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You ever been in a fight, physically or otherwise? Well, if you have been in a lot, you will notice that the ones you think your going to win, you win. Scared, you probably won't. Heck, even in poker "scared money, don't make money". What I'm trying to say is, a lot of everything you do has to do with your confidence. In yourself, and your confidence in others. If you think your a ten, your be a lot closer then if you think your a 5. Not saying you will automatically be a ten by thinking it, just saying you will be a lot better off. Heck, what was the GI Joe saying? "Knowing is half the battle"? It is half in your head.
First, I want to say I disagree he had more bad plays then good plays. And, I'm not saying a win or loss can ever be pinned on one person. But, don't you think if JP was trying less to personally win games, he could have increased his chances of not personally losing them?
That is what having a poor supporting cast will do to you to. It makes you fell like you have to be the one to make the play. JP isn't afraid to be the leader. Take the blame. Shoot the three at the buzzer. GO FOR THE WIN.
Some people would rather the guy who has shown he can be consistently mediocre. The guy who seems to rely more on the supporting cast, and feels they are a supporting cast member. The guy who plays within himself, and doesn't try to play above himself.
I want the guy who won't settle for second place even if he is second best. The guy with the confidence to feel he is the guy who can get it done. The guy who will try with everything he has to drag his team across the line.
I want the guy that can, and will, scramble all over the backfield on third and 8, with four minutes left in the 4th quarter, trying with everything he has to buy 1 more second for Josh Reed to get open, with the theme song to Rocky in his head (especially when we have a crappy defense), and force it in where it HAS to be, because he knows if he doesn't do it, no one will (was that a run on?).
I don't want the guy who throws it away. Like he is thinking, "I'm not forcing an interception here and facing all those media questions. I did that once already. Lets just punt and hope the crap D holds. Heck, it is just a job".
Now I'm not saying I think TE will only be consistently mediocre. And, I'm not saying he won't gain a swagger. And, I'm not saying I can read minds. I think it is entirely too early to be sure. But, I just don't think he has the state-of-mind JP does.
And, I'm not saying I am entirely sure JP is the next Farve. But, what I am saying is, no way am I giving up on this young man right now when he has had all the cards stacked against him. When he has shown flashes of brilliance. When he oozes with so much self confidence. When he is so physically talented. When he speaks and seemingly thinks so respectfully, smartly, and with so much integrity. When his teammates respect him, and some openly call for him to start in the media.
Has a Bills player ever called TE the better QB in the media? In fact, how often does a team's star receiver say he feels the backup should start?
This kid JP is a special football player, I can just feel it, and see it. And, I think with adequate talent around him to take some of the "I have to" pressure off, he will flourish. And, when this guy flourishes, I hope he is still a Buffalo Bill.
I think TE can be a respectable 8. I would take that. There have been some highly successful eights over the years. But I think JP can be a 10. And, I think JP thinks he can be a 10.
First, I want to say I disagree he had more bad plays then good plays. And, I'm not saying a win or loss can ever be pinned on one person. But, don't you think if JP was trying less to personally win games, he could have increased his chances of not personally losing them?
That is what having a poor supporting cast will do to you to. It makes you fell like you have to be the one to make the play. JP isn't afraid to be the leader. Take the blame. Shoot the three at the buzzer. GO FOR THE WIN.
Some people would rather the guy who has shown he can be consistently mediocre. The guy who seems to rely more on the supporting cast, and feels they are a supporting cast member. The guy who plays within himself, and doesn't try to play above himself.
I want the guy who won't settle for second place even if he is second best. The guy with the confidence to feel he is the guy who can get it done. The guy who will try with everything he has to drag his team across the line.
I want the guy that can, and will, scramble all over the backfield on third and 8, with four minutes left in the 4th quarter, trying with everything he has to buy 1 more second for Josh Reed to get open, with the theme song to Rocky in his head (especially when we have a crappy defense), and force it in where it HAS to be, because he knows if he doesn't do it, no one will (was that a run on?).
I don't want the guy who throws it away. Like he is thinking, "I'm not forcing an interception here and facing all those media questions. I did that once already. Lets just punt and hope the crap D holds. Heck, it is just a job".
Now I'm not saying I think TE will only be consistently mediocre. And, I'm not saying he won't gain a swagger. And, I'm not saying I can read minds. I think it is entirely too early to be sure. But, I just don't think he has the state-of-mind JP does.
And, I'm not saying I am entirely sure JP is the next Farve. But, what I am saying is, no way am I giving up on this young man right now when he has had all the cards stacked against him. When he has shown flashes of brilliance. When he oozes with so much self confidence. When he is so physically talented. When he speaks and seemingly thinks so respectfully, smartly, and with so much integrity. When his teammates respect him, and some openly call for him to start in the media.
Has a Bills player ever called TE the better QB in the media? In fact, how often does a team's star receiver say he feels the backup should start?
This kid JP is a special football player, I can just feel it, and see it. And, I think with adequate talent around him to take some of the "I have to" pressure off, he will flourish. And, when this guy flourishes, I hope he is still a Buffalo Bill.
I think TE can be a respectable 8. I would take that. There have been some highly successful eights over the years. But I think JP can be a 10. And, I think JP thinks he can be a 10.
" ~ yordad
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