Saqs Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2008/12/cartwright_we_put_it_all_out_t.html Rock Cartwright and London Fletcher, two of the team captains, spoke at a team meeting held this morning in the wake of Clinton Portis' comments Tuesday. Cartwright said it was very important for Jim Zorn to address the issue head-on - "we put it all out there in the open," he said - and that that would allow both sides to move on. Portis did not speak at the meeting, but Zorn told the team that both he and Portis probably had said some things they regretted, according to Cartwright. Cartwright told his teammates they "need to stick together and hold each other accountable." Fletcher urged the team to focus on the importance of the game Sunday in Cincinnati and said that, for the most part, "guys do believe" in what's going on here, but "every now and then guys need a little pushing." Fletcher also asked his teammates to "believe in what's being called" and to "believe in each other." Good stuff. Certainly doesn't sound like its as bad as some make out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 hellz ya. even brothers fight. sometimes family fights meaner and harder then strangers would. Rock needs to get out there and run one back for once!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMP Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Would have been nice for somebody w/ the 1st team offense to have talked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I'm glad these guys have some class and know what's really important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsevier Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 In the recent past, I am one who reads and listens, rather than posts. I think now that the air is somewhat "clean" it would be a good time to remind those who don't believe in this year that this team, for whatever reason, plays better through adversity and doubtfullness than when the ship is floating through the calm straight. Just my opinion, of course, but it shouldn't be forgotten that the book has not yet closed on the 2008 campaign. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 Would have been nice for somebody w/ the 1st team offense to have talked. True indeed. Just goes to show there are no leaders or captains on that side. JC, that was your time bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 In the recent past, I am one who reads and listens, rather than posts. I think now that the air is somewhat "clean" it would be a good time to remind those who don't believe in this year that this team, for whatever reason, plays better through adversity and doubtfullness than when the ship is floating through the calm straight. Just my opinion, of course, but it shouldn't be forgotten that the book has not yet closed on the 2008 campaign. :2cents: the sky is falling.. no wait...were winning. oh no, its over! oh wait, they settled things. thats how I see ES during the season. But its ok because people like us realize how it goes and dont give up no matter what until the very end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMP Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 True indeed. Just goes to show there are no leaders or captains on that side. JC, that was your time bro. Or that Zorn has really completely lost the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD5 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Big diff between Fletcher and Portis. Like Day and Night. Nice job Fletcher. :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Good news to me, run one back this weekend Rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Rock and Fletcher are definitely team leaders. Thanks for stepping up guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrupt3d Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 True indeed. Just goes to show there are no leaders or captains on that side. JC, that was your time bro. JC already talked, it's on ESPN. He said those guys met and he said the situation is pretty much over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsevier Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 the sky is falling..no wait...were winning. oh no, its over! oh wait, they settled things. thats how I see ES during the season. But its ok because people like us realize how it goes and dont give up no matter what until the very end. There will be plenty of time in the offseason to critique. The board is here for some to lose their mind and others to vent. And then it's here for us to post things such as we have. To each is own. We are all just part of a rabid fan base who loves this team like part of our family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 That sounded like Zorn has completely lost this team, but some of your tried and true Vets won't ever quit on themselves or their team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Would have been nice for somebody w/ the 1st team offense to have talked. How do you know they didn't? :whoknows: It's not like JLC was in the room with them. "I just stay out of it and keep it between them," Campbell said. "And as a leader you do whatever you can to keep the guys going. ... It's only a distraction if guys let it be." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST is my boy Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 God....thats the most refreshing thing ive heard since........ ..... .....we beat Dallas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 They just quoted Rock from the Park on 980 as posing the question, "Do you think I'D still be here if I'd said on radio what a franchise player said?", which kinda' fly's in the face of the theory that Clinton speaks for the players. Nice to see the players and REAL team leaders taking responsibility and sorting these problems out in a team meeting. On to Cincy..... Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 They just quoted Rock from the Park on 980 as posing the question, "Do you think I'D still be here if I'd said on radio what a franchise player said?", which kinda' fly's in the face of the theory that Clinton speaks for the players.Nice to see the players and REAL team leaders taking responsibility and sorting these problems out in a team meeting. Respect to Rock +1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCsportsfan53 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 In the recent past, I am one who reads and listens, rather than posts. I think now that the air is somewhat "clean" it would be a good time to remind those who don't believe in this year that this team, for whatever reason, plays better through adversity and doubtfullness than when the ship is floating through the calm straight. Just my opinion, of course, but it shouldn't be forgotten that the book has not yet closed on the 2008 campaign. :2cents: Well, in fairness, that was with Gibbs and GW in charge of this group. I don't think we can put that on them one way or the other. We just have to see what Zorn does with it because it's a different team now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Big diff between Fletcher and Portis.Like Day and Night. Nice job Fletcher. :applause: But Ladell Betts could replace Fletcher at Middle Linebacker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 They just quoted Rock from the Park on 980 as posing the question, "Do you think I'd still be here if I'd said on radio what a franchise player said?", which kinda' fly's in the face of the theory that Clinton speaks for the players.Nice to see the players and REAL team leaders taking responsibility and sorting these problems out in a team meeting. On to Cincy..... Hail. This says a lot to me. A whole lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggosMohawk Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 True indeed. Just goes to show there are no leaders or captains on that side. JC, that was your time bro. Are you going to hold that against Monk too? I believe he only spoke once in a situation like this during his career, and just led by example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Edds Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 True indeed. Just goes to show there are no leaders or captains on that side. JC, that was your time bro. exactuly, and he chose to "stay out of it" ... not showing characteristics of a leader at all. But i still think you're play on the field defines you as a leader, you don't just get that tag because you happen to be a starter. The leadership will come when JC has the ability to take over a game and win it in the clutch. Until the players truly believe JC is on charge on the field, he's just the starting QB of this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire71 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Would have been nice for somebody w/ the 1st team offense to have talked. Cartwright's a captain for a reason. In the kick return game, he is a hard worker and a model of consistency. JC did well to stay out of it, IMHO, because everyone's trying to throw him under the bus right now. A guy that's a special teams captain talks to offensive players in our depth chart AND defensive players in our depth chart. So he could speak for both sides and be quite valid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 Are you going to hold that against Monk too? I believe he only spoke once in a situation like this during his career, and just led by example. I'm not holding it against JC at all. But on an offense that doesnt seem to have a vocal leader, I'd love to see the QB be the one to step up at a time like that. Especially if he never has. It would hold elephant tons in weight IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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