Sky Diver Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) I taught in Georgia for a while. The Florida/Georgia crowd knows a lot about the World's Biggest Cocktail Party. But Bama? Although it might be Dareus is from Georgia. I believe that he's from AL. Edited October 31, 2017 by Sky Diver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I believe that he's from AL. Yeah, I completely messed up on what the poster was saying. Dareus was at the Florida-Georgia game this past Saturday. I thought he emant dareus knew about it from history. Senior moment on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Dareus is back to wearing his Crimson Tide #57. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) http://buffalonews.com/2017/11/01/marcell-dareus-letter-to-buffalo-i-want-to-thank-the-amazing-buffalo-fans/ Marcell Dareus sent this open letter to The News Wednesday afternoon. He was traded by the Buffalo Bills to the Jacksonville Jaguars last Friday. Last Friday I was traded by the Buffalo Bills to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although I am looking forward to this next chapter of my NFL career, I want to say goodbye and “Thank you” to everyone who made my time in Buffalo some of the best seven years of my life. Thank you to Terry, Kim and the entire Pegula family for starting my career in Buffalo and believing in me from the beginning. Thank you to the entire Buffalo Bills organization, particularly the players, management and staff who were around for my entire time there. You helped me so much and I will never forget it. Edited November 1, 2017 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 http://buffalonews.com/2017/11/01/marcell-dareus-letter-to-buffalo-i-want-to-thank-the-amazing-buffalo-fans/ Marcell Dareus sent this open letter to The News Wednesday afternoon. He was traded by the Buffalo Bills to the Jacksonville Jaguars last Friday. Last Friday I was traded by the Buffalo Bills to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although I am looking forward to this next chapter of my NFL career, I want to say goodbye and “Thank you” to everyone who made my time in Buffalo some of the best seven years of my life. Thank you to Terry, Kim and the entire Pegula family for starting my career in Buffalo and believing in me from the beginning. Thank you to the entire Buffalo Bills organization, particularly the players, management and staff who were around for my entire time there. You helped me so much and I will never forget it. Class move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 http://buffalonews.com/2017/11/01/marcell-dareus-letter-to-buffalo-i-want-to-thank-the-amazing-buffalo-fans/ Marcell Dareus sent this open letter to The News Wednesday afternoon. He was traded by the Buffalo Bills to the Jacksonville Jaguars last Friday. Last Friday I was traded by the Buffalo Bills to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although I am looking forward to this next chapter of my NFL career, I want to say goodbye and Thank you to everyone who made my time in Buffalo some of the best seven years of my life. Thank you to Terry, Kim and the entire Pegula family for starting my career in Buffalo and believing in me from the beginning. Thank you to the entire Buffalo Bills organization, particularly the players, management and staff who were around for my entire time there. You helped me so much and I will never forget it. While I'm glad he did this and I believe and appreciate the sentiment, I hate these kinds of letters that seem to written by a PR firm. It should sound like Marcel. If so it would be much more effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Nice gesture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I don't know if these people are being purposely obtuse or if they truly don't understand what the trade was about. Maybe just naive. I remember how mad I was as a kid when the Bills traded Al Cowlings and Walt Patulski away, they were high draft picks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 http://buffalonews.com/2017/11/01/marcell-dareus-letter-to-buffalo-i-want-to-thank-the-amazing-buffalo-fans/ Marcell Dareus sent this open letter to The News Wednesday afternoon. He was traded by the Buffalo Bills to the Jacksonville Jaguars last Friday. Last Friday I was traded by the Buffalo Bills to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although I am looking forward to this next chapter of my NFL career, I want to say goodbye and “Thank you” to everyone who made my time in Buffalo some of the best seven years of my life. Thank you to Terry, Kim and the entire Pegula family for starting my career in Buffalo and believing in me from the beginning. Thank you to the entire Buffalo Bills organization, particularly the players, management and staff who were around for my entire time there. You helped me so much and I will never forget it. What a cancer. Not the kind of guy you want in the locker room clearly. Sarcasm off. I hope some of you guys with the "cancer" and other cliches will now put those to rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT02 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 http://buffalonews.com/2017/11/01/marcell-dareus-letter-to-buffalo-i-want-to-thank-the-amazing-buffalo-fans/ Marcell Dareus sent this open letter to The News Wednesday afternoon. He was traded by the Buffalo Bills to the Jacksonville Jaguars last Friday. Last Friday I was traded by the Buffalo Bills to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although I am looking forward to this next chapter of my NFL career, I want to say goodbye and “Thank you” to everyone who made my time in Buffalo some of the best seven years of my life. Thank you to Terry, Kim and the entire Pegula family for starting my career in Buffalo and believing in me from the beginning. Thank you to the entire Buffalo Bills organization, particularly the players, management and staff who were around for my entire time there. You helped me so much and I will never forget it. Interesting; he didn't specifically thank the fans which is what these PR posts usually start with. I wonder if it was intentional or not. I think he understands most Bills fans aren't too happy with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Interesting; he didn't specifically thank the fans which is what these PR posts usually start with. I wonder if it was intentional or not. I think he understands most Bills fans aren't too happy with him.Those were just the first two paragraphs. The second two were... "But most importantly, I want to thank the amazing Buffalo fans and the Bills Mafia, for making me feel welcome and comfortable in a city I will always consider a second home. When I got drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2011, and coming from the state of Alabama, I knew very little about Western New York. As the years progressed, I not only learned about the area, but I learned about you, a community whose heart and soul is built on its devotion to the Bills and its’ players. Through the seven years I lived and played for you, and even through the tough times, I always felt your love, kindness and encouragement. For this I can’t thank you enough. Just playing and living in Buffalo wasn’t enough for me either. I am glad that while I was there I was able to give back and reach the less fortunate parts of the community. Giving back has always been a priority to me, because as the Bible says, “To whom much is given, much is required.” Through my Dareus Foundation, we did great things both emotionally and financially. My favorite was playing Santa Claus and giving toys to the kids at holiday time. It was priceless." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin in Va Beach Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Good luck Marcell, take this opportunity and make it the most of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Class move. That’s what agents are for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Those were just the first two paragraphs. The second two were... "But most importantly, I want to thank the amazing Buffalo fans and the Bills Mafia, for making me feel welcome and comfortable in a city I will always consider a second home. When I got drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2011, and coming from the state of Alabama, I knew very little about Western New York. As the years progressed, I not only learned about the area, but I learned about you, a community whose heart and soul is built on its devotion to the Bills and its players. Through the seven years I lived and played for you, and even through the tough times, I always felt your love, kindness and encouragement. For this I cant thank you enough. Just playing and living in Buffalo wasnt enough for me either. I am glad that while I was there I was able to give back and reach the less fortunate parts of the community. Giving back has always been a priority to me, because as the Bible says, To whom much is given, much is required. Through my Dareus Foundation, we did great things both emotionally and financially. My favorite was playing Santa Claus and giving toys to the kids at holiday time. It was priceless." Very nice. Good luck MD (except against the Bills). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 That’s what agents are for. Indeed. But say what you will about Dareus' immaturity (and there is plenty of legit criticism there), he always seemed like a "good guy" to me. I've never met him, but know several people who have---they have nothing bad to say about his interpersonal demeanor. I'm betting these are fairly close to his legitimate thoughts---but dressed up in fancier prose than Marcell probably could have put together on his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 What a cancer. Not the kind of guy you want in the locker room clearly. Sarcasm off. I hope some of you guys with the "cancer" and other cliches will now put those to rest. Form letter you softy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) Seems to disagree with your position. https://overthecap.com/bills-jaguars-agree-trade-marcell-dareus I railed against that contract when it was offered and signed. So incredibly stupid. So glad Whaley and Rex are gone and impressed at how quickly these guys are repairing the damage. Unfortunate he was such a waste and he plays for an AFC competitor now, I just hope he continues to underachieve and the D can continue playing well without skippin a beat. Edited November 2, 2017 by Turk71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bomb Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 There is no way Mr BigStuff wrote that himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Hope he has a good rest of his life. Don't care he is not a Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Hope he has a good rest of his life. Don't care he is not a Bill Which is it? Do you hope he has a good rest of his life, or don't care? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I think Dareus will have a good season in 2017, but I think his eventual lack of motivation will rear its head in 2018. Dareus didn't seem to like Marrone or McD who were both disciplinarians, he didn't seem to like Rex a whole lot either and Rex is a big time players coach. So neither a players coach nor disciplinarian could really reach him after he got his big contract. Kind of proves that the big contract gave him a big head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I think Dareus will have a good season in 2017, but I think his eventual lack of motivation will rear its head in 2018. Dareus didn't seem to like Marrone or McD who were both disciplinarians, he didn't seem to like Rex a whole lot either and Rex is a big time players coach. So neither a players coach nor disciplinarian could really reach him after he got his big contract. Kind of proves that the big contract gave him a big head. I want to echo Kyle Williams' sentiment of this trade, that it was probably best for both sides. It got stale. He wasn't fitting in to what McD/Beane were looking for and Dareus needed a change of scenery, a fresh start. I wouldn't be surprised to see Dareus play some good football over the course of the season. The problem with Dareus is his inability to remain disciplined and I believe he has momentary lapses of judgement and it ends up costing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bomb Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I wouldn't be surprised to see Dareus play some good football over the course of the season. The problem with Dareus is his inability to remain disciplined and I believe he has momentary lapses of judgement and it ends up costing him. I think he just lacks intelligence or common sense, or both... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) http://buffalonews.com/2017/11/01/marcell-dareus-letter-to-buffalo-i-want-to-thank-the-amazing-buffalo-fans/ Marcell Dareus sent this open letter to The News Wednesday afternoon. He was traded by the Buffalo Bills to the Jacksonville Jaguars last Friday. Last Friday I was traded by the Buffalo Bills to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although I am looking forward to this next chapter of my NFL career, I want to say goodbye and “Thank you” to everyone who made my time in Buffalo some of the best seven years of my life. Thank you to Terry, Kim and the entire Pegula family for starting my career in Buffalo and believing in me from the beginning. Thank you to the entire Buffalo Bills organization, particularly the players, management and staff who were around for my entire time there. You helped me so much and I will never forget it. Oh and thanks for the 50 million dollars. While I'm glad he did this and I believe and appreciate the sentiment, I hate these kinds of letters that seem to written by a PR firm. It should sound like Marcel. If so it would be much more effective. I'm sure his agents staff had a hand in writing that. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate Dareus or anything but its probably best for both sides. Edited November 2, 2017 by Scott7975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) Form letter you softy The same one that Mario, Gilmore, and others sent? Oh wait . . . . Hmmmmm. Edited November 2, 2017 by Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Absence felt tonight. No size on the DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Absence felt tonight. No size on the DL. Yep. Thank you Mr. Beane. Hope you hit a home run on that 6th rounder next year. Dareus could have made a big difference in the Jets game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Yep. Thank you Mr. Beane. Hope you hit a home run on that 6th rounder next year. Dareus could have made a big difference in the Jets game. 4) Jets targeted a pair of defensive tackles - It hasn’t always been an issue for the Bills in games this season, but in spots, teams have had success against them on the ground when running it straight up the middle. The Jets really seemed to go after two players in particular in the middle of that defensive line: starter Adolphus Washington and Cedric Thornton. Both players had trouble holding up at the point of attack — even in one-on-one matchups — and it allowed for the Jets to open up a running line -- and for helping offensive linemen to get to the second-level to take out the free-range linebacker. While Washington will give you a flash play usually once a game, his consistency at holding up against the run has been massively inconsistent and it’s led to multiple big runs this season on his watch. Thornton has been getting picked on a bit as well. However, don’t even think about being forlorn about trading away Marcell Dareus. In the games he played this season, the only time he really stood out for good reasons was in his final game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the rest of the time he was really just another average player out there and had some of the same struggles as Washington and Thornton. Defensive tackle is a very sneaky need for the Bills as they get closer to the offseason, and with how Sean McDermott likes to rotate those guys, you’d have to think they’ll be pretty substantially in the market for one come March and April. http://www.wkbw.com/sports/bills/joe-b-7-observations-from-buffalo-bills-new-york-jets-11_3_17- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Absence felt tonight. No size on the DL. Absence will be felt for the remainder of the season. At least. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Absence felt tonight. No size on the DL. Dareus could have made a big difference in the Jets game. I agree. We really could have used Dareus in run defense and pushing the pocket (as the Jets collapsed our pocket). I also think that these next several games are going to tell the story about this trade and the team. We have had a relatively easy schedule so far this year (after yesterday's game, we have had the 10th easiest schedule). http://www.espn.com/nfl/standings/_/view/playoff I think that our next four games (Saints, Chargers, Chiefs, and Pats) are very important. In the past, we have allowed one loss in a game like last night's to become a slide. These next few games are going to show what this team is all about. 4) Jets targeted a pair of defensive tackles - It hasn’t always been an issue for the Bills in games this season, but in spots, teams have had success against them on the ground when running it straight up the middle. The Jets really seemed to go after two players in particular in the middle of that defensive line: starter Adolphus Washington and Cedric Thornton. Both players had trouble holding up at the point of attack — even in one-on-one matchups — and it allowed for the Jets to open up a running line -- and for helping offensive linemen to get to the second-level to take out the free-range linebacker. While Washington will give you a flash play usually once a game, his consistency at holding up against the run has been massively inconsistent and it’s led to multiple big runs this season on his watch. Thornton has been getting picked on a bit as well. However, don’t even think about being forlorn about trading away Marcell Dareus. In the games he played this season, the only time he really stood out for good reasons was in his final game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the rest of the time he was really just another average player out there and had some of the same struggles as Washington and Thornton. Defensive tackle is a very sneaky need for the Bills as they get closer to the offseason, and with how Sean McDermott likes to rotate those guys, you’d have to think they’ll be pretty substantially in the market for one come March and April. http://www.wkbw.com/sports/bills/joe-b-7-observations-from-buffalo-bills-new-york-jets-11_3_17- Yeah, but our accountants are so much happier with our cap space the year after next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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