Does Troup read Buffalorumblings?

by jdol1568 on May 25, 2011 6:34 PM EDT

I noticed on the Bills website today that Chris Brown had a small blog post quoting some of Troup's twitter messages: http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2011/05/25/troup-grinding-on-his-own/ . Take it or leave it as it may initially sound dumb but I can't help but wonder if Troup and even other buffalo bills players check out our website often. He said on one of his twitter messages "so many negative things being said lately" and for some reason I thought that maybe he read Brian's article about his performance in the Jags game and got discouraged haha? The only reason this thought has any kind of merit within my brain is that a few months ago I recall Donte Whitner tweeting about a Buffalorumblings articles involving Roscoe Parrish.

Are there Bills Players hiding and posting under deceivingly common usernames as we speak? Have they even infiltrated the editorial staff!?!??!?!?!? No probably not but it is still kind of funny to think that Donte Whitner or Chris Kelsay reads some of our bashings and curses under their breath.

Just another great fan opinion shared on the pages of BuffaloRumblings.com.

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If Troup reads this then I hope he knows how excited we are......

…… about him showing up this year a lean, mean, fighting machine!!!

"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.

by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on May 25, 2011 6:39 PM EDT reply actions

and by lean

I hope you mean +26 lbs!!

by jdol1568 on May 25, 2011 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Muscle mass!

"There is not a loser in this room." Marv Levy.

by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on May 25, 2011 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

i also hope he stops reading at some point

and concentrate only on football and his own life… not waste too much time browsing the internet

by statcruncher on May 25, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

really dude?

Shun the non Billievers!

by Superduff on May 26, 2011 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

hahahaha

come on Superduff – if he’s not lifting weights or doing some sort of conditioning 24 hours a day then he’s a failure.

I mean seriously – eat, sleep, go to the bathroom and then weights and training from there on out. NOTHING ELSE!!

When you innovate, you've got to be prepared for everyone telling you you're nuts.

by J2 on May 26, 2011 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

the players definitely read this

and as much as I argue with a poster when they rip on a player I like please dont stop saying how you feel fans. Just because the players read what we post and might feel bad doesn’t mean you can’t say what you want or how you feel as a fan (within Brian’s guidelines of course). This blog is great because its ours. Its a FAN forum for FAN discussion. Part of a fan discussion over a beer is praising and ripping on players. If the players don’t like it, well they don’t have to read it.

Just wanted to get that out there because I know a lot of people lately are starting to notice that players check out this blog.

On topic, I dont know why Troup would be talking about what he’s reading here. For the most part its been complimentary. I want to see him get more minutes and same with Alex Carrington, whether or not Dareus is here they both need some PT.

The bandwagon will be full and fast and drunk and exciting - Undee

by poz on May 25, 2011 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

good post Poz!!!!

and as we all know, we need rotation on the line in the 3-4, but also need the ability to morph into the 4-3… I’ve posted before, I don’t expect Carrington in particular to hand the starting job to Dwan, but either way, Troup and Carrington are a big part of this line moving forward, I think will see major playing time this year…

Went to my first "BB" meeting today... When I stood, introduced myself, and admitted I was a Billsaholic, the other members threw beer cans at me!!

by Cinga on May 25, 2011 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t expect Carrington in particular to hand the starting job to Dwan

I 100% agree. However, unfortunately for Carrington, and fortunately for Dwan, the longer this lockout goes the better the positioning of veterans familiar with the system.

I love the fact that we have Dwan, Carrington, Troup, Meatball and Bruce Banner (its not Sunday, when he’s the Hulk, doesn’t it logically follow when we refer to him otherwise its Bruce Banner?) on the D-line. Look at those guys, that should make a huge difference in our run defense because all 5 are talented and they will be fresh within a rotational system.

Hulk – Meatball – Dwan
Hulk – Meatball – Carrington
Hulk – Troup – Meatball
Hulk – Meatball – Troup
Carrington – Hulk – Dwan

Its great !

The bandwagon will be full and fast and drunk and exciting - Undee

by poz on May 25, 2011 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Carrington

I agree w/ Cinga & Poz – I hope/expect Carrington will start over Edwards this year. He’s got a higher ceiling and needs to be on the field to keep improving. If all 3 d-lineman can be legit pass rushers, that could partly make up for the still-questionable OLB group.

@sawyervanhorn

by Sawyer in Boston on May 26, 2011 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions

@ Poz

So true. I would add, however, it might not the ripping so much that bothers players. They get it from their coaches all the time. It’s how they improve. But there’s a way to be critical and say what’s on your mind without being nasty or disrespectful about it. I think sometimes fans forget that.

by phaze1 on May 28, 2011 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Not sure if he is referencing BR articles, but I could see it.

In all the TT conversations I have read, it seems to me that most Rumblers see him doing better this year as a back-up to KW, and challenging for the starter role in 2012. After KW pro-bowl 2010-11 season, it is reasonable to see KW starting with TT spelling him, and playing in a heavy 4-3 set. Outside of KW being injured this is most likely. Also Rumblers have noted favorably of the reports that TT has added muscle mass with increased core strength.

The biggest negative comments are questioning why he could not crack the starting line-up since he was a 2nd round pick, and, as in the Jax game review noted, he was not as stout at the LOS as expected.

When taken in total it seems to me that there are more positive comments than negative ones here. For me personally I expect to see him on the field more, and anticipate his production to be much better than last year.

Year two is upon us.

by Buffalo for Eternity on May 25, 2011 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

It seems more like constructive criticism than negativity

People were critical of him because everyone here want him to succeed and be a major part of the defense for years to come.

by angcx619 on May 25, 2011 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

I agree

I think it’s been pretty much all constructive criticism because I think Bills Fans really like the guy. He sounds like a guy that is dedicated and is putting in a lot of effort to get better. He’s a guy that fits Buffalo’s blue collar hard working image. He is a guy that I’m rooting for.

by BuckeyeBillsFan on May 25, 2011 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

He might be referring to twobillsdrive

which is a tad bit…………reactionary. And also full of trolls.

The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun

by mob16151 on May 25, 2011 11:11 PM EDT reply actions

And on that note

Thanks fellow rumblers. You all have made me a daily visitor (multiple times daily) ever since I first discovered this masterpiece.

The AFC East is, perhaps, the league's most talented division, making it the most respectable division to finish last in. -The Onion

by JonasPounder on May 26, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Really like that some of the players are here.

Poz is right we should post as fans,and not be worried about how they will take it. The truth is that they might learn something about themselves, and no matter how negative things may sound, we all want them to succeed

Please base your arguments in provable facts instead of pulling stuff out of your rear. -CanadianBillsFan- This is why talk is cheap because the supply always exceeds the demand.

by jbbillfan on May 26, 2011 1:49 AM EDT reply actions

Your a star, yes you are

And chris berman gets his inside bills material here. Who knows maybe one of you guys might get an espn gig. I heard that’s how john clayton was found. Keep writin’ boys and remember there’s no such thing as exaggeratin’ on the internet.

by whodatsay on May 26, 2011 11:45 AM EDT reply actions

there’s no such thing as exaggeratin’ on the internet.

I assure you, that thing exists.

Editor-in-Chief, BUFFALO RUMBLINGS®
@BrianGalliford

by Brian Galliford on May 26, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Quit exaggerating lol

by mob16151 on May 26, 2011 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Players reading BR

Hey, if they do read this blog i hope they learn to have a thick skin. Like everything else in life, you won’t be liked by everyone and no matter how hard you try you will have a bad day once and awhile. So fellas, do your best and let the chips fall where they may!

"Being a Bills Fan is a Tough Job for Tough People…" – Luther6

by Montel on May 27, 2011 4:47 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs