NoSaint Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Here's the story behind the ride: http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Why-Shareece-Wright-went-the-extra-mile-to-take-an-Uber-from-Chicago-to-Buffalo/ab76caa4-4c8c-4610-968d-c91ac62c3371 It really seems a tradition on this board not to pull an excerpt or at least give the gist of an article. Am I wrong in common courtesy being that you get at least the high point of the linked article in a post and if you want more detail you can click? I don't mean to single you out- just get tired of the teasers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) It really seems a tradition on this board not to pull an excerpt or at least give the gist of an article. Am I wrong in common courtesy being that you get at least the high point of the linked article in a post and if you want more detail you can click? I don't mean to single you out- just get tired of the teasers Yeah, not pointing fingers, but that irks me a bit. Give me a taste and then I'll decide if I want the whole thing. Nothing personal. Edited June 8, 2017 by Augie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadbeef Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 It really seems a tradition on this board not to pull an excerpt or at least give the gist of an article. Am I wrong in common courtesy being that you get at least the high point of the linked article in a post and if you want more detail you can click? I don't mean to single you out- just get tired of the teasers His flight artived late and he missed his connecting flight in chicago, He had few options at 10pm to get to buffalo for a 7am practice. He needed sleep so no rental and a buddy couldn't drive him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianFan Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 It really seems a tradition on this board not to pull an excerpt or at least give the gist of an article. Am I wrong in common courtesy being that you get at least the high point of the linked article in a post and if you want more detail you can click? I don't mean to single you out- just get tired of the teasers I prefer reading the thing myself and not depend on someone to give me a summary. And more stories on the uber ride: Driver thought Shareece wanted to go to local Buffalo Wild Wings but once he accepted the ride he didn't want to back off. http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19574566/shareece-wright-uber-driver-thought-was-taking-buffalo-bills-db-buffalo-wild-wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) I go to Mullet Toss (adult spring break) every year with a group of guys. This year two of the guys were hammered and started arguing at 3:30 in the morning. The one guy Ubered home from Flora-Bama to New Orleans to his pregnant wife. $437 and 200+ milesI went to the Flora-Bama a few years back, got one of the best stories of my life out of that night. Any chance Uber did this as a publicity stunt to announce their coming to Buffalo? Edited June 8, 2017 by atlbillsfan1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I went to the Flora-Bama a few years back, got one of the best stories of my life out of that night. Any chance Uber did this as a publicity stunt to announce their coming to Buffalo? John Wawrow certainly thinks this was all a publicity stunt paid for by Uber, its all he has been tweeting about for days now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) I prefer reading the thing myself and not depend on someone to give me a summary. And more stories on the uber ride: Driver thought Shareece wanted to go to local Buffalo Wild Wings but once he accepted the ride he didn't want to back off. http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19574566/shareece-wright-uber-driver-thought-was-taking-buffalo-bills-db-buffalo-wild-wings To me something like this is perfect-- I get the gist for conversation here but because it sounds amusing I can click for more of the story. For people with your style, you can just always click every link still. Sorry- didn't mean for the call out to be pointed towards you. A huge number of posters do it. Edited June 8, 2017 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 @gmfb Nothing like the old 8-hour ride to make it to work on time. @BuffaloBills DB @ShareeceWright shared his story on #GMFB https://twitter.com/i/videos/tweet/874595461184626688 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Isn't Uber a Bills sponsor? This smacks of PR stunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Isn't Uber a Bills sponsor? This smacks of PR stunt. ok Wawrow, we see you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 So, stupid question: does the team reimburse players for travel to and from workouts (as well as for lodging during them)? I realize these were voluntary OTAs and so perhaps not. What about for (mandatory) training camp? And if they reimburse, is it for the entire cost or just a set amount in the CBA? I'm just picturing Shareece walking into the traveling secretary's office with a $932 Uber bill, that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I went to the Flora-Bama a few years back, got one of the best stories of my life out of that night. Any chance Uber did this as a publicity stunt to announce their coming to Buffalo? I'd say it's about a 1,000% chance this was simply a marketing stunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianFan Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Shareece was on GMFB show of NFL NETWORK. Watch VIDEO here: @gmfb Nothing like the old 8-hour ride to make it to work on time. @BuffaloBills DB @ShareeceWright shared his story on #GMFB https://twitter.com/i/videos/tweet/874595461184626688 http://twitter.com/i/videos/tweet/874595461184626688 Edited June 13, 2017 by CanadianFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Shareece was on GMFB show of NFL NETWORK. Watch VIDEO here: http://twitter.com/i/videos/tweet/874595461184626688 That's what I already linked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Does he make this effort if Rex is still the coach? Rex would have picked him up in his Bills truck, or if he felt a real bond with the guy, he would have brought the tandem bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I'd say it's about a 1,000% chance this was simply a marketing stunt. I think it was a convenient coincidence not a firm plan -- but maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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