negativo Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 "Inside sources" need to learn not to speak in 1st person definitive language. Indicate that there is "talk of/discussion of/consideration of" by a "source close to the situation". That way we can speculate together in a healthy discussion, and offer leniency to them when things go awry. If "inside source" makes brash statements like "we're cutting him tomorrow" or "we're signing him Monday" and these things never materialize, than they deserve to be discredited/disrespected as a source. We all like inside scoops, just not statements of fact when they clearly are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjpbills Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 4 pages and no insider info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Fred couldn't have been cut two days ago, otherwise, he's cut. That's not something that can be correct when it's said, but not turn out to be true later. That's the analogous situation. Sometimes they do. Fred was bandied about as a possible cap casualty before he was "on the outs" according to inside sources. I see. Okay. I thought it was that he was informed he was going to be cut. Then it's flat wrong. And it doesn't even make any sense. If he was already cut it would be news. They have to notify the league and reporters would know. Again, I still don't know who said that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I see. Okay. I thought it was that he was informed he was going to be cut. Then it's flat wrong. And it doesn't even make any sense. If he was already cut it would be news. They have to notify the league and reporters would know. Again, I still don't know who said that. I was a little unclear, let me dig it up. Ugh...heard from a source he has been informed he is being released...Said it will happen by Tuesday. Hate...hate...hate this move... It was originally "informed last night he is cut, will be announced tomorrow" but it was edited. That's my point with inside sources. You need to be less definitive or you'll be flat out wrong. If that means you don't get the "props" on an anonymous message board, so be it. Because I think that might be a driving force for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 here's our first "insider info" of the thread... Joe Chenelly @jchenelly 4m4 minutes ago Fullback @jfelton45 will sign with the #Buffalo #Bills this afternoon. #NFLFreeAgency Shady @CutonDime25 has to be rejoicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalftimeAdjustment Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I see one person asking "what an inside source is." I know of at least three people in the thread with inside sources. Add to the thread or go away. Let's start a thread criticizing people who criticize other threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 here's the next, athough we all saw this coming... John Wawrow @john_wawrow 1m1 minute ago Link coming: A person familiar with discussions told The AP that #Bills have prepared a contract offer to present to #Dolphins TE Clay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Let's start a thread criticizing people who criticize other threads.I do that all the time. and then criticize posters criticizing posters for criticizing threads. I actually now know what the original lady, Estelle Getty meant a little more. So I do apologize for jumping all over her. It was the title that made people think this thread may actually contain insider information, rather than discussing the topic, so I changed it. But if she or anyone read the original post they would know that was not the case. So I retract that apology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 someone just said on FB someone said the Eagles will release Nick Foles. Twitter is one thing but I definitely don't trust FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 here's the next, athough we all saw this coming... John Wawrow @john_wawrow 1m1 minute ago Link coming: A person familiar with discussions told The AP that #Bills have prepared a contract offer to present to #Dolphins TE Clay. I wouldn't call jw an insider, he's a reporter, a lush, and the second most interesting man in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I wouldn't call jw an insider, he's a reporter, a lush, and the second most interesting man in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I think all true "insiders" should receive a blue check mark next to their profile pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPappy Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 If someone jumps the gun on information that isn't yet finalized, I question both their motivation and their juice. Any "insider" wouldn't bolt to the internet with half-baked murmurs, IMO. I whole hardheartedly agree with you Big Cat!! I never understood anyone wanting to come out and say they have insider info when they are posting. You could possibly loose your inside info, and on the flip side, if you end up being wrong, your going to get roasted by fellow posters. Personally, I would keep my mouth shut all together or post my info as a "I hope this happens" and lay it out. On a similar note, I sometime think that a few of our fellow posters are within the Bill Organization itself and are in place to push out disinformation. We all should be careful about what we believe when someone says "hey, i heard from a good inside source that....so and so is getting cut, or so and so is being fired, hired, or what ever". fwiw anyway, jmho BigPappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 4 pages and no insider info? does the title update help ?? Contain no insider infoLOL HERE IS MY addition to INSIDER INFORMATION http://espn.go.com/blog/nflfreeagency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 does the title update help ?? Contain no insider infoLOL HERE IS MY addition to INSIDER INFORMATION http://espn.go.com/blog/nflfreeagency Ummm... by insiders, I believe people talk about posters here who have connections to the Bills and not national reporters or "insiders." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 my sources tell me that at 4pm today the Bills will announce they have traded Kiko to the Eagles for LeSean McCoy and that they have also traded a 5th and 7th for QB Matt Cassel and the Vikings 6th. Imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) No, Kelly the OP. Since you are new here by your post count.... Fire Chan twists words continuously. Pay him little mind. You idiots open this thread and then spend 2 pages of arguing what an inside source is. Without one inside source. Only on TBD.Both of you are out of your elements with all due respect of course. B4fe didn't even know who leroi was until his one true love ej manuel's name was brought into this. Estelle do me a favor and break our next coach and OC like leroi did. (Before shefter,lazy eye lacanfora, glazer etc) Oh your probably not familiar with the subject. Never mind. Carry on. Edited March 10, 2015 by Ryan L Billz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I still don't know leroi other than he has less than 100 posts. He made 1 prediction that came to fruition. He made one than may not. there is not enough data to say he's an icon to be fully trusted, Again let me say this I predict Fred Jackson will retire a Buffalo Bill. BTW is there a timeline I need to fulfill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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