basskik11 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Reads like a fantasy novella. Does each season ticket package come with a lifetime supply of beer, too? haha, that was good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickie do-right Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 The fear is not that any of the coaches could mess it up, it's that Albert will mess it up with another transgression or possibly not being motivated after becoming the highest paid defensive player in the NFL. That's the risk. ------------------------------------------------------ when your born nasty you stay nasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Linda Bogdan. Oi. I am looking forward to the day we don't have her on the OBD payroll. Cronyism is bad enough...it's worse when you make your daughter a scout. How do you know she's not qualified to do her job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 FTR, I saw that thread on BZ when it was first posted and thought about linking it here, but knew the reactions it would get. I agree with all of it, although the poster revealing who the Bills would draft was pretty dumb and could get him/her fired. But the Bills wanting Haynesworth and Saturday and getting them are 2 different things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 So most of you are still in favor of making him the highest paid defensive player in the league? http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3903573 He said that the starting point for his new contract would be the 6 year, $72 million deal with a guaranteed $30 million signing bonus given to Dwight Freeney. He wants to be the highest paid defensive player in the league. So in view of his continued off the field problems: Two speeding incidents, one involving personal injury, both within the last year kicking Titan teammate Justin Hartwig in the chest in 2007 Stomping on Andre Gurode's head in 2006 Two arrest warrants stemming from a traffic stop in Putnam County in 2006 (his lawyers made go away) Attempting to attack a teammate with a pole at the University of Tennessee And in view of Marshawn's latest foibles, everyone is in favor of bringing Haynesworth here? Or put differently, if you were the GM of the Bills, this is a guy you would make the league's highest paid defensive player? When Haynesworth stomped on Gurode's head it disgusted me but I've changed my mind since then. This would be a welcomed attitude change for this team. No more nice guys please. I would love to see the Bills be a bunch of nasty, head stomping maniacs that are looking to taking no prisoners. We have players that think that they are thugs off the field but play like pansies on it. I say let's go get players that will at least play with some violence on the field. I'm tired of the fundraising players that have been making up our roster over the last several years. We don't need anymore boyscouts, we need some green beret mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Bogdan is listed as a VP and assistant director of college scouting on the Bills webpage. Aside from being the owner's daughter, I'm not sure she qualifies for anything more than being a family member. There's plenty of nepotism to go around in the NFL. But normally those family members are not in personnel positions which should be earned by working up from the scouting ranks. Perhaps the only exception is Chris Polian in Indianapolis who has not been allowed to speak with other teams about executive positions. It angers me that 16 years ago, Linda Bogdan had a hand in BP's firing. Regardless of whether Trader Bill was crude, it remains one of the darkest moments in team history. BP may not be the nicest guy, but his teams win while the Bills have been stuck in neutral since the last of his picks left in the late 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Bogdan is listed as a VP and assistant director of college scouting on the Bills webpage. Aside from being the owner's daughter, I'm not sure she qualifies for anything more than being a family member. There's plenty of nepotism to go around in the NFL. But normally those family members are not in personnel positions which should be earned by working up from the scouting ranks. Perhaps the only exception is Chris Polian in Indianapolis who has not been allowed to speak with other teams about executive positions. It angers me that 16 years ago, Linda Bogdan had a hand in BP's firing. Regardless of whether Trader Bill was crude, it remains one of the darkest moments in team history. BP may not be the nicest guy, but his teams win while the Bills have been stuck in neutral since the last of his picks left in the late 90s. Trust me, it sucks Polian was fired but what kind of father would you be if you let another man insult your daughter just so you can win? That would be pretty pathetic if you ask me. And obviously, Polian is one of the best in the business but the cupboard was hardly bare when he left (butler and Smith). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Trust me, it sucks Polian was fired but what kind of father would you be if you let another man insult your daughter just so you can win? That would be pretty pathetic if you ask me. And obviously, Polian is one of the best in the business but the cupboard was hardly bare when he left (butler and Smith). This is precisely the reason why you should not mix family and business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 When Haynesworth stomped on Gurode's head it disgusted me but I've changed my mind since then. This would be a welcomed attitude change for this team. No more nice guys please. I would love to see the Bills be a bunch of nasty, head stomping maniacs that are looking to taking no prisoners. We have players that think that they are thugs off the field but play like pansies on it. I say let's go get players that will at least play with some violence on the field. I'm tired of the fundraising players that have been making up our roster over the last several years. We don't need anymore boyscouts, we need some green beret mentality. Amazing what a perennial All World player can do to change people's opinions. Having said that, I would love to have Haynesworth. It would cost us though! ALOT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php?t=170098 ALSO, here is what the NFL is saying in regards to Marshawn's arrest: http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/02/16/...epeat-offender/ None of this is a surprise and i would not doubt for a minute that some of it, part of it or none of it were true. Every NFL team leaks misinformation regarding their plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 No way is Poz moving outside he isnt fast enough to play the middle what a bunch of huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Haynesworth will be a Falcon next year. They want him and need him. he has a house here and is close friends with Chuck Smith. Who still is close with the Falcons where he spent 8 years. Falcons have the money to spend on him. Wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeJuiceSimpson Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 No way is Poz moving outside he isnt fast enough to play the middle what a bunch of huey Poz isn't really good enough to play any of the three linebacker positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 This is precisely the reason why you should not mix family and business. Finally, I am in complete agreement with something you've posted. And as usual, C.Biscuit falls one painfully short step from the point. Knowing why you should not mix family and business to start with makes it easier to deal with such conflict when it inevitably happens(family and business will mix). It was Ralph's job to be above that nonsense, resolve the matter and let time heal the wound before he lost the incredibly valuable, respected leader of his business. A 70 year old businessman who had seen so little on field success in this particular business prior to hiring Polian should have known better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Poz isn't really good enough to play any of the three linebacker positions. Poz is the anti-Chuck Norris. His tears CAUSE cancer and he cries a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Trust me, it sucks Polian was fired but what kind of father would you be if you let another man insult your daughter just so you can win? That would be pretty pathetic if you ask me. And obviously, Polian is one of the best in the business but the cupboard was hardly bare when he left (butler and Smith). Depends. Was his daughter being a !@#$? Sometimes the best thing that can happen to your kids is having someone else tell them when they're being a retard. Two of the biggest problems we have in this society is the "new" belief that only parents should be allowed to hurt their kid's feelings and that you MUST come to your kid's defense in every situation. Ralph screwed up royally and he's been paying for it ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 As long as his actions don't get him suspended, I quite frankly couldn't care less if Haynesworth maintains his rotund frame by eating kittens and fluffy bunnies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 As long as his actions don't get him suspended, I quite frankly couldn't care less if Haynesworth maintains his rotund frame by eating kittens and fluffy bunnies. Personally, I soak my kittens in chivettas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Depends. Was his daughter being a !@#$? Sometimes the best thing that can happen to your kids is having someone else tell them when they're being a retard. Two of the biggest problems we have in this society is the "new" belief that only parents should be allowed to hurt their kid's feelings and that you MUST come to your kid's defense in every situation. Ralph screwed up royally and he's been paying for it ever since. I agree with your overall sentiment, but if another man insulted one of my kids, I'm going upside their head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Poz isn't really good enough to play any of the three linebacker positions. that is impossible he's white and went to Linebacker U. he must be a good LB- why else would the Bills have overpaid with multiple picks to select this sloth like performer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I agree with your overall sentiment, but if another man insulted one of my kids, I'm going upside their head. if your kid was out of line, then you'd deserve the ass whupping you'd get in return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 If he really is a Bills front office guy he's a douchebag for revealing their FA and draft plans. Rabbits weren't made in 1972. How about a VW bug or a Datsun 210? Those seem to be Ralphie cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Haynesworth and Maualuga with Stroud would be a beautiful thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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