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

Kope65 · #3 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 · #4 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 · #5 05-17-2004, 07:03 PM

i'd rather have brunell than garcia or warner.

rskinsfan10 · #6 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 · #7 05-17-2004, 07:50 PM

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

redwolf1218 · #8 05-17-2004, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramsey2Coles

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

we did what we had to do to get him. if we didnt, we'd be facing him in dallas.

Axegrinder · #9 05-17-2004, 08:25 PM

Garcia and Warner?Keep the sports reporters out of Ricky Williams' locker!

split3clemente · #10 05-17-2004, 08:32 PM

I'd take garcia over brunell because of brunells injuries

tommahawk · #11 05-17-2004, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramsey2Coles

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

I remember watching Brunell, back when we had the qb of the week[too many to name] and wishing we had a qb who had the ball go where it was supposed go. Brunell has a good attitude about this year, I think he will suprise a lot of people.

redwolf1218 · #12 05-17-2004, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by split3clemente

I'd take garcia over brunell because of brunells injuries

brunell's injuries? garcia's injuries have been well documented too and brunell is well rested and ready to go now. garcia plays with his heart, i'll grant you that, but he has been battered and bruised because of it.

LadyNRedskinsfan · #13 05-17-2004, 09:26 PM

plus, garcia is older right now than brunell (34). id much rather have brunell over garcia or warner. warner is never going to be the same IMO.

PennSkinsFan · #14 05-17-2004, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramsey2Coles

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

My thoughts to the Tee

hail2skins · #15 05-17-2004, 10:25 PM

Not to go offtopic but I saw Garcia in Vegas last year. I was there with some friends for a bachelor's party and we were at our hotel having some drinks at the pool. I look at the table beside us and notice all these beautiful women. Then I see this guy sitting there with them and low and behold it's Garcia. We didn't bother him but we wanted to so we could get introductions of the women. We said a polite hello and let him be.

As for the topic, I happy with Brunell over Garcia. Was he on the verge of getting released when we signed Brunell? I can't remember.