notwoz Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Maybe he got all pumped up because he couln't believe he actually intercepted the ball. Let's see him do it when it counts. When a game is on the line. Until then, it's just a BS move from yet another player who hasn't proven a damn thing on the field.
Robchester Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 I am more displeased with Youboty"s lack of effort in blocking after one of Lankstar's picks. Given his lack of practice time, he probably should not have even been out there and it showed.
PushthePile Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 This sort of reminds me of the Bills SuperBowl teams we had, you know those games where they would have an up close camera shot of Jim Kelly, and he looked so nervous that he was about to vomit and sh-- himself. Then they would switch to the next camera shot of Michael Irvin and Deon Sanders laughing and goofing off, getting all pumped up. HaHaHaHa!!! So true and so upsetting.
Buftex Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Maybe he got all pumped up because he couln't believe he actually intercepted the ball. Let's see him do it when it counts. When a game is on the line. Until then, it's just a BS move from yet another player who hasn't proven a damn thing on the field. Not sure what it would take to prove anything on the field for you, and it was a regular season game (although most of those don't matter for the Bills as of late, I suppose), but McKelvin did pick off two passes against the Chiefs last season, and returned one for about 65 yards for a td... Bills won like 53-31, or somtheting... IIRC, he also had a big kick return in that game... I don't love show-boating, but I do love the big plays that usually precede showboating... it is a trade off I suppose. Some athletes need that to keep their adrenaline going... if that helps them, and the team, I got nothing against it, within reason...
keepthefaith Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Following McKelvins first INT, he was chest beating, strutting, and posturing towards the sidelines like he just made the play of the year that preserved the superbowl victory. I'm thinking, "Jesus, you did your job. Swell. Good for you. Act like you've been there before. Now go sit down". Am I just an old stick in the mud, or do you think his reaction is a little over the top? I mean, c'mon, it's a friggin preseason game already. Get over yourself McLovin'. You're not a stick in the mud. The league is filled with jackass's. Heck just tonight at my 11 year old son's first football practice of the season, a kid running the 40 in a group of 5 kids (he was ahead of the rest) turned around and ran the last 5 yards backwards taunting the rest of them. The coaches reaction, no reaction.
Big Turk Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Following McKelvins first INT, he was chest beating, strutting, and posturing towards the sidelines like he just made the play of the year that preserved the superbowl victory. I'm thinking, "Jesus, you did your job. Swell. Good for you. Act like you've been there before. Now go sit down". Am I just an old stick in the mud, or do you think his reaction is a little over the top? I mean, c'mon, it's a friggin preseason game already. Get over yourself McLovin'. right now McKelvin is averaging 1 INT per game as a starting CB in little more than a quarter of play in each game...I think I will take that right now....
Maddog69 Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Following McKelvins first INT, he was chest beating, strutting, and posturing towards the sidelines like he just made the play of the year that preserved the superbowl victory. I'm thinking, "Jesus, you did your job. Swell. Good for you. Act like you've been there before. Now go sit down". Am I just an old stick in the mud, or do you think his reaction is a little over the top? I mean, c'mon, it's a friggin preseason game already. Get over yourself McLovin'. I think you are overreacting a bit. I really don't mind most of the celebrations, even the rehearsed ones. I love the stuff OCHO CINCO does. I like to be entertained. I like to see guys passionate about the game and having fun. I have no problem with his reaction. I would like it if more of these millionaires could complete a sentence in clear, intelligible english and could keep themselves from getting arrested and making asses of themselves and their teams off the field.
DrDawkinstein Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 He did it facing his own players on the sidelines. Just excitement from a young player, helping to pump up his teammates. Had he done it in front of the other team (taunting) or at midfield for the crowd (showing off) I would agree with you. exactly. it's good to see some intensity, competitiveness, and pride for once.
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 God forbid players get excited for making a great play. Everything about McKelvin I like. He seems like a humble, hard-working guy who is a playmaker & very happy to be a Bill. In that abortion of game against SF last year, he and Stroud were the only ones trying to get the team fired up. We need more McKelvins on this team. Football is a game and mean to be fun.
GrudginglyOptimistic Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 I too prefer a player who is reserved and acts like he has been there before. However, my preferences are simply mine and as long as its not done in a way that draws a taunting penalty or is some me-first pre-meditated act like the Sharpie and TO at his worst I have no problem at all with McKelvins antics. Its a team and it takes all kinds and different players have different attitudes and roles. I think a good team has room for the just prove it on the field Bruce Smith work, the hyper enthusiasm of a Talley, the quiet rock leadership of a Kent Hull or the antics of Jim Kelly even had a role. McKelvin's histrionics were juvenile, but the key thing is whether he really means it or not. The folks I hate are the ones who have learned how to fake sincerity. I like enthusiasm that does not go over the top and draw a flag. Sp McKelvin is an idiot until he makes an actual play consistently in real games, but that is fine with me.
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 I too prefer a player who is reserved and acts like he has been there before. However, my preferences are simply mine and as long as its not done in a way that draws a taunting penalty or is some me-first pre-meditated act like the Sharpie and TO at his worst I have no problem at all with McKelvins antics. Its a team and it takes all kinds and different players have different attitudes and roles. I think a good team has room for the just prove it on the field Bruce Smith work, the hyper enthusiasm of a Talley, the quiet rock leadership of a Kent Hull or the antics of Jim Kelly even had a role. McKelvin's histrionics were juvenile, but the key thing is whether he really means it or not. The folks I hate are the ones who have learned how to fake sincerity. I like enthusiasm that does not go over the top and draw a flag. Sp McKelvin is an idiot until he makes an actual play consistently in real games, but that is fine with me. Guess you missed last season.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Following McKelvins first INT, he was chest beating, strutting, and posturing towards the sidelines like he just made the play of the year that preserved the superbowl victory. I'm thinking, "Jesus, you did your job. Swell. Good for you. Act like you've been there before. Now go sit down". Am I just an old stick in the mud, or do you think his reaction is a little over the top? I mean, c'mon, it's a friggin preseason game already. Get over yourself McLovin'. DML, thanks for the original post being a question and not a pronouncement. It shows that you have some wisdom and perspective. I think that a negative reaction is a bit stodgy myself. I'm not into these sorts of celebrations personally but I understand it is very widespread in sports these days and not everyone conducts themselves perfectly. More so, if everyone acted with "class" and was "self-effacing," then there would no longer be any objective standard of "class." We'd all be a bunch of robots with nothing to differentiate ourselves. Different people act different ways. I try to act in a way that reflects my own beliefs. But I try not to judge others who are a different age, race, religion, and have a different background, upbringing, and life experience. I'm not so sure about that. In every sense of the phrase. The TO of old (and, probably, of the Bills) irritates the living crap out of me. But I'm glad he's on the team for the moment. No one, however, exemplifies "Class" these days like Lee Evans. Catches the ball, hits the end zone, drops the ball (or hands it to the official). I like that. I guess I don't like swagger. I like points and wins. Don't need the Sharpies. I am a huge Lee Evans fan. His is the only jersey of a current Bills player that I own. But as other posters have pointed out in this thread, it's possible that the one element keeping many excellent players from becoming truly great players (and I include Lee Evans here) is that self-motivation that comes with ego, narcissism (even if a product of insecurity), and enthusiasm. Lee sits on the bench near the Gatorade cooler by himself after every offensive series. T.O. will sit down but he makes the rounds on the sidelines exhorting his teammates, chatting guys up, and keeping things energetic. I would suggest to those who have a problem with McKelvin's behavior that they consider how his teammates feel about him. I would bet that his teammates response to his enthusiasm is overwhelmingly positive. At this point, players getting excited, while wearing a Bills uniform is low on my concern list, as far as the Bills are concerned... So very true buftex. Player celebrations are a valid discussion but I feel criticism of McKelvin's behavior in the aftermath of this play is nitpicking.
billsrcursed Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Did he get a flag for it? No? Then it shouldn't be a problem for ANYONE... BTW, after that pick, I beat my chest and started taunting the imaginary crowd in my living room (who ended up being my 3 yr. old daughter, the wife, the dog, and my 2 brothers). My daughter said I should act like I've been there before...
Buftex Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 When Bruce Smith was inducted into the HOF last week, Ted Cottrell mentioned that once Bruce outgrew the need to celebrate, he became a complete player. They ran a montage of Bruce's celebrations...I might not like it, but I will admit, it didn't bother me one bit when Bruce and Bennett used to celebrate, it used to get me very pumped up...every player is different, each has his own way of motivating himself...
inkman Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Am I just an old stick in the mud... I'm voting for the old stick in the mud.
BillsNYC Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 First time Thurman scored he did a celebration. Levy told him to never do that again and act like he'd scored a TD before. I still remember Thurman simply handing the ball to a ref after a huge TD once.
billsfreak Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Following McKelvins first INT, he was chest beating, strutting, and posturing towards the sidelines like he just made the play of the year that preserved the superbowl victory. I'm thinking, "Jesus, you did your job. Swell. Good for you. Act like you've been there before. Now go sit down". Am I just an old stick in the mud, or do you think his reaction is a little over the top? I mean, c'mon, it's a friggin preseason game already. Get over yourself McLovin'. Have you watched an NFL game over the past decade or more? Almost everytime someone makes a tackle, gets a sack, catches a ball, etc. they act like they just won the Super Bowl. It is the age of the "Me" millionaire athletes who put team second for the most part, who want to get themselves noticed, first and foremost. I don't like it but I have become immune to it, because it isn't going to change.
BUFFALOTONE Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Following McKelvins first INT, he was chest beating, strutting, and posturing towards the sidelines like he just made the play of the year that preserved the superbowl victory. I'm thinking, "Jesus, you did your job. Swell. Good for you. Act like you've been there before. Now go sit down". Am I just an old stick in the mud, or do you think his reaction is a little over the top? I mean, c'mon, it's a friggin preseason game already. Get over yourself McLovin'. Wow, unreal. Never happy. Either they aren't emotional enough or too emotional. Yes you are a stick in the mudd. The guy goes stride for stride with probably one of the top 5 fastest WRs in the league and goes up and makes a great play. Shows some emotion to get himself and others going and he gets chastised.
BUFFALOTONE Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 He did it facing his own players on the sidelines. Just excitement from a young player, helping to pump up his teammates. Had he done it in front of the other team (taunting) or at midfield for the crowd (showing off) I would agree with you. Thank You.
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