JM2009 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 http://billswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/06/bills-sammy-watkins-selfish-rams/ "Watkins went on to acknowledge that he was selfish during his time with the Bills as he was dealing with a foot injury and that it hurt relationships with his coaches and fellow teammates. He even went as far to say that at times, he cared more about his own individual production than the team winning games." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 This is shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 This is shocking. that he admitted it...yes. that its true...no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 At least he's admitting to being a lockerroom cancer which was some fans insisted wasn't the case. Probably also another reason Beane and McD wanted him gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 At least he's admitting to being a lockerroom cancer which was some fans insisted wasn't the case. Probably also another reason Beane and McD wanted him gone. Doesn't seem as bad now, the trade, as it looked at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 This is a bunch of BS. Every player who has ever played the game wants to do well and have stats and help team win. Yes they are happy when they win but they want to help the team win and are unhappy when they do not perform. Especially in pro sports where your performance dictates if you continue to get a paycheck. Most keep this quite and inside, but it is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 He's dead to me. ☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 This is a bunch of BS. Every player who has ever played the game wants to do well and have stats and help team win. Yes they are happy when they win but they want to help the team win and are unhappy when they do not perform. Especially in pro sports where your performance dictates if you continue to get a paycheck. Most keep this quite and inside, but it is there. Did you not read the quote? He said he was more concerned with his performance than the team winning. That seems contradictory to what you are saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Methinks I hear some, " Told you so!" Coming down the pike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottebillsfan2 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 http://billswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/06/bills-sammy-watkins-selfish-rams/ "Watkins went on to acknowledge that he was selfish during his time with the Bills as he was dealing with a foot injury and that it hurt relationships with his coaches and fellow teammates. He even went as far to say that at times, he cared more about his own individual production than the team winning games." Sounds like a man that is a contract year. Once he gets paid he will go back to the same mentality that he had in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianFan Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) Haters be haters. When you got a talent like that, we should've used him more. I'm glad he spoke out, because we sure as heck didn't use him until he spoke up! If he didn't, we'd be using him less. Sometimes you have to speak out. It was only after he spoke out TT began throwing to him, even when its 50/50 balls. And Sammy was going up and grabbing them. That's when their relationship turned out far more productive. I'm glad HE SPOKE UP. Edited October 6, 2017 by CanadianFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterLifer Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 This is a bunch of BS. Every player who has ever played the game wants to do well and have stats and help team win. Yes they are happy when they win but they want to help the team win and are unhappy when they do not perform. Especially in pro sports where your performance dictates if you continue to get a paycheck. Most keep this quite and inside, but it is there. Do you have a Marcel Darius jersey? This is a horrible take. As someone who participated in team sports for 40 years, I am hoping/glad that we never met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) Haters be haters. When you got a talent like that, we should've used him more. Still, he's way better than Antonio Brown, Odell, and the ilk. By what metric? Edited October 6, 2017 by Buffalo Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Haters be haters. When you got a talent like that, we should've used him more. I'm glad he spoke out, because we sure as heck didn't use him until he spoke up! If he didn't, we'd be using him less. Sometimes you have to speak out. It was only after he spoke out TT began throwing to him, even when its 50/50 balls. And Sammy was going up and grabbing them. That's when their relationship turned out far more productive. I'm glad HE SPOKE UP. That's great, when he can stay on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_with_it Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 http://billswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/06/bills-sammy-watkins-selfish-rams/ "Watkins went on to acknowledge that he was selfish during his time with the Bills as he was dealing with a foot injury and that it hurt relationships with his coaches and fellow teammates. He even went as far to say that at times, he cared more about his own individual production than the team winning games." No this cant be true. I read so many posts saying otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 You're in the other thread, so I know you know about the other thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 He did in fact include that there were games where the team won, but his personal stats were bad and he was upset at that. Maybe he turns it around. Maybe things work out. But I can see why McDermott thought there was little chance to sign him long term and not worth the money that requires. For the record, I still wish that Tyrod had better passing options, but I don't hate that trade as much now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_with_it Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Haters be haters. When you got a talent like that, we should've used him more. I'm glad he spoke out, because we sure as heck didn't use him until he spoke up! If he didn't, we'd be using him less. Sometimes you have to speak out. It was only after he spoke out TT began throwing to him, even when its 50/50 balls. And Sammy was going up and grabbing them. That's when their relationship turned out far more productive. I'm glad HE SPOKE UP. You have terible takes no one is hating. He was more worries about his individual performance rather than the teams success. That is a cancer that cant be allowed to continue regardless of talent. Im glad his true colors have came out, otherwise posters would simply continue on with the narrative.Ultimately folks like you will continue on even though out of his own mouth he stated he was more worried with individual performance vice the teams success. Which is terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 No this cant be true. I read so many posts saying otherwise. His direct quote is even more damning. “I felt like I was consumed, and I was angry,” Watkins said. “It was affecting my relationships with the coaches and with the players. I wanted to be great so bad, but I was also selfish, too. Because there were some games that we won and I didn’t get the ball, and I was upset.” There is no 'I' in TEAM Sammy but in your case, you found the 'ME'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 You're in the other thread, so I know you know about the other thread. I just saw this in the other thread after you posted this.. I didn't post this link in the other thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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