Blokestradamus Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Arthur is a true gentleman and has been a great ambassador for both Buffalo and Pittsburgh. A quiet family man that worked his arse off for everything he earned. Always used his platform to help those less fortunate than himself. I know that retirement is going to be bittersweet for him but I'm sure that Shonda and the kids are happy to have him around all the time. I wish him luck in whatever the future holds. 5
thebandit27 Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, Blokestradamus said: Arthur is a true gentleman and has been a great ambassador for both Buffalo and Pittsburgh. A quiet family man that worked his arse off for everything he earned. Always used his platform to help those less fortunate than himself. I know that retirement is going to be bittersweet for him but I'm sure that Shonda and the kids are happy to have him around all the time. I wish him luck in whatever the future holds. I came here to post something very similar. Absolute first-class person that always had a smile on his face.
Royale with Cheese Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, thebandit27 said: I came here to post something very similar. Absolute first-class person that always had a smile on his face. He bullied me when I was younger so I have a different opinion on him than most. Granted I should have stood up for myself since I was 16 when he was just 9 but still....very difficult time for me. Edited June 10, 2019 by Royale with Cheese 2
BurpleBull Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Small-school, late round draft pick; flipped a one-year deal, into a multi-million dollar contract playing for one of the historically great defenses, and made it out of the game healthy. That's making the most out of a career. Happy retirement Arthur Moats! 1
WideNine Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, Freddie's Dead said: Category NFL Players. Jeopardy answer: Arthur Moats. The question: Who is the man that ended Brett Favre's career, Alex? Farewell Arthur "DON'T CROSS THE" Moats. All the best to you in retirement. Went to that game in Mpls with a Viking friend of mine. It was all, "Lets go Buffalo..." and laughing as Tarvarus Jackson was warming up to replace grandpa Favre, then it was all Tarvarus long to whomever McKelvin was covering. Also enough "Skoal Vikings...yada yada" sung to me to last a life time. All good natured...the Viking fans in our section were in great spirits talking about adding McKelvin to their Christmas lists for all the pass interference and receptions he was gift-wrapping. Edited June 10, 2019 by WideNine 1
Freddie's Dead Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 1 minute ago, WideNine said: Went to that game in Mpls with a Viking friend of mine. It was all, "Lets go Buffalo..." and laughing as Tarvarus Jackson was warming up to replace grandpa Favre, then it was all Tarvarus long to whomever McKelvin was covering. Also enough "Skoal Vikings...yada yada" sung to me to last a life time. All in good natured...the Viking fans in our section were in a great spirits talking about adding McKelvin to their Christmas lists for all the pass interference and receptions he was gift-wrapping. The forgotten footnote is that after Moats KO'd Favre, Tavares [sic] Jackson won the game looking like the second coming of Fran Tarkenton. 1
Saxum Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) Sixth round pick. Despite poor results front office was able to pick some good players. Met him once. He was in a traffic jam driving from an event in DC area sponsored by Jimmy's and saw me in my hat at intersection. Opened window, pointed to my hat (he already had been a Steelers for a few years) and gave me a salute wave. Edited June 10, 2019 by Limeaid 1
MakeBuffaloGreatAgain Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Always like the Moats... best of luck from here on out. Maybe become a teacher and coach. He has the skill set.
CommonCents Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Thanks for ending the will he won’t he retire nightmare.
CoachT Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 I always liked Moats. Kind of like Lorax, could do many things well. But I remember those sad sad days when he was our only hope in hell of getting a sack.
ComradeKayAdams Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 With the retirements of Kyle Williams, Lynch, Levitre, and now Moats, no Bills draft pick from before 2011 now still plays in the NFL. Also, Gilmore and Woods are probably the only former Bills draft picks whom we regret losing, but neither wanted to be here anyway so whatever.
twist_to_open Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 I never met the guy, but my daughter knew him when they were both at JMU and said he was a really nice guy, I thought it was cool when the Bills drafted him
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 1 hour ago, CoachT said: I always liked Moats. Kind of like Lorax, could do many things well. But I remember those sad sad days when he was our only hope in hell of getting a sack. ....great comparison........two classy guys..........
Matt_In_NH Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 5 hours ago, Freddie's Dead said: Category NFL Players. Jeopardy answer: Arthur Moats. The question: Who is the man that ended Brett Favre's career, Alex? Farewell Arthur "DON'T CROSS THE" Moats. All the best to you in retirement. Only Bills fans think this would be a real jeapardy question. 1
Marv's Neighbor Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 4 hours ago, MarkyMannn said: And according to one site, made $11.4 million over his career. Now that's REALLY not bad! Too bad that wasn't AFTER taxes.
Nick the Greek Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) Here's hoping that Jerry Hughes assassinates Brady this season like Moats did to Favre a few years back. Edited June 11, 2019 by Nick the Greek 1
3rdand12 Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 8 hours ago, John from Riverside said: Has it REally been 9 years Jesus I am getting old i did not want to make mention. but yes you are. we are aging as much as we might fight it wishing you well Arthur. Good man on and off the field.
WhoTom Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Marv's Neighbor said: Too bad that wasn't AFTER taxes. After taxes, it's still more than most of us would make in a lifetime career.
Neo Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 9 hours ago, John from Riverside said: Has it REally been 9 years Jesus I am getting old I felt the same way when Marlin Briscoe retired.
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