YoloinOhio Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/05/buffalo_bills_coach_rex_ryan_wont_put_muzzle_on_lesean_mccoy_any_other_player.html We are not going to be lined up, but I think it is better for our fans just like you guys reporting here - this goes to our fans and I would rather be honest," Ryan added. "We are not going to be 100-percent lined up. Why? Because we do not feel like we have to come out and, 'Here is a blank statement.' Somebody reads it and then he is going to follow it up." Edited May 7, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Everyone respects honesty not spin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 I think he feels like guys perform better when they are able to "be themselves." I think he puts himself in that category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I think he feels like guys perform better when they are able to "be themselves." I think he puts himself in that category. Agreed... He did survive the gauntlet of NYC media so Buffalo probably feels like pee wee league in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 These are grown men who don't to be babysat. I'm sure they do respect that. This, however, could be a big issue if things get rocky. I do worry about Rex being to friendly with players. It might not be a bad thing for Rex to tell McCoy to stop worry about the Eagles and focus on being a Bill. If we are winning, it will be a party and everything will be fine. But with some of the newer guys we have, Rex should lay the law down more. IMO. Still, he is a million times better than Marrone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Well, we only know what we read, but they are professionals. Immature "professionals," but professionals, so I hope they get the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Look at all the years of PR got us... Same spot where we are now. So none of this matters if guys talk **** or speak their minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Worked for Richard Sherman Really, we don't have many guys who the national media would care/write about what they say. Mccoy, Maybe watkins? Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 McCoy's assertions are hamfisted and asinine, and I generally consider myself someone who is pretty socially left leaning. He really should just back away from it, before it becomes a distraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 McCoy just may be demonstrating the real reason (or one important factor) regarding their willingness to part ways. Skin color is just a silly assertion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Worked for Richard Sherman Really, we don't have many guys who the national media would care/write about what they say. Mccoy, Maybe watkins? Anyone else? I think most media is terrible so I would rather them not talk us. The good journalist will talk about the Bills if they win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/05/buffalo_bills_coach_rex_ryan_wont_put_muzzle_on_lesean_mccoy_any_other_player.html I am not entirely on board with this philosophy. There are many things that are best kept behind closed doors. I am sure players like certain other players (remember how Evans liked Losman) but I do not want those preferences stated in public. Players may dislike their role but it is best expressed and sorted out with the coaches and fellow team members. There needs to be quite a measure of control on the opinions that are expressed in public versus in private to the coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 McCoy's assertions are hamfisted and asinine, and I generally consider myself someone who is pretty socially left leaning. He really should just back away from it, before it becomes a distraction. It's one comment when prompted by Rodak, tempest, teapot, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 McCoy, in no uncertain terms, accused his last head coach of discriminating against black players. That's dumb. That crosses the line of "being honest." One can be honest and still have a filter. It's called being a mature adult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 McCoy, in no uncertain terms, accused his last head coach of discriminating against black players. That's dumb. That crosses the line of "being honest." One can be honest and still have a filter. It's called being a mature adult. If "filter" equals "muzzle" then Rex says no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 The Bills did say they were going to discuss the comments with McCoy. My guess is that discussion will involve them telling him to avoid talking to Mike Rodak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 If "filter" equals "muzzle" then Rex says no Filter would never equal muzzle. Filter would equal growing the !@#$ up and not saying stupid **** to the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 McCoy's assertions are hamfisted and asinine, and I generally consider myself someone who is pretty socially left leaning. He really should just back away from it, before it becomes a distraction. I agree that they are ridiculous, but as long as McCoy goes out and performs, I could care less. Won't be a distraction for him or the Bills, perhaps for the Eagles. The Bills did say they were going to discuss the comments with McCoy. My guess is that discussion will involve them telling him to avoid talking to Mike Rodak. that should be a discussion they hold w/ all the players. ! McCoy, in no uncertain terms, accused his last head coach of discriminating against black players. That's dumb. That crosses the line of "being honest." One can be honest and still have a filter. It's called being a mature adult. no one ever said you have to be an astute, smart football player. We did have a guy here last year who stated he was a "slave" in NE, and is now thinking of signing with them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 no one ever said you have to be an astute, smart football player. We did have a guy here last year who stated he was a "slave" in NE, and is now thinking of signing with them again. I would never expect a lot of NFL players to be smart. But I would expect all of them to be smart enough to know it's not good to publicly accuse someone of racial discrimination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I would never expect a lot of NFL players to be smart. But I would expect all of them to be smart enough to know it's not good to publicly accuse someone of racial discrimination. Gug......these guys dont follow your set of values......you do realize that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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