mtdoak Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 "So did I get a raw deal? To a certain extent. There was a shift in philosophy that didn't include helping out the quarterback. It does bother me that a lot of the blame for our lack of success was placed right on my shoulders. But I'm never going to be one of those guys who say that I'm being treated unfairly when I'm playing a game for a living. It didn't work out and am I unhappy about that? Yeah. But I'll never say they did me wrong." You can see alot of Drew's arrogence in this article, how he felt disrespected, etc, etc. One thing that is kind of frustrating is that I've been in the league 12 years, [i'm] No. 10 all time in passing yardage, no one other than [brett] Favre and [Dan] Marino has gotten to 40,000 yards faster than I have, but it's like I'm just another guy. He blames the bills for not getting him any help, putting all their emphasis on Defense for his poor years. Drew had an amazing 8 games in Buffalo....then it went downhill. Drew was average when McGahee shouldered the load...terrible whenever he was called on. Hey Drew, your over the hill. Get over yourself. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?id=2020416 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 You can see alot of Drew's arrogence in this article, how he felt disrespected, etc, etc. He blames the bills for not getting him any help, putting all their emphasis on Defense for his poor years. Drew had an amazing 8 games in Buffalo....then it went downhill. Drew was average when McGahee shouldered the load...terrible whenever he was called on. Hey Drew, your over the hill. Get over yourself. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?id=2020416 286139[/snapback] Oh man....where to begin.... "There was a shift in philosophy that didn't include helping out the quarterback" Not help out the quarterback? The bills did everything they could to help you out......dummied the playbook down....ran more then we threw....everything intermediate to short.....just to keep you from getting concussions from holding onto the ball "It does bother me that a lot of the blame for our lack of success was placed right on my shoulders" Yeah...its called being an NFL QB. Drew....Brett Farve is mobile and Dan Marino doesn't play anymore...and when he did he got rid of the ball a heck of a lot quicker then you do. Oh my god....I cant believe I am reading this stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Oh man....where to begin.... "There was a shift in philosophy that didn't include helping out the quarterback" Not help out the quarterback? The bills did everything they could to help you out......dummied the playbook down....ran more then we threw....everything intermediate to short.....just to keep you from getting concussions from holding onto the ball "It does bother me that a lot of the blame for our lack of success was placed right on my shoulders" Yeah...its called being an NFL QB. Drew....Brett Farve is mobile and Dan Marino doesn't play anymore...and when he did he got rid of the ball a heck of a lot quicker then you do. Oh my god....I cant believe I am reading this stuff 286161[/snapback] While I agree that the "shift in philosophy that didn't include helping out the quarterback" statement is a little silly (a good defense is a tremendous aid to any QB), Bledsoe isn't really saying anything all that unreasonable when you consider the source. He truly thinks he can play, so of course he is going to feel he was a scapegoat. It is part of believing in himslef. You may disagree with his self-assesment, but don't slam the guy for not giving up on himself, just because you have.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 What Bledsoe is saying is true. All the guy needs to succeed is 2 great WRs, a great TE, a top RB, a receiving Fullback, and an o-line that doesn't give up sacks. That's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 While I agree that the "shift in philosophy that didn't include helping out the quarterback" statement is a little silly (a good defense is a tremendous aid to any QB), Bledsoe isn't really saying anything all that unreasonable when you consider the source. He truly thinks he can play, so of course he is going to feel he was a scapegoat. It is part of believing in himslef. You may disagree with his self-assesment, but don't slam the guy for not giving up on himself, just because you have.... 286169[/snapback] You couldn't be more wrong. He's in denial. It's NEVER his fault. When it doesn't work out in Dallas, and it won't, what will the excuses be then? The game has passed by the Tuna? Poor OL play? No "real" TE target like he had in Coates? He has ALL these things at his disposal. Granted, I'd take Moulds/Evans over Johnson/Glen, but Witten, Jones and that OL gives him PLENTY to be successful with. Problem is, Drews' not very good and hasn't been for quite some time. He's a VERY old 33. after this failed stint, he'll be relegated to backup somewhere. Hey Drew, IT'S OVER!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I'm not sure if it showed, but I was pretty hard on Bledsoe prior to his leaving here. Seriously, though, I feel for the guy. It has got to be brutal on the ego to watch an unknown (at the time) lead your team to the Super Bowl - and win it - and then take your job. Then three seasons later you lose your job to ANOTHER unproven QB. On top of THAT, he's at risk for the same thing happening again in Dallas. So in all seriousness, I can see how his time in Buffalo created some psychological baggage for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 "As far as making bad decisions, that's not true. Do I make some bad decisions? Yeah. You play this position, sometimes you're going to throw it to the wrong place. But as far as percentages, compared to anybody else that's playing, I don't make bad decisions. I'm a smart player who makes good decisions. That one's a little crazy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Nice hair, Drew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 286474[/snapback] Probably Ed Reed and Deion Sanders would agree with him, Rico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 If talk is a parallel to performance, he should have a great year in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 While I agree that the "shift in philosophy that didn't include helping out the quarterback" statement is a little silly (a good defense is a tremendous aid to any QB), Bledsoe isn't really saying anything all that unreasonable when you consider the source. He truly thinks he can play, so of course he is going to feel he was a scapegoat. It is part of believing in himslef. You may disagree with his self-assesment, but don't slam the guy for not giving up on himself, just because you have.... 286169[/snapback] Buf....he is in DENIAL.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 If talk is a parallel to performance, he should have a great year in Dallas. 286483[/snapback] You know what? He has absolutely no excuse if he fails in Dallas. He has receivers, a very good TE, a very good Oline, what appears to be a pretty solid RB, and Parcells as coach. If he doesn't get it done there, he won't get it done anywhere or anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 If talk is a parallel to performance, he should have a great year in Dallas. 286483[/snapback] Obviously, he's going to obviously be a magical obvious cure to an obviously better offense.... If his teammates execute, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 You know what? He has absolutely no excuse if he fails in Dallas. 286487[/snapback] I would just like to say before DB ever takes his first snap as a Cowboy....It's not his fault!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I would just like to say before DB ever takes his first snap as a Cowboy....It's not his fault!!!!!! 286489[/snapback] lol......this whole Bledsoe story line is going to be one of the big advantages to having the NFL Network......they love the Cowboys, so it'll be pretty much like following the Bills. I really don't care if he succeeds or fails.....I'll just be fascinated to see how he does lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Wheels Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 One thing that is kind of frustrating is that I've been in the league 12 years, [i'm] No. 10 all time in passing yardage, no one other than [brett] Favre and [Dan] Marino has gotten to 40,000 yards faster than I have, but it's like I'm just another guy. Dear Drew: The only statistic that truly matters in a team sport is WINS. You don't get that....and that's why you are no longer a Patriot or a Bill. All you wanted to do is chuck the ball deep.....you didn't adapt to blitzes or consistently look for more than one receiver. You will never change, and your results will be the same, Mr. Close but no cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Dear Drew: The only statistic that truly matters in a team sport is WINS. You don't get that....and that's why you are no longer a Patriot or a Bill. All you wanted to do is chuck the ball deep.....you didn't adapt to blitzes or consistently look for more than one receiver. You will never change, and your results will be the same, Mr. Close but no cigar. 286506[/snapback] Very true......I don't remember if it was BF or someone else, but they posted his win/loss record against winning teams......it was very impressive (in an unfavorable way to Drew) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 While I agree that the "shift in philosophy that didn't include helping out the quarterback" statement is a little silly (a good defense is a tremendous aid to any QB), Bledsoe isn't really saying anything all that unreasonable when you consider the source. He truly thinks he can play, so of course he is going to feel he was a scapegoat. It is part of believing in himslef. You may disagree with his self-assesment, but don't slam the guy for not giving up on himself, just because you have.... 286169[/snapback] Ummm. Mark Rippon got that, and you know what he beat us in the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Even the fans helped out. 1...........2..........3..........4....Throw the ball Drew!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary owen Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 that's what happens when you speak in cliches for so long. i got tired of this "Classy" image everyone associates with Drew (and allot of other athletes) with. Really how classy is he? no one really knows. The guy spoke like a well oiled robot. Always saying what his fans want him to say.You do that enough, you end up talking in circles and really not saying anything. Then you go ahead and contradict yourself and you don't even realize it. my $0.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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