NewEra Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 I hate it. That's all. Just had to get that off my chest.
stevestojan Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 Well you named the stadium so I'm glad you got that off your chest before this thread gets closed.
Freddie's Dead Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 I'm OK with it, which I didn't think I would be. There's only one 22 for the Bills. But if it has to be worn, let it be worn by someone like Reggie Bush, not a JAG.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 The legend of fjax... A player that deserves a place on the ring of fame because he was 'eventually a decent NFL running back'
BillsFanForever19 Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 Look - Fred was a decent player. But he was never a Pro Bowler and we never went anywhere with him as our RB. So I don't know how some of you think his number is untouchable.
Helpmenow Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 Mini Max Anderson is pissed! No kidding even Charlie Warner
RayFinkle Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 I'm OK with it, which I didn't think I would be. There's only one 22 for the Bills. But if it has to be worn, let it be worn by someone like Reggie Bush, not a JAG.Should Reggie have called Nate Clements beforehand?
Dr. Fong Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 The legend of fjax... A player that deserves a place on the ring of fame because he was 'eventually a decent NFL running back' Yeah I really have a hard time understanding the cult of Fred. Great Bill, but not THAT great.
Freddie's Dead Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 Should Reggie have called Nate Clements beforehand? Good one, forgot about Nate. I guess Jeff Burris should have been included as well.
Captain Hindsight Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 Yeah I really have a hard time understanding the cult of Fred. Great Bill, but not THAT great. He was a fun player to watch when we often sucked. I appreciated his efforts and how he embraced the team and city. That said, it was time to move on. Reggie, Shady, K Williams, J williams and MG are all better runners right now.
PromoTheRobot Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 Yeah I really have a hard time understanding the cult of Fred. Great Bill, but not THAT great.Fred embodies the spirit of the underdog, plus he was a team leader. Probably deserves the wall of fame for that. But you're right, he wasn't a hall of famer.
bobobonators Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 Yeah I really have a hard time understanding the cult of Fred. Great Bill, but not THAT great. 90% of the affection towards Fred is that he was a feel good story. Undrafted player that came out of nowhere: 2009 NFL all purpose yards leader First player in NFL history with 1,000 rushing and 1,000 kickoff return yards. He had something like 8,000 rushing/receiving yards for us. Great guy all around. Whats so difficult to understand about the love for him?
Kemp2Warlick Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 I liked Fred too...but jersey #s?...I don't give a crap about jersey #s...any ones..including the super bowl players.
purple haze Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 I hate it. That's all. Just had to get that off my chest. Why? Fred was a great Bills player and will be on the Wall-of-Fame one day, most likely. But there are only so many numbers to go around and he's not a Hall-of-Fame player. Hall-of-Famers get numbers retired or taken out of circulation. And in cases of organizations like the Steelers/Cowboys/Raiders, they don't bother because it would take too many numbers out of circulation. Giving out #22 was going to happen eventually. Good that it was a vet like Bush who has accomplished some things in the league.
NewEra Posted August 14, 2016 Author Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) I don't like Reggie Bush. I hate USC. One of my best friends told me for 4 years that Bush is better than Adrian Peterson...."just watch". I named my dog Fred Jackson....and he's dope. I never said his number should be retired. I just don't like that Reggie Bush, someone I've never liked is wearing my guys #. When I see 22 with the ball in his hand now, I think FRED!!! But it's not. That's all. I wish a DB wore 22. Not a guy I've never liked. Just had to get it off my chest. I'm not starting a petition or anything Edited August 14, 2016 by NewEra
hondo in seattle Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 Look - Fred was a decent player. But he was never a Pro Bowler and we never went anywhere with him as our RB. So I don't know how some of you think his number is untouchable. He wasn't a Pro Bowler because (1) he played for a loser and (2) he played behind a weak offensive line. Virtually all his yards in his prime were YAC - Yards After Contact. I know you disagree, but I think Fred might have been a HOFer if had played behind a good line for a good (playoff caliber) team and stayed healthy. He didn't have OJ level talent but he was still very talented and played with extreme effort. Wall of Famer for sure. That said, I don't care that the number has been reassigned.
3rdand12 Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 after last night i am a Bush fan, Reggie I mean. He looks a natural player. good pickup. I was not on board so much earlier He wasn't a Pro Bowler because (1) he played for a loser and (2) he played behind a weak offensive line. Virtually all his yards in his prime were YAC - Yards After Contact. I know you disagree, but I think Fred might have been a HOFer if had played behind a good line for a good (playoff caliber) team and stayed healthy. He didn't have OJ level talent but he was still very talented and played with extreme effort. Wall of Famer for sure. That said, I don't care that the number has been reassigned. this seems well said to me, each bit.
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