rafter Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 http://www.espn.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/30408/aaron-williams-drive-to-play-again-not-shaken-by-devastating-hit I feel he can still play, but I think teams are scared to have a player with a major injury risk go down in the current environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBills88 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Have him put on weight and convert him to linkbacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Texas should hire him as an assistant coach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 we should sign him. Lets see how he looks with this time away. If he is medically cleared and wants to play (I think bad decision personally), but I'm not going to protect him from himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I think he'd like to be signed to a contract, but not so sure he actually wants to play football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPappy Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, RyanC883 said: we should sign him. Lets see how he looks with this time away. If he is medically cleared and wants to play (I think bad decision personally), but I'm not going to protect him from himself. While i understand your point and part of me agrees with you; he's an adult and he is making the conscience decision to play. From a business perspective though, most NFL teams will steer clear of signing him just because of the potential of bad press if he were to be seriously injured again or God forbid killed on the field. They only way I think a team would be willing to risk it is if they can get the doctors to sign of that his risk of a repeat injury are 100% guaranteed to be no more than any other player that has never had his injury before and I don't think any doctor would be willing to go on record saying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Aaron should go talk to Ryan Shazier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Retire Aaron, please. You have nothing to prove to anyone. Be healthy and be with your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 43 minutes ago, hemma said: I think he'd like to be signed to a contract, but not so sure he actually wants to play football. He is on the radio where I live (Austin), from time to time, as a guest on the Ricky Williams show...I think his desire to play is very real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 1 hour ago, rafter said: http://www.espn.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/30408/aaron-williams-drive-to-play-again-not-shaken-by-devastating-hit I feel he can still play, but I think teams are scared to have a player with a major injury risk go down in the current environment. Please Aaron stay away for your health 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I dunno man...i dunno how you can have what happened to him then watch what happened to Shazier and still want to come back and play... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Buftex said: He is on the radio where I live (Austin), from time to time, as a guest on the Ricky Williams show...I think his desire to play is very real. Well, maybe, but my recall is that he was cleared to play by our docs for several games but just didn't want to get out there. It was a little muddy as to what was going on, but it seemed like he was just not ready emotionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Aaron was a great player for us when healthy and surely that's why he wants to continue his career. However, nothing is worth the risk he would be taking if he stepped on an NFL field. Stay retired, stay healthy and find a new passion. He will always be great in our memories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Aaron Williams is tanned, rested and ready. Would have loved to have him back especially this week against the Fins so he could extract revenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 1 hour ago, BBills88 said: Have him put on weight and convert him to linkbacker where does this come from? When he played he was a top safety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 1 minute ago, SaviorPeterman said: Aaron Williams is tanned, rested and ready. Would have loved to have him back especially this week against the Fins so he could extract revenge. I'd be extremely reluctant to take out either Hyde or Poyer for Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, SaviorPeterman said: Aaron Williams is tanned, rested and ready. Would have loved to have him back especially this week against the Fins so he could extract revenge. How do you know this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 1 hour ago, hemma said: I think he'd like to be signed to a contract, but not so sure he actually wants to play football. Who doesn't want that. Aaron Williams went to my high school. Ma boi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, nucci said: How do you know this? LOL. Especially the tanned part... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafter Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 1 hour ago, jr1 said: Texas should hire him as an assistant coach I agree. Coaching might be enough to scratch the itch he has for not being around the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 The lure of big money from a contract is pretty big I guess. So much so he cannot rationally step away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafter Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) 50 minutes ago, MarkyMannn said: The lure of big money from a contract is pretty big I guess. So much so he cannot rationally step away I wonder how much a role that's playing in his decision making. He did get some good money off his second contract even if he didn't finish it. Should be enough to retire if he's smart with it. Edited December 13, 2017 by rafter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 1 hour ago, nucci said: How do you know this? Sources deep in the heart of Texas close to the situation, in fact I posted about this same topic last month: Aaron Williams: Tanned, Rested and Ready Quote As most here probably know, former Bills starting safety Aaron Wiliams is still on the market, and word on the street is he is 100% healthy and was asking for too much money early on in free agency but now willing to sign for a more reasonable deal under the right circumstances. In fact a source of my in Texas told me recently he would be open to coming back to Buffalo. I'm paraphrasing but he told me: "Savior (not my real name obviously), I know you weren't a fan of AW but he loves what he's seeing in Buffalo and feels he could contribute there if brought back. If he comes back to the NFL Buffalo would be one of the few teams he would sign with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearLess Price Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Health isnt worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Just now, FearLess Price said: Health isnt worth it. I'm hearing he's 100% healthy and his #1 choice is to sign with the Jags and St. Doug. But he would come back to Buffalo and play for McD and Frazier. But if I were AW I would stay retired and out of football, it's simply not worth it and some guys bodies simply aren't made for this league including AW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Just now, SaviorPeterman said: I'm hearing he's 100% healthy and his #1 choice is to sign with the Jags and St. Doug. But he would come back to Buffalo and play for McD and Frazier. But if I were AW I would stay retired and out of football, it's simply not worth it and some guys bodies simply aren't made for this league including AW. After his serious injuries I doubt he'll ever be 100% healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Two good Texas players that I liked and wanted us to draft were Williams and Goodwin. I have also stated that any WR will look bad here as long as Taylor is QB and look how all our outcasts are doing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 3 hours ago, MiltonWaddams said: Aaron was a great player for us when healthy and surely that's why he wants to continue his career. However, nothing is worth the risk he would be taking if he stepped on an NFL field. Stay retired, stay healthy and find a new passion. He will always be great in our memories. Well said....we're not talking concussions or cte. One more spinal neck blow could put you in a wheelchair for the rest of your life. We all love Aaron but it's way too big a risk. I elected to have an eye surgery that came with a 4% risk of double vision. And guess what happened.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 6 hours ago, LABILLBACKER said: Well said....we're not talking concussions or cte. One more spinal neck blow could put you in a wheelchair for the rest of your life. We all love Aaron but it's way too big a risk. I elected to have an eye surgery that came with a 4% risk of double vision. And guess what happened.... My guess is your Not a fan of foreigner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 11 hours ago, matter2003 said: I dunno man...i dunno how you can have what happened to him then watch what happened to Shazier and still want to come back and play... It's the CTE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 13 hours ago, jr1 said: Texas should hire him as an assistant coach Why do people always make this suggestion in threads about ex-players? "Fred Jackson? Too slow. But I'd hire him as RB coach in a heart beat!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 23 hours ago, hemma said: I think he'd like to be signed to a contract, but not so sure he actually wants to play football. This guy nails it. And if after all he went through he truly does want to play, then one hit too many to the head already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 What is actually wrong with him that makes him a risk more than anyone else playing that position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 If he really wanted to play he should go to CFL or even Arena/Indoor Football Leagues and prove he is healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafter Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 52 minutes ago, cba fan said: If he really wanted to play he should go to CFL or even Arena/Indoor Football Leagues and prove he is healthy. I doubt there's much playing can prove. He can be 100% fine until hes not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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