BuffaloBillyG Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) I remember some wanted the Bills to take him. Reportedly drowned. RIP. Edited for clarity in reported cause of death. Edited June 28, 2023 by BuffaloBillyG 15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcash Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Rip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 RIP. Far too young. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 I wanted him in his draft year. Thought he had an absolute cannon. What a tragedy. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hooks Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 I definitely wanted him, but around that time I wanted every qb in every draft. Sucks. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Wow, way too young. RIP. I loved the way he looked first way down field, always attacking deep, thought he could become what 17 is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 I was one of those interested in him as Bills QB. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 That is way too young. R.I.P. And I do remember wanting him to be a Bill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Sad. Way too young. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Bills Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Awful news to hear. Followed him since college Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Sad news! Why does it seem like every offseason we hear about some sort of Tragedy like this? Wasn't the Dwayne Haskins incident just last Summer around this time? RIP Ryan Mallett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Wow, how does that even happen? Dude had a cannon for an arm and a ton of potential, just couldn't put it together on the field. Sad story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 He was a draft favorite for Bills’ fans! Sad to see him pass at such a young age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 That's horrible. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 That's crazy...how does one drown in a swimming pool? Medical emergency?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, Big Turk said: That's crazy...how does one drown in a swimming pool? Medical emergency?? Medical emergency, hit your head, imbibe too much, get murdered, or some combination of the above. I’m sure if we put our minds to it we could figure out a bunch of ways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 He was gonna be the heir apparent for Brady 10 years before he retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Was the swimming pool confirmed? Every article I see doesn’t talk about how he died. Typically, that’s an indication of suicide or drug overdose. But happy to be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Was enamored with the kid. This is absolutely tragic. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Crazy arm talent. Kid could sling it! Far too young. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, Virgil said: Was the swimming pool confirmed? Every article I see doesn’t talk about how he died. Typically, that’s an indication of suicide or drug overdose. But happy to be wrong Actually found this. Pool may have been incorrect. I lived in that area for years and can confirm the Destin beaches have a lethal rip tide. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/former-nfl-quarterback-ryan-mallett-dead_n_649b6ab8e4b0ea75fd3a8709 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Virgil said: Was the swimming pool confirmed? Every article I see doesn’t talk about how he died. Typically, that’s an indication of suicide or drug overdose. But happy to be wrong https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jun/27/ryan-mallett-dead-at-35/ Quote BREAKING: Ryan Mallett, former Razorback and NFL quarterback, dead at 35 by Tom Murphy | Today at 6:47 p.m. Former University of Arkansas and NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett has died. Mallett, 35, had been on vacation in Florida and was involved in a swimming accident in the Gulf of Mexico, according to sources with knowledge of the incident. His passing on Tuesday was confirmed by Gary Williams, superintendent of the White Hall School District, where Mallett served as head football coach in 2022. Swimming accident in the Gulf of Mexico can be many things. Rip tide would be one. Sounds as though swimming pool may be incorrect. Which is not to say that intoxicants might not be involved, but no need to go straight there. Edited June 28, 2023 by Beck Water 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, BuffaloBillyG said: Actually found this. Pool may have been incorrect. I lived in that area for years and can confirm the Destin beaches have a lethal rip tide. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/former-nfl-quarterback-ryan-mallett-dead_n_649b6ab8e4b0ea75fd3a8709 If that's the case, I feel really bad for the guy. Always, always swim parallel to the shore until you can break yourself loose. Never fight the current. 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, Beck Water said: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jun/27/ryan-mallett-dead-at-35/ Swimming accident in the Gulf of Mexico can be many things. Rip tide would be one. Sounds as though swimming pool may be incorrect. Which is not to say that intoxicants might not be involved, but no need to go straight there. I live on the gulf coast, some don't take the flags seriously on the beach. My wife's friend died recently trying to save his wife/daughter when they went out under red flag conditions. It happens without intoxicants. Not saying I know what happened with Mallet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Awful News 😢. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, sullim4 said: If that's the case, I feel really bad for the guy. Always, always swim parallel to the shore until you can break yourself loose. Never fight the current. Yup. Not everyone realizes that. Panic creeps in and instinct directs you to point to land. Destin Florida has some beautiful beaches. However they also boast one of the strongest rip tides and (at least when I was there a decade ago) a strong shark presence within 8 feet of the shore line. We did one of those tourist plane rides over the water and were absolutely shocked how many large dark silhouettes were close to shore. Never swam in that water again after that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, sullim4 said: If that's the case, I feel really bad for the guy. Always, always swim parallel to the shore until you can break yourself loose. Never fight the current. Like @Southern_Bills said, person can know that and still have problems if they are trying to save someone else who doesn't know or panics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Oh wow!! Shocking to hear. Young man should've had much more life to live. Sad situation and hate to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Seven people have died near panama city swimming in the Gulf in the past couple of days. Lethal Rip Tide. In all but one of the instances. double red flag warnings were posted, and swimming was not legal. I don't know where Ryan Mallet was swimming (reports are in the Gulf) and I feel bad for all of those that drowned from the Rip tides. Everyone please follow the flags. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Charles Romes said: Wow, way too young. RIP. I loved the way he looked first way down field, always attacking deep, thought he could become what 17 is. Except he had drew Bledsoe feet made of cement blocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, sullim4 said: If that's the case, I feel really bad for the guy. Always, always swim parallel to the shore until you can break yourself loose. Never fight the current. That is of course is taught and is best thing to give one the best chance to survive, but could still not work sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 RIP 1) always teach your kids to swim as early as possible. $400 for an infant swimming class is worth it 2) continue with swim lessons every year until they're solid 3) send them to a lifesaving course by their teenage years. A weekend course can teach a lot. 4) always teach them about currents. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 So sad, so young. Just awful news. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, boyst said: RIP 1) always teach your kids to swim as early as possible. $400 for an infant swimming class is worth it 2) continue with swim lessons every year until they're solid 3) send them to a lifesaving course by their teenage years. A weekend course can teach a lot. 4) always teach them about currents. All of that is correct, but when you get swept up in a rip current like we are having this year none of that matters. Only defense is to not be in it honestly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 38 minutes ago, Chaos said: Seven people have died near panama city swimming in the Gulf in the past couple of days. Lethal Rip Tide. In all but one of the instances. double red flag warnings were posted, and swimming was not legal. I don't know where Ryan Mallet was swimming (reports are in the Gulf) and I feel bad for all of those that drowned from the Rip tides. Everyone please follow the flags. There was actually a report on the weather channel on this just the other day. The rip tide in that area is bad, and swimmers are getting caught in it and it’s also putting lifeguards at risk. Just a nightmare. RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, Southern_Bills said: All of that is correct, but when you get swept up in a rip current like we are having this year none of that matters. Only defense is to not be in it honestly. Wife and I were at Oak Island NC, this weekend . We couldn’t go past out our knees Saturday as it was brutal. As usual, there were a couple people , literally, out past the breakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Just now, Big Blitz said: There was actually a report on the weather channel on this just the other day. The rip tide in that area is bad, and swimmers are getting caught in it and it’s also putting lifeguards at risk. Just a nightmare. RIP Self inflicted wounds hurt as much as other wounds. My sympathies are the same. At the same time it upsets me when people engage in activity that puts other people at risk, in this case the lifeguards, in other cases all sorts of first responders. So many problems in the world would be avoided if people would actually think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Go Buffalo Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 That's sad news. Thoughts and Prayers go out to his family. I remember that he had a heck of an arm....Wow, way too young for sure. RIP young man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 RIP. 35 is no age to pass away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Beck Water said: https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jun/27/ryan-mallett-dead-at-35/ Swimming accident in the Gulf of Mexico can be many things. Rip tide would be one. Sounds as though swimming pool may be incorrect. Which is not to say that intoxicants might not be involved, but no need to go straight there. I was one to jump to intoxicants as the culprit but seeing this - there have been a number of incidents on the coast this week. Folks ignoring the warnings. Quite a few deaths in the headlines. Could still have other factors but sobriety wouldn’t be abnormal here either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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