Sometimes it's as interesting what questions do *not* get asked in Garrett's pressers

[_sturt_]

Not one question just now about Zeke being pulled out of so much of the game, or needless to say, about Zeke's opportunity to overtake Dickerson. In fact, barely any mention of Zeke at all.

 

[erod]

Not one question just now about Zeke being pulled out of so much of the game, or needless to say, about Zeke's opportunity to overtake Dickerson. In fact, barely any mention of Zeke at all.

Because nothing could possibly be less important than that stupid record.

 

[Sarge]

I remain perplexed at the number of fans who care more about individual records and players than winning this championship that is staring at us directly in our face.

 

[erod]

I remain perplexed at the number of fans who care more about individual records and players than winning this championship that is staring at us directly in our face.

It's the me-first fantasy football generation.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

Not one question just now about Zeke being pulled out of so much of the game, or needless to say, about Zeke's opportunity to overtake Dickerson. In fact, barely any mention of Zeke at all.

There's only so much time, so you may as well try to ask a question that will get you something besides a robotic non-answer.

 

[_sturt_]

But to the actual point of the post... I would think it would be more likely to get some substance asking about what went into the decision to pull Zeke so early in the game than it would be to ask whether it's thought that Tony will play this Sunday.

And yet, no... for whatever reason, the obligatory Tony question (as well as others predestined for robotic answers) still made the cut... hehe...

 

[Proximo]

What is there to ask?

Isn't it obvious why his workload is being reduced?

The record was too far out of reach anyway. He would have a chance at it if they ran him into the ground, which would clearly be a ridiculous thing to do.

 

[_sturt_]

Um. Again, Proximo. It's not that we should have expected any earth-shattering news, but to pretend it wasn't worth asking in the first place is a stretch... it was the LEAST amount of work that Zeke has gotten since he fumbled twice in a game. And moreover, one answer could have been "we want to get McFadden some more intensive work," or "Zeke's ear thing was a problem and there was no use in making that thing more painful," or, more along the lines of your assumption, "it's good to give him a break as hard as he's been running for us all season."

 

[VACowboy]

What is there to ask?

Isn't it obvious why his workload is being reduced?

The record was too far out of reach anyway. He would have a chance at it if they ran him into the ground, which would clearly be a ridiculous thing to do.

This. Maybe the media has suddenly developed common sense.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

This. Maybe the media has suddenly developed common sense.

This will prove to be a fleeting moment,,,

 

[_sturt_]

This. Maybe the media has suddenly developed common sense.

I would think it would be more likely to get some substance asking about what went into the decision to pull Zeke so early in the game than it would be to ask whether it's thought that Tony will play this Sunday.

And yet, no... for whatever reason, the obligatory Tony question (as well as others predestined for robotic answers) still made the cut... hehe...

 

[AsthmaField]

This. Maybe the media has suddenly developed common sense.

Wait.... that was a joke, right?

 

[Sepia]

They did ask him about it post-game. He said personal records aren't important to him.

 

[VACowboy]

Wait.... that was a joke, right?

Me, joke about the media? NEVER!

(Sarcasm loses its punch if you have to tell everyone you're being sarcastic. I'll work on it.)

 

[AsthmaField]

Me, joke about the media? NEVER!

(Sarcasm loses its punch if you have to tell everyone you're being sarcastic. I'll work on it.)

Just making sure...

 

[_sturt_]

They did ask him about it post-game. He said personal records aren't important to him.

Thx, in that, I didn't yet see the post-game... but while everyone seems fixated on the record, there was/is a broader question to be asked and that I've attempted, albeit seemingly unsuccessfully, to point out.

 

[mrmojo]

Sirius just said Jerry doesn't rule out Zeke breaking the record Sunday and that he will play a lot. That's why questions aren't asked because Jerry will eventually answer them.

 

[ChooChoo73]

Because nothing could possibly be less important than that stupid record.

I must thank you for this. I now have your reply to use for all other references to this moronic topic.

 

[Supercowboy1986]

I remain perplexed at the number of fans who care more about individual records and players than winning this championship that is staring at us directly in our face.

I blame milenials.

They are all about individuality and do not know how to work as a team.

 

[_sturt_]

Sirius just said Jerry doesn't rule out Zeke breaking the record Sunday and that he will play a lot. That's why questions aren't asked because Jerry will eventually answer them.

...hehe... you do have a point there...