KokoMike Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I have a feeling that the Redskins team doesn't have this cancer problem that Singletary says exists on every team. Here is the transcript from Singletary's interview in part on the subject of Vernon Davis. He did say later that Davis is not the cancer on the team. -Q: There was a report that when you spoke to the team yesterday you mentioned that there were cancers on this roster. Do you think there are cancers? -SINGLETARY: I think every team in the NFL has some guys on the team that may not be going in the same direction as the team is trying to go. And it’s just a matter of how much of a role those guys play on that team. Are they guys that are starters? Are there main role guys? Are they guys that aren’t or have a particular role on the team? Every team has them, but it’s how you deal with them. It’s how mature your team is, if you’re able to deal with those guys. it’s how your leaders on that team respond to them. Sometimes it’s not a big deal, you just shut them down. You know them well enough and you just say, ‘Hey, you know what? That’s enough.’ Otherwise, those guys will continue to eat at your team until they eat at the very soul of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilsu Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Well it's pretty obvious. There's no way 53 different individuals can all get along in ANY organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Here I was, thinking that football was really just a kids game, and the NFL was populated with a bunch of grown up kids running around, chasing an odd shaped ball, all for our entertainment. I didn't realize my soul could get eaten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrupt3d Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Well it's pretty obvious. There's no way 53 different individuals can all get along in ANY organization. Yeah, but even then, its not like we got a guy who doesn't give 100% (a la Vernon), doesn't trash the team (a la T.O.) nor trashes the coach (see trash the team and Barber, Tiki) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkipJackSkin Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Well it's pretty obvious. There's no way 53 different individuals can all get along in ANY organization. Exactly. And have them together on planes/buses/in hotels/practicing together and "friction" in inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrupt3d Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Exactly. And have them together on planes/buses/in hotels/practicing together and "friction" in inevitable. No doubt, friction is inevitable, I'm sure there are guys on our team who don't particularly care for another guy or so. But they don't make it public nor make it a detriment (so far as we know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Here I was, thinking that football was really just a kids game, and the NFL was populated with a bunch of grown up kids running around, chasing an odd shaped ball, all for our entertainment.I didn't realize my soul could get eaten. If you ever find yourself even remotely close to Rosie O'Donnell, a lot more than just your soul will be eaten... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I've gotta wonder who that would be on the Redskins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilsu Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 It's probably Shawn Springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpskins10 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I wanted Singletary as coach, but I think he might be a little crazy. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I've gotta wonder who that would be on the Redskins... Ethan Albright, for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 It's probably Shawn Springs. That or Malcolm Kelly, because his statement is vague enough to include injury prone players. I think every team in the NFL has some guys on the team that may not be going in the same direction as the team is trying to go. And it’s just a matter of how much of a role those guys play on that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkipJackSkin Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I've gotta wonder who that would be on the Redskins... I would say Suisham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestson Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Singletary is right up to a point. Some guys are cancers and some guys just lack the professionalism and maturity necessary for their job. If things are going well the stress and strain will diminish. If things are going poorly the problems become magnified. It takes a strong coaching staff and united effort to stop big problems developing on losing teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestson Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I wanted Singletary as coach, but I think he might be a little crazy. lol If he aint now, coaching from the big chair may drive him there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 could've been Brooks before he was cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I think he can channel that team in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikie Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I wanted Singletary as coach, but I think he might be a little crazy. lol I was interested in him as well but feel a coach like him is really only effective if they have control over personnel.. they need the time to stack a team with guys who buy into their philosophy, which is the minority in this age of the coddled, spoiled, thin-skinned athlete.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoasthog Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I've gotta wonder who that would be on the Redskins... Isn't it obvious? It's clearly London Fletcher! That guy is totally dogging it out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 A player not going the same direction as the team? ARE on punt returns! Oh no he di'nt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkipJackSkin Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 A player not going the same direction as the team?ARE on punt returns! Oh no he di'nt!! Ohhhhhhhh!!! Burrnnnnnn!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 A player not going the same direction as the team?ARE on punt returns! Oh no he di'nt!! Daaaaaaaaaaaaayummmm! :yikes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I think Singletary is telling the truth. I think people have to keep in mind the cancer doesn't have to be a starter or even get significant playing time. All you need a cool guy that a good number of people like/respect who frequently undermines the coaches. This could be a rah-rah guy who is constantly gassing up a player(s) to believe there is some conspiracy against him from being a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubanl81 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 A player not going the same direction as the team?ARE on punt returns! Oh no he di'nt!! And the winner of the Burn of the year award lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubanl81 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 If every team has a cancer, then winning is the chemo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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