ndirish1978 Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 "I don't really see myself ever playing backup, particularly for JP" Man if there was a problem between these guys they did an excellent job keeping it under wraps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risin Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 "I don't really see myself ever playing backup, particularly for JP"Man if there was a problem between these guys they did an excellent job keeping it under wraps. 242267[/snapback] Yep, I heard it. He's a true class act. He's just pissed he was replaced by a guy he thinks couldn't carry his jock. Truth be told, at this point in his career, Drew couldn't carry 50% of the QB's in the leagues jock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shameless Homer Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 "I don't really see myself ever playing backup, particularly for JP"Man if there was a problem between these guys they did an excellent job keeping it under wraps. 242267[/snapback] In the context it was meant as a compliment. Essentially I don't want to play backup to a guy who would never play poor enough for me to get back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary owen Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 In the context it was meant as a compliment. Essentially I don't want to play backup to a guy who would never play poor enough for me to get back in. 242287[/snapback] Drew should hire you as his PR person...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shameless Homer Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Drew should hire you as his PR person...... 242296[/snapback] Frankly I didn't hear it, but it seems to me that that's the way he must have meant it. It really makes no sense as an insult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003Contenders Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Knowing Drew like we know him, Shameless Homer may be right. Regardless, I don't think Drew meant it as an insult. At worst, he meant from a prideful point of view that he wouldn't be able to back up the guy he once mentored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I thought Drew handled that PC with class...until I heard that backhanded comment. I lost a bit of respect for him when he said that, and perhaps it reveals another side of his character. we already know that he has a skewed perspective of his own abilities, but to make that comment is just low-roading it, no ifs and or buts. don't let the door hitcha that being said...JP had better be an upgrade immediately, or this staff of coaches will look pretty bad. I'm confident that they're right. They really studied it, and came to the conclusion we were all hoping for. And we were hoping for it because Drew just can't get it done when it matters most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 "I don't really see myself ever playing backup, particularly for JP"Man if there was a problem between these guys they did an excellent job keeping it under wraps. 242267[/snapback] I am almost 100% certain this WAS NOT said. The question was did he not want to be a backup period, or just not to JP. He said he did not want to be a backup, no matter who was in front of him. PLease get your quotes str8 before posting here. I am happy Drew is gone, but do not make the guy out to be the second coming of TO or something. Now, he did emphatically he thought he was the BEST choice for the team going forward, implying that he is better than JP, but frankly I would expect any NFL player to say the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Frankly I didn't hear it, but it seems to me that that's the way he must have meant it. It really makes no sense as an insult. 242305[/snapback] If you heard the whole thing, Bledsoe went out of his way to compliment the Bills, Losman, and his teammates. I am sure their are some hard feelings (that would only be normal), if this is the best that can be done to dig up dirt, get another shovel...did you catch his very last comment? Parapharasing: "I know when you guys go and write your stories about this conference call, you won't quote everything, but please, don't leave out the fact that I think Bills fans are some of the very best in the leauge." Maybe he doesn't come to TSW after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 In the context it was meant as a compliment. Essentially I don't want to play backup to a guy who would never play poor enough for me to get back in. 242287[/snapback] Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risin Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I am almost 100% certain this WAS NOT said. The question was did he not want to be a backup period, or just not to JP. He said he did not want to be a backup, no matter who was in front of him. PLease get your quotes str8 before posting here. I am happy Drew is gone, but do not make the guy out to be the second coming of TO or something. Now, he did emphatically he thought he was the BEST choice for the team going forward, implying that he is better than JP, but frankly I would expect any NFL player to say the same thing 242317[/snapback] Dude, quit drinking the kool-aid. He said what he said, and you're calling someone a liar? Can you say knob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Dude, quit drinking the kool-aid. He said what he said, and you're calling someone a liar? Can you say knob? 242325[/snapback] Pal did you listen to the conferance call. Point out to me where he calls JP out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Exactly. 242322[/snapback] Yep. It's the thin-skinned society of today. Even if he meant it otherwise, so what? If everybody here, including me got 5 lashes for every goofy comment made, we would all be bloody pulps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 please.... IMHO, I think the best explanation is that he wasn't going to be a backup for someone who is just starting to cut his teeth in the league as opposed to being behind Manning or someone similar. In other words, "I wouldn't even consider backing up Peyton Manning, let alone JP Losman."... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in VA Beach Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Pal did you listen to the conferance call. Point out to me where he calls JP out 242328[/snapback] Bledsoe did add especially not for JP. I though it was interesting and his right to say it. Since that is the worst thing he said in an otherwise friendly goodbye, a lot of you folks got a lot better than you deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I guess it's not his team anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 please.... IMHO, I think the best explanation is that he wasn't going to be a backup for someone who is just starting to cut his teeth in the league as opposed to being behind Manning or someone similar. In other words, "I wouldn't even consider backing up Peyton Manning, let alone JP Losman."... 242335[/snapback] I hope you're right. I was really taken aback when I heard him say that. He did say "I don't think I"d be happy being a backup to anyone, particularly JP" Whatever the motivations are for it, he could have used less misinterpretable words. People will argue tomAYto or tomAHto about it for a week. At the very least, it was a careless comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Dude, quit drinking the kool-aid. He said what he said, and you're calling someone a liar? Can you say knob? 242325[/snapback] Mea Culpa, he does say especially for JP. My bad and my apologies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I hope you're right. I was really taken aback when I heard him say that. He did say "I don't think I"d be happy being a backup to anyone, particularly JP" Whatever the motivations are for it, he could have used less misinterpretable words. People will argue tomAYto or tomAHto about it for a week. At the very least, it was a careless comment. 242345[/snapback] Sure, but he's speaking off the cuff, so mangling words is not unheard of. The guy doesn't think of himself as a backup and certainly not one to a guy who has thrown 5 NFL passes... I don't see what the big deal is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted February 16, 2005 Author Share Posted February 16, 2005 he definately said that, i JUST listened to it. I dunno whether it reflects on maybe some bitterness like TH saying his job was not lost it was given away on Jan 3 or if he meant he didnt think JP was not good enough to lead the team or what. I was just commenting that he DID say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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