Chrisbob74 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I managed to snag an interview with Jason La Canfora, formerly the Redskins beat reporter for the Washington Post and now the NFL Network's chief reporter. A few Redskin bits in there and he avoided a question I asked about if the team could ever win with Dan Snyder in charge. JLC interview FD:Given you followed them for so long, how do you see your old beat, the Redskins, doing in 2009? JLC: I think they could be a 7-9 win team, at best, but I can't see them making the playoffs in that division. Follow Football Diner at facebook or via Twitter too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpskins10 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Not surprising, but at this point it's hard to disagree. We have a lot of proving to do. Let's go boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 What a surprise! He predicted them to win 5 games in 2005 on Comcast. Loser. I can't even watch the NFL Channel now that he is on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 And what's new about this? We have a great Defense and a terrible offense. Last year we were 8-8, I see 8-8 or 7-9 myself until we dump Jason Campbell and get a real offensive line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus87 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 What a surprise! He predicted them to win 5 games in 2005 on Comcast. Loser. I can't even watch the NFL Channel now that he is on. If you check out some other NFL team boards, a lot of people are upset La Canfora replaced Schefter. I was never a big Schefter fan myself, but it still boggles my mind that JLC got such a high profile gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbob74 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Can't say I find it easy to disagree. If the D plays to a high level we have a chance but the offense is full of question marks until they prove they can be productive and consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPortJGibbs89 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 can't say i find it easy to disagree. If the d plays to a high level we have a chance but the offense is full of question marks until they prove they can be productive and consistent.Exactly the way I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregpeck99 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 The team has got to move out under the shadow of Gibbs. That means dumping Campbell and Portis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbob74 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 If you check out some other NFL team boards, a lot of people are upset La Canfora replaced Schefter. I was never a big Schefter fan myself, but it still boggles my mind that JLC got such a high profile gig. If you read the interview, he talks a little about his struggles when the Redskins made it clear they weren't his number one fan but to his credit he still broke stories on them. I think that has helped him earn a good reputation within the media community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I have no idea how, with the additions of Haynesworth and Orakpo to our defense and the improvements of Thomas, Kelly and Davis to our offense, that we will decline from 8-8 last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus87 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 If you read the interview, he talks a little about his struggles when the Redskins made it clear they weren't his number one fan but to his credit he still broke stories on them. I think that has helped him earn a good reputation within the media community. I also recall him being fairly petty in his reporting, with his obvious dislike of Snyder, Cerrato, and probably other people inside Redskins Park showing through in a decent amount of his articles.Jason Reid so far is twice the beat reporter JLC was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbob74 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 I also recall him being fairly petty in his reporting, with his obvious dislike of Snyder, Cerrato, and probably other people inside Redskins Park showing through in a decent amount of his articles.Jason Reid so far is twice the beat reporter JLC was. A matter of opinion I guess. Regardless of that, he still managed to get most of the breaking news despite the team trying hard to keep him on the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneBoost Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 We have a lot of proving to do. Let's go boys! Boys :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCliche21 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 The team has got to move out under the shadow of Gibbs. That means dumping Campbell and Portis. I know that you hate Campbell, the whole world does, but Portis too? Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I know that you hate Campbell, the whole world does, but Portis too? Seriously? Yes, he's officially joined McD5's line of thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin 21 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Ok what I'm about to say is mean and perhaps uncalled for but: Who thought it would be a good idea to put JLC on tv with his lazy eye and even lazier style of journalism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebowski Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I like JLC, but I can't believe he is saying he can't see us in the playoffs. We are the only team in the division that get better in the offseason. The Giants lost Buress, Toomer, and Spangnolo; The Cowboys lost TO; the Eagles lost Dawkins and unfortunately the late Jimmy Johnson. We lost Springs, but have the depth to cover it, added Haynesworth, Rak and Dock. The Giants may have added to their strength on the d-line, but they ignored all their weaknesses, and lost a great d-cord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregpeck99 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I know that you hate Campbell, the whole world does, but Portis too? Seriously? I'm not sure I understand you Cliche. Does the whole world "hate Campbell" or are you suggesting that the whole world knows that "I" hate Campbell. In any event, you should not personalize. Its rude. The only thing I hate is losing. The Skins' Offense ... centered on Campbell and Portis is inept ... time to move on ... the sooner the better ... otherwise that great Defense will toil in vain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampEm Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Hopefully Zorn can call out JLC the same way that Gibbs called at Sean Salisbury. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQk3qenx1ZI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I know that you hate Campbell, the whole world does, but Portis too? Seriously? How about the uniforms, the logo as well. NO really, he's a big fan:knny: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I like JLC, but I can't believe he is saying he can't see us in the playoffs. We are the only team in the division that get better in the offseason. The Giants lost Buress, Toomer, and Spangnolo; The Cowboys lost TO; the Eagles lost Dawkins and unfortunately the late Jimmy Johnson. We lost Springs, but have the depth to cover it, added Haynesworth, Rak and Dock. The Giants may have added to their strength on the d-line, but they ignored all their weaknesses, and lost a great d-cord. I agree, others just don't see it. GOOD. :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflow78 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 A matter of opinion I guess. Regardless of that, he still managed to get most of the breaking news despite the team trying hard to keep him on the outside. It's true, JLC did get most of the breaking news, from all his sources at ESPN. His breaking news just happenned to be behind everyone elses breaking news. Hmmmm, maybe there was something to that. Oh, and my favorite line of the entire interview was his response about being fair and objective and then calling for the Pats to win it all this season. Yes, as a Patriots fan and Boston homer, very very fair and objective. Fantastic job as always JLC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvarlo12000 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I cannot believe NFLN went from Schefter to this d-bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintrain Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 A matter of opinion I guess. Regardless of that, he still managed to get most of the breaking news despite the team trying hard to keep him on the outside. Not really. In the last 12 months of his beat he got regularly schooled by other reporters (mostly national) to scoops right in his own backyard (Taylor and Cutler to be precise). He was considered more of a Redskins Outsider than a Redskins Insider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNoles21 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 haters make me feel warm and tingly inside ... just makes you work a little bit harder you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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