BCS:BraveCaringSoul Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Standard disclaimer: This is a real story. This is not a fake. Authenticity can be verified at the following link <a href="http://redskins.theinsiders.com/2/40249.html" target="_blank">http://redskins.theinsiders.com/2/40249.html</a><br /><br /> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Jeff Blake Q&A<br />By Warpath staff<br />Date: Mar 15, 2002<br /><br />Jeff Blake departed Redskin Park saying he had a tough decison to make. And it comes down to this: does he go to Buffalo, where he'd likely be named the starter immediately? Or does he sign with the Redskins, where he'd be forced to compete for the job. Either way, Blake said he'd like to make a decision within a week. Here's a Q&A with the free agent quarterback following his visit: <br /><br />Q: How did things go in your visit here?<br />A: Pretty good. Dinner was great; I had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Snyder and Coach Spurrier. I like a lot of things Coach Spurrier is trying to do. The offenese is wide open and it gives the quarterback the opportunity to throw the ball downfield and put points on the board. I was very excited about that. Now it just comes down to making a decision. I dont know if I'll visit any more teams. <br /><br />Q: Is Houston in the running?<br /><br />A: Yeah, but they just want a one-year contract and I don't have time for that.<br /><br />Q: Do you have a feel for how this place stacks up with your other opportunities?<br /><br />A: I haven't had time to sit back and assess it and talk about it. I've been traveling for the last 48 hours so now I'll have an opportunity to sit on the plane and think about the things I've seen the last two days, the things I've talked about and the things I want and the things my family needs in order to continue to be successful in this league. My main goal is to win the Super Bowl and I'll do whatever it takes to get to that point.<br /><br />Q: This is a quarterback friendly offense, yet you know Bills offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride. How do you differentiate between the positives?<br /><br />A: I don't know. It's a very tough decision to make. Like I said, I have to evaluate a lot of things. Of course, money will play a part, but that's something we haven't talked about with both teams yet.<br /><br />Q: Where does Baltimore rate in all this?<br /><br />A: I don't know. As far as I know, do they have a quarterback yet?<br /><br />Q: Is there any lingering concern about the foot injury?<br /><br />A: I've had two physicals the last two days by two orthopedic surgeons and I've passed both of them so there's no concern.<br /><br />Q: What are you looking for?<br /><br />A: Commitment. That's all I want. Let me do my thing.<br /><br />Q: Do you get the feeling that you could get that here?<br /><br />A: I know Coach Spurrier is not that way. He makes you earn your job. Come on, I've never been given anything in my whole life. I'm a sixth round draft pick from East Carolina. If you think I'm a first-round prima dona, you've got to be kidding. I've earned everything I've gotten. All I've asked for is an opportunity. I've never been given anything in my life. I've had to work hard to maintain my career. Coach Spurrier knows that.<br /><br />Q: Did you get the feeling in Buffalo that they're saying you'd be their starting quarterback, whereas here there's more competition?<br /><br />A: Basically, but who am I competing against?<br /><br />Q: You're certainly not competing against anyone who's done anything in the NFL.<br /><br />A: Thank you.<br /><br />Q: When will all this play itself out?<br /><br />A: Hopefully within the next few days. Hopefully if things go like they should, I may be back here by the end of next week.<br /><br />Q: Do you feel like you're leaning one way?<br /><br />A: I can't make any decision before I talk to my wife. I can't tell you that until I talk to her.<br /><br />Q: Do you have a feeling you know where you'd like to go?<br /><br />A: I'm a people person. Cities don't move me. Stadiums don't move me. Facilities don't move me. People in those places move me. And I have to feel that these are the people who will be with me through thick and thin. I don't want to feel like the first opportunity they have to stick it to me, they'll stick it to me. That's what happens in this business. The same thing happened to me in Cincinnati and their offense hasn't been the same since.<br /><br /></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br /> <br /> <small>[ March 15, 2002, 09:20 PM: Message edited by: BallCoachSpurrier ]</small> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Am I missing something, or did he just completely tip his hand here?<br /><br /> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Q: When will all this play itself out?<br />A: Hopefully within the next few days. Hopefully if things go like they should, I may be back here by the end of next week.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daustin Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Great post BCS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 two things:<br /><br />first, this is encouraging: <br /><br />A: Hopefully within the next few days. Hopefully if things go like they should, I may be back here by the end of next week.<br /><br />also, this:<br /><br />A: I want to win the Super Bowl.<br /><br />well, I think he is coming here if that's the case because the Bills are nowhere near ready to ascend to the level of even being competitive with the playoff teams in the AFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daustin Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 I like the "my main goal is to win a Super Bowl" part. He knows that's not going to happen in Buffalo in his lifetime.<br /><br />I also read on another thread that Buffalo was a little down on the idea of Blake because of the foot/ankle situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 funny, the Buffalo News reported he passed his physical with the team.<br /><br />perhaps this is just revisionist history now that it appears the Bills may get spurned? <img border="0" title="" alt="[big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Did I miss something or is his wife going to make the decision for him? <img border="0" alt="[laugh]" title="" src="graemlins/laugh.gif" /> <br /><br />It looks promising. He's a ****y SOB but that could be a GOOD thing playing for Spurrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie5 Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 He's never lacked confidence. I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyskinsfan Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Let's See: Careful now:<br /><br />Blake - stadium doesn't matter, it's how the fans take to him. He must be VERY confident to say the competition in camp aint much, which is clearly saying he may not be the starter on day one, but when the smoke clears that's where he'll be.<br /><br />He also is VERY outspoken about being identified as a competitor and that the Skins apparently are at least offering 3-4 years on a contract, along with Buffalo maybe, because the Texans aren't. <br />The commentor ask him about Baltimore (shut up!!!!! - dam*, you'll ruin everything <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="mad.gif" /> )<br /><br />He also shows a concern for his family (in 3 feet of snow, well you make the call <img border="0" title="" alt="[smile]" src="smile.gif" /> ).<br /><br />You want to contribute to a winner with a chance at the big dance, then go to Buffalo and dream on like O.J.<br /><br />SS aint' waiting that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimReaper21 Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Spurrier may not gurantee blake the starting spot, but blake knows it won't be hard to beat out the qb's we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 I don't like this attitude however:<br /><br />"Q: Did you get the feeling in Buffalo that they're saying you'd be their starting quarterback, whereas here there's more competition?<br /><br />A: Basically, but who am I competing against?"<br /><br />Q: You're certainly not competing against anyone who's done anything in the NFL.<br /><br />A: Thank you."<br /><br />I think he could have been a bit more politically correct here. We all know that Van Pelt isn't a world beater, but he doesn't have to stick it to the guy. That's poor class, and a knock against him in my book. <br /><br />The correct way to reply was..."Well, I know Alex Van Pelt is a competitor and wouldn't be in this league unless he had talent so, I know in either situation I'm going to have to work hard and do my best and see how it shakes out" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 I dunno Cskin, he ain't auditioning for us, he's auditioning for Spurrier.<br /><br />And Spurrier might appreciate a little non-PC, arrogance. Indeed, he seems to be a conoisseur of it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[smile]" src="smile.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 "And I have to feel that these are the people who will be with me through thick and thin. I don't want to feel like the first opportunity they have to stick it to me, they'll stick it to me."<br /><br />Does that sound like he's a little afraid of Snyder and his "disposable players/coaches reputation?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 That wasnt arrogance that was confidence and the same thing that most of us are saying here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bullmick Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 <br /> <br /> <small>[ March 15, 2002, 06:20 PM: Message edited by: bullmick ]</small> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 A wife's decision IS based upon the dead presidents. So, I guess player's aren't really lying when they say its not just about the money <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsyra Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Blake may be the man,or is there still a chance to get the one QB still down the road from us? I wonder if we still have the money to play that game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe a Cowboys fan Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 The alterantives to Blake don't look so good either. Or looking for a QB after the first 15 picks. Is Steve waiting for Grossman next year or does Tony Banks still have a chance. You guys might want to sign this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat_Boy Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 CSkin,<br /><br />The way that is worded indicates to me that he is talking about the Redskins QB, not Buffalo's.<br /><br />The commentator (John Kiem) says: "....whereas here {Washington D.C.) there's more competition?"<br /><br />Blake then says: "Basically, but who am I competing against?"<br /><br />Kiem then goes on about not doing anything in the NFL. Well, everyone on here agrees. Wuerffel, Craig, and Sage haven't done anything.<br /><br />I don't mind a little ****yness my self, as long as it's not detrimental to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 I agree Rat. Think about this. That comment may have been directed at S.S. more than anybodelse. S.S. , as has been noted on this thread already, may very well like and or respect this type of selfconfidence/****iness. That may be Jeffs way of saying, I'm bringin' my A-game, your Fla. boy better bring his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Nice post Bullmick. Im trying to "read between the lines," but I cant figure out what you are saying. <img border="0" alt="[laugh]" title="" src="graemlins/laugh.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RySkins Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Blake's got a little chip on his shoulder that I kind of like.<br /><br />And speaking of competition, I would think that with the contract the Bills signed Van Pelt for that he would have MORE competition in Buffalo than here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 It wasn't like he caused a huge uproar when he was forced to sit behind Aaron Brooks, even though they probably would've fared better with him starting. The man is confident, not ****y. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 He's a young mobile 31 who sounds like he is ready to back up what he is saying.<br /><br />His mobility gives us a threat to run for yards when there arent any open receivers so the defense has that aspect of his game to worry about too.<br /><br />I like confident QBs who will back it up.<br /><br />Is Bull Mick similar to BS wen it comes to bogus posts? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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