John Brown with high praise for rookie WRs “Gabriel Davis playing all over the field”

[eball]

2 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said:

I'm sure his comments were somewhat in jest

 

Odd take.  I doubt seriously John Brown feels he needs to give any veteran WRs a "wakeup call."

[Dont Stop Billeiving]

Very excited about both of our rookie WRs and the unique skill sets they bring to our offense (Davis' size and vertical ability, Hodgins' size/agility/hands on down-and-distance routes). Loved the picks at the time and love them even more now. 

 

Our WR room being an actual strength of the team for the first time in over a decade should be a lot of fun. 

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

Just now, eball said:

 

Odd take.  I doubt seriously John Brown feels he needs to give any veteran WRs a "wakeup call."

 

Maybe jest wasn't the right word, (but was easier to spell)  over exaggeration may be a better term is what I think he was saying.  You hear it al lthe time in sports life, coaches, bosses, etc talking up people and takes above the level it really is  warranted.

[NoSaint]

56 minutes ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

Sooooo at the risk of being that overdramatic fan that reads too far into everything: those vets that don't know the playbook are Foster and Duke, right? 

Or good natured joking about himself and beasley that’ll be taken too seriously 

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

1 minute ago, NoSaint said:

Or good natured joking about himself and beasley that’ll be taken too seriously 

 

I feel like you are saying I am "being that overdramatic fan that reads too far into everything." Really hurts my feelings.  

[Mountain Man]

15 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said:

I'm sure his comments were somewhat in jest and was just meant to talk them up

That isn't how it looked

[Big Turk]

54 minutes ago, FireChans said:

Just an unacceptable answer here from John Brown. He didn’t even answer the question and he had ample chance to explain what he’s helped the rookies with.

 

Sounds like more like the truth, what is wrong with it if he hasn't helped them at all? I mean is he supposed to lie?

Edited August 10, 2020 by matter2003

[eball]

15 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said:

 

Maybe jest wasn't the right word, (but was easier to spell)  over exaggeration may be a better term is what I think he was saying.  You hear it al lthe time in sports life, coaches, bosses, etc talking up people and takes above the level it really is  warranted.

 

This would make sense if Brown was talking up a rookie who plays a different position -- like, "wow, that AJ Epenesa looks like a beast and seems to be picking things up really quick."  The rooks Brown is praising could potentially take his job.

 

Anyway, it's not a big deal, I just saw your post and it was curious to me.  Great for us as fans if what he's saying is accurate.

[ProcessAccepted]

38 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

Buh Bye Duke Williams and Robert Foster

They are getting their wake up call for sure

[NoSaint]

3 minutes ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

 

I feel like you are saying I am "being that overdramatic fan that reads too far into everything." Really hurts my feelings.  

I’m happy you didn’t hear what I thought!

[dpberr]

Did anyone else read the thread title in Nicolas Cage voice?

[NoSaint]

4 minutes ago, eball said:

 

This would make sense if Brown was talking up a rookie who plays a different position -- like, "wow, that AJ Epenesa looks like a beast and seems to be picking things up really quick."  The rooks Brown is praising could potentially take his job.

 

Anyway, it's not a big deal, I just saw your post and it was curious to me.  Great for us as fans if what he's saying is accurate.

I always give the young guns a heaping helping of praise if they are for real working. Often more than deserved but like to make folks feel good and not an ounce of insecurity in my own value 

[Mountain Man]

45 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

Buh Bye Duke Williams and Robert Foster

Foster make sense to keep on the Practice Squad. Williams less so. 

[ProcessAccepted]

21 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said:

 

Maybe jest wasn't the right word, (but was easier to spell)  over exaggeration may be a better term is what I think he was saying.  You hear it al lthe time in sports life, coaches, bosses, etc talking up people and takes above the level it really is  warranted.

Brown has a reputation about being all about the team. Josh tells a story about how he was apologizing for missing him on a throw and Smoke told him to look at the scoreboard and as long as we're winning he's happy. I believe he's happy that the rooks are stepping up and he's going to encourage them to keep it up. Gore did similar things with Motor last year. 

[eball]

8 minutes ago, NoSaint said:

I always give the young guns a heaping helping of praise if they are for real working. Often more than deserved but like to make folks feel good and not an ounce of insecurity in my own value 

 

You're right, it absolutely shows that Brown is not insecure.  I admire that sort of leadership as well.

[GunnerBill]

I have high hopes for Gabe especially. Think he can develop into a legit starter. 

[JustWinPlease]

Can they catch the ball and stay healthy? That's all that matters to me.

I'm not "sold" on either one as anything more than a back-end of the roster WR, but I do have some hope for Gabe Davis.

[Not at the table Karlos]

1 hour ago, Mountain Man said:

Sounds like they are ready to take Duke Williams roster spot. His social media fans won't be happy. 

When he was drafted both my buddies that scout said there’s dukes replacement. 

[RobbRiddick]

Greatest show on field turf

[Kelly the Dog]

Got to hand it to McD and Beane. They look for and acquire smart, hungry players. Watching Brown talk got me excited, although it's still fairly difficult for rookie WR to make big impact, especially as the 4-7 guy.