Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 After McDermott's press conference, it is abundantly clear that, as I theorized, the Bills only had light knowledge of these accusations prior to yesterday, and they were probably misled. I think Araiza will be cut once they're back in Buffalo. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 1 minute ago, The Red King said: I wonder what it was he learned. Just now, YoloinOhio said: Probably the details in the civil suit. It just dropped yesterday that’s what I’m thinking he’s referring to. Although TECHNICALLYYYY that came out like 29 hours ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 19 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I think it was from his agent right which means that word has SOMETHING behind it. i hope they have something big, and its the reason buff felt comfortable keeping him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) With every passing hour I’m kinda thinking maybe it’s best to just end this thing. Cut him and just move on. If it turns out it’s all BS then that’s unfortunate (for him to lose his job) but at this point…just move forward and get rid of the dark cloud and distraction. Edited August 27, 2022 by Brianmoorman4jesus 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBillFan Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Just now, YoloinOhio said: They may have. It was released during the game and he was coaching But talk about undermining him - sure, release the statement, and the first guy who’s going to get asked about it won’t be told it’s going to happen. Even if Araiza is not charged, and either settles or is found not guilty in civil court, I’m not sure if McDermott will want to work with him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
london_bills Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: After McDermott's press conference, it is abundantly clear that, as I theorized, the Bills only had light knowledge of these accusations prior to yesterday, and they were probably misled. I think Araiza will be cut once they're back in Buffalo. It's interesting that Mcd decision was to not play him, wouldn't that be the GM and head coaches decisions? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
london_bills Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Just now, UKBillFan said: But talk about undermining him - sure, release the statement, and the first guy who’s going to get asked about it won’t be told it’s going to happen. Even if Araiza is not charged, and either settles or is found not guilty in civil court, I’m not sure if McDermott will want to work with him. The problem he's got is he can't keep him on the team. Loses the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 He’s gone. You can’t keep him at this point, it’s obviously going to damage the locker room. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
london_bills Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Just now, Roundybout said: He’s gone. You can’t keep him at this point, it’s obviously going to damage the locker room. Exactly. He has no choice from that perspective 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 16 minutes ago, 716er said: McD is usually in control and he is not right now yikes narrative or his patience levels with this? or both? visibly angry? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delusional Bills Optimist Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 1 minute ago, UKBillFan said: That was uncomfortable to watch. McDermott didn’t say much yet was pretty damning. Three competing issues: 1. Team has exculpatory information that it would be EXTREMELY inappropriate to address now. 2. Bad PR, regardless of MA’s guilt or innocence, might prevent team from keeping him as they “search for truth.” 3. Team received extremely damning information 24 hours ago. I think number three is unlikely; if it was the case, he would’ve been cut by sun up. Number one would be brutal, as it would suck to stand up there and take those questions, knowing you can’t fully explain your position. IMO, number two is most likely. That’s a lot of pressure bubbling up right before the start of the season of highest expectations in a generation 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
716er Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Just now, BillsShredder83 said: narrative or his patience levels with this? or both? visibly angry? He was pissed and not in control of his emotions. Not much he could say, though, obviously. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 17 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Woof! I have never seen McDermott look both so furious and so personally distressed 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I'm guessing Araiza's agent and he gave a far more mild interpretation of what happened and the Bills PI saw the cops were sitting on it and signed off on it being a likely non-factor. Then all this info comes out and McD, who seemed to really like Araiza, suddenly has a bombshell drop on him that those allegations that seemed unlikely may have actually been true and that the kid he's been working with and getting close with might very well be a despicable person who raped an underaged girl. It's that betrayal that is a huge gut punch. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Might be time to move on and end this PR nightmare. He’s just a punter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBillFan Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Just now, Bangarang said: Might be time to move on and end this PR nightmare. He’s just a punter. The decision should be based on what he did, not the role on the team. If he was a rookie first round QB it’d be “ah well, let’s see if he’s actually guilty first”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyal2dagame Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 McDermott looked to be quite upset with the situation. Whatever the outcome, be it good or bad, i hope it is the right one as to what actually happened. I hope the liar(s) in this situation get their comeuppance regardless of which side it is. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
london_bills Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Just now, Richard Noggin said: Sometimes Venn Diagrams are just one circle. It's fascinating that even though we all KNOW we don't actually know anything concretely about this situation, most of us are eager to make ALL KINDS OF JUDGMENTS/DECISIONS. McDermott's energy tonight hopefully means the Bills won't be downplaying and soft-pedaling this thing any longer. Hopefully they will do the right thing, whatever that ends up being. Your first part is true. There seems to be only one option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattymafia Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 and we're back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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