Marcell Dareus is in Buffalo and posted a picture of himself getting a manicure at a Hamburg nail salon

[billsfan89]

4 minutes ago, HardyBoy said:

Seriously, you all need to read this...to call Marcell Dareus lazy is just flabbergastingly misinformed. He's the literal definition of the process.

 

http://www.thepostgame.com/features/201104/marcell-dareus-alabama-crimson-tide-defensive-tackle-nfl-draft#:~:text=Dareus' father%2C Jules%2C passed,were hard to come by.

 

I think Dareus is an example of a player being in the wrong situation. He had some ****head moments on his rookie deal from 2011 to 2014 but he was for the most part not a "lazy" player. But in 2015 he got a huge contract extension (justified by his 2013 Pro-Bowl and 2014 All-Pro years) and Rex was brought in, it also didn't help that Mario Williams was a bad influence all at the same time. By 2017 when McD got here Dareus had developed a bad reputation and habits along with having a hefty contract that insulated him from being cut. I don't see a Buffalo reunion happening with Dareus. 

 

I wouldn't hate it if McD feels like it can work (I would trust his judgement) but I feel that with how things went down in 2017 it just isn't going to work. 

[DrDawkinstein]

5 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said:

No, just a high talker, or is it low talker.  That show is classic.  Thanks for playing along.

 

Just restarted Seinfeld from S1E1 on Hulu last week. Already on season 5. So much classic material.

 

And it's funny to see how much cross over there is with both Comedians in Cars and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

 

Jerry still has his car and coffee shop conversation scenes, and Larry has all his George screwing up scenes.

[machine gun kelly]

Dawkins, you’ll love when they get to the Steinbrenner clips.  Freakin hilarious,  or sponge worthy of that’s ok to write on the board.  A kitchen sponge of course.

[DrDawkinstein]

Just now, machine gun kelly said:

Dawkins, you’ll love when they get to the Steinbrenner clips.  Freakin hilarious,  or sponge worthy of that’s ok to write on the board.  A kitchen sponge of course.

 

Just watched "The Opposite" last night. Love him telling off Steinbrenner and landing the job. Bonus points for Larry David playing Steinbrenner.

[machine gun kelly]

Dawkins, just not sure if you’re sponge worthy.  😂

[DrDawkinstein]

6 minutes ago, billsfan89 said:

 

I think Dareus is an example of a player being in the wrong situation. He had some ****head moments on his rookie deal from 2011 to 2014 but he was for the most part not a "lazy" player. But in 2015 he got a huge contract extension (justified by his 2013 Pro-Bowl and 2014 All-Pro years) and Rex was brought in, it also didn't help that Mario Williams was a bad influence all at the same time. By 2017 when McD got here Dareus had developed a bad reputation and habits along with having a hefty contract that insulated him from being cut. I don't see a Buffalo reunion happening with Dareus. 

 

I wouldn't hate it if McD feels like it can work (I would trust his judgement) but I feel that with how things went down in 2017 it just isn't going to work. 

 

That's the difference between the way Saban runs his organization, and the structure it gives guys like Marcel, and props them up to succeed... versus the absolute shitshow that was Ralph & Russ's Bills, and how it allowed players to get sloppy and run amuck.

 

Thankfully the Pegula's consultants found McD for them, and he's bringing that structure to the franchise.

[YoloinOhio]

Watch out Mongolian BBQ the drag racer gonna take out another tree

[machine gun kelly]

That’s it, NO SOUP FOR YOU!  Thanks for the laughs.  

[Royale with Cheese]

16 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

Just restarted Seinfeld from S1E1 on Hulu last week. Already on season 5. So much classic material.

 

And it's funny to see how much cross over there is with both Comedians in Cars and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

 

Jerry still has his car and coffee shop conversation scenes, and Larry has all his George screwing up scenes.

Seinfeld used to be my favorite sitcom and have seen every episode about 20 times.  But I got burned out.  My new favorite sitcom reruns is The Office or Modern Family.

[RobbRiddick]

Are we sure he's not just reaching for her boob?

[DrDawkinstein]

1 minute ago, Royale with Cheese said:

Seinfeld used to be my favorite sitcom and have seen every episode about 20 times.  But I got burned out.  My new favorite sitcom reruns is The Office or Modern Family.

 

I hear ya, when you've grown up on it like we have, it's easy to burn out. I had been off Seinfeld for a while before deciding to go back, and had been on The Office and It's Always Sunny. Those 3 are my standard go-tos. Maybe throw in a little Parks & Rec or 30 Rock too if I'm feeling adventurous.

 

Not sure what I'm going to do once Netflix loses The Office.

[BuffaloMatt]

He should play for us for free. Wasted #3 pick. SMH. 

 

Edited September 3, 2020 by BuffaloMatt

[White Linen]

What is a hamburger salon?

[Buffalo716]

2 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said:

 

I think the early UFC proved the grappling is the best (wrestling or BJJ) because it was style on style.  Now everything is mixed martial arts.

James Toney thought he could knock out a grappler and Couture subbed him with an arm triangle I think in 2 minutes.  

If a grappler can manage the distance and times his take down well....fight is over.

 

But yes, in a more than 1 on 1 situation, you don't want to go to the ground.  If it is one on one, grappling is the best because you can literally control your opponent.

 

I don't box as much now, I'm more focused on BJJ now.  I wanted to learn both because it's the best.

When I sparred with pure boxers, they lit me up.  When we opened it up to take downs, I took them down at will and once I mounted them, they couldn't get me off of them.  Or when they gave me their back, which they did a lot because they don't know ground defense, it was over.

I love boxing but it has a major hole.

That is why everything is mma now. Every discipline buy itself does have some holes

 

nobody knew how to defend from Jiu-Jitsu in 1993 so it was super effective for Royce or wrestling from Severn. They we're just new styles for brawling

 

Nobody ever saw a defensive style like that. It was gonna take time to figure out an attack

 

But Ken Shamrock's shoot fighting style, was able to give Gracie fits in the super fight. His striking and wrestling abilities gave Gracie trouble.  One of the first mma disciplines

 

he even blasted gracie with an overhand that left him with a massive mouse and leaking

 

Moral of the story is that being proficient in two disciplines is better than being proficient in one

[Call_Of_Ktulu]

I have no problem with Dareus competing for a job. If he wins it and the money is right I have no problems with Dareus on the Bills.

[TheFunPolice]

So what I'm getting out of this thread is that Dareus is having his nails done in preparation for entering MMA

 

 

[Saxum]

1 hour ago, Mango said:

“Come to Buffalo and be the best version of yourself”

Isn’t that what this regime has touted?

 

I am unsure if MD will ever regain his old form. I do have some empathy for his past. That doesn’t mean he should be given a pass for inconsistent commitment and effort. I also don’t think he’s a cancer. He’s a troubled dude that I hope can find his path. Finding that path will be up to his own personal work and whether or not somebody gives him the opportunity to prove it. 
 

I do think he can be productive in the right environment  at the right price. 1 year, vet minimum or slightly more. He’s of no danger of destroying a locker room. That’s never been his MO. His worst behavior is self destructive. 

 

Talk to leaders on defense to make sure they buy in.

 

Give him an incentive based contract post week 1 and have him earn his salary each week.

 

Include in it penalties for unproductive behaviors including those which give Bills bad reputation.

 

You will have a player who will make effort or will be gone.

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

2 hours ago, RoyBatty is alive said:

Those are fair comments.

 

Reality on Dareus is he isnt some incredible superstar to even think about signing him, imo.  

 

True and for all we know he was just here in Buffalo because he feels that's the best place to have his nails done in the country. 

 

Or maybe the Bills are talking with him.  Considering they brought 4 DT in the past week, with Star out, they must not be too happy with the play there and feel he may be an upgrade.  If he plays at the level he can play at, it may be and upgrade.

[Not at the table Karlos]

Duke Williams is coming to buffalo this week too. I wonder why all these former players are coming back 

[Utah John]

From what I remember, this is the nicest time of year in Buffalo.  If I could travel, I'd be there to see family and be in town when the Bills play. 

 

I think Dareus is retired and enjoying his life after football, probably visiting friends on the team and in the community.

 

But if he's in football shape and is willing to follow the process, he'd be an upgrade over everyone else we've got, at least until Harrison Phillips gets fully healthy.  A one year deal until Star comes back would make sense.