Reed83HOF Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 linky Buffalo’s players were open in stating their support for head coach Dick Jauron as a season of unmet expectations came to a close. Those same players were obviously very pleased on Tuesday when their owner Ralph Wilson announced Jauron would be retained as head coach. “I’m very excited that Dick Jauron is going to be my head coach moving forward,” said offensive lineman Brad Butler. “He’s is the best leader I have ever worked under not only in football, but in any job I’ve ever had.” “I’ve said all along that I have the utmost respect and faith in coach Jauron and his staff and to see Ralph make that decision it’s really overwhelming at this point,” said Chris Kelsay. The players understand the fans are frustrated with no playoff berth this season, but they believe they’re better off staying the course and trying to improve off of what they did do well in 2008 despite the fact that it didn’t translate into more wins. “I can sympathize with (fans) completely,” said Duke Preston. “I think nine years without a playoff team and three years at 7-9, that’s frustrating. That’s frustrating for us, and it’s got to be even more frustrating for them because we have a say in it. But like I said yesterday I think in our day and age of instant gratification and stuff, making switches and pulling pieces apart in my mind I don’t know if that’s the best way to do it all the time.” “I think if you were to bring in another coaching staff, you’re starting from square one and you’d have to build up from there,” said Kelsay. “At least we have our fundamentals and our foundation intact and we can build on things that we need to build on instead of starting over altogether.” The players know in a season where things don’t work out the coach is the one held accountable, but most of them are of the opinion that it’s on their shoulder to get better results on Sunday. “The players, we’ve got to go out and play,” said Paul Posluszny. “It is on us, the coaches do the best job they can and on Sundays we have to go out and do our part. That is the most important thing, on Sundays we have to go out and play the game like we have been coached and like we know how to play.” “Coaches can only prepare you for Sundays and I think coach Jauron and his staff have done a great job in doing that and it’s up to us as players to execute and get the job done on Sundays,” said Kelsay. “We failed this year. Ultimately we didn’t play well enough to win more football games. Obviously the first person they look at is the head coach, but as a leader of this team and a captain I take that upon myself. We have to do our part.” Knowing Jauron’s fate was anything but certain at season’s end the players are now energized knowing he’ll be coaching them in 2009 and realize they’ve got to make the playoffs a reality next fall. “I can only speak for myself, but I know this inspires me to work that much harder this offseason,” said Butler. “And I’m confident my teammates will also be encouraged by this.” “This should be a wake up call,” said Kelsay. “We have a really good thing here with coach Jauron and his staff and we should meet the expectations of ourselves and they’re really expectations that we’re capable of meeting. I hope other people look at it in the same fashion. So hopefully this will get us motivated for this offseason and I’m already looking forward to the ’09 season.” I just don't even know where to begin critiquing this crap...The players were prepared to play? This gem is one of my favorites: "At least we have our fundamentals and our foundation intact and we can build on things that we need to build on instead of starting over altogether" A foundation and the fundamentals of mediocrity... Edit.. As I posted from an ESPN AFC Blog in another post... Let's face, Shanahan's recent track record is one of a coach who deserves to be fired. The Broncos failed to make the playoffs the past three seasons. They were a combined 24-24 in the last three seasons. That is the epitome of average. The Broncos tied the league mark for blowing a three-game lead in the AFC West. Denver lost it's the final three games of the season to finish 8-8. Those are the credentials of a coach who deserved to be fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 “I can sympathize with (fans) completely,” said Duke Preston. “I think nine years without a playoff team and three years at 7-9, that’s frustrating. That’s frustrating for us, and it’s got to be even more frustrating for them because we have a say in it. But like I said yesterday I think in our day and age of instant gratification and stuff, making switches and pulling pieces apart in my mind I don’t know if that’s the best way to do it all the time.” Duke should have just STFU after the first time he said "frustrating." The rest of that crap? Instant gratification? WTF is he talking about? No playoffs in 9 years and he thinks firing a coaching staff full of losers is just instant gratification? !@#$ing moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPDontletthedoorhityourars Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 linky Buffalo’s players were open in stating their support for head coach Dick Jauron as a season of unmet expectations came to a close. Those same players were obviously very pleased on Tuesday when their owner Ralph Wilson announced Jauron would be retained as head coach. “I’m very excited that Dick Jauron is going to be my head coach moving forward,” said offensive lineman Brad Butler. “He’s is the best leader I have ever worked under not only in football, but in any job I’ve ever had.” “I’ve said all along that I have the utmost respect and faith in coach Jauron and his staff and to see Ralph make that decision it’s really overwhelming at this point,” said Chris Kelsay. The players understand the fans are frustrated with no playoff berth this season, but they believe they’re better off staying the course and trying to improve off of what they did do well in 2008 despite the fact that it didn’t translate into more wins. “I can sympathize with (fans) completely,” said Duke Preston. “I think nine years without a playoff team and three years at 7-9, that’s frustrating. That’s frustrating for us, and it’s got to be even more frustrating for them because we have a say in it. But like I said yesterday I think in our day and age of instant gratification and stuff, making switches and pulling pieces apart in my mind I don’t know if that’s the best way to do it all the time.” “I think if you were to bring in another coaching staff, you’re starting from square one and you’d have to build up from there,” said Kelsay. “At least we have our fundamentals and our foundation intact and we can build on things that we need to build on instead of starting over altogether.” The players know in a season where things don’t work out the coach is the one held accountable, but most of them are of the opinion that it’s on their shoulder to get better results on Sunday. “The players, we’ve got to go out and play,” said Paul Posluszny. “It is on us, the coaches do the best job they can and on Sundays we have to go out and do our part. That is the most important thing, on Sundays we have to go out and play the game like we have been coached and like we know how to play.” “Coaches can only prepare you for Sundays and I think coach Jauron and his staff have done a great job in doing that and it’s up to us as players to execute and get the job done on Sundays,” said Kelsay. “We failed this year. Ultimately we didn’t play well enough to win more football games. Obviously the first person they look at is the head coach, but as a leader of this team and a captain I take that upon myself. We have to do our part.” Knowing Jauron’s fate was anything but certain at season’s end the players are now energized knowing he’ll be coaching them in 2009 and realize they’ve got to make the playoffs a reality next fall. “I can only speak for myself, but I know this inspires me to work that much harder this offseason,” said Butler. “And I’m confident my teammates will also be encouraged by this.” “This should be a wake up call,” said Kelsay. “We have a really good thing here with coach Jauron and his staff and we should meet the expectations of ourselves and they’re really expectations that we’re capable of meeting. I hope other people look at it in the same fashion. So hopefully this will get us motivated for this offseason and I’m already looking forward to the ’09 season.” I just don't even know where to begin critiquing this crap...The players were prepared to play? This gem is one of my favorites: "At least we have our fundamentals and our foundation intact and we can build on things that we need to build on instead of starting over altogether" What do I care what Kelsay thinks? I don't even want him here so his opinion means nothing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billnutinphoenix Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 linky Buffalo’s players were open in stating their support for head coach Dick Jauron as a season of unmet expectations came to a close. Those same players were obviously very pleased on Tuesday when their owner Ralph Wilson announced Jauron would be retained as head coach. “I’m very excited that Dick Jauron is going to be my head coach moving forward,” said offensive lineman Brad Butler. “He’s is the best leader I have ever worked under not only in football, but in any job I’ve ever had.” “I’ve said all along that I have the utmost respect and faith in coach Jauron and his staff and to see Ralph make that decision it’s really overwhelming at this point,” said Chris Kelsay. The players understand the fans are frustrated with no playoff berth this season, but they believe they’re better off staying the course and trying to improve off of what they did do well in 2008 despite the fact that it didn’t translate into more wins. “I can sympathize with (fans) completely,” said Duke Preston. “I think nine years without a playoff team and three years at 7-9, that’s frustrating. That’s frustrating for us, and it’s got to be even more frustrating for them because we have a say in it. But like I said yesterday I think in our day and age of instant gratification and stuff, making switches and pulling pieces apart in my mind I don’t know if that’s the best way to do it all the time.” “I think if you were to bring in another coaching staff, you’re starting from square one and you’d have to build up from there,” said Kelsay. “At least we have our fundamentals and our foundation intact and we can build on things that we need to build on instead of starting over altogether.” The players know in a season where things don’t work out the coach is the one held accountable, but most of them are of the opinion that it’s on their shoulder to get better results on Sunday. “The players, we’ve got to go out and play,” said Paul Posluszny. “It is on us, the coaches do the best job they can and on Sundays we have to go out and do our part. That is the most important thing, on Sundays we have to go out and play the game like we have been coached and like we know how to play.” “Coaches can only prepare you for Sundays and I think coach Jauron and his staff have done a great job in doing that and it’s up to us as players to execute and get the job done on Sundays,” said Kelsay. “We failed this year. Ultimately we didn’t play well enough to win more football games. Obviously the first person they look at is the head coach, but as a leader of this team and a captain I take that upon myself. We have to do our part.” Knowing Jauron’s fate was anything but certain at season’s end the players are now energized knowing he’ll be coaching them in 2009 and realize they’ve got to make the playoffs a reality next fall. “I can only speak for myself, but I know this inspires me to work that much harder this offseason,” said Butler. “And I’m confident my teammates will also be encouraged by this.” “This should be a wake up call,” said Kelsay. “We have a really good thing here with coach Jauron and his staff and we should meet the expectations of ourselves and they’re really expectations that we’re capable of meeting. I hope other people look at it in the same fashion. So hopefully this will get us motivated for this offseason and I’m already looking forward to the ’09 season.” I just don't even know where to begin critiquing this crap...The players were prepared to play? This gem is one of my favorites: "At least we have our fundamentals and our foundation intact and we can build on things that we need to build on instead of starting over altogether" Kay Stephenson, Romeo Crennell, Raymond Berry, Herm Edwards, Art Shell...all the players loved them too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsidethebox Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 linky Buffalo’s players were open in stating their support for head coach Dick Jauron as a season of unmet expectations came to a close. Those same players were obviously very pleased on Tuesday when their owner Ralph Wilson announced Jauron would be retained as head coach. “I’m very excited that Dick Jauron is going to be my head coach moving forward,” said offensive lineman Brad Butler. “He’s is the best leader I have ever worked under not only in football, but in any job I’ve ever had.” “I’ve said all along that I have the utmost respect and faith in coach Jauron and his staff and to see Ralph make that decision it’s really overwhelming at this point,” said Chris Kelsay. The players understand the fans are frustrated with no playoff berth this season, but they believe they’re better off staying the course and trying to improve off of what they did do well in 2008 despite the fact that it didn’t translate into more wins. “I can sympathize with (fans) completely,” said Duke Preston. “I think nine years without a playoff team and three years at 7-9, that’s frustrating. That’s frustrating for us, and it’s got to be even more frustrating for them because we have a say in it. But like I said yesterday I think in our day and age of instant gratification and stuff, making switches and pulling pieces apart in my mind I don’t know if that’s the best way to do it all the time.” “I think if you were to bring in another coaching staff, you’re starting from square one and you’d have to build up from there,” said Kelsay. “At least we have our fundamentals and our foundation intact and we can build on things that we need to build on instead of starting over altogether.” The players know in a season where things don’t work out the coach is the one held accountable, but most of them are of the opinion that it’s on their shoulder to get better results on Sunday. “The players, we’ve got to go out and play,” said Paul Posluszny. “It is on us, the coaches do the best job they can and on Sundays we have to go out and do our part. That is the most important thing, on Sundays we have to go out and play the game like we have been coached and like we know how to play.” “Coaches can only prepare you for Sundays and I think coach Jauron and his staff have done a great job in doing that and it’s up to us as players to execute and get the job done on Sundays,” said Kelsay. “We failed this year. Ultimately we didn’t play well enough to win more football games. Obviously the first person they look at is the head coach, but as a leader of this team and a captain I take that upon myself. We have to do our part.” Knowing Jauron’s fate was anything but certain at season’s end the players are now energized knowing he’ll be coaching them in 2009 and realize they’ve got to make the playoffs a reality next fall. “I can only speak for myself, but I know this inspires me to work that much harder this offseason,” said Butler. “And I’m confident my teammates will also be encouraged by this.” “This should be a wake up call,” said Kelsay. “We have a really good thing here with coach Jauron and his staff and we should meet the expectations of ourselves and they’re really expectations that we’re capable of meeting. I hope other people look at it in the same fashion. So hopefully this will get us motivated for this offseason and I’m already looking forward to the ’09 season.” I just don't even know where to begin critiquing this crap...The players were prepared to play? This gem is one of my favorites: "At least we have our fundamentals and our foundation intact and we can build on things that we need to build on instead of starting over altogether" I really love this quote “This should be a wake up call,” said Kelsay. “We have a really good thing here with coach Jauron and his staff" They have a good thing going because they have a coach who takes it easy on them! Kelsey, Butler and Preston love Dick because he keeps them on the team. Any other coach would have jettisoned there asses years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenews Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Buffalo must have hired some unemployed John McCain campaign staff , who's next "Joe the Plumber" supports Dick Jauron?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 “This should be a wake up call,” said Kelsay. WTFH is he talking about? Nothing happened! Wake up call?!? Where was that call all season?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 You totally beat me to the punch on posting this. However, I was going to name my thread "I want to punch Kelsay in the face." I am totally sick of this guy. He is the most overpaid man on the team. The man has no pass rush, get's paid like a pro-bowler, and get's single teamed all the time. Cut his ass. Yeah, I bet he loves DJ, cause any other coach would bench him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 “I can sympathize with (fans) completely,” said Duke Preston. “I think nine years without a playoff team and three years at 7-9, that’s frustrating. That’s frustrating for us, and it’s got to be even more frustrating for them because we have a say in it. But like I said yesterday I think in our day and age of instant gratification and stuff, making switches and pulling pieces apart in my mind I don’t know if that’s the best way to do it all the time.” Duke should have just STFU after the first time he said "frustrating." The rest of that crap? Instant gratification? WTF is he talking about? No playoffs in 9 years and he thinks firing a coaching staff full of losers is just instant gratification? !@#$ing moron. Duke sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Of course Kelsay supports Dick. No other coach would start Kelsay. He wouldn't be on many rosters with that salary either. I'm so tired of Chris Kelsay speaking for everyone. It's not like he'll be starting again, unless they're forced to stay with him because of his salary, and if they do - get used to more of the same from this defense. There's been 2 clearly defined needs (on the defensive side) going into the offseason; pass rush and a play-making linebacker. Unless Schobel is traded or cut (neither likely to happen), Kelsay is almost guaranteed to sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I'm also sick of hearing players and poster say things like "coaches only prepare players for the games, it's up to the players to execute." What a steaming pile of horse sh--. Coaches are supposed to drill players into limiting mistakes, limit turnovers and penalties; to scheme, gameplan and adjust; to put their players in the best possible position to win. This staff clearly does not do a good job of any of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsinCbus Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Absolutely pathetic......the players like to play for these loosers because they don't need to be responsible for their horrible play. How can they say the coaches have them prepaired to play when they look lost most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Duke sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 It's being generous to call him a bad player because he can't really play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Of course Kelsay supports Dick. No other coach would start Kelsay. He wouldn't be on many rosters with that salary either. I'm so tired of Chris Kelsay speaking for everyone. It's not like he'll be starting again, unless they're forced to stay with him because of his salary, and if they do - get used to more of the same from this defense. There's been 2 clearly defined needs (on the defensive side) going into the offseason; pass rush and a play-making linebacker. Unless Schobel is traded or cut (neither likely to happen), Kelsay is almost guaranteed to sit. exactly. The only thing worse then Jauron returning is the prospect that our defensive front 7 will remain as is, with just a 2nd- middle rd draft choice added to it. This team is never going to beat the Patriots. This team probably won't beat the jets if they get Cowher, and miami is on the upswing, but Hey Chris Kelsay will probably keep his job, making 1 play every 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billnutinphoenix Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 What does Lee Evans think of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 It's being generous to call him a bad player because he can't really play. I was on the fence about him, because he was a slight upgrade over that sack of crap Fowler, but now that Preston is opening his mouth I'm pretty much done with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I was on the fence about him, because he was a slight upgrade over that sack of crap Fowler, but now that Preston is opening his mouth I'm pretty much done with him. Fowler is paid about the same as Peters. So, we should cut Peters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless Ike Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I like that they take quotes from Kelsay and Preston, both guys love dick because they know they're on a competent team's bench/cuts list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 This pisses me off even more than the front office - all these underperforming/POS players like Kelsay, Preston and yes Poz going on all all year "Our coach is great - it's up to us - we need to wake up" - then wake the F up and stop talking about it and Fugging do it!!!!!. Honestly this team of players full of excuse makers and whiners and pussies ("I'd rather play in Toronto than be cold in Buffalo!") pisses me off more than Ralph and Jauron and the front office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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