T-Bomb Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I don't normally pay too much attention to player interviews during pre-season, but I am noticing a difference between the McBeane players and previous regimes' players in terms of speaking ability. Two players in particular that strike me as better speakers are Zay Jones and Jordan Matthews. I know this doesn't mean they are more intelligent, therefore they will be better players, but I can't help but feel that way when I hear them speak. It's a far cry from listening to Leodis talk. In fact, there was a Bills CB a while ago who had one the best/most awful quotes ever, something along the lines of "we has to better preparate ourselves" Wish I could remember who it was, think he played in the early 2000's. It might be wishful thinking on my part that this translates to more wins, but I like the shift in types of guys the Bills want to fill their roster with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I don't normally pay too much attention to player interviews during pre-season, but I am noticing a difference between the McBeane players and previous regimes' players in terms of speaking ability. Two players in particular that strike me as better speakers are Zay Jones and Jordan Matthews. I know this doesn't mean they are more intelligent, therefore they will be better players, but I can't help but feel that way when I hear them speak. It's a far cry from listening to Leodis talk. In fact, there was a Bills CB a while ago who had one the best/most awful quotes ever, something along the lines of "we has to better preparate ourselves" Wish I could remember who it was, think he played in the early 2000's. It might be wishful thinking on my part that this translates to more wins, but I like the shift in types of guys the Bills want to fill their roster with. I'm sure Zay and JMatt would be positively delighted to hear about how they're so "well-spoken" and "articulate". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderingsquid Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I hope the collective IQ translates into smarter play on the field and therefore less bonehead penalties. And then I watched the preseason game in Philly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bomb Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) I'm sure Zay and JMatt would be positively delighted to hear about how they're so "well-spoken" and "articulate". Ah see, I didn't say the derogatory term "articulate", you did. I also didn't call them "fine young men". IMO, they just seem smarter. "Patriots smarter" I hope. Edited August 23, 2017 by T-Bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Never paid too much attention to how articulate a player is. Remember the character Alvin Mack in the movie The Program. The guy wasn't the brightest bulb but knew the playback front to back. Not saying that's the norm, just saying that just because a players speech isn't proper doesn't mean it translates to poor play on the field. That being said the Ellis Lankster post game interview is an instant classic and a perfect example of which players on your team not to let get behind a mic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'm sure Zay and JMatt would be positively delighted to hear about how they're so "well-spoken" and "articulate". Maybe they'll start posting on TSW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Ah see, I didn't say the derogatory term "articulate", you did. I also didn't call them "fine young men". IMO, they just seem smarter. "Patriots smarter" I hope. Its not a derogatory term. The next time someone starts a thread commenting on how Nathan Peterman and Eric Wood are so well-spoken will be the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansLanda Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 So instead of winning the preseason, we're winning at the podium? SMH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadstroke Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Sammy wasn't very articulate either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I would guess this has something to do with the new head of PR as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bomb Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) Its not a derogatory term. The next time someone starts a thread commenting on how Nathan Peterman and Eric Wood are so well-spoken will be the first time. It most definitely is a derogatory term. "articulate fine young man" was what most if not all of the FO ppl used to use back in the 90's-early 2000's when talking about black players, yet they used the term intelligent when talking about white players... Why? I used to cringe/laugh at that every time I heard it. It was so obvious... I dunno, just compare Sammy to Zay Jones, I personally get the impression Jones is a smarter dude. I hope that helps the team in the long run in some way. Edited August 23, 2017 by T-Bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuSeYiN_NYC Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Sammy wasn't very articulate either. Sammy to me was the worst of the team... Leodis may have mumbled his words but at least answered the question correctly. Sammy on the other hand be like: Reporter: Sammy how's the foot feeling? Sammy: Well uhhhhh you know uhhhh we just gotta come to practice and get mental reps. R: So would you say you're almost 100%? S: Uhhhh you know uhhhh like coach says, selfishness only hurts the team you know? But you gotta get the ball in your playmakers hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I don't normally pay too much attention to player interviews during pre-season, but I am noticing a difference between the McBeane players and previous regimes' players in terms of speaking ability. Two players in particular that strike me as better speakers are Zay Jones and Jordan Matthews. I know this doesn't mean they are more intelligent, therefore they will be better players, but I can't help but feel that way when I hear them speak. It's a far cry from listening to Leodis talk. In fact, there was a Bills CB a while ago who had one the best/most awful quotes ever, something along the lines of "we has to better preparate ourselves" Wish I could remember who it was, think he played in the early 2000's. It might be wishful thinking on my part that this translates to more wins, but I like the shift in types of guys the Bills want to fill their roster with. Wasn't Ryan Fitzpatrick from Harvard? If it only translated to wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bomb Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Wasn't Ryan Fitzpatrick from Harvard? If it only translated to wins. He lacked physical talent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I would guess this has something to do with the new head of PR as well. I hear he has a non-stop motor and brings his lunch pail to work every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Wasn't Ryan Fitzpatrick from Harvard? If it only translated to wins. Didn't stop him from making stupid decisions. But he sure can interview well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bomb Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 I hear he has a non-stop motor and brings his lunch pail to work every day. Ralph is cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87168 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I thought the OP was kidding, but I think he's serious. yea...a thread about articulation. hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bomb Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 I thought the OP was kidding, but I think he's serious. What's the problem exactly? It's intelligence vs. extreme talent, not sure why you're having such a hard time with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 i'm going to check in on this thread every so often. don't let me down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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