Punching Bag Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/buffalo-bills-robert-woods-london-uber-drivers-trash-talk-102115 "We were riding around with a couple Uber drivers who said we were soft because we wear pads," Woods said with a laugh, "So I guess we have to put on a show Sunday." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeesforclosers Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Random English guy pokes fun at random American. It's par for the course in the UK, Woodsy handled it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 And Uber still isnt legal in Communist upstate NY. You guys are missing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 I am just glad they are using a professional driver rather than driving in England where they are likely visiting various pubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 JTSP is an Uber driver in London?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 JTSP is an Uber driver in London?! No he could not get a passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I am just glad they are using a professional driver rather than driving in England where they are likely visiting various pubs.Plus, if any Bills players drove in England they would probably get flagged for driving on the right side of the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Why would anyone use Uber in London of all places. Those are the best cab drvers in the world. They have to go to school for years and commit the streets to memory. I'm told the license test is hellacious. And the cabs are cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/buffalo-bills-robert-woods-london-uber-drivers-trash-talk-102115 "We were riding around with a couple Uber drivers who said we were soft because we wear pads," Woods said with a laugh, "So I guess we have to put on a show Sunday." Â Maybe he mistook Woods for Goodwin... Â Why would anyone use Uber in London of all places. Those are the best cab drvers in the world. They have to go to school for years and commit the streets to memory. I'm told the license test is hellacious. And the cabs are cool. Â Why even take a cab? Get and Oyster card and ride the tube. It's a great system, although relatively pricey for a subway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Relatively pricey? It is ridiculously pricey compared to systems around the world... but my trusty Victoria line gets me from home to work 5 days a week... you only need cabs in London if you have restricted mobility or it is between 12.30am and about 5am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) Woods is soft? Compared to what fox hunters? You know who is soft. percy Harvin! And Ryan's pass rush. Edited October 22, 2015 by Best Player Available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playman Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 i hope a 20 pound oyster card gets me through the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 i hope a 20 pound oyster card gets me through the weekend. Are you staying in or near Kensington? i know a couple of Buffalo people on a charter. That's where their at. if so it might not last. OTOH go too sticky fingers for a burger and a pint or 3. Touristy but the owner is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Relatively pricey? It is ridiculously pricey compared to systems around the world... but my trusty Victoria line gets me from home to work 5 days a week... you only need cabs in London if you have restricted mobility or it is between 12.30am and about 5am. Â Yeah the base ride price and the zone system make it much more expensive that NYC, which it is the best in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 a common misconception by people that don't know any better. you don't wear pads playing tackle football in your backyard when you are a kid. then you put the pads on and you figure out you can actually hit harder. not to mention the athletes in the US are just a whole other level than anyone in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) Woods is soft? Compared to what fox hunters? You know who is soft. percy Harvin! And Ryan's pass rush. Â They compare them to rugby players. Of course, the games are different and the NFL is so much more violent than rugby. The pads contribute to this because NFL players to think they're invincible and do things rugby players would never consider doing. But it doesn't stop the English from thinking NFL players are "soft." Edited October 22, 2015 by MDH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVABillsFan Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 what do they know football to them is a game where you don't use your hands and not to mention they fall over and cry when someone bumps into them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 And Uber still isnt legal in Communist upstate NY. You guys are missing out. Â Â Actually it's due to our King I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills of Boston Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 The same thing happened to me in Ireland a few years ago when I went to the Notre Dame/Navy game.. They are painfully unaware how big/fast/strong the guys are. The Ireland cab driver referenced rugby to make his point.. Once I figured out the lbs to stones ratio, I started rattling off some guys like Mario, Patrick Willis etc and he almost drove off the road and apologized for thinking that American football players were soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Are you staying in or near Kensington? i know a couple of Buffalo people on a charter. That's where their at. if so it might not last. OTOH go too sticky fingers for a burger and a pint or 3. Touristy but the owner is cool. I'm staying in Kensington for the weekend. Good area, I expect to see lots of Bills gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) The same thing happened to me in Ireland a few years ago when I went to the Notre Dame/Navy game.. They are painfully unaware how big/fast/strong the guys are. The Ireland cab driver referenced rugby to make his point.. Once I figured out the lbs to stones ratio, I started rattling off some guys like Mario, Patrick Willis etc and he almost drove off the road and apologized for thinking that American football players were soft. Yea - when you start looking at the "prototype" players for positions, you realize how freakish the NFL is. Mario is a carnival sideshow if not for football, and I mean that in the nicest of ways. Edited October 22, 2015 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Living in New Zealand, I hear a lot of Kiwi's compare "American football" or "Gridiron" to Rugby. They are two completely different games. Â "Gridiron" is a lot more violent (because of the pads and helmets) but I think rugby players are generally a lot tougher. Â That being said, go All Blacks! (We're in the Rugby World Cup semi finals this weekend.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 No he could not get a passport. much less a visa what do they know football to them is a game where you don't use your hands and not to mention they fall over and cry when someone bumps into them we should import the Britishers football officiating staff for a season. Much like the teacher exchange program when i went to scool . 82 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 we should import the Britishers football officiating staff for a season. Much like the teacher exchange program when i went to scool . 82 years ago  I wish I'd known about that earlier - I had some teachers I would have exchanged!  And for what it's worth, I'm sure 82 years ago you were in a very early grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I wish I'd known about that earlier - I had some teachers I would have exchanged! Â And for what it's worth, I'm sure 82 years ago you were in a very early grade. Was that you ?! Â melting crayons with me on the radiator when Miss Beasley was out of the room? looked cool enough till the room started to smell. alot. i might a got a ruler to the hand for that one. Mr Palmer from Brighton England used to lick his chalk. I was concerned for his sanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuoteTheRaven83 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 This coming from people who watch soccer. Game of flopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I'm staying in Kensington for the weekend. Good area, I expect to see lots of Bills gear. That's the area I'm staying also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I just thought of a story that I thought I'd share with you. I'm sure more than a couple of you rolled your eyes, when I said that I think rugby players are "tougher" than American Football player.  If you want a little proof, read this little story about Wayne "Buck" Shelford, who played for New Zealand in the 80's. The man is a legend.http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/10584457/Five-Kiwi-moments-of-playing-on-while-injured   Living in New Zealand, I hear a lot of Kiwi's compare "American football" or "Gridiron" to Rugby. They are two completely different games.  "Gridiron" is a lot more violent (because of the pads and helmets) but I think rugby players are generally a lot tougher.  That being said, go All Blacks! (We're in the Rugby World Cup semi finals this weekend.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/buffalo-bills-robert-woods-london-uber-drivers-trash-talk-102115 "We were riding around with a couple Uber drivers who said we were soft because we wear pads," Woods said with a laugh, "So I guess we have to put on a show Sunday." Â If Rugby was as rough as football they would where pads too. Watched plenty of rugby and there are hits but it's not the all assault they like to claim. Woods is soft? Compared to what fox hunters? You know who is soft. percy Harvin! And Ryan's pass rush. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Europeans commonly make that comment given Rugby has no pads, but it just speaks to their lack of understanding of Football. They don't understand the violence of this sport, and why necessary. Â It's funny even old timers here talk about how much tougher the older guys were in the 70's etc. They fail to bring up lineman back then were 235-240 lbs, vs. the 320 lbs of muscle today. The rules cannot legislate how tough these guys are, and how hard even in today's NFL they hit each other. Just go look at the injury report each week. Look at how Karlos Williams will be out a month as his bell was rung so hard. I'm glad they are keeping him out, as you have to save these guys from themselves. In the old days williams would ahve gone back, and most likely could have further injured his brain. Â So for a Brit to call our guys wimps, who cares. nana boo boo, we beat you the Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812 so there. You couldn't even take care of Hitler without us. Just kidding guys as trying to point out how silly these conversations are among groups. Â Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 And Uber still isnt legal in Communist upstate NY. You guys are missing out. Seriously?Cab unions blocking it?! Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I just thought of a story that I thought I'd share with you. I'm sure more than a couple of you rolled your eyes, when I said that I think rugby players are "tougher" than American Football player.  If you want a little proof, read this little story about Wayne "Buck" Shelford, who played for New Zealand in the 80's. The man is a legend. http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/10584457/Five-Kiwi-moments-of-playing-on-while-injured   WAYNE SHELFORD The big No 8 earned his mantle as an All Blacks hard man the hard way. In just his second rugby test against France in 1986, in a match known as the Battle of Nantes, Shelford got caught at the bottom of a ruck after 20 minutes and had his scrotum ripped open, exposing his testicles Incredibly he ordered the team physio to stitch him up and he returned to action. It took a knockout blow later in the match to eventually remove Shelford.  "I was knocked out cold, lost a few teeth and had a few stitches down below. It's a game I still can't remember... I don't really want to, either," Shelford once said of the 3-16 loss. Tough sod. Hard day's work I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 WAYNE SHELFORD The big No 8 earned his mantle as an All Blacks hard man the hard way. In just his second rugby test against France in 1986, in a match known as the Battle of Nantes, Shelford got caught at the bottom of a ruck after 20 minutes and had his scrotum ripped open, exposing his testicles Incredibly he ordered the team physio to stitch him up and he returned to action. It took a knockout blow later in the match to eventually remove Shelford. "I was knocked out cold, lost a few teeth and had a few stitches down below. It's a game I still can't remember... I don't really want to, either," Shelford once said of the 3-16 loss. Tough sod. Hard day's work I'd say. i feel like theres a difference between "tough" and "incredibly stupid" Â i feel like that goes past impressive/tough and into the latter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/buffalo-bills-robert-woods-london-uber-drivers-trash-talk-102115 "We were riding around with a couple Uber drivers who said we were soft because we wear pads," Woods said with a laugh, "So I guess we have to put on a show Sunday." Â Giles said it best: [on American football] Giles: I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby. Â From Buffy the Vampire Slayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 And Uber still isnt legal in Communist upstate NY. You guys are missing out. Which is insane in some of the smaller college towns up here. Ever try to get a cab in Brockport? Literally impossible. An uber driver would make bank on a weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Â Giles said it best: [on American football] Giles: I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby. Â From Buffy the Vampire Slayer Great reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Europeans commonly make that comment given Rugby has no pads, but it just speaks to their lack of understanding of Football. They don't understand the violence of this sport, and why necessary. Â Â Wonder why Rugby players wear pads when they play football then? Is it only because NFL requires it? Â Â Chris Hogan should be good quote machine for this since he went to college as a rugby player. Â Hope he comes up big in this game so the Europeans can keep story going - see a rugby player won game for you proving out point about rugby player toughness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) First of all, I feel that I should have a disclaimer... I thoroughly enjoy watching NZ and international rugby, (American rugby is light years behind.) but NFL Football is far and away my favorite sport. Â That being said, there are a couple ways to look at this argument, regarding NFL vs Rugby Union toughness. I believe that the hits in the NFL are so powerful and violent are BECAUSE they are wearing pads and not the other way around. Same goes for concussions. A couple years ago, when concussions were the big topic, I heard people agrue that a sure way to reduce the number of concussions would be to actually get rid of helmets completlely. This isn't something that I endorse, but I think it holds a lot of merit. The level of "violence" increases with the level of protection. Â Also, if you have never truly watched at least a couple games of international rugby, you really shouldn't talk. Â Â Â Â If Rugby was as rough as football they would where pads too. Watched plenty of rugby and there are hits but it's not the all assault they like to claim. Â Â I thought Chris Hogan played lacrosse, not rugby.Did he play both sports? Â Â Â Chris Hogan should be good quote machine for this since he went to college as a rugby player. Â Hope he comes up big in this game so the Europeans can keep story going - see a rugby player won game for you proving out point about rugby player toughness. Edited October 25, 2015 by Bad Things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 I thought Chris Hogan played lacrosse, not rugby. Did he play both sports? Saw pictures of him playing but not listed on college team, Must have been for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 First of all, I feel that I should have a disclaimer... I thoroughly enjoy watching NZ and international rugby, (American rugby is light years behind.) but NFL Football is far and away my favorite sport. Â That being said, there are a couple ways to look at this argument, regarding NFL vs Rugby Union toughness. I believe that the hits in the NFL are so powerful and violent are BECAUSE they are wearing pads and not the other way around. Same goes for concussions. A couple years ago, when concussions were the big topic, I heard people agrue that a sure way to reduce the number of concussions would be to actually get rid of helmets completlely. This isn't something that I endorse, but I think it holds a lot of merit. The level of "violence" increases with the level of protection. Â Also, if you have never truly watched at least a couple games of international rugby, you really shouldn't talk. Â Â Â I thought Chris Hogan played lacrosse, not rugby. Did he play both sports? Â Â I've watched international Rugby, which is why I said that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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