papazoid Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 we don't want to traumatize a 5 year old by having a birthday party a week early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) It's just funny how certain players off field stuff remains a thing more than others. This is true. "High motor" players get breaks around here. I believe you missed the point. Promo wasn't writing about what the league thinks of Lil Kelly but rather the double standard some posters around here apply to, say, Dareus, who they want to cut because of off-field behavior while arguing that a proven lout like Kelly ought to be given "another chance." Can I get a "Hmm"? I think the concerns are valid. I would argue that a lot of that sentiment is actually directed at "stupid" mistakes vs drug-related stuff but LeSean's issue was some dumb party invite and a fracas with some cops so you'd think Kelly's public pwning by a pornstar and threats to shoot people with a machine gun would land him in the same boat - nope. Are you saying that Kelly will get a pass because he's white? That's ridiculous, the kid might not even get drafted and has been kicked out of multiple programs. Doesn't really look like special treatment to me This is not me agreeing, but I believe he's call YOU someone who is showing a double standard. Not people in general Edited April 4, 2017 by ndirish1978 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Kids camp was during the day and he went to the casino after. I'm sure he was at the high roller table. Then he stepped on a lego....this is how he hurt his foot. Choices people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Ah, well then Hondo, sir, you were correct! It happens so rarely, it's gratifying that someone noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 @salsports Video: Eric Wood, who broke his leg in early November, being nimble. Then Sammy stretching: https://twitter.com/salsports/status/848910692057010178 just saw McD presser scheduled at noon Wood looks like very nimble and appears to have lost weight. It is good that the team gets to see players moving to see how well they have been doing on conditioning. I remember when Branch got a new contract he would not show up for volunteer sessions saying he was working out at home and when he got to training camp was unable to pass fitness test. All players should have some sort of clause in contract to pull back signing bonuses if you do not show up in reasonable shape. for weight lifting and other exercises? There's no football at all Yes but off-season is not supposed to be for marathon eating and 16 hour cat naps. Chad Kelly we keep giving chances to but productive players like Shady we give snark. Why is that? Sharks respect sharks and snarks respect snarks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 ? yeah we all take of work for our kids birthdays its VOLUNTARY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_with_it Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) <p> Right so what's the big deal with not being there then, Not like he's missing anything on the field. Phase One/ 4 Hrs Two Weeks | Limited To Strength And Conditioning Activities (Dead Ball); Only Strength And Conditioning Coaches Allowed On Field 90 Minute Max On The Field Clubs Can Only Specify 2 Hours For Players To Be At Facility Players Choose The Other 2 Hours For Weights, Etc Hes the only one not there on a tesm that's desperately trying to undo losing ways and turn this franchise around. You dont think a millionaire athlete could have held his childs birthday party a day early in order to take part in team activities that has been arrainged for a while now? Also its 4 hours how long is the birthday party all day? He could have done both in the same day. Edited April 5, 2017 by Bill_with_it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Hes the only one not there on a tesm that's desperately trying to undo losing ways and turn this franchise around. You dont think a millionaire athlete could have held his childs birthday party a day early in order to take part in team activities that has been arrainged for a while now? So, no kids for you either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_with_it Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 So, no kids for you either?I have a kid i have missed her birthday 4 times, missed my wifes 5 times, missed our anniversary 4 times, christmas 3 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 You know you did sarcasm well when someone takes it seriously. iffin ya got me then ya got me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 that must be some birthday party......going on for 2 days now and counting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Geez guys; it's voluntary. He's missing stretching and working out. Would I prefer he's there? Yes. Would the HC? I'm sure. Is anyone--his teammates and coaches included--worried about the fact that he's not attending a voluntary workout where zero football-related activity takes place? Nobody except some of the folks on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Well Shady just eliminated himself from the team Leadership Council , he's not all in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I have a kid i have missed her birthday 4 times, missed my wifes 5 times, missed our anniversary 4 times, christmas 3 times. Okay. Did you have to miss those events or did you choose to? Shady choose family over a voluntary work thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Okay. Did you have to miss those events or did you choose to? Shady choose family over a voluntary work thing. Everything is voluntary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) great example....the new ceo at your workplace has a team bonding scheduled of which you had several weeks notice. you tell em your busy....good luck with that. As Watkins said, Y'all back to your little jobs" trying to compare the "normal" work environment to the NFL is ridiculous. If you didn't ' show up for an OTA at your place of employment would it be hotly debated by 50 strangers? The NFL is not the real world. Does anyone pay you 8 million a year so that 80,000 of their friends can come get drunk off their ass and watch you shuffle papers?that must be some birthday party......going on for 2 days now and countingYou have probably never been to those kinds of parties, have you?Well Shady just eliminated himself from the team Leadership Council , he's not all in Shady has his own leadership council, he just buys the Oline expensive watches. Edited April 5, 2017 by iinii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) A lot of us don't seem to remember how those 90s Bills, especially the great ones, were notorious for skipping voluntary workouts. Short term memory, full term complaining. It's more symbolic than practical. 60 of 61 players demonstrated they cared enough to be there. But there's a practical side too. We have a new coach. I'm sure he's carefully crafted his first words to the team in his effort to start laying the foundation of a new culture and new way of doing things. Shady missed that. And he's still the best player on the team and will continue to contribute the most. Feel free not to cheer come September. Edited April 5, 2017 by Elite Poster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I bet the 31 other teams in the NFL have 100% participation in voluntary workouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 ...probably.....entering year 55 following these boyz, I'm a traditional old fart hoping that a new beginning with McCoach means a different outlook....but then again, we're talking overpaid divas who do whatever the hell they want....sorry for the rant......... 55 years?? Do you remember the 90s? You must have really hate those guys. Oh and btw, Adrian Peterson, Tom Brady, Ray Lewis, and Peyton Manning all skipped voluntary workouts at some point. NONE OF THEM ARE LEADERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxbomber21 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 1. Family 2. Football 3. Hookers 4. Booze 5. Jesus This looks about right lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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