Albany,n.y. Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 It's such a good read I couldn't pick out any one part. Sorry for those who don't subscribe, but for those who do click on the link & enjoy: https://theathletic.com/2761001/2021/08/12/ryan-fitzpatricks-winding-football-career-with-its-magical-ups-and-miserable-downs-has-led-him-to-his-best-opportunity-yet/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Albany,n.y. said: It's such a good read I couldn't pick out any one part. Sorry for those who don't subscribe, but for those who do click on the link & enjoy: https://theathletic.com/2761001/2021/08/12/ryan-fitzpatricks-winding-football-career-with-its-magical-ups-and-miserable-downs-has-led-him-to-his-best-opportunity-yet/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983 Thanks, that was a great article!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaT Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 That WAS an excellent article with lots of insight on the "Jets years" for Fitz and the family dynamics he goes through. After he retires, I'd love to see him re-sign with Bills for 1 day so he could retire a Bill. There are so many people here that appreciated him. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, BubbaT said: That WAS an excellent article with lots of insight on the "Jets years" for Fitz and the family dynamics he goes through. After he retires, I'd love to see him re-sign with Bills for 1 day so he could retire a Bill. There are so many people here that appreciated him. I can think of 60 million reasons why he should retire a Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 HALL OF FAME! 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Who pays to read articles these days? Amazing. 1 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Fitz should get a bust in the HOF when he retires. There are many ways to quantify football greatness, not all of them have to do with numbers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Just now, wppete said: Who pays to read articles these days? Amazing. Lol, I hear ya. It's almost like paying for porn on the internet. Why bother? But, the Athletic has great content, and it's not difficult to find deals where you get 1 year access for like $6. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Albany,n.y. said: It's such a good read I couldn't pick out any one part. Sorry for those who don't subscribe, but for those who do click on the link & enjoy: https://theathletic.com/2761001/2021/08/12/ryan-fitzpatricks-winding-football-career-with-its-magical-ups-and-miserable-downs-has-led-him-to-his-best-opportunity-yet/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983 There a reason why Fitz has lasted as long as he has…his teammates would run through a wall for the guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, wppete said: Who pays to read articles these days? Amazing. The Athletic is the only one that I pay for. They have great content and, as was stated above, you can find big discounts most of the time. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 If you have Sprint/T-Mobile and their Rewards app, you can get 6 months of The Athletic free next Tuesday. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 They're talking about the article on WGR right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 41 minutes ago, wppete said: Who pays to read articles these days? Amazing. I take it you don't read any newspapers, like ever, Amazing. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said: I take it you don't read any newspapers, like ever, Amazing. Its 2021 and the internet is an amazing place. Read Newspapers 🗞??? 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc1320 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 The defensive players in the league love Fitz because he has thrown an interception to like a third of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Wow. Everybody loves Fitz. Not enough Bills stuff for my liking, but great stuff anyway Excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, wppete said: Its 2021 and the internet is an amazing place. Read Newspapers 🗞??? 😂 Where do you think I read my newspapers? On the internet & most articles on the internet are not free unless you are limited in your reading choices. Kid, get off my lawn. Edited August 12, 2021 by Albany,n.y. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 The anti-Flutie 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said: Where do you think I read my newspapers? On the internet & most articles on the internet are not free unless you are limited in your reading choices. Kid, get off my lawn. You pay for the “newspaper” on the internet??? 😂 Amazing!!! Comical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 🤦♂️🤦♂️ I can’t even with some of y’all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) 38 minutes ago, wppete said: You pay for the “newspaper” on the internet??? 😂 Amazing!!! Comical. All 3 that I read every day. Buffalo News, Albany Times Union, NY Post. I get the same edition as the print version. Total cost this year is $240. A bargain. Edited August 12, 2021 by Albany,n.y. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwai San Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I broke down - ridicule me @wppete all ya want - THIS IS WORTH $6! Great article. Basically I just started but this quote jumped out at me. “We were the island of misfit toys,” he says. “Most of us had no business being on an NFL roster, but we made it work.” That sounds SO like the Bills when Fitz was here!!! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 39 minutes ago, Kwai San said: “We were the island of misfit toys,” he says. “Most of us had no business being on an NFL roster, but we made it work.” That sounds SO like the Bills when Fitz was here!!! Nobody wants a 'Fitz-in-the-Box'? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwai San Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 OMFG!!! I will fall into this hole and quite possibly never come back out!!!! All Hail The Athletic! If in doubt - and I was for many a year. I regret that. Shameless plug for The Athletic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 hours ago, wppete said: Its 2021 and the internet is an amazing place. Read Newspapers 🗞??? 😂 It’s 2021, and I think talented sports journalists who dedicated a lifetime to their craft, should stand in lines at food pantries and live in refrigerator boxes. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) Is he the starter for Washington this year? N/m I will stop being lazy and look it up Edit: Looks like he is for now anyway. Edited August 12, 2021 by Sheneneh Jenkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksilver Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 WFT could be a sleeper pick for the NFC, IF FITZ doesn't give away a few games. That Defense is unreal and they have good weapons on offense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 hours ago, wppete said: You pay for the “newspaper” on the internet??? 😂 Amazing!!! Comical. Ok, Ok. You’ve made your point -repeatedly. Now you’re just obnoxious. Take this with you to your seat -I once thought exactly as you do. The Athletic changed this crotchety old man’s stubborn-azzed opinion. Haven’t seen writing this good since Felser & Jim Peters of The News & Courier Express respectively. Plunk down $3 for the 1st month. Don’t think it’s a better sports read than anything you currently peruse, dump it. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I didn't pay but the link looked impressive 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Captain Caveman said: The anti-Flutie I expected this comment to ignite a war in the thread. So far no one has bitten. I'm surprised. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Nobody wants a 'Fitz-in-the-Box'? I do, I do!!! Make sure it has authentic Fitz beard hair please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, boater said: I expected this comment to ignite a war in the thread. So far no one has bitten. I'm surprised. Everyone's too busy with the ongoing "should we pay sports journalists" war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Ok, Ok. You’ve made your point -repeatedly. Now you’re just obnoxious. Take this with you to your seat -I once thought exactly as you do. The Athletic changed this crotchety old man’s stubborn-azzed opinion. Haven’t seen writing this good since Felser & Jim Peters of The News & Courier Express respectively. Plunk down $3 for the 1st month. Don’t think it’s a better sports read than anything you currently peruse, dump it. 1926... was that a good year? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Sherlock Holmes said: 1926... was that a good year? GET OFF MY LAWN - ya GotDam PUNK! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, boater said: I expected this comment to ignite a war in the thread. So far no one has bitten. I'm surprised. Cause most have finally accepted the truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 8 hours ago, Albany,n.y. said: It's such a good read I couldn't pick out any one part. Sorry for those who don't subscribe, but for those who do click on the link & enjoy: https://theathletic.com/2761001/2021/08/12/ryan-fitzpatricks-winding-football-career-with-its-magical-ups-and-miserable-downs-has-led-him-to-his-best-opportunity-yet/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983 That is a great article. This part struck me as of general applicablitity: Quote “There are so many of these young guys who’ve never seen failure,” Fitzpatrick said. “They were the best kid in high school. They went to college, they were the best kid in college. And then they get to the NFL, and they struggle. And they don’t know how to deal with that.” 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 6 hours ago, Inigo Montoya said: Fitz should get a bust in the HOF when he retires. There are many ways to quantify football greatness, not all of them have to do with numbers. This is a great example of why we need an "unsure" emoji! Part of me says yes, part of me says no. All the ones we have now are pretty black and white positive or negative. Not sure how you'd "emoticize" that though lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwai San Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, HOUSE said: I didn't pay but the link looked impressive Pay my son - PAY...the link is MORE than impressive.....better than the blue pill.....or was that the red pill??? 22 minutes ago, Bferra13 said: This is a great example of why we need an "unsure" emoji! Part of me says yes, part of me says no. All the ones we have now are pretty black and white positive or negative. Not sure how you'd "emoticize" that though lol. You did the perfect job imo....rather than a click you actually spoke what you felt. And by extension I think you spoke for many of us too!! Edited August 12, 2021 by Kwai San 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 41 minutes ago, Bferra13 said: This is a great example of why we need an "unsure" emoji! Part of me says yes, part of me says no. All the ones we have now are pretty black and white positive or negative. Not sure how you'd "emoticize" that though lol. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Any fan of Fitz this is a must read. Fitzmagic. Will always love him and he will always love us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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