Landry is at it again

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

It's not really my thing but it means a lot to a lot of people, especially kids. When I was a kid I used to love going with my brother and dad to Woodward and Lothrop's and getting autographs from guys like Mosely, Theismann, Riggins, Joe Washington. As I've gotten older and because of the work I do, I prefer a handshake and a few minutes of conversation.

But LaRon hasn't shown to be reliable anywhere but on the field. Ultimately, I suppose that's all that should matter.

Respectfully, I disagree. I'm in the same boat you are as far as autographs are concerned. I could care less if I have the dude's name written on piece of paper or photograph - like you I'd rather a handshake and conversation. But this shows his arrogance and lack of humility. I know he's still young, and hopefully he'll learn to respect and appreciate the fans as time goes on.

I'll say that his on-field reliability IS all that matters to the Redskins as far as wins and losses. But it's not all that SHOULD matter. Missing an autograph event(s) isn't against the law or against team or league rules. But it lets down fans, most of whom are little kids. It's a shame that guys have the arrogance to think they are too good for the rabid fan base that ultimately helps them get so rich in the first place. Maybe his absurd athletic ability outweighed his iffy "character" when Gibbs was evaluating him.

Don't get me wrong, I'm THRILLED Landry is a Redskin. I just hope he gets his head out of the clouds.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Respectfully, I disagree. I'm in the same boat you are as far as autographs are concerned. I could care less if I have the dude's name written on piece of paper or photograph - like you I'd rather a handshake and conversation. But this shows his arrogance and lack of humility. I know he's still young, and hopefully he'll learn to respect and appreciate the fans as time goes on.

I'll say that his on-field reliability IS all that matters to the Redskins as far as wins and losses. But it's not all that SHOULD matter. Missing an autograph event(s) isn't against the law or against team or league rules. But it lets down fans, most of whom are little kids. It's a shame that guys have the arrogance to think they are too good for the rabid fan base that ultimately helps them get so rich in the first place. Maybe his absurd athletic ability outweighed his iffy "character" when Gibbs was evaluating him.

Don't get me wrong, I'm THRILLED Landry is a Redskin. I just hope he gets his head out of the clouds.

I hear you. All I was trying to get at was would we rather have a hard-hitting, flying free safety who helps us win games on the field but continuously breaks commitments to fans and the media (and in turn the fans again), or a malcontent WR that doesn't take the field but writes cool training camp blogs? I mean if we have to sacrifice something about Landry, I'd rather it be this.

But you're right though, he certainly should have a bit more respect for the fans. And for me, I think respect could be as simple as just saying "You know what, this isn't my thing. I don't feel comfortable with it so don't ask me to do these" I think people would rather hear that than "Yeah, yeah sure I'll be there....Oh, sorry. Something came up"

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I hear you. All I was trying to get at was would we rather have a hard-hitting, flying free safety who helps us win games on the field but continuously breaks commitments to fans and the media (and in turn the fans again), or a malcontent WR that doesn't take the field but writes cool training camp blogs? I mean if we have to sacrifice something about Landry, I'd rather it be this.

But you're right though, he certainly should have a bit more respect for the fans. And for me, I think respect could be as simple as just saying "You know what, this isn't my thing. I don't feel comfortable with it so don't ask me to do these" I think people would rather hear that than "Yeah, yeah sure I'll be there....Oh, sorry. Something came up"

Well put. As long as his transgressions don't go beyond missing autograph signings, I'm fine. But you're right, he should come out say it's not his thing rather than commit and no-show.