ALLEN1QB Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I understand the move you can only keep 53. It's hard for me to believe that we are a better team without him.
K-9 Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Freddy will never have to pay for a drink in this town. Bryce Brown will be stuck with every tab. Not his fault Fred was cut so he could stay on as a face saving gesture for the GM, but fair or not he'll be the villain who gets booed whenever he takes the field. Enough already. You keep making this a function of Whaley making roster decisions. That is wrong on every count. This was a 100% Ryan/Roman decision. And please stop acting as though Brown has made the squad. There is a good chance he gets cut next week, anyway. GO BILLS!!!
KOKBILLS Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I don't get this logic. They needed a potential franchise QB, and they didn't have anyone on the roster that fit that description. They had to take a shot at somebody, so they took the guy with the best measurables, who also happened to be smart and had a great work ethic. They didn't pass on anyone that looks even close to a potential franchise guy, and they even traded back and got Kiko in the process. Whaley also isn't letting EJ's draft status stand in the way of real competition. What, exactly, is the problem here? You don't get the logic because there is none...
DC Greg Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Freddy will never have to pay for a drink in this town. Bryce Brown will be stuck with every tab. Not his fault Fred was cut so he could stay on as a face saving gesture for the GM, but fair or not he'll be the villain who gets booed whenever he takes the field. Any fan who boos our players on the field is not a real fan. Cast criticisms in message boards on Monday. Sunday the team needs to actively draw on the crowd. If there is a legitimate boo against BB or any player, that's just low class amateur hour BS. If anyone reading this is one of those guys, please just stay at home, yell at your TV, and kick your dog like you normally do. Edited August 31, 2015 by DC Greg
KD in CA Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I don't see why fans would boo Bryce Brown, let alone every time he takes the field. I can see idiots doing that.
FireChan Posted August 31, 2015 Author Posted August 31, 2015 Enough already. You keep making this a function of Whaley making roster decisions. That is wrong on every count. This was a 100% Ryan/Roman decision. And please stop acting as though Brown has made the squad. There is a good chance he gets cut next week, anyway. GO BILLS!!! Whaley controls the 53.
Dopey Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) I cut and pasted from Bleacher Report, maybe this has something to do with it. The $2.35 million base salary doesn't become guaranteed until after Week 1 of the 2015 season. In the event that Jackson's play declines this season to a point where the Bills either need to cut him or he retires before Week 1, the Bills are only on the hook for the $100,000 workout bonus.Jul 30, 2014 Edited August 31, 2015 by Dopey
K-9 Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Whaley controls the 53. Whaley controls the 90, with a ton of input from the staff. He does not control who the coaches elect to keep. Really, this "Whaley's ego" narrative is asinine and really underscores just how clueless some are about the process. GO BILLS!!!
LabattBlue Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Whaley controls the 90, with a ton of input from the staff. He does not control who the coaches elect to keep. Really, this "Whaley's ego" narrative is asinine and really underscores just how clueless some are about the process. GO BILLS!!! It's sad that it has to be explained.
Beerball Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Hey folks, the horse is already out of the barn, but, let's try to keep this thread about Fred & his accomplishments & not turn it into a debate about the FO or the other backs on the roster. Thanks.
John Cocktosten Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) I don't get this logic. They needed a potential franchise QB, and they didn't have anyone on the roster that fit that description. They had to take a shot at somebody, so they took the guy with the best measurables, who also happened to be smart and had a great work ethic. They didn't pass on anyone that looks even close to a potential franchise guy, and they even traded back and got Kiko in the process. Whaley also isn't letting EJ's draft status stand in the way of real competition. What, exactly, is the problem here? There are a lot of big QBs who work hard. Did you watch him play one game in college? Anyway, I'm not going down the EJ rabbit hole but no one considered EJ a possible franchise QB. So there's that logic. Ask the Jags, Vikings and Titans about reaching for projects at QB. There were more than a few players that were selected in the first round that have been pro bowlers in position of need (Nuke, Fredrick, Trufant, Reid,Rhodes would all be starters here). So reaching for a bad QB potentially cost us another good player. So there's that logic. QB is the most important position in all of sports. Missing that badly precedes anything Whaley does until there is a winner on the field becasue according to many, he was left some talent. You don't get the logic because there is none... Go on... Edited August 31, 2015 by John Cocktosten
nucci Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Whaley controls the 53. and he doesn't get input from the head coach?
KD in CA Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Hey folks, the horse is already out of the barn, but, let's try to keep this thread about Fred & his accomplishments & not turn it into a debate about the FO or the other backs on the roster. Thanks. Out of the barn, down the lane and galloping wildly through a distant meadow.
Beerball Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 According to you Whaley gave the usual bull ****....competitive reasons.....right? Get your head out of Fred's jock and get over itlighten up Francis.
thebandit27 Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Hey folks, the horse is already out of the barn, but, let's try to keep this thread about Fred & his accomplishments & not turn it into a debate about the FO or the other backs on the roster. Thanks. Sorry...sometimes I feel compelled.
FireChan Posted August 31, 2015 Author Posted August 31, 2015 Hey folks, the horse is already out of the barn, but, let's try to keep this thread about Fred & his accomplishments & not turn it into a debate about the FO or the other backs on the roster. Thanks. Whoops.
Beerball Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I promise...someone start a Whaley is an idiot for cutting Fred thread & ill pin it for you. Also feel free to start a Rex is an idiot thread.
BringBackFergy Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I promise...someone start a Whaley is an idiot for cutting Fred thread & ill pin it for you. Also feel free to start a Rex is an idiot thread. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your moderation. BBF
FireChan Posted August 31, 2015 Author Posted August 31, 2015 I promise...someone start a Whaley is an idiot for cutting Fred thread & ill pin it for you. Also feel free to start a Rex is an idiot thread. You lied to me!
GunnerBill Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Wow. To say I was shocked when I got this notification from the Bills app is an understatement. I can't say I love the decision but there you are it is made. I really popped by this thread to say thank you Fred Jackson. Thanks for giving nothing less than 100% every time you pulled on that Bills uniform over the past 10 years. I can only apologise on behalf of the Bills that we didn't give you the teammates to get you where you decided to go. You have brightened up many a Bills afternoon with one of your all effort runs. The one that set up the field goal to beat the Patriots** in 2011 and the one on opening day last season stick particularly long in the memory. You belong on the wall of fame and I look forward to the day you are up there. Good luck to you Fred and to your family whatever you go on to do next. Plenty of coaches over the years have talked about what it means to be a Bill - well talk is always cheap - they should have just pointed at Fred Jackson. Number 22 will never be the same again. Fred Jackson is one of us.
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