26CornerBlitz Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) 1-31: Former Bills' DB Aaron Williams on the John Murphy Show (12:52) 1-31: Former Bills' DB Aaron Williams on Schopp and the Bulldog (21:02) WATCH: AARON WILLIAMS HIGHLIGHTS (1:00) Check out some of the top plays from Aaron Williams' six-year career with the Bills. Edited January 31, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Solid player I wish him all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hands down one of my favourite Bills ever. Injury cut his career short. Jarvis Landry is a dirtbag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Happy to see him hang up his cleats. Great person and player with an incredible passion for the game, but he is one hit from life in a wheelchair. Always will be a big AW fan. Edit: That was a great piece of writing. Jut reiterated my above sentiments. Edited January 31, 2018 by MiltonWaddams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 When I first read this, I thought you wrote “Aaron Hernandez announces his retirement “.. I was thinking where the hell have I been the last 5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noacls Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Good luck aw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billschinatown Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 He should join Murph on the radio 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 A very well written article. Another player not able to retire on his own terms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BLUES Brothers Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 We played better D when A. Williams was out there. Purchased a helmet signed by him through NFL Charity Auction and still display it in the Man Cave. Took character to write that and wish him many happy years ahead. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Love 23savage, woulda thought he Signs a one day to retire a bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I'm happy he's leaving before suffering any more head injuries. He was fun to watch. Cheers, AW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I love AW, what a guy. Sammy Watkins and Dareus could've learned a lot from this young man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 sad how it can end so fast. lucky for him he got to his 2nd contract and made some money. most guys don't make it that far. hopefully he comes back to buffalo and does something to stay connected to the team and the area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Glad he has made the right decision for himself and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I am glad he's giving up football before anything truly tragic befalls him. Great player, injuries are a B word. May he have a wonderful post-football life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 What a read. What a guy. Missed him when he couldn't play anymore. Best to you and the rest of your pursuits and Bills fans will keep the folding chair ready for you, along with a plate of wings and spot by the fire for tailgating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 smart decision for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
707BillsFan Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Great retirement letter. Pure class! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co_springs_billsfan Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Now I miss Fred, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Serious question, I know he had some bad injuries, but is he not cleared to play? He's still relatively young. Why can't he play football? Yes he had a neck injury, but is his particular injury un healable? Edited January 31, 2018 by Steptide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 What a great read this was. Thanks for your service AW and good luck in your future endeavors: That was the moment when I started to look at myself — like really look at myself — for the first time since I had gotten to Buffalo. I thought about all the things I was doing. If this kid saw me trying to fight fans on Twitter, or staying out late at the club, or giving anything less that everything I had to this football team and this city … would he still want to be like me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Sure makes you realize how some individuals underperform for immature reasons, yet can turn things around in ways that aren't always clear to us. Even just a change of scenery can do it (*cough* Dareus). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 What a terrific read! Well written and full of real emotion. AW gets it. Good luck AW! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Terrific read. Class act. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 That's quite a letter; kudos to Aaron. Not many people do that much soul searching in life, much less lay it bare to the public. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 AW was a talented player but unfortunately had too many injury issues so this is probably the smart move to give up an hope of a return to the NFL. Also remember, he was hoping to sign with the Bills again or St Doug and the Jags midseason per my source in Houston: Aaron Williams: Tanned, Rested and Ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 55 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Read this and my allergies started acting up. Damn pollen this time of year on Long Island is brutal ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 8 minutes ago, Captain Murica said: Read this and my allergies started acting up. Damn pollen this time of year on Long Island is brutal ? Sure did get a little dusty in here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Good read and insight on the transition from college to professional football for a young man. It should also show the value of good veteran leadership in the locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Thanks for posting, CB. That was an awesome read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 "See … in my mind, I didn’t realize that Buffalo wasn’t the problem. I was the problem."This seems to be a recurring issue with our young stars. Same thing happened with Sammy and Dareus, and even Marrone to a lesser extent. And now they've all moved elsewhere and realized it was on them. OBD needs to do something to nip this in the bud, asap. Great article/letter though. Very insightful. I wish nothing but the best for AW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Apparently I'm allergic to that letter. Much love, AW23. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 good luck with the next chapter in his life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 And Landry is still playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Muellers Ghost Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 press conference at OBD TBD.... just kidding Good luck AW. Still remember the day he was drafted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livinginthepast Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Great article and best of luck to Aaron in whatever he does in life. Also makes me appreciate Fred Jackson so much more for what he did behind the scenes with this team. The day they released Fred was a dark day as a Bills fan and one of the many bad moves during the drought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinatraSinger Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 This article should be required reading for all the Bills draft picks this April, heck I'll even go a step further and say that the NFL should make this required reading for all the rookies. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg1029 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Quote And finally … to the Bills Mafia … you guys get the last and the biggest thank you of all. You didn’t put up with any of my ****, and I’m better off today because of that. We got off on the wrong foot, and that was on me. But man … I love y’all. And I’ll be back soon to stand amongst you and show love to our Bills as they keep climbing. And when we finally win a Super Bowl — soon — I’ll be able to say that I was a part of the come-up. That even though I wasn’t there when we finally made it back to the playoffs, or when we eventually lift a Lombardi Trophy, I helped put the franchise in position to accomplish those goals. Quote So again … thank you, Bills Mafia. Because I was born in California and raised in Texas. But Buffalo will always be the place where I grew up — where I became a man. No matter what comes next or where the next chapter of my life takes me, we’ll always have that. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. It's nice to hear about someone having the mental strength to endure the criticism and use it as fuel to improve himself. I feel like a lot of people, when put in a similar situation, would hold a grudge against the fan base for calling him out. Not only did he not hold a grudge, but he instead embraced the city for its role in helping him improve. It just goes to show tremendous strength of character, being able to get past that and then come to love everything about Buffalo. Great read, wish AW the best! Quote But you know what? I remember when I was a little kid, I used to watch that segment they had on ESPN with all the big hits — Jacked Up! or whatever it was called. You probably remember it. I used to replay those hits on YouTube like crazy. And a lot of those hits were like the one Landry laid on me. So I can’t be a hypocrite. I glorified that kind of hit myself growing up. Football’s a violent game. **** happens. I got no ill will towards Landry. Another example of his strong character. It would be easy to hate Landry (as much of the Bills fan base does), but he doesn't resent Landry for the hit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 19 minutes ago, SinatraSinger said: This article should be required reading for all the Bills draft picks this April, heck I'll even go a step further and say that the NFL should make this required reading for all the rookies. It's one hell of an endorsement for the team, city and fans for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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