TSOL Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Wonder if WGR is gonna run Fred Jackson commercials ALL season long 😐 Edited August 31, 2015 by mastershake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihilarian Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Everyone I've talked to is pissed about the Bills cutting Fred, and all pretty much agree its to justify Whaley's trade for Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Nostradamus over here. Lmao. So true. This kid thinks he's a prophet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) I'm curious what people think Whaley could tell them that would make it "ok" for them? You want him to go through all the issues with Fred? You want them to dissect the guy? That doesn't make any sense. I mean, unless, you just want them to say something so you can pick it apart. We all know the issues with Fred and most of us would love to have him on the team because of his work hard attitude. There's no point talking about how he's slowed down and the injury concerns. Let's just celebrate his career here and move on. Edited August 31, 2015 by jeremy2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihilarian Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 PFT also asks about this issue somewhat, "In meeting with the media, Whaley answered questions but said nothing, citing “competitive reasons” for not elaborating on the decision to move on from Jackson." http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/31/fred-jackson-would-have-done-anything-to-retire-with-bills/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 PFT also asks about this issue somewhat, "In meeting with the media, Whaley answered questions but said nothing, citing competitive reasons for not elaborating on the decision to move on from Jackson." http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/31/fred-jackson-would-have-done-anything-to-retire-with-bills/ Of course he did. However the big problem is that if Fred isn't ready to retire, then what? The Bills are supposed to just keep him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 The struggle I think we are seeing is merely those that aren't convinced he wasn't still good enough to contribute. Nobody should believe this wasn't hard for the front office and ownership. He was the heart and soul of the team for nearly a decade. Of course that team was a perennial loser, which makes one wonder what that really means. Indeed. This pales in comparison to the day when they cut ties with 3 future HOF-er's, now that was worth crying over. Still hate to see him go though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Everyone I've talked to is pissed about the Bills cutting Fred, and all pretty much agree its to justify Whaley's trade for Brown. Or its, A cap saving move, a move to let Fred play because he was going to be 3rd possibly 4th string here. a talent move But please conspiracy theories are my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Everyone I've talked to is pissed about the Bills cutting Fred, and all pretty much agree its to justify Whaley's trade for Brown. You obviously haven't spoken to me or anyone else I've talked to about it. It's really not that difficult to comprehend the football logic behind the move. Why do you not think the move is to justify Whaley drafting Karlos Williams, or signing FA Boobi Dixon, or trading for McCoy? Why is it Brown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark3 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) You obviously haven't spoken to me or anyone else I've talked to about it. It's really not that difficult to comprehend the football logic behind the move. Why do you not think the move is to justify Whaley drafting Karlos Williams, or signing FA Boobi Dixon, or trading for McCoy? Why is it Brown? Ummm because Whaley obviously doesn't want to admit he wasted a 4th on Brown... Duh (Ignores the cutting of cockrell who he drafted in the 4th and showed no hesitation in moving on from) Edited August 31, 2015 by Crayola64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsmovinup Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 . We have plenty of young talented RB's that are more important going forward as well as players at other positions we would want the roster spot for. This dislike for Whaley is pretty sad.. The guy is one the best GMs this franchise has ever had.. One capable of making tough decisions not one to appease sentimental fans I'm 1 billion % positive it has nothign to do with Whaley needing to be right. That's poretty laughable Have to agree with you on Whaley. I think he's done a great job so far. Has every move worked? No. But all GM's miss. If Tyrod pans out it will be yet another astute move and quite possibly one of the best moves he's made that should make us a contender this year or next. Can't understand how anyone can criticize the job he's done so far in the short time he's been GM. We could have one of the best defenses AND a top ten offense that will be very well balanced. Can't wait for the season to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 You obviously haven't spoken to me or anyone else I've talked to about it. It's really not that difficult to comprehend the football logic behind the move. Why do you not think the move is to justify Whaley drafting Karlos Williams, or signing FA Boobi Dixon, or trading for McCoy? Why is it Brown? Because Brown is still on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Ummm because Whalwy obviously doesn't want to admit he wasted a 4th on Brown... Duh (Ignores the cutting of cockrell who he drafted in the 4th and showed no hesitation in moving on from) :lol: Great point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Because Brown is still on the roster. Brown is younger and has show he can be explosive at times. Fred has also fumbled at the goaline as well for those keeping track. One play does not make a career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I think we as a fan base sound ridiculous to be honest - holding on to silly things like this. I get hating he's gone - but to be outraged to the point he should still be here is stupid. Just hate he's gone and that's it. Wanting Whaley fired or worse, when he's clearly the most competent GM we've had in over a decade shows how you love your own pity more than you're ready to be a part of a real NFL franchise. I've heard comments like "I want Fred to be here when things are good because he was there for us when things were bad." Are you serious? Well if you want a GM like that then you want us to be like we've been. Wishing we were good when Fred was good is another thing. Excellent post, Trips! I think this thread is ridiculous, though it exposes an awful lot about some characters here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Because Brown is still on the roster. along with Williams and Dixon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Brown is younger and has show he can be explosive at times. Fred has also fumbled at the goaline as well for those keeping track. One play does not make a career. Brown was very explosive last year. He had that one 14 yard run and 6 first downs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Brown was very explosive last year. He had that one 14 yard run and 6 first downs! Yes we should totally count last year as anything with our superb coaching and all, how could anyone have not had a great year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Yes we should totally count last year as anything with our superb coaching and all, how could anyone have not had a great year? Fred did better. I think they had the same coaches. Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark3 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Fred did better. I think they had the same coaches. Maybe. That 3.7 YPC was spicy good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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