26CornerBlitz Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Right, but it's also what he's referring to throughout this entire exchange: Q: Who is the coach in the booth that Preston Brown said was getting the calls in late? Thurman: "I have no idea what he’s talking about. See again, you guys assume I know what’s going on. I have no idea." Q: Why wouldn’t you know what’s going on with your defense? Thurman: "I don’t know what you’re talking about is what I’m saying to you." what he doesn't know about is the media coverage He wasn't aware of the interview with Preston Brown. But of course he's aware of the communication issue on defense. He definitely is no fan of these weekly media sessions with the coordinators while OTOH Roman does a much better job dealing with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I dont actually think hes clueless to whats being said. It sounds like hes annoyed that he has to sit and answer difficult questions. "How dare someone question me!"is the attitude he gives. So instead of answering he just doesnt answer or gives the "I dont know" response. No matter the reason his answers are disturbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Is everyone here selectively reading this out of context, or am I missing something? Isn't it clear that he's saying he doesn't know what Preston Brown is telling the media? I know it can read as if he's saying "I'm not aware of this issue," but it seems like he meant to say "I'm not aware of the media coverage of this issue." The reporter is telling him what Preston Brown said. It's about the defensive play calling, which is what Thurman is supposed to be in charge of. His response is that he doesn't know what he's talking about. That's pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 He wasn't aware of the interview with Preston Brown. But of course he's aware of the communication issue on defense. He definitely is no fan of these weekly media sessions with the coordinators while OTOH Roman does a much better job dealing with them. i don't think either likes the obligatory media seasons but Roman does talk more than Thurman. He shows his disdain for the media at times though too. One time one of the wgr guys asked Roman something starting with "So when people say...." And Roman cut him off "I don't care what people say." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I dont actually think hes clueless to whats being said. It sounds like hes annoyed that he has to sit and answer difficult questions. "How dare someone question me!"is the attitude he gives. So instead of answering he just doesnt answer or gives the "I dont know" response. No matter the reason his answers are disturbing. He knows. He's just choosing to be obstinate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 The reporter is telling him what Preston Brown said. It's about the defensive play calling, which is what Thurman is supposed to be in charge of. His response is that he doesn't know what he's talking about. That's pretty bad. That's your interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) He knows. He's just choosing to be obstinate. there is another interview where he did this a few weeks back before the Eagles game - wrt Nickell Robey covering Jordan Matthews in the slot. http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/12/will_nickell_robey_have_help_with_jordan_matthews_5_things_we_learned_from_bills.html Edited January 2, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 That's your interpretation. I think you're really reaching to defend Thurman here, but to each his own. I really wonder what would have to happen for some Bills fans to be critical of players or coaches on this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 there is another interview where he did this a few weeks back before the Eagles game - wrt Nickell Robey covering Jordan Matthews in the slot. In recent weeks the Bills have stopped posting Thurman's media sessions on the site while those with Roman continue to be linked. Thurman clearly has a strong disdain for them and it comes through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I think you're really reaching to defend Thurman here, but to each his own. I really wonder what would have to happen for some Bills fans to be critical of players or coaches on this team. I'm not defending him. I'm putting his words back into the context he intended. I'm not justifying anything he said. I'm not praising any of it either. I'm clar--you know what? Forget it. Go ahead and set your pitch forks on fire and let's get this stupid bum out of here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 In recent weeks the Bills have stopped posting Thurman's media sessions on the site while those with Roman continue to be linked. Thurman clearly has a strong disdain for them and it comes through. I've been wondering what happened to those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Rex disagrees with you... . "I think all through this process youre seeing coaches get opportunities to be a head coach. Dennis Thurman will be at the top of the list in a very short time." some needs to tell Rex his crystal ball is really just a fishbowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 I want to contribute to this thread in a meaningful way. I found something many of you will find useful: link wouldn't this be more appropriate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroi Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 He wasn't aware of the interview with Preston Brown. But of course he's aware of the communication issue on defense. He definitely is no fan of these weekly media sessions with the coordinators while OTOH Roman does a much better job dealing with them. Yes. At the very least he must be aware of the communication issue. To skirt the POINT of the question is very disturbing. Thurman VS. Clinton 2016!! Imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 He wasn't aware of the interview with Preston Brown. You believe that? Of course that's what he's saying, but, it is complete and utter BS. If that's the best he's got then we're really in bad shape. How many defensive plays do you call Dennis? Some I mean a lot I dont actually think hes clueless to whats being said. It sounds like hes annoyed that he has to sit and answer difficult questions. "How dare someone question me!"is the attitude he gives. So instead of answering he just doesnt answer or gives the "I dont know" response. No matter the reason his answers are disturbing. ding*ding*ding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I dont actually think hes clueless to whats being said. It sounds like hes annoyed that he has to sit and answer difficult questions. "How dare someone question me!"is the attitude he gives. So instead of answering he just doesnt answer or gives the "I dont know" response. No matter the reason his answers are disturbing. Sounds like a guy that would bend himself into a pretzel to custom fit his scheme to his players... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Rex disagrees with you... . "I think all through this process youre seeing coaches get opportunities to be a head coach. Dennis Thurman will be at the top of the list in a very short time." Geepers Rex!! He has no basis for his blind faith of people and his big uncontrollable mouth!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 wouldn't this be more appropriate? A bit morbid, don't you think? Let's compromise. How's this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I'm not defending him. I'm putting his words back into the context he intended. I'm not justifying anything he said. I'm not praising any of it either. I'm clar--you know what? Forget it. Go ahead and set your pitch forks on fire and let's get this stupid bum out of here. I believe he's a bum because the defense is clearly confused, it's his job to teach it, and he seems like an !@#$. Is that ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) I guess it doesn't really matter. Rex is a master interviews and his teams are losers. Thurman is a disaster at interviews and his defense stinks. Their effectiveness at interviews doesn't seem relevant I guess. Plus, it's always good to show some contempt for the fans and the media when your teams poops it's pants. It makes you sound like you think it's their fault. Edited January 2, 2016 by vincec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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