Patrick Duffy Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Was going to put this in the Carl Nassib thread, but saw it was locked. Anyway, thought it was interesting. If causes to much non sense posting, feel free to delete mods....https://sports.yahoo.com/bruce-smith-90s-bills-had-181943639.html?.tsrc=fp_deeplink 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Bruce represented himself and the Bills well in those quotes. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, NickelCity said: Bruce represented himself and the Bills well in those quotes. I thought so too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just now, Weatherman said: Not sure why we need another thread about this. The other thread IMO is the appropriate swimming lane for this discussion. Did you not even bother reading the very 1st post, the OP for that matter. I said, was going to put in that thread, but was locked, wow Crazy how some just post and not even read a word of the OP, lol 7 5 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I think in the sports world, the vast majority doesn’t care. They just want a good teammate. 2 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Weatherman said: Not sure why we need another thread about this. The other thread IMO is the appropriate swimming lane for this discussion. If nothing else, it’s made me think even a bit more favorably about Bruce. The side benefit is there are going to be some people out there who will start guessing who it was! Who cares? Go chase that tail!!! . Edited June 28, 2021 by Augie 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Royale with Cheese said: I think in the sports world, the vast majority doesn’t care. They just want a good teammate. True, but just thought was interesting due to being the 90's. I mean I feel like it's accepted a lot more now compared to then. I would guess anyway. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce! Good on ya, #78. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterLifer Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, Weatherman said: Not sure why we need another thread about this. The other thread IMO is the appropriate swimming lane for this discussion. Congratulations on your jump from RFA to law enforcement official. 2 1 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Makes me proud to be a Bills fan. There's no reason why what you do outside of work in your relationships / who you care about / who you love should make a difference at all in anything. I'm glad that fewer people feel the need to keep this hidden, as if it is some evil little secret that is something horrible. It isn't. That said, I don't think all teams in the NFL at the time would have thought the same way. It says a lot about the guys on that team. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 IMHO, Too many sacrosanct issues enveloping sports. I am old , but dont need it. There are enough forums to mingle the two, if one so chooses .I understand the need to post about it. God i wonder who it was!!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, todd said: Makes me proud to be a Bills fan. There's no reason why what you do outside of work in your relationships / who you care about / who you love should make a difference at all in anything. I'm glad that fewer people feel the need to keep this hidden, as if it is some evil little secret that is something horrible. It isn't. That said, I don't think all teams in the NFL at the time would have thought the same way. It says a lot about the guys on that team. Yeah I agree, especially in the 90's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I long for the good old days when you could watch a sport and just watch the sport you were interested in for the game rather than all the other BS of every day life just to get a couple of hrs to leave all that aside . 6 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy1 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Bruce is one of the most thoughtful players ever. I think alot of Marv rubbed off on him. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 minute ago, dwight in philly said: IMHO, Too many sacrosanct issues enveloping sports. I am old , but dont need it. There are enough forums to mingle the two, if one so chooses .I understand the need to post about it. God i wonder who it was!!!! Lol, yeah I was wondering too. Was thinking back to the 90's roster and trying to think of which one seemed to have that "vibe". But I got nothing.....they didn't get the attention back then like now, so hard to guess. 1 minute ago, T master said: I long for the good old days when you could watch a sport and just watch the sport you were interested in for the game rather than all the other BS of every day life just to get a couple of hrs to leave all that aside . Yeah I get it, but the reality is that it's a thing, and it's a lot more players than you would think I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Patrick_Duffy said: Lol, yeah I was wondering too. Was thinking back to the 90's roster and trying to think of which one seemed to have that "vibe". But I got nothing.....they didn't get the attention back then like now, so hard to guess. Yeah I get it, but the reality is that it's a thing, and it's a lot more players than you would think I'd imagine. That's pretty much because they are trying to draw the attention today . It should be a none subject . And i don't doubt that for 1 second !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 minute ago, T master said: That's pretty much because they are trying to draw the attention today . It should be a none subject . And i don't doubt that for 1 second !! I don't know if it's just to draw attention so to speak, I think it's made a big deal to maybe help others that are scared to be themselves maybe? I don't know honestly, just a guess. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, Andy1 said: Bruce is one of the most thoughtful players ever. I think alot of Marv rubbed off on him. Bruce used to spend a bit of time after hours with Marv discussing some of the quotes and other things he brought up in practices and meetings. He also used to be seen during season at restaurants with Marv and sometimes his wife. There is a restaurant he and Marv used to go to which my mom worked at. She found one of Bruce's books on naval history with a note from Marv to Bruce in it (obviously a gift). Same restaurant I had my reception in. Today the NFLPA would object being hours spent with a coach outside of hours but it had nothing to do with football. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Patrick_Duffy said: Lol, yeah I was wondering too. Was thinking back to the 90's roster and trying to think of which one seemed to have that "vibe". But I got nothing.....they didn't get the attention back then like now, so hard to guess. Yeah I get it, but the reality is that it's a thing, and it's a lot more players than you would think I'd imagine. Just a hunch... Edited June 28, 2021 by Rico 1 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 26 minutes ago, T master said: I long for the good old days when you could watch a sport and just watch the sport you were interested in for the game rather than all the other BS of every day life just to get a couple of hrs to leave all that aside . You're the one that chose to open the thread. And then take the time to comment. Twice. Geebus... 9 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, Simon said: You're the one that chose to open the thread. And then take the time to comment. Twice. Geebus... So i guess i'm not allowed to reply ? This is number 3 by the way . 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 No one cares 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, T master said: So i guess i'm not allowed to reply ? This is number 3 by the way . Reply all you want. Watching you complain about talking about it while you're.... wait for it...... talking about it, is sort of entertaining 4 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weatherman Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 hour ago, RochesterLifer said: Congratulations on your jump from RFA to law enforcement official. Law enforcement official…please do explain. 1 hour ago, Patrick_Duffy said: Did you not even bother reading the very 1st post, the OP for that matter. I said, was going to put in that thread, but was locked, wow Crazy how some just post and not even read a word of the OP, lol My bad, you are correct and I apologize for the oversight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 This really isn't news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Gene1973 said: It's only getting worse... What's so bad about Bruce mentioning this? Seems like a positive thing to most people. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weatherman Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy1 said: Bruce is one of the most thoughtful players ever. I think alot of Marv rubbed off on him. In this case, yes, I agree. But thoughtful is not a word I would use to describe someone with 3 DUI’s. Great football player, meh human. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 1 hour ago, T master said: I long for the good old days when you could watch a sport and just watch the sport you were interested in for the game rather than all the other BS of every day life just to get a couple of hrs to leave all that aside . Just watch the games then. Not trying to come off as a jerk either. You get some BS with just games, not much, but some. That said this is a message board during the offseason. Just about anything and everything will be discussed. I often find myself taking several month long breaks especially in the offseason. It's your choice. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 So....Bruce? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 The sentiment was well-meant, but he shouldn't have said "the Bills" and instead should have said "in the league." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Patrick_Duffy said: I don't know if it's just to draw attention so to speak, I think it's made a big deal to maybe help others that are scared to be themselves maybe? I don't know honestly, just a guess. Just for perspective. This is more for the group and the collective than it is to you directly. You or I might introduce our wives to our coworkers or post about getting married, and people go, oh that’s nice. Post, “I’m gay” or “this is my BF”. The internet/people get their collective pitch forks and go “keep it to yourself”, or, “they are just looking for attention”. Is it lynching? No. Is it a harmless response? No. Edited June 29, 2021 by Mango 5 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 1 hour ago, T master said: That's pretty much because they are trying to draw the attention today . Who are they? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Patrick_Duffy said: True, but just thought was interesting due to being the 90's. I mean I feel like it's accepted a lot more now compared to then. I would guess anyway. Was 90’s really that long ago ? God I’m getting old 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 38 minutes ago, klos63 said: What's so bad about Bruce mentioning this? Seems like a positive thing to most people. Nothing bad at all, in fact it’s good for people to know that Grown men were okay with it then, and that we should be absolutely okay with it now. Go Bills!!! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 28 minutes ago, Mango said: Just for perspective. This is more for the group and the collective than it is to you directly. You or I might introduce our wives to our coworkers or post about getting married, and people go, oh that’s nice. Post, “I’m gay” or “this is my BF”. The internet/people get their collective pitch forks and go “keep it to yourself”, or, “they are just looking for attention”. Is it lynching? No. Is it a harmless response? No. Perfectly stated. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 'r Mortis Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 I could see Bruce and Daryl going at it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Patrick_Duffy said: True, but just thought was interesting due to being the 90's. I mean I feel like it's accepted a lot more now compared to then. I would guess anyway. I think it was most accepted in 780 AD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalftimeAdjustment Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Draconator said: This really isn't news. Not really "news", but it is a statement from Bruce Smith regarding the Bills. Many less meaningful utterances from Bills players have caused threads to open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Rico said: Just a hunch... Nah, not “the pitbull” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Smith Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 I think it was a TE in the late nineties I believe. He used to wear eye shadow and paint his nails🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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