Justice Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 It seems like WR is the position in the NFL that produces primadonnas more than any other spot. Why is that? Guys like TO, Michael Irvin, Chad Johnson and Randy Moss are diva wannabes. They all showboat and celebrate over-excessively when they score. Is it because they don't get hit too hard or is it because they don't have to make any hits? Is it because they don't do the dirty work like block and pick up blitzes? Am I the only one that feels that way about WR's? What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 It makes me happy that none of our wideouts, particularly our best one, fit that description. Evans goes the Marvin Harrison route- Just flip the damn ball to the official after a score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 It makes me happy that none of our wideouts, particularly our best one, fit that description. Evans goes the Marvin Harrison route- Just flip the damn ball to the official after a score. I agree. You're not gonna get any snow angels or boxing or hall of fame jackets or pom pom shakin' out of Evans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBilliever Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I agree. You're not gonna get any snow angels or boxing or hall of fame jackets or pom pom shakin' out of Evans. See: two unsportsmanlike conducts against the Steelers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNW_Bills_Fan Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 See: two unsportsmanlike conducts against the Steelers. HMMM not the same type of celebrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 See: two unsportsmanlike conducts against the Steelers. Are you saying that Lee Evans is in the same class as those other guys?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 It seems like WR is the position in the NFL that produces primadonnas more than any other spot. Why is that? Guys like TO, Michael Irvin, Chad Johnson and Randy Moss are diva wannabes. They all showboat and celebrate over-excessively when they score. Is it because they don't get hit too hard or is it because they don't have to make any hits? Is it because they don't do the dirty work like block and pick up blitzes? Am I the only one that feels that way about WR's? What do you think? Because growing up, if you're the most talented of the kids, you usually start off playing RB or WR. So if you play WR, and you know you're one of the most talented players on the team, you want the ball because you know you can make plays. Its rare for a WR to even touch the ball 10 times a game, and that makes you feel like you need to ask for the ball even more, just to get the few opportunities you can. This starts from the earliest of ages. Not getting the ball when you're one of the best players can be frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Because growing up, if you're the most talented of the kids, you usually start off playing RB or WR. So if you play WR, and you know you're one of the most talented players on the team, you want the ball because you know you can make plays. Its rare for a WR to even touch the ball 10 times a game, and that makes you feel like you need to ask for the ball even more, just to get the few opportunities you can. This starts from the earliest of ages. Not getting the ball when you're one of the best players can be frustrating. Yeah, I get your point, but what does that have to do with the flamboyant personalities and show boating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Yeah, I get your point, but what does that have to do with the flamboyant personalities and show boating? I'd argue that their showboating is no worse than the DE who celebrates like crazy after a sack, or the LB or DB who celebrates afetr a big tackle. As to why they seem to showboat more? I'd guess a lot of it is because WRs are always in the spotlight. They aren't like RBs, who grind it out on every play. When you see the ball in the hands of a good WR (like the ones you mention), lots of times they are picking up a good chunk of yardage, scoring a TD, getting a first down, etc. WRs usually dont grind it out for 2-3 yards per catch. Since the camera is focused on them when they get the ball, the guys mentioned feed off it and play to it. Some guys do, some dont (Marvin Harrison). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 It makes me happy that none of our wideouts, particularly our best one, fit that description. Evans goes the Marvin Harrison route- Just flip the damn ball to the official after a score. Good lord let's hope he doesn't go that route. Much rather he didnt keep a gun in a bucket outside of a car wash and then shoot someone with it, or choke a kid at the pro bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 They are attention whores and their clubs give them what they want. Chad Johnson acted like a kid of years and people like well chad is being chad. The coach finally manned up and started treating him like an adult and then he wants out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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