Kelly the Dog Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Man, you can really see who the front office are in this thread. The Bills cut the most beloved player in years, and here they are defending the move. The guy was my favorite Buffalo Bill over the years. You can bet some team will pick him up and make the front office look stupid for releasing him. I don't like the move but that team won't have Shady McCoy getting 300 carries. I love Fred and don't like this move but I didn't know where they were going to play him. McCoy is a three down back. Fred has never been a great short yardage back even though he sees to get every yard he can. He doesn't play ST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Devastating. I have to think Whaley doesn't want to cut his losses on Bryce Brown. If he makes the team, I swear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Absolutely terrible. Shady's been banged up, or so we're told, and now we have no legit backup?! Insane. They sure as hell better not use a roster spot on Cassel now.i think they really like Karlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 its also opening up options to re-allocate cap space to other starters down the line. we will see how the 53 shakes out. what if it opens up a spot for goodwin, or thompson, or brown, or..... and they contribute for years? Can you put your rational thoughts away and let me irrationally vent?!? Jk, I actually don't like the move because I think that he brings more to the team than Brown or Dixon. His leadership, pass blocking, and running ability made him the perfect backup IMO (with Karlos in short yardage). I also don't like the move because of the obvious reason. He is the ultimate teammate, a warrior and a guy that deserves to see this through. If it is a coin-flip situation (which it is IMO) you cut Brown or Boobie (in that order) before Fred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 From a football standpoint I can understand it...I think in the end it was going to be Boobie or Fred...And Boobie is one of the better ST's players in the league... From a personal standpoint I really hate this... Oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Can you put your rational thoughts away and let me irrationally vent?!? Jk, I actually don't like the move because I think that he brings more to the team than Brown or Dixon. His leadership, pass blocking, and running ability made him the perfect backup IMO (with Karlos in short yardage). I also don't like the move because of the obvious reason. He is the ultimate teammate, a warrior and a guy that deserves to see this through. If it is a coin-flip situation (which it is IMO) you cut Brown or Boobie (in that order) before Fred. This this this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Unbelievable!!! Freddy is a great veteran presence, good in the community, not to mention that he has at least 1 solid season left. Extremely confounding move! Booooo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 i think they really like Karlos The main reason he was released was Karlos, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heels20X6 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 This is sad. I really wanted Freddie to retire a Bill. I get that he had a lot of hard miles on his body and there was no way he could play a full season without getting hurt...but still, he was a warrior for Buffalo when no one else would be. Man, CJ and Freddie gone in one offseason....wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 @ChrisBrownBills: Full story on Jackson's release right here - http://t.co/F4tiwgUyPK #Bills That's hardly the "full story." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Devastating. I have to think Whaley doesn't want to cut his losses on Bryce Brown. If he makes the team, I swear... its silly to act like this is pride over a midround pick. whaley let mike williams go despite this ego that some seem to see.... brown likely makes the team because hes really talented. hopefully we get to see him hit that potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 that was a worry i had when it was rumored to have happened in march. in that regard, small silver lining on a downer of a day, we seem to have confirmation that our owner will indeed let football people make football decisions. Hugely important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Cutting Fred With Dignity.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I'm offended that the Bills are running Freddy highlights in their stories about the cut. No. You don't get to do that. Why not? Whaley made a nice statement praising and honoring Fred and thanking him, why shouldn't the Bills show highlights? It's a way of showing that honor is sincere, isn't it? "Today we had to make the difficult decision to release Fred Jackson," Bills general manager Doug Whaley said in a statement. "He had an incredible career for this organization for the past 10 years. We thank Fred for his hard work, dedication and leadership during his tenure with the Buffalo Bills. Fred has inspired the city of Buffalo in a number of ways. Fred and his family have been dedicated to this community and we can't thank them enough for their contributions through his career." They cut him early to give him the best chance to go elsewhere if that's what he wants, they thanked him, and they're highlighting him. If they had to make the decision to cut him, which is making my heart bleed but I do understand it's a tough business and calls for tough decisions, what would you prefer they do? Just post his name as a cut and shut up about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I don't either, he has a lot of upside if he could correct the fumbling issues. He's has one fumble in the last two years (not a ton of touches, but still). I think a lot of people here have not looked at Fred's fumbling stats for the past few years. 8 in the last two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 This reminds me of how I felt when we lost that game to the Pats* after being up 2 scores in the final minutes when Leodis fumbled on the return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 its silly to act like this is pride over a midround pick. whaley let mike williams go despite this ego that some seem to see.... brown likely makes the team because hes really talented. hopefully we get to see him hit that potential. Is it? Brown has under performed from the start and has been in the league three years? Why is he still here? How long does it take to learn how to hold a football and play RB? It's the easiest position in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 its silly to act like this is pride over a midround pick. whaley let mike williams go despite this ego that some seem to see.... brown likely makes the team because hes really talented. hopefully we get to see him hit that potential. Exactly. Roman, Ryan, and both Pegulas would be pissed if they thought that had anything to do with it. I would bet anything this was something they all spoke about, load out the reasons and possible scenarios and decided this together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Devastating. I have to think Whaley doesn't want to cut his losses on Bryce Brown. If he makes the team, I swear... I don't think you can underestimate this point. Whaley's made some curious moves since he became GM and Jackson isn't a Whaley guy. At the same time, I think Rex has final say and he's not a FJ guy either. Still stinks. Bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Wow...and keep "Bryce Brown"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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