HappyDays Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I think questions that are sensitive should be fair game. NFL players are public figures and will experience much worse as a player. How they respond should be important. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, TheTruthHurts said: I think questions that are sensitive should be fair game. NFL players are public figures and will experience much worse as a player. How they respond should be important. problem is you can't ask an employee that so it could violate federal law 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Remnants of the Neanderthal faction still in existence. If a person hasn't learned to adapt to the modern world and know what is appropriate or not at this point then they will never. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Doesn't this happen every year? Phillip Rivers, who was drafted 14 years ago, said that teams intentionally try to get under your skin to see how you react to "adversity". They inquired about Guice's mom hooking, ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 What kind of a moron asks someone something like this in a job interview. If Goodell was worth a lick, which IMHO he isn't, he'd find out right away who this was an make an example out of him. Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Just now, Chicken Boo said: Doesn't this happen every year? Phillip Rivers, who was drafted 14 years ago, said that teams intentionally try to get under your skin to see how you react to "adversity". They inquired about Guice's mom hooking, ffs. If I found out this is how the Bills are testing a player's ability to test adversity I would feel really embarrassed. I don't know if this is strictly illegal but it is stupid. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 These are the same lines of questions our own police force uses as a way to see how you react out in the field. The psychological exam for State Trooper would ask you far worse questions than these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Isn't this the same story that came out with Dez Bryant a few years ago too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, BuffaloBillsGospel said: These are the same lines of questions our own police force uses as a way to see how you react out in the field. The psychological exam for State Trooper would ask you far worse questions than these. THIS. They ask these types of questions routinely to see how they react, not for their answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 ESPN looking for a new hero to give 240 days of front page coverage to? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 17 minutes ago, TheTruthHurts said: I think questions that are sensitive should be fair game. NFL players are public figures and will experience much worse as a player. How they respond should be important. WTF, man, if you can't get in someone's head without being offensive, you need to Get Out More. 5 minutes ago, HappyDays said: If I found out this is how the Bills are testing a player's ability to test adversity I would feel really embarrassed. I don't know if this is strictly illegal but it is stupid. I agree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I have no problem with this. Maybe his mother is a prostitute ??♂️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 If I was Guice I would've told the guy to stick it up his a** and that I won't sign with you even if you draft me. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Besides being against the law for a potential employer to do, honestly who gives a sh*t? If my QB is a good player I could care less if he wants to marry a squid! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I assume that "bend over and I'll show you" would be the wrong answer. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 It comes up every year and is way out of line. I would walk out of that interview. That has nothing to do with anything. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 8 minutes ago, BuffaloBillsGospel said: These are the same lines of questions our own police force uses as a way to see how you react out in the field. The psychological exam for State Trooper would ask you far worse questions than these. What state are you describing here? What does asking someone of their sexuality or about their mothers prove? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 12 minutes ago, Chicken Boo said: Doesn't this happen every year? Phillip Rivers, who was drafted 14 years ago, said that teams intentionally try to get under your skin to see how you react to "adversity". They inquired about Guice's mom hooking, ffs. Getting under your skin is one thing, asking if you like men or your mom is a prostitute, is something else. If you can't do the former without the latter, like I said you need to get out more. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 that's pretty much how i start every conversation with someone i'm meeting for the first time. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Just now, JohnC said: What state are you describing here? What does asking someone of their sexuality or about their mothers prove? are people that dense that they dont understand why these questions are asked? TO GAUGE THEIR REACTION, DO THEY FREAK OUT ON THE ASKER? DO THEY KEEP THEIR COMPOSITION WHEN PRESSED ON A SENSITIVE SUBJECT? Jesus people, really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 8 minutes ago, teef said: that's pretty much how i start every conversation with someone i'm meeting for the first time. good way to start a 200 mile Greyhound bus ride 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Getting under your skin is one thing, asking if you like men or your mom is a prostitute, is something else. If you can't do the former without the latter, like I said you need to get out more. Why? Do you know how many racist letters Bills players get from Bills fans. Fans are the problem, not the questions being asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: It comes up every year and is way out of line. I would walk out of that interview. That has nothing to do with anything. So would I and then I'd absolutely name and shame who it was who asked as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Just now, PaattMaann said: are people that dense that they dont understand why these questions are asked? TO GAUGE THEIR REACTION, DO THEY FREAK OUT ON THE ASKER? DO THEY KEEP THEIR COMPOSITION WHEN PRESSED ON A SENSITIVE SUBJECT? Jesus people, really? Are you aware that you are the one freaking out? You would have flunked the test for maintaining one's composure under pressure. I asked a simple question about which state was involved. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, teef said: that's pretty much how i start every conversation with someone i'm meeting for the first time. Most people do ask if they are married, have children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Just now, JohnC said: Are you aware that you are the one freaking out? You would have flunked the test for maintaining one's composure under pressure. I asked a simple question about which state was involved. lol, and thaaaaatttt was the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I wonder if they ask about religion? I don't know how it works legally, but this isn't technically a job interview since they are not offering a job afterwards... I assume there would be a different regulations. As far as the players go, I'm not sure why this is upsetting? You either are and it's a secret (which is why they're asking, because secrets are, as a rule, not great), or you are and it's not a secret, in which case who cares, or you aren't and it doesn't matter. I don't know why a player feels like this is more an invasion of privacy than any other question asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, TheTruthHurts said: Most people do ask if they are married, have children. not me. i go straight for the real questions. teef: hi...it's nice to meet you. i'm teef. interviewee...hi. nice to meet you. teef: so...have you ever felt another man's testicles on your backside, or does you're mother accept money in return for sexual favors? just get it all out there. ya know? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I would tell them to not draft me and walk out. What they do with their lives is their business not the NFL teams or the fans. Not okay at all. Disgusted that some fans think that is fine. Get your nose out of other people's lives. The media needs to do the same and let the players live without a spotlight on their heads 24/7. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, TheTruthHurts said: Why? Do you know how many racist letters Bills players get from Bills fans. Fans are the problem, not the questions being asked. SMH. Do you understand the difference between fans, and potential employers? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Who cares? You wanna pay me potentially millions of dollars to play in the NFL, you can ask me whatever you want, and I'll gladly answer whatever youd like to ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 minute ago, teef said: not me. i go straight for the real questions. teef: hi...it's nice to meet you. i'm teef. interviewee...hi. nice to meet you. teef: so...have you ever felt another man's testicles on your backside, or does you're mother accept money in return for sexual favors? just get it all out there. ya know? I'm starting to like you. Not as much as Jauronimo, but you have your points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Dorsey asked Mayfield if he likes food trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Just now, Steptide said: Who cares? You wanna pay me potentially millions of dollars to play in the NFL, you can ask me whatever you want, and I'll gladly answer whatever youd like to ask That's precisely why it's a useless thing to do at best. Just now, YoloinOhio said: Dorsey asked Mayfield if he likes food trucks. Wha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: It comes up every year and is way out of line. I would walk out of that interview. That has nothing to do with anything. I actually disagree... I think it has quite a bit to do with team dynamic, media coverage, overall personality, etc... Whether or not it's ethical, I definitely see why teams ask the question. Look at what happened with Michael Sam. It was a media circus. Imagine as a team you invest a 1st round pick in a guy and then that comes out and you have a huge distraction to deal with. I think the reason it's easy to say "how dare they ask that question" is because we assume they're asking due to their own personal bias (which could be the case), as opposed to asking in order to know all the angles of a person who they have to give an honest evaluation of. I'm not saying these two examples are the same, but imagine if they were to ask Jameis Winston about the rape accusation. We wouldn't think that was out of line because it is something that they potentially have to deal with later. The same is here (minus the negativity and criminality of course), they're covering bases as it is their job to do so. Just like I am sure Josh Rosen was asked all about his rich family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said: Dorsey asked Mayfield if he likes food trucks. Given the emerging dad bod, I think we know the answer to that one. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Dorsey asked Mayfield if he likes food trucks. The only eateries they have in Cleveland. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) IIRC, the Falcons were reprimanded for asking another player if he liked men during a previous combine interview. Edited March 8, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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