DrDawkinstein Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) If the author really wanted to start a **** storm, he would have analyzed the all white WR's/TE/QB's on NE and questioned why Bill Bellichick is considered a "genius"....but nobody wants to offend the hoodie. well now lets not get ridiculous. you made a good point, let it be. Edited August 31, 2016 by DrDareustein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I don't think I'm alone in wanting to enjoy football apart from a discussion of race relations. The author chose to "fan the flames" by intimating that racism somehow plays a role in coaching decisions. A ridiculous thought since every coach looks to maximize talent no matter what color of skin. If this was about governmental appointments, presidential elections, or fair wages, then the race discussion may be appropriate; I just don't believe (don't hold it against me) that racism is alive and well in the selection of players on a professional football team. Just my opinion. You hit it out of the park, I'd like to see this writer prove otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 If the author really wanted to start a **** storm, he would have analyzed the all white WR's/TE/QB's on NE and questioned why Bill Bellichick is considered a "genius"....but nobody wants to offend the hoodie. That probably has more due to his NSA guy having more blackmail material on white players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 well now lets not get ridiculous. you made a good point, let it be. Just trying to garner some hoodie hatred in this thread damn it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Buffalo is pretty damned racist. But you know what? Just about every place is. I've been absolutely stunned at some of the things I've heard fans say when a black player makes a mistake, as opposed to a white player. Stuff I didn't think still existed in this day and age. It's sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 From the article. "Buffalo might be the most racist city in the North," Rashad Brown, a 38-year-old Bills fan said. "Certain people can’t adapt to having someone of color in control. And when they do excel, they have to be three to four times better. The NFL is like this. They don’t have the same culture as the NBA. This isn’t a black league. The whole feel here is different." I think it is reckless journalism to even publish a quote like this. I mean...how did the author even elicit this quote? He had to have an agenda to want this type of nonsense published. Idiotic. He asked a guy wearing a Malcolm X hat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Buffalo is pretty damned racist. But you know what? Just about every place is. I've been absolutely stunned at some of the things I've heard fans say when a black player makes a mistake, as opposed to a white player. Stuff I didn't think still existed in this day and age. It's sad. Yes it is. A bunch of angry Polish, Italians and Irish don't hold their tongue well after a few pops. Two gents behind me at Bengals game last year reinforced this notion for me. EJ started that game, you can imagine the diarrhea coming out of their mouths. Edited August 31, 2016 by stony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Maybe I don't notice it because I live in the south. The 9+ years that I have been here have shown me a bigger racial divide than I ever saw living in Buffalo. Also, I agree with most of you in that we do not care who the players are. We just want to win. Edited August 31, 2016 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Just another race-baiting inflammatory media member, nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I spent half my life in Buffalo and half in two large cities out west and I'm still amazed how racist Buffalo is every single time I go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I spent half my life in Buffalo and half in two large cities out west and I'm still amazed how racist Buffalo is every single time I go back. Yes there are pockets of racism but mostly those who have never had to deal with other races. When I get married one of my friends got a lot of attention from some of my family there but I have always been the "black sheep" of my family. My mom in nursing home still asks about my little and big 'brothers". One of them is a poster on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) As a Celtics fan this reminds me of when Kevin Garnett didn't want to go to Boston because it was too racist. He got over that quickly. Edited August 31, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaRun Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 All I see is some kind of blue/white/red QB's, same as the other positions. Color goes out the window once the whistle blows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Figures Cardale would be carrying a Chipotle bag Edited August 31, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Figures Cardale would be carrying a Chipotle bag That dude loves Chipotle!! Edited August 31, 2016 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 That dude loves Chipotle!! Hope he doesn't end up on the Jamarcus Russell diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Figures Cardale would be carrying a Chipotle bag Thats pry why he's been sick and not able to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) I spent half my life in Buffalo and half in two large cities out west and I'm still amazed how racist Buffalo is every single time I go back. I laughed at this. I shouldn't have because it's not funny, but I had the same realization after I moved back. Edited August 31, 2016 by stony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 After reading the whole thread its been a good discussion. But its a tinder box ready to explode into PPP moved/banned at some point. For the record I don't give a **** if we have three Martain QB's, I'm like Al Davis "Just win Baby" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Bills Fan Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Fist bump bro, we have 3 black QB's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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