WP: Tony and Wilbon Chat

RedskinsVision · #1 05-17-2004, 05:57 PM

http://discuss.washingtonpost.com/wp...lbon051704.htm

here are the Redskins related questions/answers.

Washington, D.C.: Hey fellas,
2 questions:
1. How much better would Detroit be with Carmelo? They took a big gamble on Milicic and it hasn't paid off.
2. Would you please tell all Skins fans that their team will only improve 1-2 games with Gibbs? It was more a publicity stunt than anything else!
Love the afternoon piece on Sportstalk 980 Tony!!
Signed,
An Eagles fan in DC

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon: Good question. But I think that Larry Brown would not have played Carmelo very much at all. Larry and Phil Jackson don't play rookies. And you can look it up. I know it sounds preposterous b/c we know how good Carmelo is now right out of the box, but Darko might be this good too. We won't know for a couple of years now. As for your 2nd question/comment, I don't agree w/ your assessment of the Redskins. I think that Joe Gibbs is a winner in everything and anything he does. And I think the Redskins will win 10 games this year. That doesn't mean they are going to even make the playoffs, but I think they will win 10 games. I think Gibbs would have won 9 or 10 games w/last year's game. The NFL is a coach's league now more than ever. W/all the changing faces b/c of free agency and salary cap drama putting together a team quickly is paramount. And Gibbs was so brilliant during the strike years in 82 and 87. There is no coincidence the Redskins won Super Bowls in those seasons. I don't have any rooting interest in the Redskins. I'm from Chicago. I root for my team the Bears. Period. But, I'm a fan of Joe Gibbs and I got see evidence to the contrary before I go against him. --Mike

Houston, Tex.: Given the number of veteran QBs that are circulating now (or recently) (Warner, Garcia, Collins) did the Redskins jump too in signing Brunell?

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon: Absolutely. How could you prefer Mark Brunell over Jeff Garcia? I think the Redskins jumped too soon b/c I think that Ramsey is a perfectly acceptable starting QB. I'd even take a shot a Kurt Warner if they hadn't signed Brunell. --Tony

tommahawk · #2 05-17-2004, 06:04 PM

Ya but if Gibbs thinks Brunell is a redskins guy who are we to question that

superskin · #3 05-17-2004, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tommahawk

Ya but if Gibbs thinks Brunell is a redskins guy who are we to question that

Excellent point, Tommahawk. Kornheiser's flaw in his assessment that Garcia was the obvious choice over Brunell is that it is based upon statistics and not the intangibles. GIBBS IS ALL ABOUT THE INTANGIBLES. When the '87 season started, would we have rather had Joe Montana than Doug Williams? SURE, but we wouldnt have won the Super Bowl. When '91 season started, would we have rather had Dan Marino than a young, inexperienced Mark Rypien? SURE, but we wouldnt have won the Super Bowl. Dont get me wrong - Montana and Marion are classy human beings as well, but Gibbs has a feel for who belongs in the "Redskin family." I have a feeling that Kurt Warner and Jeff Garcia would NOT have fit as nicely. Thats why Joe is the Messiah, and we are merely his disciples. Thanks for the clarity, Tommahawk.

Kope65 · #4 05-17-2004, 06:05 PM

Wilbon has a better football head than Korheiser. Warner has done nothing but decline after Vermiel left. And while yes, Ramsey will be a good starter for the Skins- the point of getting Brunell was having two capable QBs. I would have loved to get Garcia though ...that guy competes.

tommahawk · #5 05-17-2004, 06:09 PM

I think Brunell is going to start this year. After all coach went through to get him not to mention the money he will get

redwolf1218 · #6 05-17-2004, 07:03 PM

i'd rather have brunell than garcia or warner.

rskinsfan10 · #7 05-17-2004, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by REDWOLF1218

i'd rather have brunell than garcia or warner.

So would I.

Ramsey2Moss · #8 05-17-2004, 07:50 PM

I'm happy with Brunell, but we paid him too much.

smoak · #9 05-18-2004, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by REDWOLF1218

i'd rather have brunell than garcia or warner.

i agree and i would have said that BEFORE we got brunell.

IowaSkinsFan · #10 05-17-2004, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kope65

Wilbon has a better football head than Korheiser.

And Gibbs has a better head than both of them.

JoeDaSchmoe · #11 05-17-2004, 11:48 PM

I'd take Brunell over Garcia simply because of his arm. Watching Garcia throw the deep ball is like watching Ben Wallace take a few shots from behind the arc.