McDermott/Beane press conference 8/27: Matt Araiza released

[Shake_My_Head]

Just now, PromoTheRobot said:

 

To Tim. He's looking for a weakness.

Bully for Tim.   But why do we need TG if we can listen to Beane and McD and form our own opinions rather than have him filter it for us?

[Airseven]

14 minutes ago, stevestojan said:

 
sorry for shouting but you’re the 400th person to use this asinine argument: 

 

DUE PROCESS AND “INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY” DO NOT APPLY TO PRIVATE EMPLOYERS. THIS IS NOT A COURT OF LAW. 

 

 

Obviously the reference isn’t to the literal legal standard. It’s to the general theoretical approach of handling these types of matters.

 

You might as well post an analysis of first amendment protected speech while you’re at it. For fun!

Edited August 28, 2022 by Airseven

[ColoradoBills]

 

It had to be done.

[sullim4]

1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said:

Tim Graham not having any of this.

 

His shtick is tiring.  His pious line of questioning, always assuming some kind of nefarious plot or attempt to get away with something isn't well suited in press conferences.

[dma0034]

While I believe the accuser it is important to note that some times the accuser is not being truthful (see: Patrick Kane) and that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.

[Fleezoid]

The carbon dioxide must be palpable in the Buffalo area right now after the entire city just exhaled!

Edited August 28, 2022 by Fleezoid

[TAinLack.]

39 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

This is like the Eric Wood retirement 

what do you think the Over/Under will be on the amount of pages this topic will bring!?

[Saxum]

9 minutes ago, Tanoros said:

The way the team played last night seemed to be an indication of this whole thing impacting on the field play. Our o-line was no help, but the team didn’t seem to have the same mojo as the first two games. 

 

Quote from Beane: I do not know how he coached that game after getting that 11 page document

[wjag]

I stayed out of this until now.  I’m proud of my team.  This had to end.  

[Dablitzkrieg]

These reporters have their jizz socks right next to their laptops, I'm convinced.  They get off on this *****.

[stevewin]

3 minutes ago, dma0034 said:

While I believe the accuser it is important to note that some times the accuser is not being truthful (see: Patrick Kane) and that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.

Then he proves his innocence and returns to punt in the NFL

[LABILLBACKER]

17 minutes ago, Mark Vader said:

What a shame.

 

The Bills were put in a bad situation, and they had very little choice.

This is the ultimate "rock and hard place" scenario. The organization doesn't have the time or luxury to keep him on the roster and let the investigation pan out for months. The distraction would've been ridiculous. Hopefully the truth comes out and justice is served.

[Bills2022]

Great job by our coach and GM. 

 

Good or bad, this will all be forgotten in a few days because the organization did everything right.

[HereComesTheReignAgain]

Tim Graham is a weasel and an incedibly unlikeable person.  I'm glad he had a tantrum and left TBD years ago when his feelings got hurt.

[ColoradoBills]

3 minutes ago, dma0034 said:

While I believe the accuser it is important to note that some times the accuser is not being truthful (see: Patrick Kane) and that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.

 

Yes, and if it ends up that he is totally exonerated he can continue his career.  As a matter a fact some team can sign him tomorrow.

[Roundybout]

I would guess they discussed allegations against Matt and he heavily downplayed it. Maybe something like "yes, I made a mistake in the past but I've learned from it and grown as a person."

[NoHuddleKelly12]

I felt like both McD and Beane were very heartfelt and genuine in their statements and motivations for taking the steps that they have, culminating in Araiza’s cutting. Terrible situation. 

[buffaloboyinATL]

20 minutes ago, Mij yllek said:

so much for innocent until proven guilty

Too much riding on this season. They did not see enough there to die on that hill for him. If there is enough evidence there to believe he is likely guilty, why stake your reputation to support him, and potentially sidetrack a championship season?

[YoloinOhio]

 

[78thealltimegreat]

3 minutes ago, sullim4 said:

 

His shtick is tiring.  His pious line of questioning, always assuming some kind of nefarious plot or attempt to get away with something isn't well suited in press conferences.

Many times these kinda events the press has a tendency to make the story about themselves instead of reporting the facts. One of the many reasons why the media is pretty much hated today