YoloinOhio Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 And let's all be honest - the upset with this is less that it was done than how it was done. If it was done with a press conference and a nod to how much Fred's meant to Buffalo, and given him a chance to say goodbye, people would be a lot more accepting. Instead, it was an unceremonious first-round preseason cut. That bugs a lot of people.well, they did have a press conference with a nod to everything he meant to the team and the city. But, he wasn't there. What we don't know is if he was asked to attend and chose not to. I don't blame him, if so. He probably wasn't ready and they had to do it quick. The cuts that take place in March are more contrived it seems and consist of more aging vets and you see more public good byes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 You responded directly to me: And then of course in this very post to which I'm currently responding: "I realize what your doing, of course. It fits the narrative I outlined perfectly." All except for the bold EDIT: unless, of course, I missed the apology PSA. Wouldn't it just be easier to put this guy on ignore and reduce the wasted space in this thread? I know he has some mild entertainment value. But think of the lost productivity and wasted server space tied up in responding over and over to his 'tin foil hat' arguments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negativo Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 You responded directly to me: And then of course in this very post to which I'm currently responding: "I realize what your doing, of course. It fits the narrative I outlined perfectly." All except for the bold I do tend to directly respond to people who address me directly. Is that wrong? I'm sure Whaley is proud to see how fiercely you are willing to defend him, even if it requires misrepresent my words to fit the narrative. As far as the narrative, could you have more perfectly stepped in it? None of this has to do with me calling everyone a shill, and, in fact, I've never outright called you one either. I have only asked people to make up their own minds. However, feel free to keep reaching for something to "get me" with. I'm beginning to enjoy this. Or, just stick to the topic and leave me be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I dunno maybe I missed something here if Karlos Williams beat out Fred for the #2 job. Hasn't he been injured since that first pre season game in which he had 14 rushes for 40 yards 1 TD (a 2.9 (YPC avg)? Now Bryce Brown had 6 rushes for 52 yards 1 TD (a 8.7 YPC avg), and then neither played in the next two games. At this point I'm thinking Dixon gets the start if McCoy can't play week one, and Brown is his backup with Williams still recovering from his mysterious groin area injury. Releasing Fred with Shady questionable for the opener makes even less sense now then it did when it happened. Not a good way to start the season, Whaley effed up the JuJu There were a few different reports that Karlos had passed Fred or was about to pass Fred as the #2 following the first preseason game. And that he was getting first team reps when McCoy was out or given a breather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I agree with you. They bumbled the handling of it. It's the first player like this Whaley has had to let go I think, so hopefully they learn from it and leave the door open for Freddie to retire a bill. They bumbled nothing. It was handled the same way the big boys handle these things. See: New England, Pittsburgh (ahem). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 PSA. Wouldn't it just be easier to put this guy on ignore and reduce the wasted space in this thread? I know he has some mild entertainment value. But think of the lost productivity and wasted server space tied up in responding over and over to his 'tin foil hat' arguments...i put him on ignore days ago but still see his nonsense when quoted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihilarian Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 And let's all be honest - the upset with this is less that it was done than how it was done. If it was done with a press conference and a nod to how much Fred's meant to Buffalo, and given him a chance to say goodbye, people would be a lot more accepting. Instead, it was an unceremonious first-round preseason cut. That bugs a lot of people. Yep! Probably the most beloved player since the Thurman-Kelly- Bruce Days, and the way it went down just wasn't right. From what I read Whaley didn't give Fred the option of taking less money or even asking if he were willing to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 And let's all be honest - the upset with this is less that it was done than how it was done. If it was done with a press conference and a nod to how much Fred's meant to Buffalo, and given him a chance to say goodbye, people would be a lot more accepting. Instead, it was an unceremonious first-round preseason cut. That bugs a lot of people. IMO, that kind of send off would be appropriate in the offseason. I wouldn't have done anything like that just before the season with Fred still having the desire to continue playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Yep! Probably the most beloved player since the Thurman-Kelly- Bruce Days, and the way it went down just wasn't right. From what I read Whaley didn't give Fred the option of taking less money or even asking if he were willing to retire. it was reported that he was asked to restructure in March. And it was well known to us he was not willing to retire, so I expect it was well known to the team as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihilarian Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 There were a few different reports that Karlos had passed Fred or was about to pass Fred as the #2 following the first preseason game. And that he was getting first team reps when McCoy was out or given a breather. Maybe its just me, but that seems to difficult to believe after one bad showing in one pre season game along with some limited camp time. Seems like wishful thinking. Sure hope Karlos Williams lives up to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorom Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Yep! Probably the most beloved player since the Thurman-Kelly- Bruce Days, and the way it went down just wasn't right. From what I read Whaley didn't give Fred the option of taking less money or even asking if he were willing to retire. and what would it of mattered if he took less money. You have younger talented backs on the roster that need ot be here for the long haul it was the right decision to be made, and no matter how it was made a bunch of irrational fans would of reacted the same way regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Just to be clear that isn't what I am saying at all. All that I was saying is that the Bills didn't do what they are supposed. They either didnt communicate or didn't execute. These things are developed together.I thought you are quite clear on your posts. People just don't want to acknowledge it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 PSA. Wouldn't it just be easier to put this guy on ignore and reduce the wasted space in this thread? I know he has some mild entertainment value. But think of the lost productivity and wasted server space tied up in responding over and over to his 'tin foil hat' arguments... True...it would waste less space. As a rule, I don't put people on ignore--I feel like that's too final. I will, however, stop responding to what's become something of an obvious distraction to sane discussion. i put him on ignore days ago but still see his nonsense when quoted My apologies Yolo; I won't force you to read it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyDogLuvsPB Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 @ByTimGraham: Bills organization will remain unified when speaking publicly, but two sources tell me Doug Whaley went rogue in cutting Fred Jackson. Honestly, I don't see anything wrong with cutting him but the thing is if it was done to make room for Bryce Brown, then there is a huge problem! Brown has done nothing but hurt the franchise by his stupidity since he got there. As long as he doesn't make the 53 man roster I'm ok with what the GM did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihilarian Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 it was reported that he was asked to restructure in March. And it was well known to us he was not willing to retire, so I expect it was well known to the team as well. I dunno Yolo you would expect all that to be discussed when they sit down to turn in the playbook / iPad / tablet or whatever it is now. At least I would expect that for the third leading rusher in Buffalo Bills history behind only Thurman and OJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) I used to work at M&T with a bit of my time devoted towards advising the marketing dept.. Let me tell ya... Ray Rice was the face of M&T in Baltimore.. That caused a much bigger problem for the bank than this move... This is a matter of redoing print rather than apologizing to the public Yup, in fact, with the right "spin" it happens to be an ad man's wettest wet dream, to tag someone as the center of an ad campaign just while that someone surfs up a wave of public interest and sentiment Honestly, I don't see anything wrong with cutting him but the thing is if it was done to make room for Bryce Brown, then there is a huge problem! Brown has done nothing but hurt the franchise by his stupidity since he got there. As long as he doesn't make the 53 man roster I'm ok with what the GM did. Brown has fumbled once in the regular season and it was bad, and he got called out for it and called again when he fumbled in PS. He either fixes his problem or byebye. And it may be byebye anyway, I don't think anyone considers him a sure roster bet (except the Whaley's Ego Conspiracy Theorists). What exactly else has he done? You make it sound like he was caught down on Chippewa buying weed which he paid for by $20 bills ripped from ladies in bars then struck a pregnant woman holding hot soup and a baby as he drag-raced off. Edited September 2, 2015 by Hopeful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Maybe its just me, but that seems to difficult to believe after one bad showing in one pre season game along with some limited camp time. Seems like wishful thinking. Sure hope Karlos Williams lives up to this. karlos had 3 weeks of camp and returned yesterday. He missed 2 weeks. You think he had a bad showing in the preseason game? I dunno Yolo you would expect all that to be discussed when they sit down to turn in the playbook / iPad / tablet or whatever it is now. At least I would expect that for the third leading rusher in Buffalo Bills history behind only Thurman and OJ.i am sure Whaley was aware he wanted to play 3 more years as he has stated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) It just makes me laugh that there is always a contingent that has to have a fall guy that needs to blame someone for everything and grind that ax non stop I love Whaley as our GM. He makes bold moves and has definitely helped make this team much better is short time. I don't expect perfection but I'm enjoying what I see on the field compared to what we had pre Whaley If by short time you mean 3 years than yeah, Whaley's made them better. All the way from a 6 win team in 2012 (the year before he became GM) to essentially 8 wins in 2014. I'm not sure why you wouldn't expect some measure of criticism on the top personnel guy after this fact. More savvy - how? He cut an expensive aging vet they didn't want to bring to camp - except for the owner - in the first place.... Fred gets butthurt - shocker Except it's not that black and white. You can choose to believe that to fit your opinion or look beyond the surface to understand other issues are in play here. Edited September 2, 2015 by BillsVet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I thought you are quite clear on your posts. People just don't want to acknowledge it though. OK. I acknowledge that Russ Brandon should have been talked to. Happy? Can we sing kumbaya and roast S'moor's around the campfire now? But in the grand scheme of things it's like saying 'bad boy' to Pegs dog for crapping on the floor. You clean up the poop and move on. Graham elevating it into some wild conspiracy / dysfunctional front office "story" is the only thing rouge about the whole affair... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 You responded directly to me: And then of course in this very post to which I'm currently responding: "I realize what your doing, of course. It fits the narrative I outlined perfectly." All except for the bold EDIT: unless, of course, I missed the apology hes accused everyone, and no one.... obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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