In the aftermath of the Buffalo Bills heartbreaking 27-24 playoff loss to the rival Kansas City Chiefs, wide receiver Gabe Davis found himself embroiled in a heated exchange with fans in the stands.
Davis, who did not play in the game, got caught up in a back-and-forth with a group on fans who were clearly frustrated over Buffalo’s disappointing end to the season.
A video posted on social media captured the tense exchange…
Ya gabe Davis outta here, went at it with the fans…
Video credit: @One_day52 pic.twitter.com/PqC7uiTTmP— Ryan (@RyanBuffalo01) January 23, 2024
Reacting to the clip, former Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley warned Buffalo fans that Davis is not someone they should want to drive away.
“Crazy thing is Gabe is about that life. Gabe is prolly the biggest dog on that team. You start losing dogs, your team starts falling off the cliff. Bills fans don’t understand what they are about to lose,” Beasley tweeted on X.
Crazy thing is gabe is about that life. Gabe is prolly the biggest dog on that team. You start losing dogs your team starts falling off the cliff. Bills fans dont understand what they are about to lose. https://t.co/P0AmSIkcKo
— Cole Beasley (@Bease11) January 23, 2024
This is far from the first time Beasley has come to Davis’ defense…
“He’s one of my favorite teammates I have ever had… Dude came in and learned the playbook faster than I have ever seen… He knew more than I did about the offense… Big fan of Gabe, and he works hard,” Beasley recently said of Davis.
“He’s one of my favorite teammates I have ever had… Dude came in and learned the playbook faster than I have ever seen… He knew more than I did about the offense… Big fan of Gabe, and he works hard.”
– Former #Bills WR Cole Beasley on WR Gabe Davis#BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/bvDhk0N6Ox
— Ajay Cybulski (@AjayCybulski) January 18, 2024
Davis is set to become a free agent.
Following Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs, Davis said he will test the free agency waters but remains “open” to staying in Buffalo.
One hill I’m willing to die on is that the Bills needed Gabe Davis yesterday pic.twitter.com/GXtZSUIxZq
— GoRexGrossman (@GoRexGrossman) January 22, 2024
Despite the frustrating end to the season, you can bet that there are more than a few teams who would love to have Davis.
He’s expected to generate a whole lot of interest in the open market.
I would take Davis in a heart beat! He would be the perfect #3
— Tyler Arcia (@FinsOfTheEMPIRE) January 23, 2024
Needless to say, the viral clip of the angry exchange between Davis and the fans took the social media world by storm…
“Toxic Bills “fans” screaming profanities at Gabe Davis should find another team … Imagine for a moment that you worked yourself to your absolute utmost, to your bones. Poured everything you have into your job … And people showed up to your work and yelled “fuck your mom” at you.”
“Umm. Pay me millions to put a blank in the box score half the time and you can shout whatever you want about my momma.”
Umm. Pay me millions to put a blank in the box score half the time and you can shout whatever you want about my momma.
— Kris Hulbert (@gratwickfilms) January 23, 2024
“The Bills fan base is the definition of garbage and classless. Gabe Davis has done a lot of good things for your franchise and has helped you in big moments throughout his time in Buffalo. This is pathetic.”
“I don’t care for the football crowd in general … All too many like this IMO.”
I don't care for the football crowd in general.
All too many like this IMO.
— Mr Omnicent (@MrOmnicent) January 23, 2024
“Here is my take on Gabe Davis. Gabe Davis will be a 1000 yard receiver wherever he lands next. (With exception to a few garbage teams). A receiver can lack production due to scheme at not talent. Gabe works harder than our whole WR core. Shit on him now, you’ll miss him.”
“That being said, I do think Buffalo needs to move on. Our staff does not utilize his skills, he doesn’t fit our scheme besides his blocking … You can want to move on from a player and still miss them being apart of the team.”
That being said, I do think Buffalo needs to move on. Our staff does not utilize his skills, he doesn’t fit our scheme besides his blocking.
You can want to move on from a player and still miss them being apart of the team.
— Ryan (@AllenClearsTua) January 23, 2024
“This is a bad look for Bills Mafia beefing with Gabe Davis.”
“You would think a lot of players on teams like Buffalo, Philly, etc., absolutely hate their trash fan base.”
You would think a lot of players on teams like Buffalo, Philly, etc., absolutely hate their trash fan base.
— Ahoy polloi🐬 (@Whisky4M) January 23, 2024
What are your thoughts on the verbal spat?
Were the angry fans way out of line? … Or do you lean more on the side of Davis should know better than to take the bait?
Regardless, the frustrations – for better or worse – are understandable … The whole city of Buffalo truly thought this was going to FINALLY be their year.
Looking at the big picture, has Davis played his last game in a Bills uniform?
Will this incident play a factor in him wanting to leave???
It's a what have you done for me lately time. They need fresh legs at WR. For me they have a slot guy (Shakir). They need to draft a guy that can catch a deep ball.
— Max Metcalf (@MaxMetcalf9) January 23, 2024