skins4eva Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Goodness gracious, why does everyone keep saying this? He has been asked about QB, Defense, Portis, Duckett, etcetera on a weekly basis. Don't get your panties in a ruffle if you dislike the answers he gives, though. He has been given one softball after another, imho. I've never heard a question like: "Coach, Brunell is playing poorly, how would you answer your critics who claim that your stubborness and loyalty to brunell are holding this team back?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 It was a tough question to ask Brunell directly. Maybe even a classless one. That said, in their direct contact with the coaches and players so far, the media has been ignoring the elephant in the room all season -- Mark Brunell simply can't get it done anymore and other for a nice stretch of games last year, has been a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalRecall Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 They do ask. Don't get mad when you hear an answer you don't like, though. You think Coach Gibbs doesn't get asked about the QB? You honestly say you don't hear that or Coach Williams get asked about the Defense? It happens on a weekly basis the last month or so. I haven't heard the Coach Williams interviews, but during the Gibbs' interviews the reporters are afraid to ask the tough questions. If a reporter would even come close to suggesting something, Gibbs would shoot it down with the "I am Hall-of-Famer Coach Joe Gibbs, I know more than you" type of response. Gibbs would get the questions like, "How is Jason Campbell's development going?" or "Has the inconsistent play of the team make you want to make some changes?" or "How is Brunell's arm strength?" They never say, "The offense has played like crap for 2 years now. When are you going to find a good quarterback to lead the team?" or "What happened to the defense? Last year, they were the one bright spot of the team and now they play like a bunch of girls?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalRecall Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 "Coach, Brunell is playing poorly, how would you answer your critics who claim that your stubborness and loyalty to brunell are holding this team back?" Gibbs should have gotten that question back after week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 He has been given one softball after another, imho. I've never heard a question like: "Coach, Brunell is playing poorly, how would you answer your critics who claim that your stubborness and loyalty to brunell are holding this team back?" I don't know how you miss that. He always gives his standard "If we think Mark is the only problem, then we'll replace him, bla, bla, bla" response. When you want to be taken seriously as a journalist or reporter, though, you don't approach someone with a "hey, you suck and everything about you sucks because you suck" attitude. That only works for comedy or when you're trying to intentionally get a rise out of someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I haven't heard the Coach Williams interviews, but during the Gibbs' interviews the reporters are afraid to ask the tough questions. You have never heard him questioned about Brunell, the Defense, the O-Line, The RB's, etcetera? I don't know what you're following, then. He typically doesn't do Q&A at his press conferences, so most of the stuff is on radio shows, TV, etcetera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Gibbs would shoot it down with the "I am Hall-of-Famer Coach Joe Gibbs, I know more than you" When has Gibbs ever said something even remotely close to that in a press conference? Gibbs gives vanilla PC answers. What makes you think any of the questions you all are suggesting would be answered any differently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointyfootball Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 The question was poorly put by Czabe, but it wasn't any worse than Gibb's sobbing 10 minute monologues at each of the past two press conferences regarding how wonderful Mr. Danny and Mr. Mark are and that it's ALLLLLL his fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins4eva Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 When has Gibbs ever said something even remotely close to that in a press conference? Gibbs gives vanilla PC answers. What makes you think any of the questions you all are suggesting would be answered any differently? I'm not suggesting they be answered differently...they wouldn't be. I'm merely saying they should have been asked. The hard questions should have been asked to Gibbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jofizz Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Someone needs to email this thread to his inbox. He should get a kick out of knowing that Skins fans hate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I think he already knows, considering he lurks here on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 When you are the aging QB of a 3-6 team you are going to be asked questions like this. Czaban could have been much more malicious than he was. It's obvious that Brunell planned to play until Gibbs pulled him, even though if we had been mathematically emilinated from the playoffs he would have been very selfish to do so. He could have very easily brushed the question off but instead he got visibly hot and bothered. I'm not a Czabe lover but I have no problem with the questions he asked. After weeks of NO ONE being held accountable he stood up and asked a couple or arguably "tough" questions. If anything he should be commended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalRecall Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 When has Gibbs ever said something even remotely close to that in a press conference? It's not what he said, but the aura (I guess) he gives off to these reporters who try to ask him something remotely controversial. A reporter suggested that some of the injured defensive players could have played in the Tennessee loss, and Gibbs jumped all over him saying he never held out any players during a game in all his years as a coach. I'm not suggesting they be answered differently...they wouldn't be. I'm merely saying they should have been asked. The hard questions should have been asked to Gibbs. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideReceiver25 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Czaban loves to tick off everyone. He acts like he was in the NFL for years and played. I have choice words for him. I think we all do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexter's manley Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Of course Czabe reads this forum. He was pandering to it when he asked that question. He probably logged on immediately afterward. I'd love to run into that guy someplace - the anger management sessions I'd be sentenced to afterward would be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Czaben is a tool. He is not only the worst kind of sensationalist, he is mean spirited to boot. Asking a guy to bench himself is assinine. And Brunell did not say, "How dare you ask me that?" He said "I can't believe you asked me that." There is a big difference there. Someone should ask Czaben if he ever considers telling Comcast to find him a replacement since all he does is alienate the Redskisn fanbase with his constant complaining. That show never fails to suck. Kelly's interviews are the only reason I bother to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 It's not what he said, but the aura (I guess) he gives off to these reporters who try to ask him something remotely controversial. I read that to mean it's frustrating that we're losing and we'd like to hear something from the coach that would make us all feel better. Seriously, nothing the coach of a 3-6 team says will make anyone feel better about being 3-6. And because of this some fans like Czaban think we should start trying to irritate the players we think suck. That will make us as fans feel better, I guess. But it's what I'd expect from fans like you or I, not a supposed professional who's paid to do this stuff. A reporter suggested that some of the injured defensive players could have played in the Tennessee loss, and Gibbs jumped all over him saying he never held out any players during a game in all his years as a coach. So? I'm not suggesting they be answered differently...they wouldn't be. I'm merely saying they should have been asked. The hard questions should have been asked to Gibbs.. But because they weren't, we should stick it to Brunell? That makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesburgSkinFan Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 We should stick it to Brunell simply because he's Brunell. Any reason will suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 My advice, you want a good breakdown of what the Skins did right and wrong after a game without the opinionated BS that the Postgame goofs bring watch Sports extra on Fox 5 with Trevor Mattich.Agree 100%. He does an excellent job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryClark4Canton Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Lmao, he called MB "Ocho stinko" lMAO!!!!!! I don't care if you're a skins fan, a mark brunell lover or hater. That ish is funny! GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 First off who in the hell is Czabes think he to think he is qualified to make an assesment of any players ability much less ask him in front of a TV camera unprepared. Not a huge fan of the question, but I've never understood this line of reasoning. Are, like, Mark Schlereth or Mike Golic more qualified to make an assessment of a players' ability than, say, me. On the one hand, I never played pro football, and they have. So, I guess that's a point for them. On the other hand, they are mentally retarded, and I am not. So, point in my favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalRecall Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I read that to mean it's frustrating that we're losing and we'd like to hear something from the coach that would make us all feel better. Seriously, nothing the coach of a 3-6 team says will make anyone feel better about being 3-6. I want the tough questions early no matter who is coach or QB or etc. If the reporters and fans don't speak-up, before you know it, the season is over with a 3-13 record and no changes have been made. But because they weren't, we should stick it to Brunell? That makes sense. Why protect Brunell or any other player that isn't playing to the worthiness of their multi-million dollar contract? Take off the blinders, Brunell has stunk for a long-time now and he needed help to the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidernat Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Czaben is a tool. He is not only the worst kind of sensationalist, he is mean spirited to boot. Asking a guy to bench himself is assinine. And Brunell did not say, "How dare you ask me that?" He said "I can't believe you asked me that." There is a big difference there. Someone should ask Czaben if he ever considers telling Comcast to find him a replacement since all he does is alienate the Redskisn fanbase with his constant complaining. That show never fails to suck. Kelly's interviews are the only reason I bother to watch. I wonder how many people he truly alienates. I personally don't mind him all that much. What's so special about Kelly's interviews? The players rarely say anything of consequence. Have you noticed how she always finds a way to mention Shawn Srpings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidernat Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 On the other hand' date=' they are mentally retarded, and I am not. So, point in my favor.[/quote'] That was classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I agree. The point of the question was malice, not information gathering. Czaban was, like most of us, sick of seeing crappy QB play and decided to take it out on the QB, as if Brunell is sucking on purpose just to tick us off.It doesn't impress me that Czaban decided to act like a cranky fan instead of a professional, sorry. Not sure if this was intended to be funny, but it made me laugh out loud. :laugh: We should be thanking Czaban for getting Brunell to finally talk to Gibbs and convince Gibbs he isn't the guy anymore.I don't think Brunell would have been benched or have asked Gibbs to be benched if this question hadn't taken place. You can't really think this. Can you?Not true...I believe that Czabans question to Brunell was directly related to the benching.Oh my goodness, you really do think this. Let me just tell you that you are wrong. There is not a doubt in my mind you are wrong. Joe Gibbs is a hall of fame coach, he makes his own decisions, about that I am sure. The day Czaben makes a decision for Joe Gibbs I will eat my shoe.The thing is, it didn't have to come to this. Sooner or later this situation would have arisen. You can't ignore the 1000 lb. elephant in the room by not asking Mark Brunell questions related to his poor performance. If Mark had been benched earlier in the season, when his performance dictated that he should be benched, you would have never had a situation like this. Of course, we know that Gibbs is not the best judge of character when it comes to benching Mark Brunell.This wasn't about Brunell's performance. He didn't ask about the interception or lack of touchdowns. He asked if he should bench himself, which is silly. Have you ever heard of a player benching himself before? I don't think that has ever happened in the history of sports. Guys retire, but nobody says, "Gee, I think I should sit the bench this week." I mean really."I am Hall-of-Famer Coach Joe Gibbs, I know more than you" type of response. Suggesting Gibbs talks this way is so far from the truth I'm not even sure if I should bother responding. Have you ever really seen Gibbs express such arrogance? Really? Because he seems to me to be very humble.Gibbs would get the questions like, "How is Jason Campbell's development going?" or "Has the inconsistent play of the team make you want to make some changes?" or "How is Brunell's arm strength?" They never say, "The offense has played like crap for 2 years now. When are you going to find a good quarterback to lead the team?" or "What happened to the defense? Last year, they were the one bright spot of the team and now they play like a bunch of girls?"Perhaps most reports have the good sense to treat somebody of his stature and accomplishment with the respect and dignity he has earned.Someone needs to email this thread to his inbox. He should get a kick out of knowing that Skins fans hate him.He knows. He probably figures it is the hate that keeps fans interested. IronicallyIt's not what he said, but the aura (I guess) he gives off to these reporters who try to ask him something remotely controversial.The aura? :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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