Art Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Another good chat. The players are actually really enjoying some of the questions. As always I try to mix the light with the hard so it doesn’t seem painful, but also doesn’t seem totally fluffy. Hope you enjoy . SkinsOrlando Andre, the defense has struggled so far this year, is it mental at this point or is the defense not being physical enough in your opinion? Andre Carter I feel it’s mental. Every week there’s been different levels of inconsistency. When it comes to playing the run, we’ll stop them on 1st and 10 and hit them up for 2nd and 9 and all of a sudden they run the ball again and it’s 1st and 10 again. We’re just not executing our technique properly. We need to do a better job of that. We just need to focus on ourselves and stop beating ourselves up down after down. redskins4life234 How is it like playing with Greg Williams as your DC. Whats it like and what do you think of the defensive system? Andre Carter I love the defensive system. It’s very physical. It’s very aggressive. One thing about our defense is this is a team concept. Everybody’s one. We play as one solid unit. They’re no individuals. We just go out there, 11 guys on the field flying around making plays together. Novato How many sacks will you guarantee for this season (barring an unwanted, injuries)? NOTE: AND WE WANT A GUARANTEE! Andre Carter (Laughing) My dad always told me never guarantee anything. That’s coming from a guy who played 12 years in the league so I’m going to listen to him. Hog1 Greetings Andre, We go from dominant D to No D in one year. That after fixing some problems in the off season. We should be kickin' ass??? I am stunned by this latest loss. I cannot comprehend that we have fallen this far. What can explain it and where do we go from here? No, not that PC answer, where do we REALLY go from here? Many thanx Andre! Andre Carter This week we have Indy. It starts with Indy. As you know, games in the NFL, especially when you play away it’s tough. We just have to come together and believe in ourselves like we did when we played against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Texans. Play that type of game. Play physical. It starts Sunday. John451 Forget the rest of the defense. What can Andre Carter do today to help the skins get a victory in this Sundays game against the Colts? Andre Carter Play physical. That’s my mentality every week. Just play physical. Every week, just like every single player, we have a certain game plan. With the Colts their offensive line is playing well, they’re protecting Manning and Manning’s getting the ball out quick. We just have to play hardball with them. I’m sure they’ll do the same way and may the best man win. DaMuller7 I see that when you line up in front of the offensive tackle that you're in a four point stance. What is the advantage to lining up like that versus a three point stance that I see a lot of other defensive ends doing? Andre Carter I mix it up now. I’m actually back in the three-point stance now. It was more for a personal level just trying to get my mojo back and it’s worked out. I’m back in the three-point stance and it’s been very effective. da#1skinsfan We have heard all year that the offense is getting it done in practice. From your perspective playing against the 1st team in practice, what are we doing there that we are not doing in live games? Andre Carter I’m not really focused on the offense on the field. We game plan on defense every time we come off the field. As far as in practice I have all the confidence in the world they’re practicing their butts off. Sometimes we serve as the starting offensive linemen because guys are nicked up. They’re playing hard and practicing hard. It’s just a level of consistency not only on defense but the offense and special teams. We’ve done it before. Community question More than sacks or even wins, how you answer this will tell us all there is to know about you as a man…gas or charcoal. Andre Carter (Laughing again). I think for barbeque, charcoal. For a fireplace, gas. the burgundy and gold hey Andre, who's your best friend on the team, do you have a specific person who you always talk to on the plane rides and on the side line? keep up the good work Andre Carter I’m pretty much great with everybody. On my side of the line I have to say Phillip Daniels and Renaldo Wynn. We’re a pretty close knit group. On the other side of the line I just pretty much talk to everybody. James Thrash is a great guy. Chris Samuels, me and him talk from time to time. SkinsTillIDie All in all, how can you compare the lockerroom settings in San Fran and Washington? Andre Carter Coming from San Fran at that time when I was departing, we had a lot more young group of guys coming in and they were starting to get their feet wet. Here, more mature guys. You’ve got five, six, seven, eight year vets that have been in the game for a while. Married. Settled down. Not too wild (laughing). Different mentality. da#1skinsfan How do you evaluate your performance thus far? Do you think you have lived up to expectations, and if not, how do you plan on improving your play in the system? Andre Carter For one I look at myself and always ask the question, “Am I getting better?” Yes. I know people get into the question about sacks. I think sacks in general is a team effort, not just a one man effort. There’s a right place and a right time with everybody. So I give credit to the other 10 guys I play with. That goes for anybody. I think what matters is I always ask the team how I’m doing. I always ask Gregg Williams who I respect, and Greg Blache, my D-line coach. There opinion means more to me than anybody. chow184 what other defensive ends do you study tape of from around the league? keep up the good work,and thanks for taking questions. Andre Carter When it comes to the opponents we play week to week I always study what each opponent did. New York’s played some of the opponents we’re playing now. So, Strahan, and the Tennessee Titans ends. Everybody has a particular style. I keep on looking at them and add my own personal style to it. shsu1 Which was more difficult: the initial transition from DE to LB in San Francisco or the transition from LB back to DE here? Andre Carter From D-end to linebacker. Playing linebacker is a different mentality. When I first started playing defensive end I was a guy that heard the defensive calls. That experience playing linebacker is now I was the guy making the calls. That transition was tough as far as dropping, initial fits, certain alignments. It was an experience. At least I had the opportunity to work with Mike Singletary and help develop my game playing linebacker. COOLeyCatchTds Does Barry Manilow know that you raid his wardrobe? I’m kidding. Seriously, when you first started playing DE in high school, who was the guy you most looked forward to watching Sunday afternoons? Andre Carter To be honest with you I must have been a strange guy because in high school I never watched football. I just enjoyed playing it. Those Friday Night lights. When Saturday came around, I actually didn’t even watch college until I was trying to decide what school I wanted to go to. I was a different kid. I just relaxed, watched my cartoons and other things, watched The Movie Channel and just relaxed, getting ready for another day of school. kylecoursey How much do you bench press? Andre Carter My bench pressing days are over when you’re in the NFL. It’s a matter of maintaining your strength. A lot of guys do many different things as far as working on machines or free weights. I’m a free weights guy, but, just the way I train is just a lot of core strength. Closing Statement Andre Carter I say, fans, just keep on believing in us. We’ll turn this thing around. Due to the experience of being in San Fran to now, I thank God to be a Redskin. Please continue to come out there. Invite your friends. Come to the game. Make it as loud as possible when we’re on defense because that’s my edge. That’s what gets me motivated to play for you guys. I take pride in being a Redskin. Keep on coming out. We’ll get through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins4481 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 ............................can we have the 30 mil back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I like his closing remarks, I wish there was a way we could get the Post to publish that, or some other mass market media that everyone can see, even announce it on Triple X and any other station. If there is one thing that fans need to hear, it is those closing remarks. Even if you are not high on Carter right now, we need to be loud no matter what when our team is fighting on defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaudry Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 ............................can we have the 30 mil back? LOL. I can't believe the mods found enough questions for Andre that weren't "Why do you suck so hard?" Everybody here is always hating on the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dent19 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Damn sure wish i had a few questions in there. Art probally wouldnt have put mine thru... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shsu1 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Mine got answered, so I'm happy. I hope Andre Carter really shows up for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyzBsuckaz Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Honestly I think the questions were pretty soft in general and that he turned his back on the harder questions, oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeysc23 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Sure he hasn't lived up to the paycheck BUT he is an admirable guy. Who else would come in and chat with the fans knowing full well they are going to go after him? I respect him a lot more after reading his answers and his final remarks. I would say he hasn't lived up to the check yet but the season is young and lets give him some time to get into this system. Thanks to whoever put the chat together it was an enjoyable read, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums and skins Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 "Due to the experience of being in San Fran to now, I thank God to be a Redskin. " I had a really good laugh at that comment.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinz4evr Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 These guys REALLY do need some cheering to lift them up. I think they are trying(most of them) but the coaching staff is NOT helping, so we've just got to cheer for them and maybe they can just make plays regardless of the D/O being called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins4life234 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 He likes the defense, yay [bwaha my question] but, he might like it, needs to excute it better though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Execution56 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 AC will get there... it is just a matter of time and its coming soon! Good luck bruh and we are happy that you are a Redskins. We are just disappointed that we have not gotten the results we know that you can deliver. :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 He seems like a hard working, team oriented, and fan friendly type of guy. I like this team because of guys like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909997 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 the guy is a girlyman he doesnt even benchpress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 makes me laugh. How about asking him if he's worthy of his $30 millions contract ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtyler42 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I'm not a big fan of his right now, but it took guts for him to answer our questions and I respect him for it...He can make it up to us all by getting 3 sacks on Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins55 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Carter hasn't played bad people... He's just the fall-guy because he was a big free agent aquisition. He has played the best on the DL over the first 6 games than anyone else. Griff would be #1 in my category, but he's been hurt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpk5600 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I bet Carter is sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CustomApparelDirect Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 makes me laugh. How about asking him if he's worthy of his $30 millions contract ? :mad: Apparently, quite alot of ES Members (YOU?!?) have NOT played ANY "High-Level" Organized Football; because, AC hustles on EVERY defensive play, and is NOT supported in the 'RUN Game' by the WLB Holdman. True-enough, his 'sack total' is 'so-so'; HOWEVER: look around the league (STARTING with OUR OWN NFC Eastern Division)... Strahan & Umenyiora in NY, Dallas' DE's, et al. Maybe Philly's DE's have 'numbers'. But, as a whole, in TODAY's NFL, 'sacks' are a 'TOTAL TEAM EFRFORT' (via 'blitzing, stunting, gaming, and schemes'). :notworthy His 'run-stuffing' capabilities ARE 'so-so' (at-BEST); one is 'hesitant' to dispute or debate that point. :doh: ALL this "give the $30-Million Back" $%&T is PETTY! Have YOU ever even SEEN, SMELLED, TOUCHED, POCKETED, BANKED, EARNED, or CONTROLLED $30-MILLION DOLLARS?!? How 'bout $300-THOUSAND DOLLARS?!? Or, better-yet: How 'bout $30-THOUSAND DOLLARS ("CA$H-IN-HAND")?!? :point2sky "Inquiring Minds" would like to know... If Coach GIBBS would cease his incessant 3-YEAR-long 'man-love-affair' with BRUNELL... and ALLOW his HAND-PICKED Staff to 'RUN Their Own Ships', WE just might see MARKED Improvement in the Team's play!?! Hmmm!?! :logo: HTTR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 "Due to the experience of being in San Fran to now, I thank God to be a Redskin. "I had a really good laugh at that comment.:laugh: yteah, that was funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Gibbs Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 i think he's embarassed about how much he bench presses- other NFL players bench press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_SMITH211 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 If we go 8-2 rest of the way we're in. No worrries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_SMITH211 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 If we go 8-2 rest of the way we're in. No worrries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNfaithfull Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Past two games 77 runs Zero tackles for Mr. Carter :doh: Physicall is not your game Andre you are trimmed up for speed and quickness. Step it up Andre we all want you to find success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzSkinsFan63 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 If I was him I wouldn't chat with us *******s!! Class Act Andre!!!..good luck and I hope you keep improving like I know you want too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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