Doc Walker

[gabe1984]

Last night during the John Thompson show on Sports Talk 980, Doc Walker made some pretty bold predictions about next year. I'd say 80% of the stuff he says about the Skins is negative, but he was pretty adament last night about how these two following predictions are going to come true next year. A) Byron Leftwich is going to play for the Skins. B) Al Saunders will no longer be with the team. I really hope that neither one of these predictions is true, and they do sound a little far fetched to me. I don't see how bringing in Leftwich is a good idea, that would just cause another QB controversey, and I hope the Redskins can atleast give Saunders another try because God knows what happens when he keep changing personel. What does everyone else think? What does everyone think of Doc Walker in general?

[MTK]

Saunders not here I can buy, Leftwich I don't buy.

[freddyg12]

I sure hope both are wrong - we just don't need any more big transitions.
I can see Saunders leaving, though I'm hesitant to blame him for anything. Gibbs knew what he was getting w/him when they brought him on.
Only way I see AS leaving is if he's unhappy or if Gibbs steps on his toes & says he's gonna have to change his playcalling. As I recall, AS came in w/some assurance that he'd be in charge of the O.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

I sure hope both are wrong - we just don't need any more big transitions.
I can see Saunders leaving, though I'm hesitant to blame him for anything. Gibbs knew what he was getting w/him when they brought him on.
Only way I see AS leaving is if he's unhappy or if Gibbs steps on his toes & says he's gonna have to change his playcalling. As I recall, AS came in w/some assurance that he'd be in charge of the O.

I could see that happening, and of course most stupid Skins fans would be happy if he leaves. But then it is another change that will screw things up even more. I am praying he doesn't get frustrated with Gibbs, the fans, the organization, the media, etc. I know I would though...

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by gabe1984

Last night during the John Thompson show on Sports Talk 980, Doc Walker made some pretty bold predictions about next year. I'd say 80% of the stuff he says about the Skins is negative, but he was pretty adament last night about how these two following predictions are going to come true next year. A) Byron Leftwich is going to play for the Skins. B) Al Saunders will no longer be with the team. I really hope that neither one of these predictions is true, and they do sound a little far fetched to me. I don't see how bringing in Leftwich is a good idea, that would just cause another QB controversey, and I hope the Redskins can atleast give Saunders another try because God knows what happens when he keep changing personel. What does everyone else think? What does everyone think of Doc Walker in general?

I think Doc is trying to make some bold predictions, but it doesn't seem like he has any more inside info than J. Laconfora at the washpost, i.e. I wouldn't put much faith in his predictions based on past experience.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

I think Doc is trying to make some bold predictions, but it doesn't seem like he has any more inside info than J. Laconfora at the washpost, i.e. I wouldn't put much faith in his predictions based on past experience.

How did his prediction look after the first quarter?

Doc has access that LaCanfora can only dream of (plus he doesn't work for the Post which is an automatic leg up). First of all Doc is in the fraternity (he is an original member of the hogs and architect of the funbunch, not to mention, he sealed the edge on 70 chip). He has addressed the team before big games and his passion for the Burgandy and Gold is second to none. When he criticizes the team it is because he hurts when they lose.

He also does a weekly radio show with Big Joe and they talk to Portis every week. I guarantee that he has several good sources on the team.

Bringing in Leftwich doesn't seem so far-fetched. He is a traditional pocket passer and a Veteran.

Saunders gone. While I don't want to see it, it seems very natural given all of the blame that he is receiving.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

How did his prediction look after the first quarter?

Doc has access that LaCanfora can only dream of (plus he doesn't work for the Post which is an automatic leg up). First of all Doc is in the fraternity (he is an original member of the hogs and architect of the funbunch, not to mention, he sealed the edge on 70 chip). He has addressed the team before big games and his passion for the Burgandy and Gold is second to none. When he criticizes the team it is because he hurts when they lose.

He also does a weekly radio show with Big Joe and they talk to Portis every week. I guarantee that he has several good sources on the team.

Bringing in Leftwich doesn't seem so far-fetched. He is a traditional pocket passer and a Veteran.

Saunders gone. While I don't want to see it, it seems very natural given all of the blame that he is receiving.

Understood, I remember Doc fondly in #88 w/the Hogs & I know he's still around the team. But the fact is, he now works for the media for a living & he is a sr. citizen to most of the players. They may respect him more due to his playing history, but he's not necessarily going to get better inside info than any reporter, unless he's particularly good at it, which I don't know that he is. Anyone who talks to him has to realize that he's on tv talking quite a bit.
He may have sources inside the team as you say, I'm only judging what I've heard from him on comcast & other stations. Maybe one of his sources is predicting both of these things, but doesn't really have anything of substance at this point. I sure hope so.

[B.F. SKINner]

Doc Walker is prone to making over-reaching comments based on nothing more than a whim. For example, just last week he boldly predicted that we would win out and be in the playoffs. So, I wouldn't put a lot of value in his predictions.

[MonkFan4Life]

I would actually buy both of them only because once around 1:00 am I was firing one up before I went to sleep and I saw on Channel 8 they had someone live at Redskins Park talking about the Redskins signing Joe Gibbs to coach the team. Leftwich as a BACKUP sure I'll agree. Controversy my ass, he needs to be stated as the BACKUP and if not, draft someone and bring them up. We'll still have Marky Mark sittin at #2 so i'm cool. Now if Saunders leaves and Gibbs takes over the play calling again I'd be fine with that but don;t bring in another guy so they have to learn all over again. Now, going back to Gibbs I'd take it but I honestly don;t see any of those things happeneing. So i guess I'm selling. What if I wait to see if there's it'll be on sale ? Maybe some cupons in the Sunday paper ?

[dmek25]

leftwich doesnt seem like an upgrade. and he is always hurt. it doesnt matter to me either way, if saunders stays or goes. i want whatever is best for the skins

[celts32]

Leftwhich's development is not all that far ahead of Campbell in my eyes. If they are going to trump Campbells development by bringing in another starter it had better be someone better than Leftwich.

[Stacks42]

Why does everyone keep calling for wholesale changes? it doesnt work! If we would have stuck with Shottenheimer a few years back, just think how good we could be right now, the chargers are the class of the NFL. Saunders system takes a while to pick up, to give up on it now is insane, its a proven system. The skins need to tweak the personnel to adjust to his system, and we will be fine. I really saw no reason to bring Saunders in, in the first place, but now that we have done it we must stick with it, players need stability and our team and coaching staff has been in flux for 7 years now.

[SouperMeister]

Just what we need, a QB with even less mobility than Brunell. As for Saunders, I hope he returns and continues to preach his proven methods. I would be disappointed if Campbell finishes the season decently and isn't given first crack as the #1 QB. We gave up far too much to not figure out what we have there.

[BeastsoftheNFCeast]

Both predictions have a zero percent possibility of happening. Al Saunder's offense takes about 3 years to pick up, and we traded two first rounders plus alot more for Campbell, and the third year is when the QB is supposed to be ready.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by BeastsoftheNFCeast

Both predictions have a zero percent possibility of happening. Al Saunder's offense takes about 3 years to pick up, and we traded two first rounders plus alot more for Campbell, and the third year is when the QB is supposed to be ready.

Actually we "only" traded our 2005 3rd and 2006 1st and 4th for Campbell. That's still a steep price that should dictate playing him to see what he can do.