Takeo not happy in Buffalo?

[RedEyE]

I work in the satellite industry and affliates all over the country call the company that I work for satellite access. Well, although I live in Atlanta, I have the lucky opportunity to bring up WKBW on a daily basis for the Bills Training Camp report.

One of the best things about what I do, (other than access to nearly every college and pro game each weekend) is that I get to see the behind the scenes of each access.

While all of you get an edited version on your television, I get the full monty between commercials and before and after every live footage.

So anyway, today like everyday I access WKBW and they are preparing an interview with TKO. The scrawny white interviewer (name unknown) asks Takeo just prior to going live, "Thanks for doing this Takeo. So, are you having fun in Buffalo now. I know that you weren't having fun 2 years ago."

Takeo responds first by shaking his head no. He then goes on telling this reporter. "I like what I do. For that I'll do it just about anywhere. But if we aint winning, I'm not having fun."

The reporter went on.." but the people and the fans of Buffalo love Takeo. They love the way he plays, they love the way he dances...etc."

Takeo just continued to shake his head no...

His demeanor was sullen, and non expressive.

When the actual interview took place, he spat out the same ol' same ol' cliche answers.

I got a strong impression from this that Takeo will not be staying in Buffalo if the Bills don't start winning. And really, why would he? He's one of the best in the league, if not arguably the best, and left lousey Cincy for Buffalo's winning ways. Since he's been here, it's been nearly identical to what he experienced with the Bengals.

So, what do you guys think?

[Schobel94]

Re: Takeo not happy in Buffalo?

Nobody's happy when they're not winning, if he said the opposite I would be horrified. No one should be happy playing for a losing team. From what you said it didn't sound like he wasn't happy playing in Buffalo, just that he wasn't happy about losing. Understandable, guys never been to the playoffs once. That will change this year.

[Devin]

Re: Takeo not happy in Buffalo?

Kinda dissapointing to hear since I view him as the team leader. I reckon understandable but still tough to hear.

[camelcowboy]

Re: Takeo not happy in Buffalo?

I agree with TKO, If thats him being honest then thats great. Shows me wining is number 1 in his mind. I want my defensive leader not be to complacent.

[Schobel94]

Re: Takeo not happy in Buffalo?

It's actually not disappointing to me, it's encouraging. With all these players like TO just out to make an extra dollar, holding out, whining whatever, its good to see a guy who just wants to win, and will not be satisifed or happy until he does. Good things for the Defense and the team this year, very good things...

[Hammertime]

Re: Takeo not happy in Buffalo?

Actually, i don't mind honesty. I think its healthy.

I wouldn't have bought "Oh, yes, I just love Buffalo! I love when fat drunk mustached men yell at me, outside, in January. Its peachy!"

He probably should have because, well, someone is always watching...

[camelcowboy]

Re: Takeo not happy in Buffalo?

It's actually not disappointing to me, it's encouraging. With all these players like TO just out to make an extra dollar, holding out, whining whatever, its good to see a guy who just wants to win, and will not be satisifed or happy until he does. Good things for the Defense and the team this year, very good things...

Yep i agree, I'll take him not happy, because he's not winning over him *****ing over money. I wish more players would take this view point. Us Bills fans are taking this too personal. Him not being happy isn't a reflection on us, its just a reflection of the teams play over the last couple years. Maybe it will rub off on other players. Even if he is not happy, he's handling it with class. What else can we ask for.

[RedEyE]

Re: Takeo not happy in Buffalo?

Nobody's happy when they're not winning, if he said the opposite I would be horrified. No one should be happy playing for a losing team. From what you said it didn't sound like he wasn't happy playing in Buffalo, just that he wasn't happy about losing. Understandable, guys never been to the playoffs once. That will change this year.

I agree with that 100%.


However, you would have had to seen his expression to fully appreciate what I'm telling you. He didn't seem happy at all, or excited. I would have expected a player this early in the season to be pumped for the upcoming year. He didn't seem to be. Perhaps you're right. Maybe I'm looking too much into it.

Maybe it was a long day, maybe he wasn't feeling up to snuff, or perhaps he was thinking about something else. Whatever was going on in his mind at that particular time he wasn't responding positively. When they went on the air it's like he was a different guy.

[RedEyE]

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I agree with TKO, If thats him being honest then thats great. Shows me wining is number 1 in his mind. I want my defensive leader not be to complacent.

This is a great point.

[The Seahag]

Re: Takeo not happy in Buffalo?

Understandable, guys never been to the playoffs once.

Spikes is one of the league's true wildmen. I absolutely cannot wait to see what he does when he gets to play in his first postseason game. I just hope the Bills staff has the good sense to medicate him so he doesn't kill anybody in warm-ups.

As for the interview, p'shaw. He shouldn't be happy cuz he ain't got nothing to be happy about right now. His last ballgame ended up being probably the worst single day of his career (not counting the day he got drafted by Mike Brown). He's just help keeping the locker room on edge and we'll be seeing the benefits of that soon.
Real soon.

[camelcowboy]

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I agree with that 100%.


However, you would have had to seen his expression to fully appreciate what I'm telling you. He didn't seem happy at all, or excited. I would have expected a player this early in the season to be pumped for the upcoming year. He didn't seem to be. Perhaps you're right. Maybe I'm looking too much into it.

Maybe it was a long day, maybe he wasn't feeling up to snuff, or perhaps he was thinking about something else. Whatever was going on in his mind at that particular time he wasn't responding positively. When they went on the air it's like he was a different guy.

yeah, but we know which man will be showing up on sept 11th. He has to much pride to sulk, or to not put 100% into his game.

[Philagape]

Re: Takeo not happy in Buffalo?

If he plays like he did last year while unhappy, I'd love to see how he plays when he's happy

[MarvLevy]

Re: Takeo not happy in Buffalo?

I work in the satellite industry and affliates all over the country call the company that I work for satellite access. Well, although I live in Atlanta, I have the lucky opportunity to bring up WKBW on a daily basis for the Bills Training Camp report.

One of the best things about what I do, (other than access to nearly every college and pro game each weekend) is that I get to see the behind the scenes of each access.

While all of you get an edited version on your television, I get the full monty between commercials and before and after every live footage.

So anyway, today like everyday I access WKBW and they are preparing an interview with TKO. The scrawny white interviewer (name unknown) asks Takeo just prior to going live, "Thanks for doing this Takeo. So, are you having fun in Buffalo now. I know that you weren't having fun 2 years ago."

Takeo responds first by shaking his head no. He then goes on telling this reporter. "I like what I do. For that I'll do it just about anywhere. But if we aint winning, I'm not having fun."

The reporter went on.." but the people and the fans of Buffalo love Takeo. They love the way he plays, they love the way he dances...etc."

Takeo just continued to shake his head no...

His demeanor was sullen, and non expressive.

When the actual interview took place, he spat out the same ol' same ol' cliche answers.

I got a strong impression from this that Takeo will not be staying in Buffalo if the Bills don't start winning. And really, why would he? He's one of the best in the league, if not arguably the best, and left lousey Cincy for Buffalo's winning ways. Since he's been here, it's been nearly identical to what he experienced with the Bengals.

So, what do you guys think?

IDENTICAL? U KIDDING ME?

[RedEyE]

Re: Takeo not happy in Buffalo?

IDENTICAL? U KIDDING ME?

Out of all that, you find it necessary to comment on one word...in caps?

[Meathead]

Re: Takeo not happy in Buffalo?

Great story.

It would be fascinating to know what he honestly thinks about dumping Bledsoe and starting Losman. Or for that matter, what he thinks of Holcomb versus JP.

I mean, as maddening as Bledsoe was too often last year, he's still a solid veteran who would likely be a lot more reliable than a very green Losman in the really tough crunch games leading up and into the playoffs. Not that Drew wasn’t terrible in that season ending meltdown last year, but to a veteran like TKO he might have preferred a guy who has been there before to one that has only three more NFL completions that all of us.

I guess we’ll never know.