Buffalo Bills 2016

[Norcal]

As i said, you should know the history of the team that drafted you out of respect to the guys who paved the way for you to have a career at the very least. You wouldn't go to a job interview without knowing a little history about the company you are applying to would you?

I could mention countless greats from the 90's to high school/college students and a good portion wouldn't know who I was talking about.

 

Are they about to enter a professional sports league? If so then they should know about the team who they are playing for atleast. I don't know any pro doesn't have respect for the guys before them and the history of the game, its why they play. Edited May 15, 2016 by Murray's Rats

[Drunkard]

As i said, you should know the history of the team that drafted you out of respect to the guys who paved the way for you to have a career at the very least. You wouldn't go to a job interview without knowing a little history about the company you are applying to would you?

Are they about to enter a professional sports league? If so then they should know about the team who they are playing for atleast. I don't know any pro doesn't have respect for the guys before them and the history of the game, its why they play.

There's nothing wrong with asking for it though if the number is not officially retired.

[GoPre]

As i said, you should know the history of the team that drafted you out of respect to the guys who paved the way for you to have a career at the very least. You wouldn't go to a job interview without knowing a little history about the company you are applying to would you?

Are they about to enter a professional sports league? If so then they should know about the team who they are playing for atleast. I don't know any pro doesn't have respect for the guys before them and the history of the game, its why they play.

 

Didn't know the NFL includes a history class for rookies. You're a Bills fan, correct? Say you were born in 93' and taken in this years draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Would you honestly bother to look at the team history? Unless it's a retired number and/or hall of fame player it's more than fine to ask for a number you want w/out completing a "research assignment."

[That Aud Smell]

Those combine interviews aren't exactly job interviews, btw. The players undergo many of them.

 

The idea that it reflects poorly on Eichel that he didn't lnow about #11 is fairly bizarre, imo.

[Eleven]

Those combine interviews aren't exactly job interviews, btw. The players undergo many of them.

 

The idea that it reflects poorly on Eichel that he didn't lnow about #11 is fairly bizarre, imo.

 

I don't believe this to be true.  I think it was an example given above, and nothing more.

[That Aud Smell]

^

 

What to be true?

 

Ted Black (pretty sure it was him) said Eichel inquired about #11 at his combine interview.

[mjd1001]

I'm not a huge fan of retiring numbers. I don't see the point to it.

 

Maybe, if you need to, have a 'semi retirement' to honor the player. Retire the number for 5 or 10 years, but then give it back out. I just don't see such a big deal in a number.

[Norcal]

Those combine interviews aren't exactly job interviews, btw. The players undergo many of them.

The idea that it reflects poorly on Eichel that he didn't lnow about #11 is fairly bizarre, imo.

I'm not talking about combine interviews or Eichel

[drnkirishone]

retiring numbers is a stupid practice. hang the jersey in the rafters to honor the greats if you want but retiring a number is dumb.

[That Aud Smell]

I'm not talking about combine interviews or Eichel

Yes, I understood that.

 

Maybe I need to re-read what tou wrote. What you'd said seemed to imply as much (albeit unintentionally).

[Brawndo]

Rumors of Shaq Lawson requiring shoulder surgery were not greatly over exaggerated

 

 

Bills say Lawson will have the shoulder surgery Tuesday and "a timetable for his return is still being established.”

[WildCard]

“The Buffalo Bills are taking measures to prevent the possibility of Shaq Lawson aggravating a pre-existing shoulder condition during the season. While he could continue to play, the Bills medical staff has determined that surgery is the best course of action for the overall health of his shoulder moving forward. He had an occurrence of the condition last week, but that would not preclude him from participating in the offseason program. Shaq is scheduled for surgery tomorrow on his shoulder with a rehabilitation program to follow. A timetable for his return is still being established.”

 

Bills GM Doug Whaley was particularly pleased that Lawson agreed to take this proactive measure.

 

“I want to take this opportunity to commend Shaq Lawson and his representatives for putting the team first by having this surgery on his shoulder done now,” Whaley said. “By doing so, he’s forsaking personal goals to be 100 percent healthy when we will need him most during the regular season. Fans constantly hear us say that we want players with tremendous character who keep team goals ahead of personal ones and Shaq is a great example of this.

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-take-pre-emptive-measure-Shaq-Lawson-to-undergo-shoulder-surgery/edf844e7-3dae-45b9-844f-e923f3ead3a0

 

As a rookie, missing OTA's and minicamp is a massive blow to him and the team; he's not going to be nearly prepared enough both physically and mentally

Edited May 16, 2016 by WildCard

[ubkev]

Meh. He's fine, it's not debilitating. He'll get it done after the season, be ready for camp.

You were saying?

[Taro T]

Bummer.

[WildCard]

@SalSports

Any timetables suggested for Shaq Lawson's return are speculative right now. Team won't know until after procedure is done.

 

@RapSheet

With surgery Tues, Shaq Lawson appears headed to the PUP list to start camp and potentially the regular season. Should correct it long-term

[TrueBlueGED]

You were saying?

 

Your mother's a , Trebek.

[WildCard]

@ProFootballDoc

David J. Chao, MD Retweeted BillsMafia

Typically minimum 4 month recovery. Definite PUP, hoping for quick recovery to make Week 1, possible to miss games

[Eleven]

 

@ProFootballDoc

David J. Chao, MD Retweeted BillsMafia

Typically minimum 4 month recovery. Definite PUP, hoping for quick recovery to make Week 1, possible to miss games

 

 

So stupid that he didn't get the surgery right after the season.  Or the combine.  Or at least right after the draft.

[WildCard]

So stupid that he didn't get the surgery right after the season.  Or the combine.  Or at least right after the draft.

It's selfish, but not stupid IMO

[TrueBlueGED]

The statement from the Bills makes it sound like a surgery wasn't planned, but something happened to facilitate it (..."He had an occurrence of the condition last week"...). Can't help but wonder if it popped out again working out.

[Taro T]

The statement from the Bills makes it sound like a surgery wasn't planned, but something happened to facilitate it (..."He had an occurrence of the condition last week"...). Can't help but wonder if it popped out again working out.

That's a logical guess.

[That Aud Smell]

Feck's sake. Not great news.

 

But, at least I can take comfort that Rex got the player he wanted at #19 overall.  :ph34r:

[TrueBlueGED]

Not that we didn't already know this, but TBN sports staff is a bunch of buffoons. They're killing the Bills and Lawson right now for dishonesty/integrity/blahblahblah over this since both said surgery wouldn't be necessary. Did they read the statement and how, ya know, something happened? Bills thought shoulder was fine, Lawson hurt it during workouts/minicamp/whatever, causing them to re-assess initial position and opt for surgery. Those TBN clowns are going after the Bills for honesty when they're being wholly intellectually dishonest themselves. Good lord.

[That Aud Smell]

Not that we didn't already know this, but TBN sports staff is a bunch of buffoons. They're killing the Bills and Lawson right now for dishonesty/integrity/blahblahblah over this since both said surgery wouldn't be necessary. Did they read the statement and how, ya know, something happened? Bills thought shoulder was fine, Lawson hurt it during workouts/minicamp/whatever, causing them to re-assess initial position and opt for surgery. Those TBN clowns are going after the Bills for honesty when they're being wholly intellectually dishonest themselves. Good lord.

 

How long has it been since TBN sports department veered irretrievably into the realm of asshattery?

 

It's such a shame. 

 

Vogl's okay. Other than him? I really can't abide any of the principal writers.

 

Members of the supporting cast are still fine by me -- Moritz, for example. Maybe Vogl's there too?

 

Wait. Wait. The young guy. Tyler Dunne. Him I like.

 

Is he being an idiot?

Edit: Re Dunne. He's not being an idiot. He is being tough, but fair.

[Eleven]

How long has it been since TBN sports department veered irretrievably into the realm of asshattery?

 

It's such a shame. 

 

Vogl's okay. Other than him? I really can't abide any of the principal writers.

 

Members of the supporting cast are still fine by me -- Moritz, for example. Maybe Vogl's there too?

 

Wait. Wait. The young guy. Tyler Dunne. Him I like.

 

Is he being an idiot?

 

 

I can read Vogl, Harrington (sometimes), Graham, Moritz, and that's about it for the ones who cover pro sports.