Beerball Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Should Owens be given a primo locker in Buffalo? I'm concerned because he's only playing with a 1 year contract. Before you answer consider the consequences. If the Bills do give him a primo locker what affect will that have on locker room chemistry? If the bills just give him a run of the mill locker what chance do they have to sign him to a multi-year contract in 2010? I think the best option would be to give him a separate changing area with a few perks. That won't force anyone out of their locker but it will show Owens the respect he deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 TO's problem is that everyone treats him special. He needs to be with his teammates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofton80 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Overthinking this a bit. I hope he scores double digit touchdowns. I don't care what locker he has or what nightclub he goes to. A 7-9 team coached by Dick Jauron has so many other things to worry about. Should Owens be given a primo locker in Buffalo? I'm concerned because he's only playing with a 1 year contract. Before you answer consider the consequences. If the Bills do give him a primo locker what affect will that have on locker room chemistry? If the bills just give him a run of the mill locker what chance do they have to sign him to a multi-year contract in 2010? I think the best option would be to give him a separate changing area with a few perks. That won't force anyone out of their locker but it will show Owens the respect he deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PushthePile Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Im all for building TO his own locker room. In addition to this I'd like to see Kelsay lose his locker in favor of storage for TO's touchdown props. Chris can get dressed at home and bum a ride to the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaninATL Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Who cares? Seriously, I think there are more important things for the Bills' brass to think about - like preparing for the upcoming draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Who cares? Seriously, I think there are more important things for the Bills' brass to think about - like preparing for the upcoming draft. They'll have some preparing to do for the 2010 draft if we have to take another WR in the first. Of course they can simply do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I think he should get a corner locker for sure! (You know like how buying a corner lot in a development is a good value?) We should do the same, give him some prime realestate. Not too close to the shower, because no one wants to end up with a front row seat for the meat parade (not that there's anything wrong with that). Not right next to the beverage cooler, because people congregate over there constantly opening and closing the door; it's the defacto place where people have "water cooler talk." Not directly underneath a ventilation duct... forced AC can cause colds. Get him a corner lot off by himself, but not too far away... Give him the full Barry Bonds treatment in the locker room, with a recliner, his own TV, etc... let him have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 If the Bills do give him a primo locker what affect will that have on locker room chemistry? I'm so tired of this issue of locker room chemistry coming up all the time. Bottom line: it is potentially harmful to the players. I say take all that chemistry crap out of there and put it where it belongs, in a lab of some kind. I mean, do other pro sports teams have to deal with this crap? Totally bush league in my opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I think he should get a corner locker for sure! (You know like how buying a corner lot in a development is a good value?) We should do the same, give him some prime realestate. Not too close to the shower, because no one wants to end up with a front row seat for the meat parade (not that there's anything wrong with that). Not right next to the beverage cooler, because people congregate over there constantly opening and closing the door; it's the defacto place where people have "water cooler talk." Not directly underneath a ventilation duct... forced AC can cause colds. Get him a corner lot off by himself, but not too far away... Give him the full Barry Bonds treatment in the locker room, with a recliner, his own TV, etc... let him have it. Especially if you're on a team with Charles Haley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I think he should get a corner locker for sure! (You know like how buying a corner lot in a development is a good value?) We should do the same, give him some prime realestate. Not too close to the shower, because no one wants to end up with a front row seat for the meat parade (not that there's anything wrong with that). Not right next to the beverage cooler, because people congregate over there constantly opening and closing the door; it's the defacto place where people have "water cooler talk." Not directly underneath a ventilation duct... forced AC can cause colds. Get him a corner lot off by himself, but not too far away... Give him the full Barry Bonds treatment in the locker room, with a recliner, his own TV, etc... let him have it. I would add that you don't want to put him too close to the locker room hallway door. It's similar to the draftiness issue you mention with regards to the ventilation duct. Also, players often walk around the locker room in bare feet. How bad would it be if someone opened the door and whacked T.O.s foot? We're paying the guy 6.5 so we need to protect this investment. Also, he's always good for a quote so I would keep him away from the soundsystem speakers too. I also think he should have a stall near Trent Edwards'. That way they could develop a repoir. But maybe put his stall on wheels so if he's had a frustrating game, they could separate him from Edwards, and/or the media. However you look at it, this is a big issue. It'll be interesting to see how they handle this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Why would you give him anything that everyone doesn't have? He will eventually work his way on his own to thinking he is better than anyone else, why give him a head start? You start treating people differently and there goes the "Team Concept", and that only results in losses. It got Barry Bonds a long way didn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I agree who give a f*ck? This might be the dumbest post I have seen on here yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Should Owens be given a primo locker in Buffalo? I'm concerned because he's only playing with a 1 year contract. Before you answer consider the consequences. If the Bills do give him a primo locker what affect will that have on locker room chemistry? If the bills just give him a run of the mill locker what chance do they have to sign him to a multi-year contract in 2010? I think the best option would be to give him a separate changing area with a few perks. That won't force anyone out of their locker but it will show Owens the respect he deserves. He's not Barry Bonds. They should just give him a regualr locker and treat him like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 People seem to have varying opinions on this issue. Perhaps we should start a poll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Why would you give him anything that everyone doesn't have? He will eventually work his way on his own to thinking he is better than anyone else, why give him a head start? You start treating people differently and there goes the "Team Concept", and that only results in losses. It got Barry Bonds a long way didn't it? TOs special locker would make him think he's better than anyone else?? Don't want to give him a head start with that, eh? hahahahahahahaha Great stuff here, fellas. Let's give him one of those little lockers you get at the bus station--with the key on a wrist band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I'm so tired of this issue of locker room chemistry coming up all the time. Bottom line: it is potentially harmful to the players. I say take all that chemistry crap out of there and put it where it belongs, in a lab of some kind. I mean, do other pro sports teams have to deal with this crap? Totally bush league in my opinion! Right on, Gringo! These guys get paid millions of dollars with all other kinds of perks, so why do they have to deal with accidentally coming in contact with sulfuric acid after a tiring game? Dammit, it doesn't make sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Right on, Gringo! These guys get paid millions of dollars with all other kinds of perks, so why do they have to deal with accidentally coming in contact with sulfuric acid after a tiring game? Dammit, it doesn't make sense! Tell me about it! These guys are worth millions and they're walking around in a vulnerable state. God forbid a beaker of hydrochloric acid gets knocked over during a furious towel-snapping episode and spills on Aaron's Schoebel or Ashton's Youboty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarkLessWagMore Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Good fishing out here today Beerball. Looks like you've already hooked 15 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Why would you give him anything that everyone doesn't have? He will eventually work his way on his own to thinking he is better than anyone else, why give him a head start? You start treating people differently and there goes the "Team Concept", and that only results in losses. It got Barry Bonds a long way didn't it? OK, I see your point. Why give Owens a head start on thinking he's better than some. Let's actually wait until he stands side by side with Roscoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 I would add that you don't want to put him too close to the locker room hallway door. It's similar to the draftiness issue you mention with regards to the ventilation duct. Also, players often walk around the locker room in bare feet. How bad would it be if someone opened the door and whacked T.O.s foot? We're paying the guy 6.5 so we need to protect this investment. Also, he's always good for a quote so I would keep him away from the soundsystem speakers too. I also think he should have a stall near Trent Edwards'. That way they could develop a repoir. But maybe put his stall on wheels so if he's had a frustrating game, they could separate him from Edwards, and/or the media. However you look at it, this is a big issue. It'll be interesting to see how they handle this. you don't have to take this to rediculous extremes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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