Coach Whis on Doug and Wolf This Morning

[football karma]

true, but he's not the turnover machine that Anderson is and the bottom line for me is that he's been a winner, most of the time without any kind of running game (Westbrook had about 4 very good years out of Donovan's 10 years there).

I thought the Redskins gave McNabb a new deal --

 

[MadCardDisease]

620 is reporting that Matt Lienart has been quoted as saying "I've outplayed the competition". Missed the rest. Sorry

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Just saw some Leinart news on Twitter -

Leinart said today that he "really wants an explanation" of why there's a QB battle and he hasn't talked to Whis. Whis said he has an open door policy.

Leinart also said "I feel like I outplayed the competition." Said demotions must be for off field reasons.

Side note - LSH (concussion) and Jason Wright (toe) sat out of todays practice.

Whose TWITTER account?

 

[Shane]

Dont like hearing that LSH has a concussion. Thats 2 in 2 years

 

[Cheesebeef]

McNabb has been beaten up pretty badly his entire career... he'll be 35 next season. I just can't see how a 35 year old, beaten up McNabb would be worth the money he'll demand... and behind our o-line, his chances of playing in more than 5 games are like, Zilcho!

well, what we did with our O-line didn't make much sense to me either. completely revamping the entire thing and depending on a) a 7th round rookie in essence and b) reaching to get an over-the-hill twice abandoned in two years guard who can't pass protect to save his life were amongst a host of questionable decisions made this off-season.

 

[devilfan02]

you HAVE to let him walk. I mean, if we're going to let TALENTED top ten picks walk, what kind of organization are we if we keep the busts?!

Totally agree. I don't understand the argument that he should be resigned because he was a former high first round pick. That shouldn't factor one bit into his future role on this team. You're either a good football player or not. At the moment, he's not and I wouldn't be worried one bit if we passed on him.

 

[devilfan02]

Whose TWITTER account?

Primarily Somers, some from Urban. I edited my original post to reflect this.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Just saw some Leinart news on Twitter -

Leinart said today that he "really wants an explanation" of why there's a QB battle and he hasn't talked to Whis. Whis said he has an open door policy.

Leinart also said "I feel like I outplayed the competition." Said demotions must be for off field reasons.

Side note - LSH (concussion) and Jason Wright (toe) sat out of todays practice.

That's very interesting. If Whisenhunt's policy has always been open, and he didn't talk to Matt about it....

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Totally agree. I don't understand the argument that he should be resigned because he was a former high first round pick. That shouldn't factor one bit into his future role on this team. You're either a good football player or not. At the moment, he's not and I wouldn't be worried one bit if we passed on him.

Neither would I. I would love it actually.

 

[devilfan02]

Dont like hearing that LSH has a concussion. Thats 2 in 2 years

Yeah, it's a little worriesome. He's looked GREAT this PS

 

[Doc Cardinal]

Totally agree. I don't understand the argument that he should be resigned because he was a former high first round pick. That shouldn't factor one bit into his future role on this team. You're either a good football player or not. At the moment, he's not and I wouldn't be worried one bit if we passed on him.

Yeah....what the hell cut him....anderson has been the man in preseason....no way he reverts back to his Cleveland suckiness.

 

[Cheesebeef]

He hasn't talked to Wiz... but he'll talk to the media.

He's a self-entitled punk bitch.

Toast is a good nickname, but I'm calling his bitch-ass Winehart from now on.

 

[Renz]

I thought the Redskins gave McNabb a new deal --

Washington gave McNabb a two-year $24 million extension.

 

[devilfan02]

That's very interesting. If Whisenhunt's policy has always been open, and he didn't talk to Matt about it....

I find it interesting that Leinart thinks his demotion is for "off the field" reasons. He's stayed out of the limelight since the beer bong incident so I wonder if he feels Whis thinks he hasn't put in enough time in the film room. Or if he hasn't gelled with his teammates?

I can see Leinart not talking to Whis. Did anyone else notice that Leinart wouldn't even look Whis in the eye when he was talking to him during a timeout (during the Bears game)? Not that it was surprising but it was still odd looking.

 

[devilfan02]

Yeah....what the hell cut him....anderson has been the man in preseason....no way he reverts back to his Cleveland suckiness.

Not sure what you're talking about... My post was referring to my stance on resigning Levi Brown

 

[Arizona's Finest]

Washington gave McNabb a two-year $24 million extension.

Umm link?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/01/AR2010080103236.html

http://content.usatoday.com/communi...ension-with-washington-redskins-will-happen/1

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_contract.aspx?sport=nfl&id=704

Good try though. He's a free agent after 2011 - you are probably referring to this -

6/11/2009: Signed a two-year, $24.5 million contract. The deal contains $23 million guaranteed, including a $3.3 million roster bonus in the first year and $3.5 million of McNabb's 2010 base salary. Another $1 million is available through incentives. 2010: $5 million (+ $6.2 million guaranteed roster bonus due 5/5), 2011: Free Agent

Probably should be a little more sure before you throw the around, eh?

 

[BigDavis75]

McNabb has been beaten up pretty badly his entire career... he'll be 35 next season. I just can't see how a 35 year old, beaten up McNabb would be worth the money he'll demand... and behind our o-line, his chances of playing in more than 5 games are like, Zilcho!

He's already injured in the preseason too.

 

[82CardsGrad]

He's already injured in the preseason too.

Yup... I like McNabb... but he's toast.

 

[devilfan02]

Just saw some Leinart news on Twitter (per Somers and Urban) -

Leinart said today that he "really wants an explanation" of why there's a QB battle and he hasn't talked to Whis. Whis said he has an open door policy.

Leinart also said "I feel like I outplayed the competition." Said demotion must be for off field reasons.

Side note - LSH (concussion) and Jason Wright (toe) sat out of todays practice.

More Tweets from Urban -

Leinart -"This probably goes beyond football, beyond the field."

Whis - "We are always trying to pick the best players to try and win, that's what this process is about..."

Whis - "This is not about whether you like somebody or don't like somebody."

It's now starting to get ugly and IMO it's clear that Leinart will get cut/traded if he's not named the starter.

 

[Shane]

More from Somers and Urban -

Leinart -"This probably goes beyond the football, beyond the field." - per Urban.

Whis - "We are always trying to pick the best players to try and win, that's what this process is about..." - per Urban.

Whis - "This is not about whether you like somebody or don't like somebody." per Urban

It's now starting to get ugly and IMO it's clear that Leinart will get cut/traded if he's not named the starter.

Thats ugly?

 

[Arizona's Finest]

More Tweets from Urban -

Leinart -"This probably goes beyond football, beyond the field."

Whis - "We are always trying to pick the best players to try and win, that's what this process is about..."

Whis - "This is not about whether you like somebody or don't like somebody."

It's now starting to get ugly and IMO it's clear that Leinart will get cut/traded if he's not named the starter.

This is gonna get ugly.....

 

[splitsecond]

glad to see toast finally getting mad.

 

[devilfan02]

Thats ugly?

Yes, I would describe this situation as ugly. It's never good when a disgruntled player and coach use the media to communicate.

 

[Shane]

Yes, I would describe this situation as ugly. It's never good when a disgruntled player and coach use the media to communicate.

those statements just dont seem all that heated or ugly to me.

 

[8ndkorner]

It's sending a message that Whisenhunt will only start the players he feels give the team the best chance to win games. It doesn't matter if you were drafted in the 1st round, undrafted or a high priced FA. Everyone has to earn the starting position.

Exactly. But it seems a few here can watch a few preseason games and understand everything our coach and players see in practice and games every week. Every conversation and play. Matt's been perfect and Anderson sucks.