stevewin

Tears of unfathomable sadness

Suck It, Massholes

Back in the day when I used to coach youth/AAU basketball I'd make the whole team drop and do pushups if someone missed an easy layup - and sometimes for other assorted offenses that were simply lack of focus/attention. Would be interested in how hard the run is - if it's just a jog I don't think it has the same impact as a sprint that causes enough discomfort to really commit the cause to memory.

McD obviously not in touch with the fanbase

Eff him - straight to hell

I know you are only the messenger, but for them to claim that 50% of the fan base "loves" the train horn is patently ridiculous. I can guarantee though that at least 50% hate it (that number is probably much higher). Many/most in the "don't hate" group probably just like the idea of something generating noise on 3rd down (however obnoxious) instead of doing nothing (ignoring the fact that the damn horn seems to blow constantly throughout the game - not just on 3rd down) I like the stampeding Buffalo herd as a replacement. Something that actually has some meaning/connection - and no doubt if combined with video on board would create a real meaningful visceral feeling/reaction on 3rd down for those in attendance.

Funny when I first read the announcement I thought it said *Binghamton*, and my first reaction was "oof!" ? Similar to when people have super strong opinions about certain announcers, or jerseys, the alleged terribleness of Rodak just kind of went over my head - just seemed like a regular dime a dozen beat writer to me. My most lasting impression of him will be at training camp last year where after one of the practices he was standing near the stands with a group of reporters who had stopped a player coming off the field. As the reporters were gathered and recording what the player was saying, a group of 20-somethings in the stands stood there mockingly screaming "Rodak! Rodak!" the whole time. He just stood there and took it with as much dignity as someone can muster in that scenario. All I know is that he handled that encounter with class (and the same verbal assault these same guys had given him throughout practice whenever he was in earshot).

Imagine Hell, where Satan is a lunatic blowing a train horn

I'd like the names of the 50% who love please

Maybe Josh was feeling his oats and chugged a few Home Run Champion Beers before practice

There was an article somewhere where the reporter said he was bigger/stronger this year - Ray-Ray said he got injured in preseason last year and lost weight and never got on track IIRC

Crush those softballs!

Before there was Bob Woods, Steve Smith was #$%#$@ crazy

Curious - did the competitiveness of some players come out during the game or was it all very low key

Or don't wear headsets

That would definitely add to the entertainment

Also thought that was especially interesting candor about that game - and for sure if we go back to the game thread we'd see tons of agonizing over how bad the OL was and didn't know what they were doing ? One subtle thing I absolutely love is that he played 3 sports in HS. I played 3 sports back in the day, and both my kids did which is so rare this day in age. With so much over-specialization these days it would have been so easy for him to specialize in football only (indeed I wouldn't be surprised if he was pressured to focus on only one sport, which my kids were) - instead he played all the sports and just enjoyed the different games and competition and his buddies, which is how it should be.

The Offense Unfettered would be a good name for a band

Are we not entertained? The person "leading the charge" needs to be someone actually leading the charge onto the field - say in a golf cart - not standing there static like some poor ineffectual idiot waving a flag that hardly anyone notices anyway. The golf cart can be tricked out to be a bills helmet or something as well, and souped up to go at least as fast as John Brown. (resists urge to say Devin Singletary just to elicit 10 pages of responses)) +1000 getting rid of train horn - it has reached beyond ridiculous proportions - painfully annoying and just an embarrassment. I've always thought if they are going to have the the drum team or whatever it's called it would be better to have some kind of microphone that picks up some of the sound over the PA - NOT (please Dear God) in an obnoxious train horn kind of way, but just pick it up enough so that it doesn't sound like a bunch of kids banging on toy drums off in the distance.

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Sirius XM Radio Movin the Chains 5/17/19 – Pat Kirwin & David Moulton Really good interview - amazing story and Ty comes off as such a genuine good guy. Another added to my list of favorite players - will be rooting hard for this guy. (Also - has an amazing voice - think he might be userid Deep Voice on this board) - The GM/Coach in Buffalo are looking for certain types of guys – and you fit the bill for them. They are very much interested in tough guys, loyal guys. Do you feel like you fit in there – they paid you too Since we’ve gone through OTAs and the offseason program, we get a chance to look at who’s in the room, and just looking around the room we all fit the same build, the same mentality. I see what they are building when they brought everybody in this year - What is that mentality Tough, smart, physical football players - And not a lot of egos No, not at all – blue collar, blue collar definitely - And that represents Buffalo itself. Your career – not drafted from Texas State to playing 403 plays last year Tell about the journey - You got your start in the Arena 2 league, not the Arena league, the Arena 2 league Yeah it was like the supplemental league to the Arena - And you played more than one year in the Arena 2 just to make it to the Arena league – take us back there I started in Corpus Christi Arena 2 team, we played for 100 dollars – 150 if you won before taxes – so after taxes probably came out to about 110 and if you lost about 74. I think we won like 4 games so a bunch of 74 dollar checks - It’s like little league if you won you got ice cream. - If I was you, my jersey number would be 74 just to remind me of the world I came from <laughter> - The chip on the shoulder was there from the beginning, the hunger to play, nothing was going to stop you. In Arena 2 I’m sure you drove home a few times going I can’t even live on this Yeah it was a humbling experience for sure, I had an old Chevy Caprice, and 74 dollars wasn’t even paying for brake pads, wasn’t taking care of necessities - So then take us to the next place So then I go to the Desperados, the pay was up to 400 dollars a week now, there I tore my shoulder, and after tearing my shoulder I got a call from the Dolphins, I go work out with them and they wanted to sign me, the GM told me he wanted to sign me, and about two days after I left the facility the league locked out – so I missed out on that opportunity. I went to play with the Philadelphia Soul after that, and Ron Jawarski talked about getting me in camp with the Eagles, but that never came to fruition. From there the dream kind of fizzled on me, I needed to do something to be an adult basically. Arena football wasn’t a way I was going to be able to sustain life, and especially if I was going to have a family. I started doing other things, like security. I received a phone call from a team in San Antonio, because I had other things going at that time with security for musical acts, I told them the only way I would go play for them was if they matched or did better. They called back two days later and said OK we’ll double it so that got me playing down in San Antonio <Some discussion about his free football camp and foundation/charity http://tynfoundation.org> - Hard journey here – took a while to be paid well and respected and a starter in the NFL – when did it come to be part of your fabric to be a guy who gives back These last few years I been fortunate to receive the blessings resulting from my talent. I’ve been able to take care of my family and put us in a position where money is not something we need to worry about. Once that was no longer an issue I figured now I fortunate enough to look to the community and other avenues and areas that have needs. They always say when you get a blessing it’s good to reach back and give one. That’s what I’m here for. I’m a vessel now and I’m going to use my platform to help someone else - This may seem like a stupid question, but why didn’t you quit? You spent 4 years in football’s minor leagues – and football doesn’t even really have a minor league – that’s how far away from the big time you were. You land with the Colts on practice squad, the Rams pick you up, but then you’re out of work again for another year – and your in your mid to late 20’s. Is there a point when you just say you know what, I gotta go earn a living some other way I did – but the people in my corner…there were a few times I just knew it wasn’t working but something deep down inside me said if I keep at it and kept the drive going that something was going to break for me and fortunately things started to change my way - You went to Texas State – how to you end up at Texas State and not Texas or Texas A&M? I came out in ’03. I had a lot of offers – I think I was top 10 in the state when I came out. Outside of my head coach in high school I really didn’t have anyone giving me guidance on how the whole system of college football works, so I just figured if I went to school and played football I’d get to the NFL. I didn’t know about divisions or conferences or anything – I just figured I’d go to school. I had a friend I wanted to help out – so I told schools I’ll go to your school if you give my friend a scholarship. I think I told that to like 6 teams that offered me scholarships and Texas State was the only one that said yeah - 403 plays last year as a Redskin, gave up 0 sacks – one holding call, which I’m sure was a bad call (laughs) – a pretty clean slate - Is that friend still a friend Oh yeah – he’s like a brother to me – we’ve known each other since 3rd grade - Lot of Bills fans call into the show and want to know about Josh Allen, what can you say about him Oh man – he’s a dog! His locker is like three down from mine – I love his energy, he’s like, I don’t even know how to put it into words, he’s just got a vibe about him like it’s just amazing. I’ll give you a little story – every Wed we have a competition in the offseason workouts, there’s a basketball goal on the practice field and they call up one guy from offense and one guy from defense for a shooting competition. Josh got called up – Josh didn’t miss a shot. He shot one, he did a Steph Curry – he shot and turned around and cheered. I was like oh man – that man got something right there - This team brought in a bunch of new linemen – line coaches always say it takes forever to bring a group together, how fast can the Bills put this line together and make it a force As fast as it needs to be. The first game of the season we’ll be ready to go Discussion after: - Boy that’s a feel good story huh. You think you can’t get over all the hurdles in life, there’s a guy who just kept hurdling and there he is starting up in Buffalo and his contract’s nice - And making it both financially and in playing time in his 30’s! is when he really breaks through and gets paid - Lot to admire there – if you’re a Buffalo Bill fan I’m sure you’re proud that your team was smart enough to sign a guy like this - Boy, does he not fit with that organization or what? - They want those good guys and they got one here

You said big man package

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Tyree McKittrick?