jpizzy01 Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 Link Tucked away in an item from Clifton Brown of SportingNews.com regarding the development of Bills rookie cornerback Leodis McKelvin is an eye-opener from McKelvin’s mentor, safety Donte Whitner. Asked whether he thinks the Bills will make it to the postseason in 2008, Whitner says, “Do I expect us to make the playoffs? I’m guaranteeing it.” Guarantees don’t mean as much as they used to in sports (think Joe Namath). Lately, guarantees often turn out to be a kiss of death. But Whitner’s words suggest a level of confidence that hasn’t been displayed by Buffalo’s pro football team in a long time, and we like it. We also agree with Whitner — the Bills very well could steal the No. 6 seed in the 2008 playoffs. They were close in 2007, and the Tennessee Titans, who were the last team in a year ago, haven’t done enough in the offseason to hold off the Bills or any other serious challengers in the conference. Hadn't seen this anywhere yet...
Buffan00 Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 Tucked away in an item from Clifton Brown of SportingNews.com regarding the development of Bills rookie cornerback Leodis McKelvin is an eye-opener from McKelvin’s mentor, safety Donte Whitner. Asked whether he thinks the Bills will make it to the postseason in 2008, Whitner says, “Do I expect us to make the playoffs? I’m guaranteeing it.” Guarantees don’t mean as much as they used to in sports (think Joe Namath). Lately, guarantees often turn out to be a kiss of death. But Whitner’s words suggest a level of confidence that hasn’t been displayed by Buffalo’s pro football team in a long time, and we like it. We also agree with Whitner — the Bills very well could steal the No. 6 seed in the 2008 playoffs. They were close in 2007, and the Tennessee Titans, who were the last team in a year ago, haven’t done enough in the offseason to hold off the Bills or any other serious challengers in the conference. Hadn't seen this anywhere yet... Ahhh No!! Dont tell me he said that...yep its in "quotes"....we all know how guarantees work out!
scribo Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 I love Whitner's attitude, and he seemingly is backing it up with his dedication off the field, too.
drnykterstein Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 All of these people who assume the playoff seedings with even resemble last year do not watch much football, do they?
WellDressed Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 " Bills’ Schobel must pass rush well, stop rushers from passing by" What genius blabbed this?
eball Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 Whitner is clearly delusional, because based upon what I read on TSW on a daily basis the Bills still stink, have horrible coaching, give contract extensions to the wrong guys, and will be outclassed by every team and coaching staff they play this year. Yessirree, it's fun to talk football with Bills fans -- the sorriest bunch of glass-is-half-empty sadsacks you'll ever encounter.
DDD Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 Link Tucked away in an item from Clifton Brown of SportingNews.com regarding the development of Bills rookie cornerback Leodis McKelvin is an eye-opener from McKelvin’s mentor, safety Donte Whitner. Asked whether he thinks the Bills will make it to the postseason in 2008, Whitner says, “Do I expect us to make the playoffs? I’m guaranteeing it.” Guarantees don’t mean as much as they used to in sports (think Joe Namath). Lately, guarantees often turn out to be a kiss of death. But Whitner’s words suggest a level of confidence that hasn’t been displayed by Buffalo’s pro football team in a long time, and we like it. We also agree with Whitner — the Bills very well could steal the No. 6 seed in the 2008 playoffs. They were close in 2007, and the Tennessee Titans, who were the last team in a year ago, haven’t done enough in the offseason to hold off the Bills or any other serious challengers in the conference. Hadn't seen this anywhere yet... Guarantees are like a$$holes, everyone's got one. Here hoping Whitner is right!
Corp000085 Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 relax people, he's not guaranteeing that the buffalo bills will make the playoffs, he's guaranteeing that he expects the bills to make the playoffs. Big difference!
Gordio Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 Whitner is clearly delusional, because based upon what I read on TSW on a daily basis the Bills still stink, have horrible coaching, give contract extensions to the wrong guys, and will be outclassed by every team and coaching staff they play this year. Yessirree, it's fun to talk football with Bills fans -- the sorriest bunch of glass-is-half-empty sadsacks you'll ever encounter. With all due respect, 10yrs of losing like the bills have lost would get to any fanbase. With that being said, I fully agree with Whitner's comments. This is the first year since Bledsoe's 2nd year that I am fully expecting the bills to make the playoffs. Hopefully this year turns out better then that year.
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 With all due respect, 10yrs of losing like the bills have lost would get to any fanbase. With that being said, I fully agree with Whitner's comments. This is the first year since Bledsoe's 2nd year that I am fully expecting the bills to make the playoffs. Hopefully this year turns out better then that year. 6-10 anyone? But after we were 2-0 with a pair of real ass beatings everyone thought we were GOING TO THE BOWL!!!
K-9 Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 " Bills’ Schobel must pass rush well, stop rushers from passing by" What genius blabbed this? Someone who is clueless as to the DE responsibilities in our scheme, number 1, and even more clueless as to how Schobel's responsibilities (as well as those of the entire D line) were changed to compensate for the rash of injuries early last season. GO BILLS!!!
lets_go_bills Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 I'm not a fan of guarantees, but I absolutely love Whitner's attitude. You get the feeling the D is gonna be better, that McKelvin is gonna contribute right away, and that Whitner is gonna have a great year.
BillsPride12 Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 Anybody who thinks this is a bad thing is nuts, its about time we have some players who WANT to make the playoffs. This is going to be a different Bills era with guys like Whitner and Posluszny, they are in it for more than just a payday.
MarkyMannn Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 the Bills still stink, have horrible coaching, give contract extensions to the wrong guys, and will be outclassed by every team and coaching staff they play this year. I agree. Wow its cool to edit someone else's quotes
stuckincincy Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 Eh - weather, your team's injuries, the other team's injuries, close calls, you name it. There is season after season - teams that are close to the playoffs. Good for Whitner...unless you think it's a piece of bad juju that will come back.
Fan in San Diego Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 Link Asked whether he thinks the Bills will make it to the postseason in 2008, Whitner says, “Do I expect us to make the playoffs? I’m guaranteeing it.” Guarantees don’t mean as much as they used to in sports (think Joe Namath). Hadn't seen this anywhere yet... I guarantee it as well ! FWIW
WellDressed Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 Geez, are they trying to get rid of Lynch? The front page of TBD has an ad, "Do you want to get rid of yellow teeth?" Thank god there is no link....................
elegantelliotoffen Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 This was the last story on NFL Live today, with both Schelerth & Golic agreeing that the Bills would NOT make the playoffs. What jerkoffs!!!!!!!!
hit and marshawn Posted July 7, 2008 Posted July 7, 2008 Schelereth predicted the bills to lose pretty much every single game where he was asked to make a prediction last year, i dont really put to much stock into what he says any more
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