tumaro02 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) If I read one more "disclaimer" by the beat writers and analysts that as Bills fans we need to "pump the brakes", "they don't have pads on", "its only May", we must "temper expectations", "OTA's are meaningless" I am going to explode! Most of us have many, many, many, more years of following football and particularly the Bills that these same beat writers (you know who they are) and analysts. We know the story. I really appreciate reporting what they see and even their commentary on how player's are fitting into the culture and lineups. Too many of them (actually all of them) in order avoid criticism feel the need to step on the pulpit and spread the "pump the brakes" rhetoric as though their readers are neophytes or dummies that need preached too. Please, just report what you see, comment on your thoughts, but layoff the preachy condescending rhetoric. If I hear good things by multiple writers I want to feel good about the team. I don't need told to "temper" my enthusiasm until they say its ok. Anyone else have thoughts on this? Edited June 1, 2019 by tumaro02 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 The media are party-poopers. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I didn’t think my Saturday could start any better than it did. Until this thread came into my life. 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 its the same premise to me as when the bills had a hot start in 17 and half the fans wouldn't let themselves enjoy it or let their "guard" down until they made the playoffs. sorry, but you just missed out on half a season or more of good football... not this guy! I choose to enjoy the whole damn ride! what a fun season that was through the highs and lows! to the the reporters and even a handful of board members saying what you have explained..... I wouldn't pay it much mind. I'M EXCITED! that's part of the fan "process" for me. I love what i'm seeing and i'm gonna let it ride! 2 minutes ago, Jay_Fixit said: I didn’t think my Saturday could start any better than it did. Until this thread came into my life. its still early! don't buy into the hype just yet!..... it could end up being an awful day! ? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jay_Fixit said: I didn’t think my Saturday could start any better than it did. Until this thread came into my life. ...so your rosary beads worked again?...God bless you............ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 For many years many of us were riding the brakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) 50 minutes ago, tumaro02 said: If I read one more "disclaimer" by the beat writers and analysts that as Bills fans we need to "pump the brakes", "they don't have pads on", ... well... if you don't have your pads on when you pump the brakes, chances are you are not going to stop very well. just grinding metal on metal, lots of sparks and *****. Edited June 1, 2019 by Foxx 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 49 minutes ago, tumaro02 said: If I read one more "disclaimer" by the beat writers and analysts that as Bills fans we need to "pump the brakes", "they don't have pads on", "its only May", we must "temper expectations", "OTA's are meaningless" I am going to explode! Most of us have many, many, many, more years of following football and particularly the Bills that these same beat writers (you know who they are) and analysts. We know the story. I really appreciate reporting what they see and even their commentary on how player's are fitting into the culture and lineups. Too many of them (actually all of them) in order avoid criticism feel the need to step on the pulpit and spread the "pump the brakes" rhetoric as though their readers are neophytes or dummies that need preached too. Please, just report what you see, comment on your thoughts, but layoff the preachy condescending rhetoric. If I hear good things by multiple writers I want to feel good about the team. I don't need told to "temper" my enthusiasm until they say its ok. Anyone else have thoughts on this? All well and valid points. Then the aforementioned ‘wet blankets’ will look at you and mention two words: N_____ P_______. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: All well and valid points. Then the aforementioned ‘wet blankets’ will look at you and mention two words: N_____ P_______. ? ....interesting how the urinalists are the Negative Nellies ( axe to grind?) whereas FOOTBALL people like Brandt, Simms, Dilfer, Professor Palmer and even Dorsey are "net positive (pros minus the cons) about Bflo in 2019....you make your personal call as to whom you think is right.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 1 hour ago, tumaro02 said: If I read one more "disclaimer" by the beat writers and analysts that as Bills fans we need to "pump the brakes", "they don't have pads on", "its only May", we must "temper expectations", "OTA's are meaningless" I am going to explode! Most of us have many, many, many, more years of following football and particularly the Bills that these same beat writers (you know who they are) and analysts. We know the story. I really appreciate reporting what they see and even their commentary on how player's are fitting into the culture and lineups. Too many of them (actually all of them) in order avoid criticism feel the need to step on the pulpit and spread the "pump the brakes" rhetoric as though their readers are neophytes or dummies that need preached too. Please, just report what you see, comment on your thoughts, but layoff the preachy condescending rhetoric. If I hear good things by multiple writers I want to feel good about the team. I don't need told to "temper" my enthusiasm until they say its ok. Anyone else have thoughts on this? 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 1 hour ago, tumaro02 said: comment on your thoughts Edited for brevity, fixed for context... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 12 minutes ago, Lurker said: Edited for brevity, fixed for context... ...foot is OFF the Brembos.....full speed ahead......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 1 hour ago, tumaro02 said: If I read one more "disclaimer" by the beat writers and analysts that as Bills fans we need to "pump the brakes", "they don't have pads on", "its only May", we must "temper expectations", "OTA's are meaningless" I am going to explode! Most of us have many, many, many, more years of following football and particularly the Bills that these same beat writers (you know who they are) and analysts. We know the story. I really appreciate reporting what they see and even their commentary on how player's are fitting into the culture and lineups. Too many of them (actually all of them) in order avoid criticism feel the need to step on the pulpit and spread the "pump the brakes" rhetoric as though their readers are neophytes or dummies that need preached too. Please, just report what you see, comment on your thoughts, but layoff the preachy condescending rhetoric. If I hear good things by multiple writers I want to feel good about the team. I don't need told to "temper" my enthusiasm until they say its ok. Anyone else have thoughts on this? So......are you saying we need to pump the brakes on “pumping the brakes”? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TigerJ Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I think I have a grip on reality for the Bills. At the same time, it's better for the team and the starting QB to look good in OTAs than it is to look bad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwater cadet Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I get what there saying, but by using the same logic if we suck during OTA, their likely going to suck when the pads go on. So it probably a good thing there doing well in OTA, so maybe they should just go with it and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I haven't pumped the brakes since ABS was invented. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capco Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, WhoTom said: I haven't pumped the brakes since ABS was invented. There will be a time when no one left alive remembers where pumping their brakes came from. Does it transcend from analogy to idiom after that point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 2 hours ago, tumaro02 said: If I read one more "disclaimer" by the beat writers and analysts that as Bills fans we need to "pump the brakes", "they don't have pads on", "its only May", we must "temper expectations", "OTA's are meaningless" I am going to explode! Most of us have many, many, many, more years of following football and particularly the Bills that these same beat writers (you know who they are) and analysts. We know the story. I really appreciate reporting what they see and even their commentary on how player's are fitting into the culture and lineups. Too many of them (actually all of them) in order avoid criticism feel the need to step on the pulpit and spread the "pump the brakes" rhetoric as though their readers are neophytes or dummies that need preached too. Please, just report what you see, comment on your thoughts, but layoff the preachy condescending rhetoric. If I hear good things by multiple writers I want to feel good about the team. I don't need told to "temper" my enthusiasm until they say its ok. Anyone else have thoughts on this? Please temper your expectations of the media.? 4 minutes ago, Capco said: There will be a time when no one left alive remembers where pumping their brakes came from. Does it transcend from analogy to idiom after that point? ?? JJK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Media coverage these days = two things: those with “ hot takes” and those who are terrified to be wrong about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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