aceman_16 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I am truly amazed on how tough he was on himself tonight (and last game) during his post game interview. He was asked IF it was his personality and he agreed it was. I am unsure how to take this. Either lighten up rook or keep the fuel burning. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Corners need to have the toughest mindset in football besides QB. You need to bring it every play , every practice and you will still get beat... it's taking responsibility and leading by example. Every corner takes it personal when they let up a TD and watch them celebrate in the endzone... it doesn't feel good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertig0 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I don't think he really has a choice. Some people are just wired to be self critical and never settle, even if the result is pristine. I think it's a good trait to have. He'll never get complacent, he'll never be satisfied, even if he has a hall of fame career. It's a winner's attitude. I actually hope it's rubbing off on others. Dareus sure could use a dose of it. Just my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 It's just his way he motivates himself. He's been solid as a rookie but does get beat on occasion as most CB's do. Case in point he got beat on that Evans TD though he had good coverage but then comes through big time with the punch out of the ball and fumble recovery. But he only remembers getting beat cause that's how his mentality is wired. The guy is so technically sound it takes a perfectly placed ball to beat him as he doesn't have many brain farts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Good player. His emotional instability is, at best, annoying. At worst, self-destructive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 He's an intense player and I'm happy he wants to piss excellence and not be another mediocre player for this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) He takes the game of football seriously. He takes his craft seriously. He takes his team's success seriously and is intrinsically motivated. He holds himself accountable. He's also very talented. He's not your everyday rookie. Edited October 23, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) He takes the game of football seriously. He takes his craft seriously. He takes his team's success seriously and is intrinsically motivated. He holds himself accountable. He's also very talented. He's not your everyday rookie. I 100% agree with this. I just hope he doesn't burn himself out. Do we need to keep him away from sharp objects IF he truly has a horrific game? Over the years, I have seen pro players use incentives (like Thurman being drafted in the 2nd round) to motivate BUT being this openly self-critical will cause him physical problems. I felt bad for the reporters trying to tell him his positives in order to have a better interview. Edited October 23, 2017 by aceman_16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Madness Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 As a rookie, he needs to be hard on himself. I dont want a first year player saying 'well, i played pretty well, it is what is is'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Ive never been such a fan of a rookie as I am of White. Hes got the talent, and hes modest. Maybe a little too modest, but hes not talking trash and unlike other prima donnas at his position, hes holding himself accountable. Sounds like he has loftier goals than merely coming away with a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 He takes the game of football seriously. He takes his craft seriously. He takes his team's success seriously and is intrinsically motivated. He holds himself accountable. He's also very talented. He's not your everyday rookie. Football character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 That's the attitude you want. You need something that drives you to get better every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 He's quickly turning into one of my favorite players on this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 To think we got a number one and Tre was terrific use of a draft pick. I'm not usually a fan of trading down because stars win you games and titles. But he could be a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 To think we got a number one and Tre was terrific use of a draft pick. I'm not usually a fan of trading down because stars win you games and titles. But he could be a star. The punch out was a "star" type play....big time play at a critical moment. The Bills D has been good at times throughout the drought but what has been missing is plays like the punch out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Tre is fantastic. He gets beat on a play, puts it out of his mind, and comes up with the game winning strip and fumble recovery. The guy is a top football player and mentally tough. Great combo at corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I am truly amazed on how tough he was on himself tonight (and last game) during his post game interview. He was asked IF it was his personality and he agreed it was. I am unsure how to take this. Either lighten up rook or keep the fuel burning. Thoughts? Its what drives him...nothing is ever good enough...you hold a guy to 1 catch for 10 yards, well he shouldnt have caught anything. Or I should have intecepted a ball. Or made a better play in run support. These are the type of players who will themselves to greatness because they look at minor deficiencies and work on them like they are weaknesses until the point they become strengths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 The punch out was a "star" type play....big time play at a critical moment. The Bills D has been good at times throughout the drought but what has been missing is plays like the punch out. Yup. At that time Jameis already had over 360 yards passing and was cutting through us like butter. We were going to lose that game if TreD didn't pull that houdini move. How slick was that play? The punch out and recover all in one motion. He's a monster. he is basically the guy we hoped Gilmore would be but never was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 He's hard on himself but he never lets it get him down and always shows up for the next play. He doesn't hang his head. I really like this kid I think he's going to be a fantastic CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Such a contrast from Gilmore who would never admit to his own shortcomings and was always looking to blame someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 To think we got a number one and Tre was terrific use of a draft pick. I'm not usually a fan of trading down because stars win you games and titles. But he could be a star. He was today to end and WIN the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 He wants perfection.....shows he is a winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 He's hard on himself but he never lets it get him down and always shows up for the next play. He doesn't hang his head. I really like this kid I think he's going to be a fantastic CB. Yeah the best part of him getting beat is his seemingly short memory on the field of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Yeah the best part of him getting beat is his seemingly short memory on the field of it. Definitely, he is very focused. That touchdown he gave up, was that the only time that the Buccaneers targeted White? It sure looked like they were going after Gaines & Johnson all day, then Wright. I just did not see any passes go against White until that touchdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfball323 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I am truly amazed on how tough he was on himself tonight (and last game) during his post game interview. He was asked IF it was his personality and he agreed it was. I am unsure how to take this. Either lighten up rook or keep the fuel burning. Thoughts? This is fine. I like it Goes along with the old saying: Amateurs practice until they can do it, Pros practice until they can't not do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW95 - JA17 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Such a contrast from Gilmore who would never admit to his own shortcomings and was always looking to blame someone else. Who is Gilmore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPappy Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I am truly amazed on how tough he was on himself tonight (and last game) during his post game interview. He was asked IF it was his personality and he agreed it was. I am unsure how to take this. Either lighten up rook or keep the fuel burning. Thoughts? I don't think he needs to lighten up per say. He just needs to learn to move on. That TD he "gave up" was an amazing throw and an even more amazing catch. His coverage was pretty tight. Any tighter they would have probably flagged him. I appreciate his high expectations of himself and he takes what he does seriously and with pride. They got the TD..... be po'ed for that moment but move on. He keeps it up, he'll end up getting inside his own head space and screwing himself up and playing poorly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Who is Gilmore? "Who??? Me????" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Negativity is being down on the team. e.g., "This team sucks" is negativity. Tre appears to be a perfectionist - critical of himself, always striving for self-improvement, but not negative. e.g., "What can I do to improve the team?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I am truly amazed on how tough he was on himself tonight (and last game) during his post game interview. He was asked IF it was his personality and he agreed it was. I am unsure how to take this. Either lighten up rook or keep the fuel burning. Thoughts? As long as it's sincere - and to me, it truly is - I think someone who is unwilling to yield to mediocre expectations is a positive thing. He hasn't even played half a season...let the rage burn, let it fuel him to greatness and when his career is over, he can longingly look back and be more balanced in his critique of himself. As long as it's not false humility, then let him use it as a means to be better. It's good life advice, not just football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) I love his mentality. I believe he was the first kid in his family to go to college, stayed an extra year to get his degree, thus far from what i hear and read about him he has top character. To date one of our best 1st rd picks in a long long time. Just think, up until yesterday he scored more TDs than LeSean McCoy. Edited October 23, 2017 by RoyBatty is alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Negativity is being down on the team. e.g., "This team sucks" is negativity. Tre appears to be a perfectionist - critical of himself, always striving for self-improvement, but not negative. e.g., "What can I do to improve the team?" I disagree. He is negative about himself. He doesn't say "I could be better" as much as he says "I sucked." Cornerback is a position designed to get beat in today's NFL. I just hope he tempers and channels it vs letting it slip out of control. I know MANY perfectists who burn out and perform worse due to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Good player. His emotional instability is, at best, annoying. At worst, self-destructive. Yeah, real self-destructive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 He has a short memory. He needs to dial down the I would have cost the team the game talk just a bit. He will give up scores. They all do. He looks like he has the makings of a great DB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 "Who??? Me????" who, me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Anyone wanna make us all feel good and bring up how much Tre White and Stephon Gilmore are making? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 [quote name="Boyst62" who, me? LOL wtf.... give a warning before you show pictures like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan of St Augustine Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Football character. What makes the game great! Great teams are loaded with players with great character not characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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