Cousins starting for the skins; add another L to the record

[vaturkey]

We think we have it bad, this is from the Commanders Site:

Any way you look at this nightmare, the only good thing is that at least we know RG3 is going to be healthy for the next coach.
I mean, his confidence will be shattered and character unfairly damaged, but other than that it's all good!
Seriously, at the last home game I want Snyder to stand up in the owners box, point to Shanny, then give the thumbs down like he's the Emperor in the Coliseum.
Then release a starving Albert Haynesworth from his chains to chase Shanny around the field and eat him.
Too harsh?

We think we have it bad (and we do). 3 and 10 is a whole different level, coupled with the fact your number 1 draft choice is owned by the Ram's and it will certainly be a top 3 pick once again.

 

[Zordon]

we have jerry jones, so we automatically have it worse.

 

[Fritsch_the_cat]

a franchise equally dysfunctional as ours.

Misery loves company

True, that gives us at least a glimmer of hope against them, but they can at least play defense at a high school level.

 

[Tabascocat]

We think we have it bad, this is from the Commanders Site:

Any way you look at this nightmare, the only good thing is that at least we know RG3 is going to be healthy for the next coach.
I mean, his confidence will be shattered and character unfairly damaged, but other than that it's all good!
Seriously, at the last home game I want Snyder to stand up in the owners box, point to Shanny, then give the thumbs down like he's the Emperor in the Coliseum.
Then release a starving Albert Haynesworth from his chains to chase Shanny around the field and eat him.
Too harsh?

We think we have it bad (and we do). 3 and 10 is a whole different level, coupled with the fact your number 1 draft choice is owned by the Ram's and it will certainly be a top 3 pick once again.

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

I live in the DC area. We are not good on defense. But lets not get crazy. If we lose to the Commanders...with the state they are in...I would be STUNNED. I am not bullish on the Cowboys...but the Commanders are a dumpster fire right now. We lost to a better team in there place in unreal conditions on Monday night. But we have been pretty good about beating supbar teams. We will beat Matty Flynn and Kirk Cousins....and that will set up a showdown with the Eagles in the final game of the year.

 

[Bungarian]

Shanny wants out of Washington but does not want to quit because he would lose 7 mill

He wants to be fired so he can get the money and he is making moves that he hopes will get him fired like the RG3 thing. If he keeps it up things should get interesting.

I hope during the games he does crazy stuff like kicking a FG from the 50 yard line. Or going for it on 4th down on the first series of the game from his 20 yard line.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Jeff Darlington ‏@JeffDarlington 38m
Kirk Cousins on how he was told he’d be starting: “It wasn’t anything dramatic. I was told by the coaches that I’d be (starting) this week."
Cousins: “Kyle (Shanahan) was first one to tell me, but that was just out of convenience because he’s first one I (saw) when I got here."
Cousins: “Robert is a competitor, and I think it is tough for him to sit down. What makes him great is, he wants to be out there."
Cousins: “(Griffin’s) demeanor today has been positive. He’s taking the high road. He’s been positive in meetings.”
Kirk Cousins: "This is Robert’s team. He is the franchise quarterback."

Jeff Darlington ‏@JeffDarlington 25m
RGIII: “I’m sure everybody knows by know that coach decided to shut me down for the rest of the season. I expressed my desire to play."
RGIII: “At the end of the day, coach’s decision is what we go with. That’s the way it’s always been. It’s my job to help Kirk win."
RGIII is asked if he believes he’s being benched to preserve his healthy: “I can’t bother myself thinking about those things."
What is like to be you right now? Griffin laughs. “I’ll tell you what, it’s a tough time right now. But I’m blessed to be in the NFL."
Griffin is certainly taking the high road, but for those not watching, his voice is very low and monotone. Undoubtedly disappointed.
Griffin on if his spirit about this organization is broken: "We’ll rise out of this. I believe that, and I hope everybody else does, too."
Griffin on veteran advice: "You have to keep it rolling. I’ll make sure I’m there for Kirk, that I’m there for this team in any way I can."


Jeff Darlington ‏@JeffDarlington 8m
Mike Shanahan: “I talked to Dan Snyder about a week ago about number of hits Griffin has had.” …discussed shelving him last week apparently.
Shanahan: “Sometimes when you’re getting hit repeatedly, you have to look at risk/reward. I thought (Griffin’s) hits were piling up on him."
Shanahan: "I thought we put a lot of pressure on him this year, and he has a lot of experience to help, but (this) offseason will be key."
Shanahan is seemingly driving home the point that Dan Snyder was fully on board with decision to rest Griffin for the rest of the season.
Most important part of this news conference: Mike Shanahan says this decision was discussed — and approved — by Dan Snyder and Bruce Allen.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Commanders have announced they are sitting him down for the rest of the season.

 

[Direwolf63]

I think I'd rather play RG3 and 13.

 

[Direwolf63]

This team quit on the coach. If Shanny was fired, then I could see a team playing more inspired. This team has gone fishing mentally.

I think the team may have quit on Griffin rather than Shanahan. Reports are that there is huge resentment of Griffin in the locker room due to preferential treatment given RGII by Snyder. Shanahan is siding with the other players and is opposing RGIII and Snyder.

If true, look for them to play inspired football for Shanahan.

 

[Avery]

If we had a great defense, I would love this move.

As we do not have a great defense and are shredded week after week regardless of who we play, this one's far from being in the bag.

 

[cowboys2233]

Just saw on espn the skins are shutting down rg3.
Most likely Cousins will have a record breaking game against us. Here's to 7-9

Fellas, let's take it one game at a time. Matt Flynn needs to throw for 500 yards and 5 touchdowns against us first.

 

[cowboys2233]

I think the team may have quit on Griffin rather than Shanahan. Reports are that there is huge resentment of Griffin in the locker room due to preferential treatment given RGII by Snyder. Shanahan is siding with the other players and is opposing RGIII and Snyder.

If true, look for them to play inspired football for Shanahan.

Snyder has always shown favoritism to key players. Guys like Bruce Smith and Clinton Portis. Other players weren't resentful of those guys just because the owner loved them more. No, the reason there is huge resentment towards Griffin is because the guy is an arrogant d-bag.

 

[JohnsKey19]

McGloin had his way with our pass defense throwing to CFL caliber WRs. The Skins could put Grossman in the game and we'd be in danger of giving up 400 passing yards.