Stevie Johnson Takes In Bills Uniform Unveiling

by Brian Galliford on Jun 26, 2011 10:02 AM EDT in Buffalo Bills News

When the Buffalo Bills unveiled their new uniforms on Friday night, distinguished area military men modeled the new looks thanks to the unavailability of Bills players due to the NFL lockout. That didn't stop one Bills player from showing up at Ralph Wilson Stadium - as a common citizen, mind you - to check out the team's new jerseys.

During the event, Stevie Johnson sent out a tweet from the stands, where a ticket to the event was required. He mentioned that it was motivating to see Bills fans come out to the event at the stadium - and then when alert fans found him, he spent the rest of his evening signing autographs in the stadium.

Now, obviously, NFL players are prohibited from being at team facilities - hence the word "lockout." Johnson, however, did not have any contact with team officials (that we know of), and sat up in the stands for the event with the rest of the fans in attendance, away from the official action. It's unlikely that his decision to attend the event would be frowned upon - and, frankly, it was nice to hear that a player spent some time with fans in Buffalo.

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Go Stevie J.

Year two is upon us.

by Buffalo for Eternity on Jun 26, 2011 10:08 AM EDT reply actions

I really hope the NFL doesn’t piss and moan about Johnson going to an event open to the public. The league would be more than a little foolish to smack a guy for hanging out with the fans.

I think it’s cool that he lives in Buffalo, by the way. That leads to a question, Brian. Which Bills live in or around Buffalo throughout the year? I know many have their roots near their college towns. Do we know who chooses to live in the western New York area?

It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.

by Ron From NM on Jun 26, 2011 10:14 AM EDT reply actions

I don’t think Stevie lives in Buffalo. He’s from California. I believe he was in town for the Gus Macker basketball tournament.

I don’t live in Buffalo, so I don’t really know which players are local year-round.

Editor-in-Chief, BUFFALO RUMBLINGS®
@BrianGalliford

by Brian Galliford on Jun 26, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Stevie is as Cali as they come.

In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!

by TheAfghanTwilight on Jun 27, 2011 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Stevie is becoming my favorite player, he is very fan friendly and open about himself, he had a very productive season this year and so far hasn’t had any off the field problems.

by Jason Holodook on Jun 26, 2011 10:22 AM EDT reply actions

I can’t help but wonder if some of it has to do with how he was slightly overlooked by James Hardy, whom supposedly learned from TO on his way out of Buffalo.

In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!

by TheAfghanTwilight on Jun 27, 2011 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Way ta go Stevie!!!

Can’t help but be more and more impressed with this kid, not only for what he’s done so far on the field, but he seems to enjoy the fans and time spent in town the way some of the players of old did…

I hope the Bills FO took note of him being there as well, and understand his magnetic personality and how much he has come to mean to the team, the city, and the fans when contract talks heat up….

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 Jun 26, 2011 10:41 AM EDT reply actions

my gus macker team "the flyguys"

we gotta pic with him down there. talked to him for a while. really cool dude. he said he was diggin the new uniforms. i love that he supports the city like this.

by KC13 on Jun 26, 2011 11:45 AM EDT reply actions

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by KC13 on Jun 26, 2011 11:47 AM EDT reply actions

That link’s not quite working the way you want it to, I think.

by ChuckBuffInFlo on Jun 26, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

That’s a link to a file stored locally on your computer. You’ll need to store that online somewhere for us to see it. :)

Editor-in-Chief, BUFFALO RUMBLINGS®
@BrianGalliford

by Brian Galliford on Jun 26, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions

And, apparently, the name of the file pays tribute to Spaceballs.

In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!

by TheAfghanTwilight on Jun 27, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

This is a useful website to upload images: tinypic.com

"What in the hell have I gotten myself into?" - Bruce Smith HOF

by Chriz on Jun 26, 2011 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions

ha darn... my bad guys

by KC13 on Jun 26, 2011 12:09 PM EDT reply actions

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maybe this will work

by KC13 on Jun 26, 2011 12:10 PM EDT reply actions

Nope. At least not for me.

It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.

by Ron From NM on Jun 26, 2011 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Don’t post the link as your heading to a reply.

Post something else first, then link it up once you hit the larger area for txt.

In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!

by TheAfghanTwilight on Jun 27, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

This young man continues to impress me.

He’s got the right amount of team loyalty and personal flash.

by As Smart as I Look on Jun 26, 2011 12:20 PM EDT reply actions

Stories like this and following his Twitter really only emphasize to me how great he is as a face of the franchise.

The way this building of the Bills has gone with the players they’ve brought in and kept around just makes me smile. Buffalo never really had an issue with player problems a la Cincinnati but the roster reminds me of the Portland Trailblazers after they got rid of their jailbirds. By that I mean the fanbase is embracing the incredible character of the players, they’re involved, they show care and concern, and they’re “company men.” Love these stories during a lockout.

My beingadick-butnotbeinganannoyingdick skills, they're impressive.
-TCWIR paraphrased

by BD34 on Jun 26, 2011 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

Keep it going Stevie

I agree with AS Smart as I Look; Stevie has the right amount of team loyalty and personal flash. He’s a kid that brings extra attention to the team and Buffalo but not in a negative way. The Bills haven’t had a guy like that recently. His flash is not over the top like some of the other highly visible wide-outs. He seems to really care about his team and his teammates.

Because he’s young and his flash probably could get too strong, I think “the drop” was probably a good thing for him. I’m sure It brought him back to reality a little bit and was a good learning experience. Not to mention it probably got us Marcell.

I’m glad he’s a Bill. Go Bills!! Go Stevie!

by BuckeyeBillsFan on Jun 26, 2011 1:05 PM EDT reply actions

steve johnson please be a bill forever

by Burger Trench on Jun 26, 2011 4:23 PM EDT reply actions

Stevie, in many ways, is carving himself a place as the number one “Bill”. What I mean by that is, he seems to be a part of the local seen, really has connected to the fans in a big way, and is an underdog through and through who has come on strong, but has been severely humbled, like us fans, when chances seem to slip through his fingers (you know what Im talking about).
I know other players like McGee have been perhaps more of a philanthropic part of the Buffalo community, but as far as young players, I feel like 13 is one of us…. anyway, cant wait to see him in the new helmet

I'm waitin'..... @killascript on twitter

by killascript on Jun 26, 2011 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

I love your style Stevie!!

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 Jun 26, 2011 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

Stevie Styles.

In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!

by TheAfghanTwilight on Jun 27, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Good job Stevie Johnson

I’ve been a Stevie Johnson fan since his first year in pre-season from a skills standpoint and I must say that I am even more impressed by Stevie Johnson as a person, he seems to be a great person fun to be around and a kid who appreciates the opportunity he’s gotten. Man, you went from a 7th round pick to becoming a solid receiver with a ton of upside and a crowd favorite to top it off!

Don’t ever change Stevie, we love you just the way you are!

Rebuilding a team properly takes time and patience

by keysh67 on Jun 27, 2011 7:09 AM EDT reply actions