YoloinOhio Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 @jayskurski [bN] Blitz: Part of the family: #Bills coach Sean McDermott took seven franchise greats out to dinner Tuesday. http://buffalonews.com/2017/04/05/sean-mcdermott-invited-seven-franchise-greats-dinner-tuesday/ @bytimgraham As one Bills legend texted to me, McDermott is the first coach to make this gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 So far McDermott is saying and doing all the right things. That was very classy of him to take the Bills legends out for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 So far McDermott is saying and doing all the right things. That was very classy of him to take the Bills legends out for dinner. Partial credit. His truck still has its factory paint job and he hasn't altered any of his tattoos. Wake me up when he commits to this coaching thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 The new Communications guy earning that paper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuvtalker Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I think that was a very classy gesture. Great to see McDermott attempting to bond with some of our all-time greats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 This guy looks more and more like a winner. All we do is win off-seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Rex ate wings at Big Tree with Jim and Thurman for that SI article - that doesn't count? Just kidding - he probably stuck them with the bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bomb Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 This is nice and all, but WINS. Just sayin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Rex ate wings at Big Tree with Jim and Thurman for that SI article - that doesn't count? Just kidding - he probably stuck them with the bill Funny - I think that was a regional cover. I actually had my Dad go out and buy a copy in Buffalo and mail it to me. I noticed it laying in my house the other day and had to laugh. At the time I was thinking of framing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Funny - I think that was a regional cover. I actually had my Dad go out and buy a copy in Buffalo and mail it to me. I noticed it laying in my house the other day and had to laugh. At the time I was thinking of framing it! As far as I know Big Tree still has it up, but they removed the R from the title so the cover reads 'The Ex Effect' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 This is nice and all, but WINS. Just sayin... of. Course. Not saying you are doing this, but I've seen a few posts that feel like they can't let themselves like what's going on now because they don't trust what's to come. I'm comfortable separating the two as far as being able to appreciate some things now that appear promising and understanding that ultimately real success will take place on the field. Doesn't mean I have to block out the good that is currently (imo, obviously) starting to implement in the offseason. As far as I know Big Tree still has it up, but they removed the R from the title so the cover reads 'The Ex Effect' i love this very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Good stuff, but when does OJ get his Derm dinner date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Thats quite the group! I really feel like this is the best direction we've gone in many HC hires. Im loving it. Here's to hoping for the true culture change we've been searching for! Good stuff, but when does OJ get his Derm dinner date? Maybe for his last meal?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogham26 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 good glad to see stuff like this! Man i just want the season to get here. excited for the schedule release and draft this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 of. Course. Not saying you are doing this, but I've seen a few posts that feel like they can't let themselves like what's going on now because they don't trust what's to come. I'm comfortable separating the two as far as being able to appreciate some things now that appear promising and understanding that ultimately real success will take place on the field. Doesn't mean I have to block out the good that is currently (imo, obviously) starting to implement in the offseason. i love this very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Very cool I like this guy more every day. So glad the Rex era is behind us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Was it a giant Pizza like the one Rex got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Tempo? Mighty Taco? McD seems like he would go somewhere nice but a bit casual... I will guess Mangia in OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnearlysghost88 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 This guy looks more and more like a winner. All we do is win off-seasons. We have more PR guys than football guys. Winning the off-season is about hype. Winning the season is black and white. There are no nuances to W-Ls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 So far McDermott is saying and doing all the right things. That was very classy of him to take the Bills legends out for dinner. Exactly. What's he up to? This guy looks more and more like a winner. All we do is win off-seasons. I knew it was too good to be true. We're DOOOOOOOOMED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 we are freaking destroying this offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 This is nice and all, but WINS. Just sayin... Can we wait for the season to begin at least? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliteqb Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Looks like we're on pace to win the off season again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroi Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I am so sick of the kissing up to these "Legends". Can we look into the future and leave the past behind? Do other NFL teams act like this with their retired players? Its hard to have a better tomorrow, if you don't stop dwelling on yesterday. Imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bomb Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Can we wait for the season to begin at least? I thought it just started? Isn't that what the NFL wants? Do other NFL teams act like this with their retired players? I'm pretty sure they do. Edited April 5, 2017 by T-Bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToughII Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I imagine they all told him "Get a franchise QB" Without one, we have no shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 I imagine they all told him "Get a franchise QB" Without one, we have no shotWell we know Jim doesn't think TT is one... he said that publically on ESPN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I am so sick of the kissing up to these "Legends". Can we look into the future and leave the past behind? Do other NFL teams act like this with their retired players? Its hard to have a better tomorrow, if you don't stop dwelling on yesterday. Imo aren't you !@#$ing deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 aren't you !@#$ing deep. Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I am so sick of the kissing up to these "Legends". Can we look into the future and leave the past behind?its not dwelling, its recognizing the efforts and achievements of former players. Ya know,like celebrating July 4th,the anniversaries of Pearl Harbor,etc,etc. Its Homage Do other NFL teams act like this with their retired players? Its hard to have a better tomorrow, if you don't stop dwelling on yesterday. Imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 of. Course. Not saying you are doing this, but I've seen a few posts that feel like they can't let themselves like what's going on now because they don't trust what's to come. I'm comfortable separating the two as far as being able to appreciate some things now that appear promising and understanding that ultimately real success will take place on the field. Doesn't mean I have to block out the good that is currently (imo, obviously) starting to implement in the offseason. i love this very much I mean, I can appreciate it, I guess. But it means absolutely nothing until someone finally manages to prove it on the field. The Bills have burned me too many times with offseason optimism. You know me, Im no pessimist, but I'm not getting high or low until I see some actual football played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I mean, I can appreciate it, I guess. But it means absolutely nothing until someone finally manages to prove it on the field. The Bills have burned me too many times with offseason optimism. You know me, Im no pessimist, but I'm not getting high or low until I see some actual football played. Steve Tasker was recently on the John Murphy Show and said “Bills fans are made up of 90% scar tissue by now." We've all been burned way too many times by this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I am so sick of the kissing up to these "Legends". Can we look into the future and leave the past behind? Do other NFL teams act like this with their retired players? Its hard to have a better tomorrow, if you don't stop dwelling on yesterday. Imo Yikes, Leroi, such negativity from you today. I think you can honor the past and still have a good future. In the army, when you get assigned to a new unit, part of the inprocessing typically involves reading the unit history and learning about its proud tradition. Similarly, lots of Ivy League kids read up on the proud history of their institutions. This in no way hinders them in building their own futures. Respecting tradition, in fact, can help build better futures. In this case, it's just dinner after all. It's not "dwelling." I don't think McD is watching old game tapes of the '66 AFL Championship game, wondering how we might have won that game. I'm sure his focus is entirely on making the Bills winners this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Steve Tasker was recently on the John Murphy Show and said Bills fans are made up of 90% scar tissue by now." We've all been burned way too many times by this team. Cubs and Redsox fans were filled with scars too,once upon a time. They can heal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robchester Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) This is not about being classy or PR. Its one more piece of gaining an understanding of what winning teams do. How they behave, how they prepare, how they lead, how they interact. I know the Superbowl teams weren't perfect in all of these areas, but they surely had some sucess. This guy is a student of the game. Didn't come here thinking he has all the answers. Edited April 5, 2017 by Robchester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroi Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Yikes, Leroi, such negativity from you today. I think you can honor the past and still have a good future. In the army, when you get assigned to a new unit, part of the inprocessing typically involves reading the unit history and learning about its proud tradition. Similarly, lots of Ivy League kids read up on the proud history of their institutions. This in no way hinders them in building their own futures. Respecting tradition, in fact, can help build better futures. In this case, it's just dinner after all. It's not "dwelling." I don't think McD is watching old game tapes of the '66 AFL Championship game, wondering how we might have won that game. I'm sure his focus is entirely on making the Bills winners this year. Every new coach has to do a song and dance with the characters of the past. Its becoming a traditional curse. Its like they have to pass the bad-luck and gray clouds to the new coaches and instill the Buffalo culture upon them. Imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheElectricCompany Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 This guy looks more and more like a winner. All we do is win off-seasons. Back to back offseason champs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Every new coach has to do a song and dance with the characters of the past. Its becoming a traditional curse. Its like they have to pass the bad-luck and gray clouds to the new coaches and instill the Buffalo culture upon them. Imo Its about LEARNING the culture,as to better CHANGE the culture. Its also paying homage.And learning to RELATE to a storied(allbeit not ideal) history. Should we ignore the past,or understand it to improve it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) I mean, I can appreciate it, I guess. But it means absolutely nothing until someone finally manages to prove it on the field. The Bills have burned me too many times with offseason optimism. You know me, Im no pessimist, but I'm not getting high or low until I see some actual football played. it doesn't have to "mean" anything beyond what it is... a classy gesture for one, and a bunch of football guys discussing... football, team building, players.... Edited April 5, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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