Jim in Anchorage Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 Sorry. I know you guys are gonna say I'm insensitive and as azz but he needs to toughen up. This is a PERFECT example of the weak minded, weak hearted players we have on this roster. It's the kinda attitude that keeps us down. What did Brett Favre do when his father passed away? He played his HEART out and played one of his best games of his career on MNF, 400 yds, 4 TDs and a 154.9 rating. What did Torrey Smith do the evening after his brother passed away? 6 catches for 120 yds and 2 TDs and led the team in receiving all the way to the SB. I realize his brother passing was a huge loss but it's these kinda moments that separate the weak from the strong. We have VERY weak players, mentally. He should've played out the season with a chip on his shoulder and played his HEART out for his brother. Agree 100%. Being fat and slow is no way to mourn a loved one. I dislike Favre, but I watched that MNF game and my thought was he wanted to do dad proud.
CSBill Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 That sir is one of the best comments i have read here.[/b] Amen! to that
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 Not to be cynical but these performance drop offs many times seem to work themselves out in the last year of the rookie contract. I think the realization of dropping out of the game and the motivation of that one chance at the monster payday have a way of refocusing priorities.
eball Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 But, hey, I'm a guy on a message board and I think Dareus is a lazy sack of **** who doesn't deserve that money!!! Should make everyone take a step back and understand you rarely know everything going on with these guys, and keeping your mouth shut is generally the prudent course of action. This is doubly true for a 23-year-old kid undergoing the sort of emotional tragedy Dareus went through.
Jim in Anchorage Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 But, hey, I'm a guy on a message board and I think Dareus is a lazy sack of **** who doesn't deserve that money!!! Should make everyone take a step back and understand you rarely know everything going on with these guys, and keeping your mouth shut is generally the prudent course of action. This is doubly true for a 23-year-old kid undergoing the sort of emotional tragedy Dareus went through. He's not doing the job he's paid to do. Think he cashed the checks despite his emotional distress however.
3rdand12 Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 I also put all last seasons defensive horrorshow on Wannstadt to each play and player. Name one that looked like they knew the role and played to potential. Name one .... I have a rebuff for each by the way. Dave ruined it by being out of touch with the NFL and his men. then the players gave up. across the board.
Dibs Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 I also put all last seasons defensive horrorshow on Wannstadt to each play and player. Name one that looked like they knew the role and played to potential. Name one .... I have a rebuff for each by the way. Dave ruined it by being out of touch with the NFL and his men. then the players gave up. across the board. I don't disagree with your premise.....and hopefully it will be shown to be true this season with Pettine getting the best out of the players. .....but to play devil's advocate, I'd say Byrd knew his role and played to potential.
Dorkington Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 He started out rough, but played better as the year went on. I'm excited to see what this year brings for him.
Kelly the Dog Posted March 31, 2013 Author Posted March 31, 2013 Sorry. I know you guys are gonna say I'm insensitive and as azz but he needs to toughen up. This is a PERFECT example of the weak minded, weak hearted players we have on this roster. It's the kinda attitude that keeps us down. What did Brett Favre do when his father passed away? He played his HEART out and played one of his best games of his career on MNF, 400 yds, 4 TDs and a 154.9 rating. What did Torrey Smith do the evening after his brother passed away? 6 catches for 120 yds and 2 TDs and led the team in receiving all the way to the SB. I realize his brother passing was a huge loss but it's these kinda moments that separate the weak from the strong. We have VERY weak players, mentally. He should've played out the season with a chip on his shoulder and played his HEART out for his brother. Are you really equating losing your brother, or your father, to losing your father, grandmother, and then coach, best friend, mom, and brother one right after the other? I would not have started this thread unless it was an extraordinary sequence of tragic events and not just one.
3rdand12 Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 Are you really equating losing your brother, or your father, to losing your father, grandmother, and then coach, best friend, mom, and brother one right after the other? I would not have started this thread unless it was an extraordinary sequence of tragic events and not just one. the last time a Marcel thread was started it became embarrasing when folks started to bash the the youngster Dareus. lets not do that here please. The kid deserves better. You ever see him smile ? It's contagious. Ps Dibs ..Byrd did come around but he looked lost back there with George. I did see many WTFs when he saw the broken coverage and assignments that did not make sense. okay back to the subject
MarkyMannn Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 He's not doing the job he's paid to do. Think he cashed the checks despite his emotional distress however. Good for you Jim you posted what I was thinking. You would think he would boost his play for his brother's memory. Another poster blamed Dave W and his D style. The front 4 screwed Wannstedt and any chance he had for success. Mario was hurt, but did come back better. MD was invisible, KW signs a contract and now his foot hurts for 2 years, and MA got hurt early. After 13 years of no playoffs, how can you guys give everyone a pass...................
3rdand12 Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 Good for you Jim you posted what I was thinking. You would think he would boost his play for his brother's memory. Another poster blamed Dave W and his D style. The front 4 screwed Wannstedt and any chance he had for success. Mario was hurt, but did come back better. MD was invisible, KW signs a contract and now his foot hurts for 2 years, and MA got hurt early. After 13 years of no playoffs, how can you guys give everyone a pass................... when thewhole defense set nfl records for badness. I gotta think coaching. I could be wrong and we just had ton of crappy players on the field. But when i watched last year the whole defense really looked out of position. I dont want to give anyone a pass because these guys get paid to play every down as hard as possible. So if we want to call someone out call out M Williams who is a proven proffesional making ridiculous amounts of money. Not the kid
Doc Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 While I understand that being a professional, he should still do his job, I doubt many of you people calling him out would be doing so hot at your jobs after all the tragedy he's been through.
bkep32 Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 While I understand that being a professional, he should still do his job, I doubt many of you people calling him out would be doing so hot at your jobs after all the tragedy he's been through. +1
DC Tom Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 While I understand that being a professional, he should still do his job, I doubt many of you people calling him out would be doing so hot at your jobs after all the tragedy he's been through. More so, actually. My job would has before and would serve as a distraction from real life tragedy. Dareus apparently doesn't operate that way. That's called "people being different." If I had to bet, I'd think that Dareus rebounds and becomes a dominant player, just in time for the Bills to not sign him and let him walk as a FA to a competitive franchise.
Doc Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 More so, actually. My job would has before and would serve as a distraction from real life tragedy. Dareus apparently doesn't operate that way. That's called "people being different." Same here. But I never experienced the amount of loss he has, much less at such a young age. If I had to bet, I'd think that Dareus rebounds and becomes a dominant player, just in time for the Bills to not sign him and let him walk as a FA to a competitive franchise. Hopefully he does. And if he proves to be worth the money, they'll re-sign him.
touchdownbuffalo Posted April 1, 2013 Posted April 1, 2013 I have never wanted one of our players to succeed more than I do Dareus. His story is one that really deserves a happy ending IMO. +1000
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