YoloinOhio Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 Isn't that what he's doing? "Despite the struggles, I feel fortunate as ever. As NFL players, we get to play a game for a living and we make a good living doing what we do, and that allows us to provide an amazing life for ourselves and our families. I understand that. Traveling, and sometimes relocating, is just a part of the job, and that means being away from your family, sometimes for long stretches. It comes with the territory." sure hope so - but if he really had, he might have considered not calling out Whaley in the piece. Again. But hopefully he will now.
BuffaloBill Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Classic examples that too many Bills fans are idiots. Bye bye redneck 18 posts into your career here you might be well served by not calling fellow fans idiots & rednecks... Just saying...
vegas55 Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 He said Whaley said he was fine, then cut him. If that story is true, does that make Whaley a bad guy? Nope. Lynch is his friend and has always been there for Fred, exemplified in this story. As a "role model" for my kids, who cares? Doug Whaley as a role model? You don't know a thing about him. Also, I'm confused, am I a nitwit or genius? Let me clarify your confusion - you are a nitwit. Doug Whaley is the perfect role model of a minority guy who has done everything right, and who has earned the trust of Ralph Wilson and the Pegulas. Never been arrested, always been a model citizen. Lynch is a thug, who engaged in a hit and run in Buffalo, arrested in LA on WEAPONS charges, and somehow you are so stupid that you are completely unable to distinguish between the two. So go ahead genius, post that Marshawn poster on your kids bedroom wall, and trash Whaley all day. Does that answer your dumb question?
Lurker Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 sure hope so - but if he really had, he might have considered not calling out Whaley in the piece. Again. But hopefully he will now. I didn't think he was calling him out. More like, this is how it went down...
YoloinOhio Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) I didn't think he was calling him out. More like, this is how it went down...we will have to agree to disagree there. He had already said specifically to the media that Whaley was dishonest to him in an earlier interview. Then he said later he had been dishonest with him the whole time he was there. Now he writes his own article, and detailed the exact way it "went down" and that whaley said one thing, and then did another. No mention of the owners, head coach, or anyone else. Only Whaley. Edited October 9, 2015 by YoloinOhio
BADOLBILZ Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) I presume you also think that Boobie Dixon -- our starting RB this week! -- is better than Jackson. But really now.......who could have foreseen that the team would need a capable THIRD option at RB after the Shadester and Karlos were barely ready for the opener? The Fred Jackson cut and then the bizarre Bryce Brown keep-and-cut were head scratchers to say the least and on paper it sure looks like Whaley pooped his pants here. A lot of the people defending him will say that you don't need a top quality RB out of one side of their mouth and defend trading for and paying the high mileage McCoy $8M per year with $26M in guarantees out of the other. Edited October 9, 2015 by #BADOL
Lurker Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 we will have to agree to disagree there. He had already said specially that Whaley was dishonest to him in an earlier interview. Then he said he had been dishonest with him the whole time he was there. Now he detailed the exact way it "went down" and that whaley said one thing, and then did another. No mention of the owners, head coach, or anyone else. Only Whaley. I take this piece to be from the "rational, reflective Fred"...not the "angry, hurt Fred" in that earlier interview (almost like a Direct TV ad!). He acknowledges that he was upset at first, but is now accepting that "this is the reality of the NFL" now that his emotions aren't so immediate and raw. I'm very happy to have this first person account from Fred rather than that filtered story--which at the time didn't sound at all like the Fred we knew and remembered so fondly...
FireChan Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Let me clarify your confusion - you are a nitwit. Doug Whaley is the perfect role model of a minority guy who has done everything right, and who has earned the trust of Ralph Wilson and the Pegulas. Never been arrested, always been a model citizen. Lynch is a thug, who engaged in a hit and run in Buffalo, arrested in LA on WEAPONS charges, and somehow you are so stupid that you are completely unable to distinguish between the two. So go ahead genius, post that Marshawn poster on your kids bedroom wall, and trash Whaley all day. Does that answer your dumb question? What has Whaley done right?
Gugny Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 What has Whaley done right? Nothing. Nothing at all, you idiot redneck.
FireChan Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Nothing. Nothing at all, you idiot redneck. I mean, how do we know Whaley is a morally good person?
Agent 91 Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Sounds like his family still lives in Hamburg. Wonder if they move in the offseason, or stay. They do... they get off of my flight every sunday night. Havent seen fred though Edited October 10, 2015 by Agent 91
Agent 91 Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Maybe not a great read but heartbreaking for a classy guy and his family. There are many families that go through things like this. People lose jobs through no fault of their own an go through tough times with new employment. My Dad went through it, so have I. I know others including people on this board who have. Fred was a class act and we will miss him come this Sunday. Maybe just maybe he would have settled the offense down this past Sunday. Whaley made a business move, maybe Fred has lost a step. Whatever, we the fans of Buffalo miss him. He was one of us. Only issue with your post. Its not the same... its a business. Going in to the league you are evaluated consistently and the risk of being replaced comes around daily. Pro sports is nothing like your run of the mill 9-5. The same reason they run to the teams who pay the most is the same reason teams are so quick to move on from current players. What is the expected work life in corporate America vs the average career of a pro athlete. They KNOW they beat the odds if they make it to a second contract, let alone 9 yrs... HE IS IN HIS 9-10 SEASON AS AN UNDRAFTED PLAYER. Its not that hard to not mourn for a guy who fulfilled his dream. A guy who got calls hrs after his release. Bring it down a few notches. It's 4 months to play football and they have money to visit as they need. He also made the choice to go- no one forced him. It may not be ideal but it's far from tragic Also.... i feel nothing for this point because as players, they know at any given moment. They can be traded, cut, uprooted. Kids are forced to change schools. Its a part of the game. They accept that when they sign on to play. ANY SPORT. Heck some " regular jobs" are the same.
vegas55 Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 I mean, how do we know Whaley is a morally good person? My gosh I love this board. Here we have Marshawn Lynch, with multiple arrests, hit and runs, gun charges etc etc. On the other hand we have Doug Whaley, never been arrested, reliable executive who both Wilson and Pegula have relied on for solid advice. A stand up citizen and executive. And this MORON poster is still trying to figure out who his kids should emulate. Please get a vasectomy.
FireChan Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 My gosh I love this board. Here we have Marshawn Lynch, with multiple arrests, hit and runs, gun charges etc etc. On the other hand we have Doug Whaley, never been arrested, reliable executive who both Wilson and Pegula have relied on for solid advice. A stand up citizen and executive. And this MORON poster is still trying to figure out who his kids should emulate. Please get a vasectomy. So because Whaley has never been arrested, he's a good person? Has there ever been a bad person who wasn't arrested?
Captain_Quint Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 'Nitwit' and 'penis envy' are grately underused in todays english language.
HamSandwhich Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Thanks so much for posting that. Freddy will always be a true Buffalo Bill to me! Best of luck Freddy!
vegas55 Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 So because Whaley has never been arrested, he's a good person? Has there ever been a bad person who wasn't arrested? Wow how much can I dumb this down for you? I never met Whaley or Lynch. Your kids should emulate YOU, if you are a decent person. But if a CHOICE is to be made between a gangster, multiple arrestee like Lynch, or a clean, stand up citizen, like Whaley, are you capable of making that choice? If you are still confused, please get that vasectomy.
fansince88 Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Much better situation. We didn't trade for McCoy and kept Fred.Fred grooms Karlos and rides off into the sunset after the season. Yes.....I like that story better
DC Tom Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 He has to be the most universally loved Buffalo Bill in the history of the team. He reminds me of Lonnie Johnson in that sense.
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