DC Tom Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, KD in CA said: It's actually a little odd teams don't literally have this given how often they waste money on guys who haven't grown the !@#$ up. I expect that part of the reason would be that the NFLPA would throw a holy fit. It's also a little odd that the NFLPA doesn't provide this, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 What a great read. Very sad, though. Always like A Will. Wish him all the best in whatever he does in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 So good. Thanks AW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Very nice AW. Sorry it had to go down the way it did. Was a very solid player and did whatever we needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) 46 minutes ago, DC Tom said: Or just to give them advice. "Don't buy that $20k diamond tennis bracelet; save your money." "That guy isn't your friend, he's just hanging out with you for chicks and booze. Don't kick him any cash." "Don't hit that jaywalking Canadian broad." "Why are you picking up random chicks at the gas station? There's escort services available, and they're guaranteed not to be underaged, you idiot." Aint no one listening to any "advice". 29 minutes ago, DC Tom said: I expect that part of the reason would be that the NFLPA would throw a holy fit. It's also a little odd that the NFLPA doesn't provide this, too. You mean a couple speeches where Herm Edwards tells you to only buy one of everything, and Chris Carter tells you to keep a "fall guy" in your posse, arent cutting it?!? Edited January 31, 2018 by DrDawkinstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Long read... but a good one. Explains why AW struggles year 1&2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 1-31: Former Bills' DB Aaron Williams on the John Murphy Show (12:52) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, KelsaysLunchbox said: That was about as honest and heartfelt of an announcement/article as I have ever seen. AW, good luck in your future. Would absolutely love to read more of what this young man has to say...just a natural gift for writing IMO. Well said!! 100% agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitzShowUsYourTitz Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Wow. Great read. PS- Wish we had Fred on our team the last few years. (FRED> Tolbert...Obviously). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: OMG OMG WHAT a letter. If any of you didn't click on the letter and read it, run don't walk, do it now. The Texans thing brought a bit of a tear to me, no joke. Aaron Williams, man, you're a class act and whatever is next for you in life, we wish you the best. But if it calls to you at all I hope you would consider coaching, because when it comes to communicating you have a gift. 4 hours ago, Steptide said: 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? Read the article, he had 3 different teams want to sign him and their doctors wouldn't clear him to play 1 hour ago, DrDawkinstein said: I often wondered if teams had a "Rookie Transitions Manager" or "Community Liaison", and if not, why not? It would be a younger person who could communicate with young players on their level, who also knew the area very well. Help rookies and young players deal with everything from the new schedule and pressures, to finances, to finding places to eat/play in the area. So, when a player is sick of spending 14 nights in a row at Dave & Busters, the person would step in and take them out to dinner on the Elmwood strip. Something along those lines. Wow, well. I guess I woulda assumed that teams would have such of a thing. I know they do try to help players with finances and so forth, the problem is, the players have to be willing to listen. Although TBH, it would be better if it were funded by the vet players. I think someone employed by the team would be limited in some of the advice they could give in some areas without opening liability? Edited January 31, 2018 by Hapless Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capco Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Thanks for posting. Great read. Even without football, it's clear that he is on his way to self-actualization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 8 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Wow, well. I guess I woulda assumed that teams would have such of a thing. I know they do try to help players with finances and so forth, the problem is, the players have to be willing to listen. Although TBH, it would be better if it were funded by the vet players. I think someone employed by the team would be limited in some of the advice they could give in some areas without opening liability? Right on, and Im even less concerned with lending financial advice, as much as how valuable someone in that position would be to a team in Buffalo. Where you really need to know the area well in order to find all the hidden fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Victory Formation Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 He was a very good safety, I'm glad he cashed in before his injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nitro Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Liked his play, liked him as a person. Hated that his career was cut short. 2 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said: Unmentioned in the article but I think it helped the maturation process that Williams had bottomed out as a player.........by some measures he was the worst CB in the entire NFL in his second year, which is why he was getting bashed on twitter. Watkins and Dareus never got anywhere near that low in their first few seasons but I often mentioned how AW went from public enemy #1 on Bills social media wrt people saying Watkins couldn't repair his "little jobs" kinda' issues......which were relatively minor compared to the early hate-spew of AW on twitter. Switching to safety wasn't mentioned but without that he probably would have just continued to suck regardless of his attitude.......just didn't have CB chops at that level but had excellent safety skills. And though he mentions it I think he understates his relationship with on-field violence a bit......he was a borderline dirty player who'd draw flags for late hits out of bounds and he LOVED to lead with the helmet. Wish he'd have made it back, I would have liked to see what he looked like if he was bigger, stronger, faster in Houston last year. When he was drafted, I said he was better suited as a safety in the NFL. Glad he got to show how good he was at that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 23 developed into a beast and had tons of heart Definitely one of my favorite players of the drought era. Wish him the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Wow... I hope people are actually reading that. I actually got a little choked up. Really feel bad for that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 All the best to AyAyRon Williams. A true Bill. As said upthread, Jarvis Landry is a POS, and karma is indeed a female dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 7 hours ago, Wayne Cubed said: A very well written article. Another player not able to retire on his own terms. ....but at least he retires somewhat healthy versus risking a comeback and a serious injury again......good luck AW...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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