mrags Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 This thread has brought out the best from Bills fans. And the worst. For the former, thanks ChevyVanMiller. For the latter, thanks mrags. I don't want to destroy this thread again. I will leave you with this. I have already spoken with ChevyVanMiller personally about this so you don't have to fight anyone else's battles for them. But if you feel the desire to confront me about it, we can do it in private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Won't he get money from the lawsuits against the NFL? The only people who get money from lawsuits are lawyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredo G. Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 This is a Good Thing you've done, ChevyVan. In the Superbowl years, Darryl Talley was always my favorite Bill. If I could reach Darryl and Janine, I have one thing I'd like to say: Take the money. Because it isn't just about you. It's about medical problems from playing the game we love, that weren't known while you were playing, impacting body and mind. It's about hundreds or thousands of former NFL players, each in a Pain Cave of their own, trying to figure out what's happening and what to do - what works, what doesn't, what's best. It's about the families of all those players, facing the same struggles. It's about the league being reactive, doing something when pressed but not enough. It's about Buffalo fans who would die a little bit themselves if they ever opened a paper and read about Darryl Talley doing what Junior Seau felt he had to do. So take the money, but take it as a chance. Use it to get yourself straight as you can with medical and alternative treatment. Start with whatever it takes to get a sound night's sleep, because when you aren't sleeping right everything goes to sh** and when you are, everything looks better. Hire a different lawyer to see if your pension situation can be remedied, because the NFL is all about PR and this GoFundMe says you have PR behind you. Then take the money and take it as a challenge. When you can, pay it forward by reaching out. As a former player, you have tons of cred. Use it to reach out to other players. Get guys talking. Talk about what works and what doesn't work. Build a database. Talk to families of former players about watchouts, what to look for when a guy may be going down that road. Build family support groups. And let it go from there, because it will. Because when you're up to your a** in alligators, it's hard to drain the swamp, and I think many former players are up to their a**. But if you take it with the same determination that made people love the way you play, maybe you have a chance to take on the swamp. But first, take the money. Use it on your health, and fix whatever you can. Because if you do that, you'll be able to pay it forward in ways that are inconceivable now. Best post in years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 This is a Good Thing you've done, ChevyVan. In the Superbowl years, Darryl Talley was always my favorite Bill. If I could reach Darryl and Janine, I have one thing I'd like to say: Take the money. Because it isn't just about you. It's about medical problems from playing the game we love, that weren't known while you were playing, impacting body and mind. It's about hundreds or thousands of former NFL players, each in a Pain Cave of their own, trying to figure out what's happening and what to do - what works, what doesn't, what's best. It's about the families of all those players, facing the same struggles. It's about the league being reactive, doing something when pressed but not enough. It's about Buffalo fans who would die a little bit themselves if they ever opened a paper and read about Darryl Talley doing what Junior Seau felt he had to do. So take the money, but take it as a chance. Use it to get yourself straight as you can with medical and alternative treatment. Start with whatever it takes to get a sound night's sleep, because when you aren't sleeping right everything goes to sh** and when you are, everything looks better. Hire a different lawyer to see if your pension situation can be remedied, because the NFL is all about PR and this GoFundMe says you have PR behind you. Then take the money and take it as a challenge. When you can, pay it forward by reaching out. As a former player, you have tons of cred. Use it to reach out to other players. Get guys talking. Talk about what works and what doesn't work. Build a database. Talk to families of former players about watchouts, what to look for when a guy may be going down that road. Build family support groups. And let it go from there, because it will. Because when you're up to your a** in alligators, it's hard to drain the swamp, and I think many former players are up to their a**. But if you take it with the same determination that made people love the way you play, maybe you have a chance to take on the swamp. But first, take the money. Use it on your health, and fix whatever you can. Because if you do that, you'll be able to pay it forward in ways that are inconceivable now. Thats a hell of a post Hopeful ! Well done Sir !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 seeing Kelly in a 56 jersey was a beautiful thing,,,, your a douche I don't want to destroy this thread again. I will leave you with this. I have already spoken with ChevyVanMiller personally about this so you don't have to fight anyone else's battles for them. But if you feel the desire to confront me about it, we can do it in private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 seeing Kelly in a 56 jersey was a beautiful thing,,,, your a douche go F#%K yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) I feel better now. can we move on. Over here we have the tiger cage.. and then over here we have the Elephants. Little known fact bout Elephants is, they can fly. not all of them can of course No one has seen them actually do this but , some hard scientific evidence is coming to light recently that some of them can actually hover. and then float a bit . just sayin Edited December 1, 2014 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) Now THIS is respect, boys and girls. Edited December 1, 2014 by JÂy RÛßeÒ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Had a great talk with Janine this morning as I was driving in to the Ralph. There will be an announcement soon and I can't spoil the surprise, but it's good news. The stadium was awesome today with love for Darryl and with what you all have done with the GoFundMe campaign. I had a great time hanging out with Hammered and what I witnesssed up close with the ketchup and mustard ritual will haunt my dreams forever, The burning of the Whitner jersey in effigy was as cool as it gets. Here is the quote that Janine sent me to post as an update: A message from Janine Talley: "Our hearts have been touched by the incomprehensible kindness of people throughout the country, Through tears of joy, every single comment has been read and they have been a source of great comfort. Darryl's purpose is to bring awareness to the fact that there are many former NFL players who suffer similar circumstances. Frank Croisdale's idea has ignited a movement that was inspired by the brilliant story-telling of Tim Graham." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Now THIS is respect, boys and girls. That's pretty sweet. Good job Dolfans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredo G. Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Oh stop, people have different opinions based on different life experiences... share your love..t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Now THIS is respect, boys and girls. Nice. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 My donation matches this Jersey Number in honor of DT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Jim Kelly shows support for Darryl Talley NFL Hall-of-Famer Jim Kelly greets Buffalo Bills fans while wearing the jersey of former teammate Darryl Talley, who is battling illness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 My donation matches this Jersey Number in honor of DT. Andre Reed said some nice things about Buffalo and Darryl, too: http://rochester.twcnews.com/content/news/789105/bills-fans-raise-more-than--100k-for-former-linebacker-darryl-talley/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Things like this thread make sites like twobillsdrive worth spending time on. It's pretty heartening to see a community show support for one it its own. For the life of me I don't understand the trolls who pop up on this thread and the gofundme page just to rip on people doing something for someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I really hope he accepts the money People want to help him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 This is just amazing and it cant go to a better person!!!! CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 go F#%K yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Peter King talks about it in his MMQB column - page 3 http://mmqb.si.com/2014/12/01/patriots-packers-super-bowl-nfl-week-13/3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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