Ronin Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Gotta love the attitude...now hopefully he can back it up on the field. Yeah, if we can get a G or T to play lights out ball, imagine the possibilities. Poor guy, apparently he's never heard of the Bills prior to being drafted by us. Didnt Eric Wood have the same attitude? Worked out great for him! CBF Lotsa guys have, it's just convenient memory couple with a storied history of losing that makes people forget. Like the others came here with the attitude that they just wanted to collect a paycheck and spend it all on wings at Anchor Bar. Edited May 15, 2014 by TaskersGhost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 I think in the long term his attitude is good. But he won't be whipping any veterans into shape this year. It doesn't work like that Maybe not. But he may be vocal during games/will lead by example. Obviously he has to play well, but I can see him getting in the face of other rookies at least. Or UDFA's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I guess the pre-draft physicals don't include vision tests: I see nothing but winners around me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny33 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) TRich's story has not ended. He was good in Cleveland and he did promote a winning culture. No, he wasn't. Richardson averaged 3.6 y.p.c. in 2012, and 3.4 y.p.c. in the two games he played in 2013 in Cleveland. He only had 36 first downs on 267 rushes in 2012, so it's not as if his low y.p.c. was a result of Richardson's being used on (x) down-and short. He is a bust. I will always be amazed by the fact that Cleveland got a first for him. Edited May 16, 2014 by ny33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I guess the pre-draft physicals don't include vision tests: Well played sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I guess the pre-draft physicals don't include vision tests: Well I think we wouldn't have drafted EJ if they didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Before reading this I said I feel like the Bills got two Top 10 caliber players in the 2014 draft. Now I definitely know they got two top 10 caliber players. Plus he works out with chains! http://www.buffalobi...19-64e2ef3e7432 The chains thing is all the rage now...My 14 year old nephew is working out with them all the time at Cross Fit...He does this one where he does pull-ups with a chain belt and weights swinging from the chain...It's very impressive...I was like... That being said this reminded me of a conversation I had with a buddy of mine when we passed on Orakpo for Maybin...I said, "Did you see that workout video of Orakpo?...He works out with CHAINS...Freaking CHAINS!!!...And we pass on that guy? He's an animal!!!...And...He works out with CHAINS!!!..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I sure wish EJ had said what cyrus said. Either after the draft, or today, or anytime inbetween Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Gotta have some of that in an OL! I read somewhere that the Dougs were purposely trying to draft players who came from winning programs. I'll try to find the article unless I just heard this on the radio... That is too cliche. Who wouldn't want to hire from a winning program. If you had a grad from Harvard and the local community college standing next to each other, which one is the Manager going to pick for hiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 That is too cliche. Who wouldn't want to hire from a winning program. If you had a grad from Harvard and the local community college standing next to each other, which one is the Manager going to pick for hiring. if he's playing qb, the guy from the local community college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) The chains thing is all the rage now...My 14 year old nephew is working out with them all the time at Cross Fit...He does this one where he does pull-ups with a chain belt and weights swinging from the chain...It's very impressive...I was like... That being said this reminded me of a conversation I had with a buddy of mine when we passed on Orakpo for Maybin...I said, "Did you see that workout video of Orakpo?...He works out with CHAINS...Freaking CHAINS!!!...And we pass on that guy? He's an animal!!!...And...He works out with CHAINS!!!..." That's what I was going for, Orakpo pick redeemed. If you are drafting two players at the same position the front office should have to go through the following mental excessive. If I put these two people in a room, lock the door and tell them only one can come out, Who will win the death match? The answer a few years ago would be that Orakpo would rip Maybin's head off. Then that should tell you the who you should pick. Yeah I know the chains are an vogue and cross fit but the videos of Orakpo were at the beginning of the fad. Maybin wasn't using chains. I don't know if he knew where the gym was at Penn State. Edited May 18, 2014 by Why So Serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I think as a rookie you first have to show dedication in preparing yourself and on the field before you can tell veterans what to do...... BUT If he is doing that then I have NO problem with him running his mouth...... Sick em Kujo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) Gotta have some of that in an OL! I read somewhere that the Dougs were purposely trying to draft players who came from winning programs. I'll try to find the article unless I just heard this on the radio... Yes . thats what he said. EDIT ALERT. I was wrong , but close . Thanks for the clarification that it was Monos. ( i like him alot too )It's hard to get out of the funk players get sick of losing. Bring in winners expecting to win is not a bad MO imho Y O I kind of disagree. I think he gives off an air of quiet confidence, exactly what you want on the o-line. They're the protectors. Agreed First he has to show that he can walk the walk. Seems like he already has.Hope it translates to the NFL ! I think in the long term his attitude is good. But he won't be whipping any veterans into shape this year. It doesn't work like that But he might push them a bit harder. Edited May 18, 2014 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 i read the article and love this guy. The cool part is he will face in practice Super Mario everyday, and if you can stop him, you can stop most DE. I can't wait to see EJ receive good protection from probably the largest line in football, and a good pass blocker in FJ, to give more than enough time for the WR's routes to develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 That is too cliche. Who wouldn't want to hire from a winning program. If you had a grad from Harvard and the local community college standing next to each other, which one is the Manager going to pick for hiring. I think the difference is between drafting a player from the program which expects to win every game and does not consider losing acceptable, and drafting a player from a program where they are used to losing and it is also acceptable because they can't consistently compete with the better schools. i.e. OSU v. IU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st&ten Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Well he looks like a good player but talk is cheap. I'm not a big fan of rookies running their mouths. Four years ago we had another large rookie lineman from Alabama declare, I'm here now, they won't run on us now !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 He comes off as a bit of an a-hole. Which I think is a great sign. Can never have too many big mean guys up front! Every top probowl / HOF Member of our 90's teams had an Ahole edge to them. We need more guys with a chip/ A Hole attitude on this team. This is football, not tea time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I am thrilled new blood has been entering the locker room and continues to. It is just the way it is, but, the players on this team are just used to losing. It may not be there fault, but, they have fallen into the losing ways. Even Wood may have fallen into this category. Maybe and hopefully not. But, I think the players more recent than the Wood draft may not have been totally infected with the losing disease! We have cleared most out. We don't have to clear them all out. But, need to wipe the annual losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBUFFCUSEFAN Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 TRich's story has not ended. He was good in Cleveland and he did promote a winning culture. No he wasn't and he didn't promote **** besides being awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 No he wasn't and he didn't promote **** besides being awful. Looks like someone drafted him way too early in fantasy last year also. It was second round for me. I feel your pain, bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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