DCBongo Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 26 minutes ago, rodneykm said: You dont cut him. You stop even considering it. Some things are bigger than salary cap numbers. He still has gas in the tank and now with the loss of Eric Wood, having a vet like Shady is vital to the team. 1
PaattMaann Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, jmc12290 said: Never really liked McCoy the guy, but I like him a great deal more after that article. Out of curiosity why didnt you ever like McCoy the guy?
WhoTom Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 This is why it mattered to make the playoffs, even if it was one-and-done. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. 1 1
PaattMaann Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Shaw66 said: I don't know if we want the Bills to be known for beer and jumping on tables, but I love being known for the passion. Shady didn't have to write this piece. In his own way, I think he's a thoughtful guy and I think this whole experience has moved him. Remember when he first was traded, how he reacted to having to leave Philly. I was disappointed, but I felt for him, too. It was hard. For his first two years with the Bills, you could see his attitude changing. He was feeling it. But as he says, what it really took was the culture change in the locker room. We've thought what happened inside those doors had changed, but this is one of the first times we're hearing a player really talk about it. He's REALLY feeling it now. Bodes well for a lot of things. Free agents are hearing and seeing this. If the Bills are talking to a guy, especially a younger guy, and Shady McCoy calls him with this talk, that means something. It also means that when team activities begin in a couple of months, there's going to be a whole new attitude, from day 1. Everyone returning already gets it. When rookies come in, they're going to see, from day 1, what it takes to be part of this team. Hasn't felt this good to be a Bills fan in a long time. T You know, I didn't, either. But after watching him and listening to him, I've come to conclude several things about him: 1. Simply physically, he's a great running back. One of the best ever. 2. He has the heart of a great running back. He avoids tackles and goes down easily, but if you need three yards he gets you four, not two. 3. He shoots his mouth off a bit too much and says some things he shouldn't, but he isn't a jerk. Several times now, it's become clear that he understands what he said wrong and regrets it. This whole article has a little of the sound of an apology for not reacting more positively when he was traded. All you need to know about Shady is the image of him lying on the field, pounding the ground with his fist when he hurt his ankle in the Miami game. All you need to know about Shady is what he did to get himself back on the field the following week. What does/has Shady shot his mouth off a bit too much about?
nucci Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, PaattMaann said: Out of curiosity why didnt you ever like McCoy the guy? I don't get this either...I live near Philly....everyone loved him here.....
aceman_16 Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Thanks Shady for leaving it out there. Buffalo celebrates hard work and grit and appreciates talent.... you have both and we will be forever thankful you have embrassed the fan base! Go Bills! PS I will also remember you trying to recuit players here as well... thank you!
row_33 Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, MiltonWaddams said: It's funny how a good number of people want Shady cut or traded. That is about as dumb as it gets. He's the best player on the team, 30 or not. He gives it all on the field and has a solid rep as a teammate. His cap hit is hardly impactful. Add to that the sentiment expressed in this article and how could you want a guy like that gone? that's a pathetic wannabee straw man to suggest people wanted him cut or traded.
Shaw66 Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 25 minutes ago, PaattMaann said: What does/has Shady shot his mouth off a bit too much about? He says things before he thinks about them. Spouted off a lot about getting traded. Said too much right after that night club incident. The result is that you hear him apologizing a day or two later. He's learning. He was really unhappy after the playoff game, because they didn't run the ball on first and one. He went right up to the edge of saying something stupid, then stopped and said it's not his decision.
Royale with Cheese Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Someone posted that video of him throwing his helmet against the locker room wall after walking off the field in Jax. I thought of that when I read this piece. He thought they could and would win and was pissed. Rightfully so. That was me! Thank you for forgetting about my hard work YOLO. 1
wagon127 Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 I think we were right to question his loyalty his first year here. I haven't questioned it at all since then. He's a phenomenal player, and wants to win so badly for us. He will always be an Eagles fan, and that's ok. He works his heart out for us.
PaattMaann Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: He says things before he thinks about them. Spouted off a lot about getting traded. Said too much right after that night club incident. The result is that you hear him apologizing a day or two later. He's learning. He was really unhappy after the playoff game, because they didn't run the ball on first and one. He went right up to the edge of saying something stupid, then stopped and said it's not his decision. I think it would be natural for anyone to be upset about being traded. Especially if you have spent your entire life in the state of Pennsylvania. You would feel unwanted because you are literally that, unwanted. If he got traded from Buffalo today tomorrow I would fully expect him to be pissed about that too. You have a great memory if you remember him saying anything after the night club incident, my memory was he said nothing. I need some memory medicine. What I see about Shady is people always wanting to paint him in a negative light for one reason or another. Its a shame too because he is a role model, and has been for years. More NFL players could learn from him. (Not necessarily pointing fingers at you Shaw, just in general...people always trying to jump on him for little things) Edited February 2, 2018 by PaattMaann
stony Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 He's a stud. Imagine if teams didn't stack the box on him 24/7?? 7 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: He says things before he thinks about them. Spouted off a lot about getting traded. Said too much right after that night club incident. The result is that you hear him apologizing a day or two later. He's learning. He was really unhappy after the playoff game, because they didn't run the ball on first and one. He went right up to the edge of saying something stupid, then stopped and said it's not his decision. He'd basically have said what we were all thinking. 1
Big Turk Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Bills fans ruling rhe media the last 2 months!
Shaw66 Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, stony said: He's a stud. Imagine if teams didn't stack the box on him 24/7?? He'd basically have said what we were all thinking. Right. And his coach wouldn't have liked it. Or his quarterback. And to PaattMaann - just because he was upset about being traded doesn't mean he should be saying what he thinks. That's the whole point. If you're a public figure, what you say gets magnified and scrutinized. If you're smart, you keep your mouth shut. Shady hasn't always been smart. He's maturing and getting better at it. That's why I pointed out his comments after the Jacksonville game. He was letting his brain control his mouth, which he hasn't always done in the past. 1
Mark Vader Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 What a fun read that was. Thank you, Shady! LeSean McCoy has become one of my favorite Bills players, and I hope he is with us until he retires. He said awhile back that he thinks he can play until he's 33, and I say let him. He's a one-of-a-kind player, and we should enjoy him being here for as much as we can.
BuffaloHokie13 Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Someone posted that video of him throwing his helmet against the locker room wall after walking off the field in Jax. I thought of that when I read this piece. He thought they could and would win and was pissed. Rightfully so. I thought it was determined that the video was after the Philly game, not the playoff game?
YoloinOhio Posted February 2, 2018 Author Posted February 2, 2018 Just now, BuffaloHokie13 said: I thought it was determined that the video was after the Philly game, not the playoff game? If so, I missed that
Royale with Cheese Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, BuffaloHokie13 said: I thought it was determined that the video was after the Philly game, not the playoff game? This was the headline of the tweet that was sent out on January 7th, 2018 If it was from the Philly game, this site used the wrong video I'm guessing. Edited February 2, 2018 by Royale with Cheese
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