John Riggins Show - Joe Gibbs

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SUNRA

There is no if we lose. We will lose. And I have never verbally predicted a loss, but the Colts ain't the Jaguars. They are coming off of a bye week and will fire it up in the air. Jason Campbell starts against Dallas. We pound the ball on the ground and win with Portis, Betts and Duckett.

After seeing the Cards take the Bears to the brink last night, anything is possible. The Colts aren't exactly steamrolling anyone. IF we pound the ball, and that's a big if, we can win this game.

[Twilbert07]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

After seeing the Cards take the Bears to the brink last night, anything is possible. The Colts aren't exactly steamrolling anyone. IF we pound the ball, and that's a big if, we can win this game.

Yes, but the Cards were smart enough to bench their washed-up veteran QB and start the youngster ; )

[BDBohnzie]

Brunell doesn't have fumbilitis, and is actually executing...might not be great, but definitely better than Warner was. Plus, you have to assume that Leinart was taking a good amount of snaps in practice for that move to happen. Al Saunders has come out and said backups get no snaps with the first team offense.

But that's besides the point. With the bye week coming up, no coach in their right mind would make a switch now. If the Colts win, look for it to open up between Collins and Campbell. If Brunell gets the win, I don't see a change made during the bye week.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Twilbert07

Yes, but the Cards were smart enough to bench their washed-up veteran QB and start the youngster ; )

True, but Warner was losing games for them with all of his fumbling.

Brunell isn't winning games for us, but he's not fumbling them away either.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

After seeing the Cards take the Bears to the brink last night, anything is possible. The Colts aren't exactly steamrolling anyone. IF we pound the ball, and that's a big if, we can win this game.

Thus the phrase "That is why they play the game!"

Some great and loyal fans around here giving up on the season already. Probably were on here last year in week 12 when we were 5-6 talking all this same trash. It ain't over 'til it's over.

[freddyg12]

we're only 2 games out of 1st w/9 nfc games to go! don't be surprised if brunell starts even if we lose at indy, but i feel a win for real.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

we're only 2 games out of 1st w/9 nfc games to go! don't be surprised if brunell starts even if we lose at indy, but i feel a win for real.

Exactly...Everybody knew this division would be a battle down to the wire. Everyone has been saying that since February. Someone has to be in last place at this point. Unfortunately it is the Redskins, but there is a lot of football left to play including three home division games. Let's not lose faith just yet. A win going into the buy would give us the much needed momentum going into FedEx to face off with the Cowgirls. We can do this!

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

True, but Warner was losing games for them with all of his fumbling.

Brunell isn't winning games for us, but he's not fumbling them away either.

I don't understand why there's a distinction between losing games through inaction, and losing them from fumbling. A loss is a loss, and if the key player isn't making the key plays, a change needs to be made. And it wouldn't make sense to pull Brunell before the bye, but Gibbs is talking like benching him is out of the question.

[Twilbert07]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

True, but Warner was losing games for them with all of his fumbling.

Brunell isn't winning games for us, but he's not fumbling them away either.

I agree; there's no real comparison to make here. Warner did lose games for the Cards.

Listening to Joe T. in the booth last night, I recalled how he played with fire and loved to beat the Cowboys. I hope whoever our next starter is plays with fire.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

I don't understand why there's a distinction between losing games through inaction, and losing them from fumbling. A loss is a loss, and if the key player isn't making the key plays, a change needs to be made. And it wouldn't make sense to pull Brunell before the bye, but Gibbs is talking like benching him is out of the question.

At this point I think it is out of the question. As long as we are still mathematically alive in the playoff race, Mark Brunell gives this team the best chance to win. He can't do it alone though.

The team needs to start clicking on both sides of the ball and Teams, and the coaches need to get back to what works for this team...run the ball to set up the pass, manage the clock, and keep the opposing offense off the field.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by 4mrusmc

I would like to thank the Redskins' organization for destroying any kind of hope for a good NFL team. The best coaches and players money can buy........ Yeah right what a freaking joke!!!!!!! You guys suck balls!!!!!!

Great post you bring so much football analogy to this site.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Twilbert07

Yes, but the Cards were smart enough to bench their washed-up veteran QB and start the youngster ; )

The Cardinals were also playing on a serious emotional high last night. First Monday night game in years, in a new stadium.

[PoundIt]

Some change has to be made though. Not firing a coach, and maybe not benching Brunell YET. But something to light a fire under these guys because obviously Gibbs' pep talks arent doing it. Spring said soft wasnt the word for it when describing the teams play. Bench some poorly playing starter, just for the sake of getting these guys scared for their job. The Ravens are 4-2 and are firing their O-Coor Fassel today. We are 2-4 with 1 million question marks and we are going to do nothing. Again, I am not saying to fire anyone.

[Twilbert07]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

The Cardinals were also playing on a serious emotional high last night. First Monday night game in years, in a new stadium.

You're right; the Cardinals' fan definitely were into the game last night. If our fans at FedEx had stayed fired up for all four quarters on Sunday, it might have inspired our players.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Exactly...Everybody knew this division would be a battle down to the wire. Everyone has been saying that since February. Someone has to be in last place at this point. Unfortunately it is the Redskins, but there is a lot of football left to play including three home division games. Let's not lose faith just yet. A win going into the buy would give us the much needed momentum going into FedEx to face off with the Cowgirls. We can do this!

yes, and hopefully the injury bug will be minimal late in the yr. Gibbs teams always play well in dec., plus other nfc east teams will have problems, e.g. TO, coughlin's g-men wearing down