YoloinOhio Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) @jayskurski McDermott says the #Bills will develop a "leadership council." That will be a change from Rex Ryan, who did not have permanent captains. McDermott: Big believer in player-driven leadership. Going through narrowing down who those players are. #Bills #BillsMafia @spencito_ McDermott also said Lorenzo, Kyle Williams and Micah Hyde have already embraced leadership roles w/ team. #Bills Edited April 3, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Good! No more changing captains every game because they were born there or have played there before. I think it is important for players to know who they can rally around when the game is on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Good! No more changing captains every game because they were born there or have played there before. I think it is important for players to know who they can rally around when the game is on the line. agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 How cute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabel Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I've always felt it was important to identify the leaders on your team. Rex stated he felt leaders naturally emerged but when you identify leaders you make it easier for your younger players to seek out guidance when needed. With Rex at the controls for the past two seasons it really felt like the team lacked leadership. I'm sure there were some guys that would speak up now and again but since nobody was really selected as captains/leaders, I felt like the locker room often looked like a middle school English class where nobody volunteered to read a passage after the teacher asked. Everyone just sitting there waiting for someone else to speak up. Kyle has obviously been a leader for years, Lorenzo established himself last year and Hyde will do that this year. Those guys likely end up with the C on their jersey. I'm gonna go ahead and say they put one on Watkins as well. He's not afraid to speak up and he knows the team needs to work harder than it has when Rex was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I've always felt it was important to identify the leaders on your team. Rex stated he felt leaders naturally emerged but when you identify leaders you make it easier for your younger players to seek out guidance when needed. With Rex at the controls for the past two seasons it really felt like the team lacked leadership. I'm sure there were some guys that would speak up now and again but since nobody was really selected as captains/leaders, I felt like the locker room often looked like a middle school English class where nobody volunteered to read a passage after the teacher asked. Everyone just sitting there waiting for someone else to speak up. Kyle has obviously been a leader for years, Lorenzo established himself last year and Hyde will do that this year. Those guys likely end up with the C on their jersey. I'm gonna go ahead and say they put one on Watkins as well. He's not afraid to speak up and he knows the team needs to work harder than it has when Rex was there. Doubt Watkins. Probably TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Before I Die Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 This is a breath of fresh air for sure. Like MC and previous posts have eluded to, it's important to have those guys week in and week out that our team can look to. No more Ik Enemkpali type players being captains because they slugged the opposing teams QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Does the leadership council answer to Whaley or McD, or Pegs? But really, its a good idea. After hurricane Rex swept through with a storm of goofs, gluttony, unaccountablity, poor planning, poor execution, etc, I think the team is ready for more structure. At the end of the day, trusting your players judgment is important, but just letting everyone do whatever they want didnt work with this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheElectricCompany Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I do hope we have balance between the "rah rah" types and the "leadership through elite play on the field" types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Does the leadership council answer to Whaley or McD, or Pegs? But really, its a good idea. After hurricane Rex swept through with a storm of goofs, gluttony, unaccountablity, poor planning, poor execution, etc, I think the team is ready for more structure. At the end of the day, trusting your players judgment is important, but just letting everyone do whatever they want didnt work with this team. They're players, they report to the Head coach. I think the idea is that we have real captains who you look to for questions in film study, on the field, or even for off field things if needed. I'd say it probably would be Kyle, Zo, Tyrod, i guess Hyde seems to want to be a leader. Our ST guys all seem relatively new outside of Zo, so he seems like the natural fit for that side of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Listening to Lorax speak right now... he's pretty inspiring and exactly what I would want around young players McD also mentioned they had a Leadership Council in Carolina I believe Marrone had one here (if I recall correctly) Edited April 3, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 They're players, they report to the Head coach. I think the idea is that we have real captains who you look to for questions in film study, on the field, or even for off field things if needed. I'd say it probably would be Kyle, Zo, Tyrod, i guess Hyde seems to want to be a leader. Our ST guys all seem relatively new outside of Zo, so he seems like the natural fit for that side of the ball. Yeah, Probably Kyle, LorAx, & Hyde on D with Tyrod & Wood on O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Yeah, Probably Kyle, LorAx, & Hyde on D with Tyrod & Wood on OTT for sure. I would like to see Sammy on it, if he earns it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 changing captains every game is t-ball **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) I hated the gameday captains!! So stupid. I pictured Rob sitting there the day before the game, eating and yelling across the room " hey did any of you guys grow up in Cleveland? Anyone? How about anywhere in Ohio? Any Indians fans? I need 5 names! Bueller??" Edited April 3, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 TT for sure. I would like to see Sammy on it, if he earns it. Unpopular opinion, but to me Sammy needs a vet to look up to before he takes on leadership himself. Unfortunately, a player fitting that category hasn't been added at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Awesome news. Hyde is going to be a steal imo. On and off the field he'll have a huge impact. I'm happier we signed him for that $,then Gilmore, who had no leadership qualities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 @buffalobills Kyle Williams: "McDermott inspired and breathed life into me with his vision. With guys like me who have been around a lot, that's exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Quick! Someone find a reason to mock this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I'm really taking a liking to McD and he hasn't even been on the sidelines yet...he is making a hell of an impression so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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