Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 I brought this up in the Week 6 KC at Bills thread, but the more I think of it, the more it drops my jaw, so I thought it deserved a closer look by the Hive Mind here. We all know our DL has struggled, but in a post-practice press availability, Kim Jones of NFL Network seemed to fundamentally question the Manhood of our guys! https://www.buffalobills.com/video/harrison-phillips-pressure-comes-in-bunches 2:35 into the interview Kim Jones from NFL-network asks Horrible Harry, "are you guys Nasty enough? ....I mean, the great DLs I've covered have all, Game day at least, they're pretty tough SOBs" Phillips says "I would say that everyone's got a switch, without question" "And you have that? You're convinced?" HH: "Uh huh" Is there another way to take that than fundamentally questioning the Football Manhood of the players on our DL? "Hey Phillips, are you and the rest of the Bills DL actually tough enough to be an NFL defensive line? Can you actually bring the Nasty?" I mean, WTF, what is Harry supposed to say to that? 1
Warcodered Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) I hope Phillips and the rest of the DL remember this. Edited October 19, 2020 by Warcodered 3 1
scribo Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 Most teams have wised up and stopped giving opponents bulletin board material. Frasier needs to use this one. 2
BillsFan692 Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 I mean obviosuly its in question have you been watching these games??? The only way our defense shuts the haters up will be by showing up. Lets pray that happens tomorrow!!! 9
buffalo2218 Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 Think this was her way of firing up our defense as much praise as she's been singing about this team 4
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I brought this up in the Week 6 KC at Bills thread, but the more I think of it, the more it drops my jaw, so I thought it deserved a closer look by the Hive Mind here. We all know our DL has struggled, but in a post-practice press availability, Kim Jones of NFL Network seemed to fundamentally question the Manhood of our guys! https://www.buffalobills.com/video/harrison-phillips-pressure-comes-in-bunches 2:35 into the interview Kim Jones from NFL-network asks Horrible Harry, "are you guys Nasty enough? ....I mean, the great DLs I've covered have all, Game day at least, they're pretty tough SOBs" Phillips says "I would say that everyone's got a switch, without question" "And you have that? You're convinced?" HH: "Uh huh" Is there another way to take that than fundamentally questioning the Football Manhood of the players on our DL? "Hey Phillips, are you and the rest of the Bills DL actually tough enough to be an NFL defensive line? Can you actually bring the Nasty?" I mean, WTF, what is Harry supposed to say to that? I'm not sure why you're so focused on this, Hap, is it not fair to ask whether they're nasty enough? Tony Dungy's Colts defenses always fielded questions about their being a "finesse" defense. 1
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 19, 2020 Author Posted October 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, 2020 Our Year For Sure said: I'm not sure why you're so focused on this, Hap, is it not fair to ask whether they're nasty enough? Tony Dungy's Colts defenses always fielded questions about their being a "finesse" defense. Do you think Frazier, McDermott and the Bills see themselves as a "finesse" defense?
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 Just now, Hapless Bills Fan said: Do you think Frazier, McDermott and the Bills see themselves as a "finesse" defense? I'm not sure the Colts did either but I think its a fair question to ask. 2
JaCrispy Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, buffalo2218 said: Think this was her way of firing up our defense as much praise as she's been singing about this team I agree...it’s almost like she’s complimenting the offense, by not questioning them, insinuating that they are holding up their end of the bargain for a championship run...but is the defense capable of doing the same? Thats how I took it, anyway...
YoloinOhio Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 It is a great question. She’s a good reporter, I’ve always thought that. Hopefully they come out with something to prove. 7 1
TonyBeets Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I brought this up in the Week 6 KC at Bills thread, but the more I think of it, the more it drops my jaw, so I thought it deserved a closer look by the Hive Mind here. We all know our DL has struggled, but in a post-practice press availability, Kim Jones of NFL Network seemed to fundamentally question the Manhood of our guys! https://www.buffalobills.com/video/harrison-phillips-pressure-comes-in-bunches 2:35 into the interview Kim Jones from NFL-network asks Horrible Harry, "are you guys Nasty enough? ....I mean, the great DLs I've covered have all, Game day at least, they're pretty tough SOBs" Phillips says "I would say that everyone's got a switch, without question" "And you have that? You're convinced?" HH: "Uh huh" Is there another way to take that than fundamentally questioning the Football Manhood of the players on our DL? "Hey Phillips, are you and the rest of the Bills DL actually tough enough to be an NFL defensive line? Can you actually bring the Nasty?" I mean, WTF, what is Harry supposed to say to that? You having a problem with this is a bit cringey. It was a question, he answered. Fans always take things much more personal than players. Edited October 19, 2020 by TonyBeets 1
NewEra Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 I feel Kim Jones is the best reporter on NFLN. I love the question and I think that it might actually have an impact on our DL. Time to step up 6
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 The only appropriate response would have been to go all hulk smash and throw his chair through the green screen. Guessing he just nodded apologetically instead and offered her a cupcake? 1
StHustle Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 I love this happened and hope it somehow has a positive effect on the guys just because I want us to be great like any other fan...I guess whatever works. BUT honestly if it did impact them in any recognizable way, which I doubt, that would be very very sad and discouraging. When you are putting below average play on tape, that should be enough motivation to do better. If some comments by a reporter is more motivation than watching your collective sub par play in Monday meetings...thats a damn shame. Again, I don't believe this to be anywhere near the case.
RyanC883 Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 its a good question and I thought the same thing watching the Steelers game today. Our DL is just not nasty at all.
JESSEFEFFER Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 Nasty draws penalties in all kinds of ways. Some legit others not so much. 1
Dablitzkrieg Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 Good, because they are playing like a bunch of pansies. Hopeful this gets that thing out of their bungholes that apparently the coaches can't.
WideNine Posted October 19, 2020 Posted October 19, 2020 They are really missing that 1-tech defensive tackle that forces the G-C double team w/o giving up too much ground freeing up our other interior DT; Star filled that role last year most of the time. That position really is key to how Sean likes to use his front 4. That 1-tech is not Harrison or Oliver; They are not really built to take on double teams. Still teams have been able to double-team Oliver a lot and that is just a reflection of that lack of a 4-3 NT who would normally demand that attention. Not sure if Beane will consider a trade for someone like the Saints Rankins (could fit the bill, but has some injury history) or they just ride this out and hope for the best and target big-bodied 1-tech DT in the draft - someone like Kentucky's Quinton Bohanna. Although not sure if his knee injury is serious....tough to be an NFL personnel guy these days. The Jets have a fire sale going on, but I cannot see them trading within our division.
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