Alphadawg7 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) I admire his love for the grandma but he seems like he would let his emotions get the best of him. I could see him being a bust. Players prob will mention his grandma to draw a flag. Why is this guy getting so much crap? Seriously, you guys can't remotely comprehend the work put in, dedication, commitment it took to get to where he is...and then add in the emotions of telling his grandma seconds before she died that he was going to dedicate his life to getting out of the hood through football, a college scholarship, and into the NFL...just to have her pass away to what seems to him with peace over that commitment. Then to actually achieve that...the emotions must have been over whelming...he probably wont hit another emotional moment in his life ever again as meaningful as that draft moment. Yet I just keep seeing people on here slamming him, telling him to shut up in the shout box, get off the screen just cuz the Bills were on the clock. Some of you have no souls I swear. Good for him, I hope he goes on to a great career and plays with that passion on the field. Edited April 28, 2017 by Alphadawg7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 He sounded like he accomplished his main goal and promise to his grandma, which was to get drafted.... that's not exactly what you want to hear from your first round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrochester55 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) The only thing that bothered me is that it dragged out much longer than needed, and of course happened to be before our pick. We had to wait ten extra minutes to see who Buffalo picked because it was the Takk Mckinley show. As someone mentioned above, the result was the Bills draft choice being quickly rushed through, then it is suddenly Dallas's turn. Seems like ESPN finds a new creative way to make the Bills an afterthought when broadcasting the draft. I am guessing that if New England, Dallas or Green Bay was picking after Atlanta, than it wouldn't have taken as long. Edited April 28, 2017 by dgrochester55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Nop, I hated all that hype! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 The only thing that bothered me is that it dragged out much longer than needed, and of course happened to be before our pick. We had to wait ten extra minutes to see who Buffalo picked because it was the Takk Mckinley show. As someone mentioned above, the result was the Bills draft choice being an afterthought and rushed through, then it is suddenly Dallas's turn. Seems like ESPN finds a new creative way to make the Bills an afterthought when broadcasting the draft. You realize the draft isn't about you right? Its about the players being drafted, and that was a big moment. Who cares anyway, as usual people in the Shout Box rudely spoiled the Bills pick long before Takk show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 "I completed the promise. That means every-[expletive]-thing to me." So he completed the promise, he reached his goal. What else does he have to play for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 "I completed the promise. That means every-[expletive]-thing to me." So he completed the promise, he reached his goal. What else does he have to play for? Are you serious? Geezus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Are you serious? Geezus... Yeah, he sounded like a guy who reached the top of the mountain, achieved everything he set out to accomplish. I'd rather the guy say his goal is to win a Super Bowl, or become a starter, or All-Pro.... not just be satisfied to get drafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 He seemed...a little off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Yeah, he sounded like a guy who reached the top of the mountain, achieved everything he set out to accomplish. I'd rather the guy say his goal is to win a Super Bowl, or become a starter, or All-Pro.... not just be satisfied to get drafted. That's a lot of assumptions about a guy you don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Madness Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 The only thing that bothered me is that it dragged out much longer than needed, and of course happened to be before our pick. We had to wait ten extra minutes to see who Buffalo picked because it was the Takk Mckinley show. As someone mentioned above, the result was the Bills draft choice being quickly rushed through, then it is suddenly Dallas's turn. Seems like ESPN finds a new creative way to make the Bills an afterthought when broadcasting the draft. I am guessing that if New England, Dallas or Green Bay was picking after Atlanta, than it wouldn't have taken as long. Seems like every year something happens when the Bills are on the clock and we get poor analysis/discussion leading up to and after our pick. Granted, this year we were near the end of the evening, so I didn't expect too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Why is this guy getting so much crap? Seriously, you guys can't remotely comprehend the work put in, dedication, commitment it took to get to where he is...and then add in the emotions of telling his grandma seconds before she died that he was going to dedicate his life to getting out of the hood through football, a college scholarship, and into the NFL...just to have her pass away to what seems to him with peace over that commitment. Then to actually achieve that...the emotions must have been over whelming...he probably wont hit another emotional moment in his life ever again as meaningful as that draft moment. Yet I just keep seeing people on here slamming him, telling him to shut up in the shout box, get off the screen just cuz the Bills were on the clock. Some of you have no souls I swear. Good for him, I hope he goes on to a great career and plays with that passion on the field. I have watched several hundred players get drafted, and I have never seen anyone manage to make such an uncomfortable spectacle of himself. I get it, these guys are young, arent choir boys, and it is an incomprehensible, huge emotional moment for various reasons.... but you would think this guy could honor his moment, and give him, his family, and his grandma more dignity than to act like he was in a boxing entourage. I dont wish him any ill will or anything, I hope he does well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Yeah, he sounded like a guy who reached the top of the mountain, achieved everything he set out to accomplish. I'd rather the guy say his goal is to win a Super Bowl, or become a starter, or All-Pro.... not just be satisfied to get drafted. Dude are you serious man? Someone pee in your cheerios this morning? So because a guy reached his childhood goal and promise to his grandma he now has no other goals to set or in mind? Man, this series of posts about him is just absurd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 You say intensity i say inanity. Can somebody buy him a wallet-size picture of his grandmother next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I have watched several hundred players get drafted, and I have never seen anyone manage to make such an uncomfortable spectacle of himself. I get it, these guys are young, arent choir boys, and it is an incomprehensible, huge emotional moment for various reasons.... but you would think this guy could honor his moment, and give him, his family, and his grandma more dignity than to act like he was in a boxing entourage. I dont wish him any ill will or anything, I hope he does well. I have also never seen a guy get drafted who told his grandma on her deathbed 30 seconds before she died he was going to get a college scholarship, get out of the hood, makes something of his life and get drafted in the NFL and then have it come true. I was 18 years old when my father was murdered, and there have been moments in my life where I was overcome with emotion from things I achieved through values and motivation he instilled in me. And none of that compares to this kids story. So maybe I can relate which is why I get it...but lets be real, most of the hate is coming from the people on this board because it interfered with their beloved Bills pick. If this happened 10 picks before or after our, there wouldn't be a single thread on this board about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I have also never seen a guy get drafted who told his grandma on her deathbed 30 seconds before she died he was going to get a college scholarship, get out of the hood, makes something of his life and get drafted in the NFL and then have it come true. I was 18 years old when my father was murdered, and there have been moments in my life where I was overcome with emotion from things I achieved through values and motivation he instilled in me. And none of that compares to this kids story. So maybe I can relate which is why I get it...but lets be real, most of the hate is coming from the people on this board because it interfered with their beloved Bills pick. If this happened 10 picks before or after our, there wouldn't be a single thread on this board about it. lol, I dont care about the 'air-time' interference.... I'm used to the customary commercial break as the Bills pick anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 On NFL Network it seemed like the panel was digging deep to find anything to say about the Bills just to check that box before talking Cowboys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 WWE future star Funny you say that. McKinley talked about how he and his grandma would watch wrestling together and Booker T was his favorite wrestler. I think the kid will do just fine. He will experience some rookie growing pains. I am sure a few O- Linemen will straighten him out in camp. Quinn loves guys like this. I think McKinley fits the high tempo athletic guy the Falcons want on D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrochester55 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 You realize the draft isn't about you right? Its about the players being drafted, and that was a big moment. Who cares anyway, as usual people in the Shout Box rudely spoiled the Bills pick long before Takk show. I have also never seen a guy get drafted who told his grandma on her deathbed 30 seconds before she died he was going to get a college scholarship, get out of the hood, makes something of his life and get drafted in the NFL and then have it come true. I was 18 years old when my father was murdered, and there have been moments in my life where I was overcome with emotion from things I achieved through values and motivation he instilled in me. And none of that compares to this kids story. So maybe I can relate which is why I get it...but lets be real, most of the hate is coming from the people on this board because it interfered with their beloved Bills pick. If this happened 10 picks before or after our, there wouldn't be a single thread on this board about it. Based on your last post, I can understand your response to mine. Sorry that you went through that. It was touching that he came up there with the picture of his grandmother, and I do understand that when someone goes through something rough, emotions can get the best of them. The first part was touching, but I thought that it had dragged out after, Take away the factor that I was waiting for the Bills, It would have seemed long regardless of the next team. I've never seen something similar to that during the draft. No hard feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 As my teenage daughter would say, that Takk guy was just so extra ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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