Kiper rated Whaley's speech a D+. OMFG, we don't get no respect. No respect, I tells ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 He needs to enunciate a little more. Of course, I can't say much, its hard not to mumble when you're cramming a hamsandwhich down your throat. You sir are alrighty ! Nothing wrong with your Op at all. I had not noticed . But maybe i gloss over details. One of the things i like most about Whaley is his words and wording . Seems very wise in responding to questions . Patient . Regardless of our perceptions , we must admit it has been interesting watching the man speak and act. If you listen to the group he is surrounded by they all look to be on the same page. We have had none of the early errors like Marrone made with the press. Worth while thought Ham. Because now i must listen closer. Aint nothin wrong with that Mel Kiper rated Whaley's speech a D+. OMFG, we don't get no respect. No respect, I tells ya! He doesn't even know who Doug Whaley much less what state Buffalo is in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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