Buffalo716 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/2020/12/bills-gabriel-davis-matt-milano-make-christmas-wish-come-true-for-young-boy-watch.html This is it We have built a team of some great young men, who have the ability to make lives better for other people. You win off the field and then you win on Sundays. And this is what McDermott has preached since he stepped in the door 5 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 That’s an awesome story! For those wondering why the prosthetics were a wish, insurance will typically only cover one set over a certain time period- so when a child is growing quickly, they typically have to do without. Kudos to our guys for making this happen. Really great people. I know someone working on 3-D printable prosthetics, which would be a game changer for kids. They’re not as durable, but they don’t have to be, and they’re much cheaper. 11 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 This is AWESOME! These are guys on mid round rookie deals, not mega-millionaires. I absolutely LOVE this story! 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Augie said: This is AWESOME! These are guys on mid round rookie deals, not mega-millionaires. I absolutely LOVE this story! No doubt. Gabe Davis has made how much at this point in his career? milano a minimalist 5th round pick. just love to hear this stuff. Class personified 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I love the Bills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 716, thanks for sharing this story. Very heartwarming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Great story! The Bar has been raised via ‘the Process’. Quality in Spades is the new Bills mantra, from off field to on. Following our 2nd of 3 straight playoff loses via a lateral in January (Houston, Jax, Houston), the jury was still out on McDermott, Beane & Allen. Could Beane improve signing FA’s and Draft picking? Could Sean improve game day decision making? Were Allen’s 1st 2 seasons seeds of hope or are we doomed to a knucklehead freak? The answers have been delivered. Yes, Yes & Yes. As fans, our off season hopes were to return to the playoffs with a home game, win the AFCE and win a playoff game. Lofty, but achievable. Now, 10 days before the gift of Christmas, winning the Division and playing multiple playoff games is anticipated- if not expected. Beane & McDermott have been extended and Josh Allen is -well, God!😉 Down the Line somewhat was having a team we could truly be proud of with a plethora of great citizens and goodwill ambassadors who double as terrific pro players. McBeane’s methodical approach began in their 1st offseason, shedding undeserving salaries and malcontents while garnering Draft picks toward a goal now achieved. We have arrived in both aspects. The new Bar, Super Bowl or Bust! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Great story! The Bar has been raised via ‘the Process’. Quality in Spades is the new Bills mantra, from off field to on. Following our 2nd of 3 straight playoff loses via a lateral in January (Houston, Jax, Houston), the jury was still out on McDermott, Beane & Allen. Could Beane improve signing FA’s and Draft picking? Could Sean improve game day decision making? Were Allen’s 1st 2 seasons seeds of hope or are we doomed to a knucklehead freak? The answers have been delivered. Yes, Yes & Yes. As fans, our off season hopes were to return to the playoffs with a home game, win the AFCE and win a playoff game. Lofty, but achievable. Now, 10 days before the gift of Christmas, winning the Division and playing multiple playoff games is anticipated- if not expected. Beane & McDermott have been extended and Josh Allen is -well, God!😉 Down the Line somewhat was having a team we could truly be proud of with a plethora of great citizens and goodwill ambassadors who double as terrific pro players. McBeane’s methodical approach began in their 1st offseason, shedding undeserving salaries and malcontents while garnering Draft picks toward a goal now achieved. We have arrived in both aspects. The new Bar, Super Bowl or Bust! I think so. I preach and preach "just stick to the process" of building the roster continually with quality players/people and combined with continuity of patient, quality coaching/staff the wins will simply take care of themselves. Was thinking next year would be the year for a SB run, but the roster is pretty darn solid and very healthy relative to most of the rest the league, there appears to be harmony and continuity throughout... heck why not this year? They could have a dozen key guys go on IR next year, who knows. Go get it while the door is open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleTheWagons99 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Wow, just wow. Such GREAT MEN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnychemo Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I'm not crying - YOU"RE CRYING!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Good on ya boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 16 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/2020/12/bills-gabriel-davis-matt-milano-make-christmas-wish-come-true-for-young-boy-watch.html This is it We have built a team of some great young men, who have the ability to make lives better for other people. You win off the field and then you win on Sundays. And this is what McDermott has preached since he stepped in the door For those on Instagram (or willing to subscribe) Gabedavis011 has this up in his story with video of the little boy running on his legs at Disneyworld. It seems to have put something in my eyes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: For those on Instagram (or willing to subscribe) Gabedavis011 has this up in his story with video of the little boy running on his legs at Disneyworld. It seems to have put something in my eyes. I'm not crying you're crying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Fantastic!! Quality people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Here it is on Twitter: 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I knew Gabriel Davis was from the Central Florida area, but I had no idea Matt Milano lived and played high school football in the Orlando area as well. Pretty cool thing they did for a Buffalo-area kid: Christmas wish come true: NFL players cover cost of prosthetic legs, trip to Disney World for 8-year-old boy (wftv.com) 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufflow4 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I love this story! This is what I appreciate about the high character team that McDermott and Beane have put together. Just makes it that much sweeter when the Bills are winning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 thread on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 18 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: thread on it Oops....saw it on the news down here in Fl, and just wanted to share....I should have figured it would be covered in Buffalo as well. Either way, a great story, and I’m glad they covered it in both cities!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriwood70 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I saw it in National TV as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 On 12/14/2020 at 10:06 PM, Augie said: This is AWESOME! These are guys on mid round rookie deals, not mega-millionaires. I absolutely LOVE this story! Heck yeah. As a parent, I seriously teared up a tiny bit reading it and watching the video of the boy in Disney. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Amazing! Well done boys!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 This is so beautiful. I shared with my daughter last night and we were crying like babies. It wasn’t long ago that many here were complaining about McD wanting ‘choir boys’. Well, that wasn’t the intent, THIS was. Aggressive and tenacious on the field and kind and caring off the field while also caring for your teammates. You can have it all if you get to know these young men and then bring them into the fold. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 On December 14, 2020 at 10:00 PM, Buffalo716 said: https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/2020/12/bills-gabriel-davis-matt-milano-make-christmas-wish-come-true-for-young-boy-watch.html This is it We have built a team of some great young men, who have the ability to make lives better for other people. You win off the field and then you win on Sundays. And this is what McDermott has preached since he stepped in the door You said it all right there!! Way to represent our city 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 If anyone wants to know what "the process" is, this is it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 As an amp whos been waiting 12mos for a prosthetic I can relate to what the kids going through, although his is more serious than my 1 arm. What a blessing, like I needed another reason to cheer for these dudes. This is amazing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Wow. These guys are making a difference on and more importantly, off the field. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Great story, terrible subject name on thread. TBD is indexed and while it was not about the players putting their names in subject helps finding it. Recommendation. Change it to "What winners look like - Davis and Milano Give Christmas Blades". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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