YoloinOhio Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) The whole week leading up that playoff game, I didn’t even know if I was going to be able to play. My ankle was in rough shape. But man … the first playoff game in 17 years? They would have had to cut my damn foot off to keep me from playing. I had to take some medication just to be able to play in that game. By halftime, the meds were wearing off. But I fought through it. And even though I wasn’t myself, I’m happy I did. I’m glad I left it all on the field. I just wish I could have done more. Edited February 2, 2018 by YoloinOhio 4 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Nice to hear players singing Buffalo's praises for a change. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Firebaugh Kid Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Just posted this on Mafia facebook page. Thanks for sharing! Great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) From every Bills fan: "Hold our beer..." Edited February 2, 2018 by JÂy RÛßeÒ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Its touching that a player of that stature and 'celebrity' gets it. He has really impressed me overall off the field. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Never really liked McCoy the guy, but I like him a great deal more after that article. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 I don't know if we want the Bills to be known for beer and jumping on tables, but I love being known for the passion. Shady didn't have to write this piece. In his own way, I think he's a thoughtful guy and I think this whole experience has moved him. Remember when he first was traded, how he reacted to having to leave Philly. I was disappointed, but I felt for him, too. It was hard. For his first two years with the Bills, you could see his attitude changing. He was feeling it. But as he says, what it really took was the culture change in the locker room. We've thought what happened inside those doors had changed, but this is one of the first times we're hearing a player really talk about it. He's REALLY feeling it now. Bodes well for a lot of things. Free agents are hearing and seeing this. If the Bills are talking to a guy, especially a younger guy, and Shady McCoy calls him with this talk, that means something. It also means that when team activities begin in a couple of months, there's going to be a whole new attitude, from day 1. Everyone returning already gets it. When rookies come in, they're going to see, from day 1, what it takes to be part of this team. Hasn't felt this good to be a Bills fan in a long time. T 5 minutes ago, jmc12290 said: Never really liked McCoy the guy, but I like him a great deal more after that article. You know, I didn't, either. But after watching him and listening to him, I've come to conclude several things about him: 1. Simply physically, he's a great running back. One of the best ever. 2. He has the heart of a great running back. He avoids tackles and goes down easily, but if you need three yards he gets you four, not two. 3. He shoots his mouth off a bit too much and says some things he shouldn't, but he isn't a jerk. Several times now, it's become clear that he understands what he said wrong and regrets it. This whole article has a little of the sound of an apology for not reacting more positively when he was traded. All you need to know about Shady is the image of him lying on the field, pounding the ground with his fist when he hurt his ankle in the Miami game. All you need to know about Shady is what he did to get himself back on the field the following week. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Great piece! I love Shady. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT02 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Very nice of McCoy to recognize the Bills fans like that and so heartfelt. It also is a good reminder of how important (fairly or unfairly) a sports franchise is to a city. A winning team that is supported by a loyal fan base can change the public persona of a city so quickly just as a chronically bad team can make a city seem more "depressed" than it really is (Cleveland). This one season has really changed the reputation of Buffalo, you no longer hear it being mentioned as a place you don't want to play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 It's funny how a good number of people want Shady cut or traded. That is about as dumb as it gets. He's the best player on the team, 30 or not. He gives it all on the field and has a solid rep as a teammate. His cap hit is hardly impactful. Add to that the sentiment expressed in this article and how could you want a guy like that gone? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 55 minutes ago, ChevyVanMiller said: Nice to hear players singing Buffalo's praises for a change. It makes a big difference when a potential HOF'er and high-profile guy like Shady does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 14 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: Great piece! I love Shady. This The guy just gets it. He’s a warrior and has the type of attitude needed to succeed. He believes that they will succeed. That’s such a different mentality than hoping that you succeed. McDermott deserves a good bit of credit for that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Great article. Thank you Shady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 I love me some Shady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 Someone posted that video of him throwing his helmet against the locker room wall after walking off the field in Jax. I thought of that when I read this piece. He thought they could and would win and was pissed. Rightfully so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneykm Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 You dont cut him. You stop even considering it. Some things are bigger than salary cap numbers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Man, these articles, AW and now Shady, are making me feel things. I don't like it, very unmanly, but gosh darn it, I love this stuff! Great article by a great player! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Lots of love for 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 43 minutes ago, Doc said: It makes a big difference when a potential HOF'er and high-profile guy like Shady does it. Agreed, but I think McDermott deserves the lion's share of the credit. He installed a philosophy and made commitment to the process his manta and his team bought in and overproduced. I can't wait to see what he accomplishes once he gets more chess pieces on the board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Shady is a hall of famer. Shady is a god damn warrior. Shady is one of my top three favorite Bills of all time. Right there with Jim and Bruce. F'ing Legend who GETS BUFFALO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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