When will RGIII's comments be spun by the press?

FLWSkin · Post by **FLWSkin** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:57 am

http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/red ... ame-comme/

I have no problem with what RGIII said. But I can see some in the press saying it points to dissention. Of course he wanted to play. Of course the same guys who are gonna say RGIII is unhappy would have beat him up if he said he needed to sit out. They would say he was soft and didn't have heart.

Bob 0119 · Post by **Bob 0119** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:03 am

If he continues to sit out, they'll spin it. One game; everyone understands the team's decision even Griffin

FLWSkin · Post by **FLWSkin** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:11 am

Not that he matters, but I can see Skip Bayless bringing it up as something to watch.

DaveD1420 · Post by **DaveD1420** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:22 am

I have no problem with what he said. He will probably spend his entire career dispelling the thoughts that he's too small, too fragile, too gimmicky, etc. Not to mention "He's not as good as Luck."

He can only prove them wrong by playing.

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:26 am

And what the hell is controversial about this?

On what coaches told him about not playing:
"Long term, obviously. Protecting me from myself. Not allowing me to go out there and put myself in harm's way."

He UNDERSTANDS it. He just is an ULTRA competitive guy and did not want to sit this game. In the end, everything is forgotten next week when he shreds Philthy.

People looking for a story and controversy may create one BUT we all know better, including RGIII.

riggofan · Post by **riggofan** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:29 am

Andy Pollin made some comments about it on the radio show this morning. He basically said though that it probably wasn't a big deal and that you want your starter to have that competitiveness and want to be out there.

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:30 am

This is silly. Having watched his butt buddy, Rob Parker, shredded for crossing the line, I'll bet that even the souless Bayless will keep his ignorant mouth shut... and, if Bayless is stupid enough to "speak", so what?

FLWSkin · Post by **FLWSkin** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:55 am

Skip isn't that smart. The "so what" for me is always people saying "if you ignore idiots they go away". I see them multiplying in large numbers and just wonder if smart people need to do more to drive the conversation. "Is RGIII down with the cause?" Really?!?!?

skinsfan#33 · Post by **skinsfan#33** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:39 pm

FLWSkin wrote:Not that he matters, but I can see Skip Bayless bringing it up as something to watch.

Skip "the Crypt Keeper" Bayless will almost certainly make an accusation that Shanny is a racist and that is why he kept Robert out. Or he will have his sockmonkey, Rob Parker, make the statement accusing MS.

FLWSkin · Post by **FLWSkin** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:42 pm

Don't think Rob will be commenting for a while.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:57 pm

This is a pointless topic - there are always going to be detractors ...

it's the old 'tall poppy syndrome'

I understand that some here will try and bring up everything and anything ..

there is nothing of interest here - a waste of time to even bring it up ...

we have so much to be thankful for and to enjoy ...

DaSkinz Baby · Post by **DaSkinz Baby** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 1:57 pm

Seems like the more conflict a article or comment generates the more money, hits and discussions are made or created. I think true journalism is dead, and media owners feel they need to make some sort of shock statement to bring value, I mean don't we all remember the articles that discussed that black athletes were not smart enough to play quarterback? What about the comments Rush Limbaugh made on McNabb years ago. There has always been articles and or comments made about race and there seems like there always will be. It's sad that these journalists have to retread the same old crap instead of writing things that would actually be good articles.

funsho2 · Post by **funsho2** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:11 pm

Shanannan is playing with fire ....if Rg3 is not happy....you won't have a job......if u keep doing this and fans ask for cousins to start ....Rg3 will demand a trade and the redskins back to losing ......because if Rg3 has any kind of struggle fans will scream for cousins....i questioned the draft pick in the first place cuz it shows u are not confident in rg3 ....luck and newton don't have to look over their shoulders ...now he just open a can of worms ......

Mississippiskinsfan2 · Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:26 pm

funsho2 wrote:Shanannan is playing with fire ....if Rg3 is not happy....you won't have a job......if u keep doing this and fans ask for cousins to start ....Rg3 will demand a trade and the redskins back to losing ......because if Rg3 has any kind of struggle fans will scream for cousins....i questioned the draft pick in the first place cuz it shows u are not confident in rg3 ....luck and newton don't have to look over their shoulders ...now he just open a can of worms ......

I know what he can do with that can of worms.........

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:44 pm

funsho2 wrote:Shanannan is playing with fire ....if Rg3 is not happy....you won't have a job......if u keep doing this and fans ask for cousins to start ....Rg3 will demand a trade and the redskins back to losing ......because if Rg3 has any kind of struggle fans will scream for cousins....i questioned the draft pick in the first place cuz it shows u are not confident in rg3 ....luck and newton don't have to look over their shoulders ...now he just open a can of worms ......

Please! I think you are the only one who would ever scream for Cousins over RGIII, or think RGIII would ever ask for a trade because of Kirk.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 4:31 pm

Deadskins wrote:
funsho2 wrote:Shanannan is playing with fire ....if Rg3 is not happy....you won't have a job......if u keep doing this and fans ask for cousins to start ....Rg3 will demand a trade and the redskins back to losing ......because if Rg3 has any kind of struggle fans will scream for cousins....i questioned the draft pick in the first place cuz it shows u are not confident in rg3 ....luck and newton don't have to look over their shoulders ...now he just open a can of worms ......
Please! I think you are the only one who would ever scream for Cousins over RGIII, or think RGIII would ever ask for a trade because of Kirk.

c'mon funsho - you have to be kidding us - you cannot really think some of this stuff ... can you?

you were flat out wrong in your estimation of why we took KC - GET OVER IT

I've been wrong a lot - just move on - don't make a fool of yourself - it's no big deal ... this is a fan site for crying out loud

gibbsfan · Post by **gibbsfan** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 4:47 pm

SkinsJock wrote:This is a pointless topic - there are always going to be detractors ...

it's the old 'tall poppy syndrome'

I understand that some here will try and bring up everything and anything ..

there is nothing of interest here - a waste of time to even bring it up ...

we have so much to be thankful for and to enjoy ...

+1

the media (yawns)

hanburgerheel · Post by **hanburgerheel** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:53 pm

Deadskins wrote:
funsho2 wrote:Shanannan is playing with fire ....if Rg3 is not happy....you won't have a job......if u keep doing this and fans ask for cousins to start ....Rg3 will demand a trade and the redskins back to losing ......because if Rg3 has any kind of struggle fans will scream for cousins....i questioned the draft pick in the first place cuz it shows u are not confident in rg3 ....luck and newton don't have to look over their shoulders ...now he just open a can of worms ......
Please! I think you are the only one who would ever scream for Cousins over RGIII, or think RGIII would ever ask for a trade because of Kirk.

Griffin does not strike me as a player who would have that kind of contempt.

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:09 pm

funsho2 wrote:Shanannan is playing with fire ....if Rg3 is not happy....you won't have a job......if u keep doing this and fans ask for cousins to start ....Rg3 will demand a trade and the redskins back to losing ......because if Rg3 has any kind of struggle fans will scream for cousins....i questioned the draft pick in the first place cuz it shows u are not confident in rg3 ....luck and newton don't have to look over their shoulders ...now he just open a can of worms ......

Quick question...

How many of your predictions have been right this past few weeks...

That's what I thought.

Nothing to see here, folks...

FLWSkin · Post by **FLWSkin** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:10 pm

funsho2 wrote:Shanannan is playing with fire ....if Rg3 is not happy....you won't have a job......if u keep doing this and fans ask for cousins to start ....Rg3 will demand a trade and the redskins back to losing ......because if Rg3 has any kind of struggle fans will scream for cousins....i questioned the draft pick in the first place cuz it shows u are not confident in rg3 ....luck and newton don't have to look over their shoulders ...now he just open a can of worms ......

Who knew Skip Bayless was on the board.

markshark84 · Post by **markshark84** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:34 pm

funsho2 wrote:Shanannan is playing with fire ....if Rg3 is not happy....you won't have a job......if u keep doing this and fans ask for cousins to start ....Rg3 will demand a trade and the redskins back to losing ......because if Rg3 has any kind of struggle fans will scream for cousins....i questioned the draft pick in the first place cuz it shows u are not confident in rg3 ....luck and newton don't have to look over their shoulders ...now he just open a can of worms ......

First off, I hate teaming up on a poster for making controversial comments. I think it is weak and easy, but seriously come on. These type of comments need to be addressed because they are thoughtless.

To be VERY CLEAR: Fans aren't going to ask that KC starts -- no matter what happens. RGIII is a God in DC and proven his worth. He wouldn't have been PROMOTED to team captain mid-season if they weren't HEAVILY invested.

Also, RGIII isn't the type of player that would "demand" a trade. Those types --- see like Cutler, VYoung, Jeff George, and Palmer --- are ones who lack the character to win in this league. RGIII has character. He has proven that and isn't that dumb. Even saying he would consider it given your "scenario" makes it clear you don't really understand RGIII as a QB or person.

In terms of the draft pick ---- yesterday literally explained the pick. Did you not watch the game? Do you not understand it? It was LITERALLY spelled out for you. It was a smart pick. KC adds crazy value. That pick may have gotten us to the playoffs. All highly successful people makes these types of decisions. You questioned the pick --- YOU WERE WRONG. PERIOD. Get over it. Move on.

And as far as Luck & Newton not having to look over their shoulders --- you forgot to mention guys like Mark Sanchez, Romo, Fitzgerald, Palmer, Rivers, Ponder, Freeman, Weeden, or Flaco ---- all of whom could probably use some breathing down their necks. If there is anything I have learned in my life it is that competition pushes you --- and if it doesn't -- well, then you were meant to lose. And honestly, I think that Newton could use some competition. He's immature and in need of a serious attitude adjustment. The great QBs don't mind the competition.

gay4pacman · Post by **gay4pacman** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:40 pm

don't feed the troll...

yupchagee · Post by **yupchagee** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 12:17 am

Were I a coach, I would NOT want a player who didn't want to play.

StorminMormon86 · Post by **StorminMormon86** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 12:39 pm

FLWSkin wrote:
funsho2 wrote:Shanannan is playing with fire ....if Rg3 is not happy....you won't have a job......if u keep doing this and fans ask for cousins to start ....Rg3 will demand a trade and the redskins back to losing ......because if Rg3 has any kind of struggle fans will scream for cousins....i questioned the draft pick in the first place cuz it shows u are not confident in rg3 ....luck and newton don't have to look over their shoulders ...now he just open a can of worms ......
Who knew Skip Bayless was on the board.

Lol

FLWSkin · Post by **FLWSkin** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:06 pm

And for those who think I am being paranoid. Look at Fox Sports. The headline reads "No good news on RGIII's knee." Read the article and all it says is that Shanny is going to have RGIII's knee examined during the week and check its progress before he decides if RGIII will play. Which seems logical to me. Headline makes it sound like he has had a setback which is not the case.