Comments on: George Kokinis on Brady Quinn at the NFL Meetings

By: Salinian

Salinian — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:48:46 +0000

No entity moreso missed the consequence of lost vet leadership to injuries than did the media, the conduit to the fans. Beat reporters, analysts and commentators should've led the acknowledgement. But too many did not. So fans remained under-informed and failed to alter their mistaken sense of expectation for the 2008 Browns. This caused needless torment, hostility and venomous venting against the remaining personalities—particularly the head coach and the QB, though the duo admittedly did little to help themselves.

It should've been totally predictable to anyone knowledgeable what would result once Jurevicius, Tucker, Robaire, Peek and Holly were lost early, especially since several others began the season impaired—DA, Edwards, Cribbs, Stallworth, Steinbach, Corey Williams, Jones, et al.

So, the perceived urgency to add veteran influences should not surprise anyone, particularly given the releases of JJ and Peek, Tucker's diminished role and the departures of McGinest and Davis. The failure of too many in Cleveland to recognize the impact such personalities have upon a squad's viability was one of the greater disappointments of last season. It contributed to a shameful deterioration that might otherwise have been somewhat mitigated.

Here is hoping the media will henceforth do a better job of providing realism, perspective and accuracy when assessing local professional teams. It has never been their job to sell tickets or generate enthusiasm anyway, but to objectively assess and possibly counsel temperance and restraint.

By: Joyce B

Joyce B — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:16:37 +0000

Doesn't want to be in Cleveland; doesn't understand our fans and our history; his head too big for his helmet; not a winner and would refuse any help to become one; lack of concentration results in dropped passes; poor in the clubhouse; no leadership qualities………….he's gone! I'm sure he'll be magnificent for the Giants and he'll be sure to tell the Cleveland fans through the NY media that we are all idiots, but this team is better off without him. I know where Terje is coming from and usually I would agree about keeping a major talent, but this guy must go. My stomach turns when he talks on camera. Factor in his contract demands next year, and there's no way he stays. The Giants are hot for him, as they should be…..so let's make it a win-win and pick their pockets. A couple picks and a pass rusher or WR. It makes way too much sense.

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:13:37 +0000

Hey Pat, do yourself a favor and have dinner at Fatburger while you're out here. There's one in San Clemente, about 10 minutes south of the St Regis. Do the Double-Kingburger with a fried egg…

By: alan t.

alan t. — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:10:34 +0000

With respect to your fourth thought, please. All that tells me is if they spend the next two seasons deep in the loss column, it is only a matter of time before there is a massive power struggle which will summarily dwarf the Savage-Collins power struggle. I give Mangini the upper edge, as he's the one most built like a sumo wrestler.

Speaking of which, glad you added the details for breakfast. Mangini's 45-minute time requirement sounds about right.

By: terje

terje — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:05:47 +0000

i'm not trading edwards if i'm koko the monkey. let's see if staypuft mangini is truly from the parcells/belichick mold. parcells and belichick take players with bad reputations and make them work in the system. if koko dumps edwards then he must not have faith in staypuft.

By: Joyce B

Joyce B — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:47:47 +0000

Sorry, I realize that we can't replace his athleticism, but Braylon must go……for a lot of reasons beyond dropped balls. A less-talented player with a winner's mentality is the answer!