https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/03/21/vernon-davis-redskins-teammates-think-kirk-cousins-is-spectacular/?utm_term=.a3d2a2ac4778
They believe he will come through in future, and they point out he's only started for two years. They make the same points I do.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Belichick Knows What's Up
http://deadspin.com/big-fucking-shock-1793272145
The leftists notice the Patriots are white. Can't combine this with "and they win everything all the time" yet. Baby steps.
The leftists notice the Patriots are white. Can't combine this with "and they win everything all the time" yet. Baby steps.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Toward Proving Our Thesis
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/12/scot-mccloughans-real-sin-backing-cousins-over-rgi/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS
Gruden and McCloughan wanted Cousins over Griffin. Allen, the wagged tail, and the dog, Snyder, did not. McCloughan persuaded the jew to go against his racial bias and allow the coach to start the better QB.
As we "can't" write in the media that jews hate whites and use blacks to destroy them, the matter rests at the matter of personalities. Even when race is included, it is merely noted that the owner prefers blacks to whites, but this is never tied to his being a jew, nor is it tied to the consequences - losing money, losing games, losing fan support.
There's a very strong jew bias against whites - it just can't be discussed in the free press.
Gruden and McCloughan wanted Cousins over Griffin. Allen, the wagged tail, and the dog, Snyder, did not. McCloughan persuaded the jew to go against his racial bias and allow the coach to start the better QB.
As we "can't" write in the media that jews hate whites and use blacks to destroy them, the matter rests at the matter of personalities. Even when race is included, it is merely noted that the owner prefers blacks to whites, but this is never tied to his being a jew, nor is it tied to the consequences - losing money, losing games, losing fan support.
There's a very strong jew bias against whites - it just can't be discussed in the free press.
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Dan Snyder, a Real Jew's Jew
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/tired-of-the-redskins-dysfunction-theres-one-person-to-blame/2017/03/11/2aef60dc-05d3-11e7-ad5b-d22680e18d10_story.html?utm_term=.a8abbb4a2bfb
Sally Jenkins. I havent followed the Skins closely until the last three years, but she makes a point that adds to the argument I've made, that (((Snyder))) doesn't like whites and will always choose a black who's not as good where there's a question.
An article could be made of examples of the jewish owner passing on superior white players in draft (Jordy Nelson), overpaying blacks (Haynesworth, Norman, etc.), and impeding his own white players where they had demonstrated they were better than his preferred black (Griffin and Cousins).
Remember drafting Devin Thomas while passing on Jordy Nelson?
Lost in the Hubbub
The hubbub over the unfair firing and blaming of Scot McCloughan for (what? the Skins' last two years' success?) shouldn't obscure what matters for our investment purposes: The Redskins got better the last few days, perhaps significantly better. They added a very good and interesting player in Terrelle Pryor. Very large and powerful receiver with a background playing QB. They also added some defenders who figure to be at least NFL-average at their positions. For the Redskins that's an improvement. The key is they have at least one person who can stop the run. And Cousins signed.
Come what may in 2018 and beyond, the Skins should be a good team in 2017.
Come what may in 2018 and beyond, the Skins should be a good team in 2017.
Skins Blasted All Over
http://www.gq.com/story/redskin-dan-snyder-fired-gm-new-low
Drew Magary of Deadspin and, here, GQ weighs in.
Most notable is that Mike Jones, one of the Post's main beat writers, says in Tweet that someone told him last fall that jealousy at the top was the problem, and it would be resolved by using McCloughan's drinking as the excuse to can him. Which is just what happened.
There's no dispute McCloughan still drinks. The question is whether it interferes with his job, or Snyder and Allen are using that as an excuse to get out of paying the rest of his contract. Given Snyder's history, the latter is probably the case.
Drew Magary of Deadspin and, here, GQ weighs in.
Most notable is that Mike Jones, one of the Post's main beat writers, says in Tweet that someone told him last fall that jealousy at the top was the problem, and it would be resolved by using McCloughan's drinking as the excuse to can him. Which is just what happened.
There's no dispute McCloughan still drinks. The question is whether it interferes with his job, or Snyder and Allen are using that as an excuse to get out of paying the rest of his contract. Given Snyder's history, the latter is probably the case.
Friday, March 10, 2017
Pryor Says QB is a "Political" Position
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/01/terrelle_pryors_untold_story_f.html
Very important point, he makes. Apart from race (which is never apart), who is QB depends on a lot of non-field factors. You have to be in the right situation.
He's right, but most people don't believe it. They believe that merit always wins out. But it doesn't. There are a limited number of slots for any one position. There is a limited amount of games and practice time. All that needs to happen is wind up behind the wrong coach, the wrong starter, the wrong ownership (see Kirk Cousins) and you might not even get a chance to shine. Or you might get it too late to flower.
Very important point, he makes. Apart from race (which is never apart), who is QB depends on a lot of non-field factors. You have to be in the right situation.
He's right, but most people don't believe it. They believe that merit always wins out. But it doesn't. There are a limited number of slots for any one position. There is a limited amount of games and practice time. All that needs to happen is wind up behind the wrong coach, the wrong starter, the wrong ownership (see Kirk Cousins) and you might not even get a chance to shine. Or you might get it too late to flower.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Well, Maybe Not
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18863192/kirk-cousins-requesting-trade-washington-redskins
This blog will follow Cousins if he's traded. NFL should be thought about as a QBs league, first and last. Fans think in terms of teams doing battle, but it's more useful to look at it as dueling quarterbacks. I have no interest in writing about the Skins with a backup QB like Colt McCoy, or a first-year starter who, like most of them, will turn out to be below average.
If KC is traded to San Francisco, I will follow SF.
I'm hoping at least we get one more year with KC in Washington, mainly for investment purposes.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins has recently appealed to Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, asking for a trade without a long-term contract in place, league and team sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Snyder told Cousins that he should not anticipate a trade, sources said, and the quarterback is prevented from negotiating with teams under the exclusive franchise tag that was placed upon him on Feb. 28.First report that Kirk Cousins really does want a trade, has spoken to Snyder about it. Very bad news for Redskins.
This blog will follow Cousins if he's traded. NFL should be thought about as a QBs league, first and last. Fans think in terms of teams doing battle, but it's more useful to look at it as dueling quarterbacks. I have no interest in writing about the Skins with a backup QB like Colt McCoy, or a first-year starter who, like most of them, will turn out to be below average.
If KC is traded to San Francisco, I will follow SF.
I'm hoping at least we get one more year with KC in Washington, mainly for investment purposes.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Liz Clarke Explains the Snyder Allen Feud
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/03/08/redskins-gm-scot-mccloughan-has-no-role-in-current-free-agency-decision-making/?utm_term=.193091c70817#comments
This piece attempts to explain the motives behind the maneuvers. Apparently McCloughan and Allen really are at odds, for various reasons. Upshot is that McC is probably gone soon.
This piece attempts to explain the motives behind the maneuvers. Apparently McCloughan and Allen really are at odds, for various reasons. Upshot is that McC is probably gone soon.
Allen Backs Statements with Behavior
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/03/08/good-thing-the-redskins-ended-all-that-kirk-cousins-trade-talk-with-the-exclusive-tag/?utm_term=.653273c051d8
As I've said before (see Predictions label), I think Cousins will eventually sign for closer to 30m a year than 25, and he'll end up a bargain at that price. Truly it doesn't matter that much.
Meanwhile, in other Redskins news, Vernon Davis has reupped, for three years. That's good. He can block and catch, and has a calm head. Pierre Garcon has left. That will hurt some. The bigger hurt will be if DeSean Jackson departs, which appears likely.
In any case, the 2017 Redskins will feature a solid OL coach, a solid OL, a proven QB entering his prime, and several receivers who have already proven themselves (Davis, Crowder, Reed) and others who are likely to develop into good receivers.
Things are ok, the media are simply blowing air as they're paid to do, makes no nevermind, really.
The reason we did the exclusive is we’re tired of all the nonsense that we’re thinking of trading [Cousins], or someone wants a trade. No. He’s going to be our quarterback, and we have to work out the agreement for the long term.”That's Allen. Saying now what he said weeks ago. Since the first statements, Kirk Cousins has been tagged. So Allen's behavior backs up his words. It makes it marginally more believable that the Skins do want to sign Cousins long term. But Cousins has the leverage, as all media now observe, and he has to agree. Other teams will be happy to pay him lots of money, not just the Skins.
As I've said before (see Predictions label), I think Cousins will eventually sign for closer to 30m a year than 25, and he'll end up a bargain at that price. Truly it doesn't matter that much.
Meanwhile, in other Redskins news, Vernon Davis has reupped, for three years. That's good. He can block and catch, and has a calm head. Pierre Garcon has left. That will hurt some. The bigger hurt will be if DeSean Jackson departs, which appears likely.
In any case, the 2017 Redskins will feature a solid OL coach, a solid OL, a proven QB entering his prime, and several receivers who have already proven themselves (Davis, Crowder, Reed) and others who are likely to develop into good receivers.
Things are ok, the media are simply blowing air as they're paid to do, makes no nevermind, really.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Are the Redskins a Mess?
You ever had a suspicious girlfriend? Where if you dont respond to her question immediately turns her fear into fact and conducts a whole conversation with herself based on a false premise? That's kind of like what media reporting in the off-season amounts to. There may not be any information, there may not be any answers, but the media still have to produce copy.
What we do know right now, as of March 7, is that the Redskins have the essentials in place for the coming year. They have a solid, established, well above average QB, and they have a solid, established coach. Both are on the rise, in terms of their learning curve. As an objective matter, good things are likely to happen for the Skins in 2017 - even better things than they have experienced in the last two years, which saw them essentially achieve the playoff qualification level of general competence.
We don't know who they will be, but the Skins will have good people to receive passes. They will have a better DL coach. They will probably get a decent healthy player back in Galette. They will probably pick up at least one new decent player on defense via the draft or free agency.
Overall, despite all the unanswered questions, the Redskins are in pretty good shape. Enjoy the hype if that's your taste, but there's no reason to believe it. The Skins....are good.
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Redskins Extend Gruden; Cousins Having Baby
Extending Gruden is a good idea. He's set, ready to go, can build on years of success. Same with Kirk Cousins. Family life is nailed down, ready to play hard for - some team. We will see if all the hot air about trades amounts to anything or the Redskins are able to work out a long-term deal, which would be better for both parties.
Friday, March 3, 2017
"Isn't Necessarily Motivated by the Same Things"
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18807650/agent-kirk-cousins-says-exclusive-franchise-tag-washington-redskins-positive
"The last thing I want as Kirk's partner in this [is] for him to go to work mad at his employer. At the end of the day, his employer is still paying him well," McCartney said. "Kirk isn't necessarily motivated by the same things many other players are, so I want him to enjoy work. And I take that very seriously, and I think Eric certainly takes that seriously from the club perspective."Statement from Cousins' agent. Interesting. What would Cousins take differently? It is not clear.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
What's Going to Happen
Predictions (2017-03-02):
- Kirk Cousins' stats will drop slightly in 2017
- Kirk Cousins will play better in 2017 than in 2015 and 2016
- Redskins will go farther in playoffs than 2015 and 2016
The upshot will be that Kirk Cousins will hold out for a contract averaging closer to 30 million a year than 25 million, and that if the Skins dont meet these expectations, he will leave, because someone else will.
- Kirk Cousins' stats will drop slightly in 2017
- Kirk Cousins will play better in 2017 than in 2015 and 2016
- Redskins will go farther in playoffs than 2015 and 2016
The upshot will be that Kirk Cousins will hold out for a contract averaging closer to 30 million a year than 25 million, and that if the Skins dont meet these expectations, he will leave, because someone else will.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Liz Clarke Nails the Nonessential Reasons Skins Snub Cousins
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/03/01/the-one-area-where-the-redskins-badly-miscalculated-kirk-cousins/?utm_term=.d44ecd6e6bfd#comments
Good Liz Clarke article.
She nails it - Cousins believes in himself because he puts in the work. He, at least, can see clearly his market value. He won't take less. Why should he? The Skins have gone out of their way to support inferior black QBs while he waited offstage. Objectively the Redskins delayed, hence damaged, his development. Then when he succeeded, they tried to underpay him. He has done nothing but say The Right Thing (TM) in public. He really has little reason to feel loyalty to Washington, apart from any coaches who helped him.
Clarke gets the Kirk side of the analysis correct. But she leaves out the most important factor: the Redskins owner is a jew. And jews hate whites. It's called loxism. It's why the media are so relentlessly anti-Trump and anti-white. Every day, every page. Snyder's attitude is part of that same attitude found throughout the elite, which is dominated by jews. Jew Snyder wants a flashy black QB Of The Future (TM). Not a squeaky clean cornball non-brother. Why should he sign Boring Vanillaman for a half decade when a fresh Dak Prescott might pop up tomorrow morning? This,attitude on the part of owner jew Snyder, ultimately, is what is behind the unwillingness to sign Cousins to a long-term deal. That signing still might happen, of course. But even if it does, it will not be Snyder's preference, it will be something he accepts only with reluctance.
You would think the executive in Snyder would notice what Clarke emphasizes - that Cousins is all about invisible work. Working hard, being careful - preparing to succeed. But he doesn't. Because Cousins is White, and to jews, that's a sin. The very last thing any jew wants to do is pay a hundred million dollars to a bible-believing christian whiteskin. If Cousins ends up with another team after this year, keep reading the media. Eventually what I assert here will come out in the middle of some analytical article. Sources will say or hint something that's a 1% reduction of what I'm saying here. You might have to read between the lines, but eventually one of the inside reporters will admit, never calling it by its true name (hatred/bigotry), that Synder simply didn't want Cousins' type playing QB for his team.
The good news here is our investment is now in play: betting the Skins very hard on the Over for their season wins, at whichever number we prefer, based on our tolerance for risk.
Good Liz Clarke article.
She nails it - Cousins believes in himself because he puts in the work. He, at least, can see clearly his market value. He won't take less. Why should he? The Skins have gone out of their way to support inferior black QBs while he waited offstage. Objectively the Redskins delayed, hence damaged, his development. Then when he succeeded, they tried to underpay him. He has done nothing but say The Right Thing (TM) in public. He really has little reason to feel loyalty to Washington, apart from any coaches who helped him.
Clarke gets the Kirk side of the analysis correct. But she leaves out the most important factor: the Redskins owner is a jew. And jews hate whites. It's called loxism. It's why the media are so relentlessly anti-Trump and anti-white. Every day, every page. Snyder's attitude is part of that same attitude found throughout the elite, which is dominated by jews. Jew Snyder wants a flashy black QB Of The Future (TM). Not a squeaky clean cornball non-brother. Why should he sign Boring Vanillaman for a half decade when a fresh Dak Prescott might pop up tomorrow morning? This,attitude on the part of owner jew Snyder, ultimately, is what is behind the unwillingness to sign Cousins to a long-term deal. That signing still might happen, of course. But even if it does, it will not be Snyder's preference, it will be something he accepts only with reluctance.
You would think the executive in Snyder would notice what Clarke emphasizes - that Cousins is all about invisible work. Working hard, being careful - preparing to succeed. But he doesn't. Because Cousins is White, and to jews, that's a sin. The very last thing any jew wants to do is pay a hundred million dollars to a bible-believing christian whiteskin. If Cousins ends up with another team after this year, keep reading the media. Eventually what I assert here will come out in the middle of some analytical article. Sources will say or hint something that's a 1% reduction of what I'm saying here. You might have to read between the lines, but eventually one of the inside reporters will admit, never calling it by its true name (hatred/bigotry), that Synder simply didn't want Cousins' type playing QB for his team.
The good news here is our investment is now in play: betting the Skins very hard on the Over for their season wins, at whichever number we prefer, based on our tolerance for risk.
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