turd ferguson Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 ya know, in a strange way, i applaud TD for letting his coaches and football people make these decisions rather than an exec stepping in and usurping the coaches authority, it doesn't always get the best end results, but it does let the coach know that he and he alone is responsible for on field decisions and that he and he alone will bear the blame or be given the glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I think it's perfectly reasonable to throw long on 3rd and short EVERY FREAKING TIME. what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester43 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 First off....If I ever seen Kevin Gilbride in person I WILL take a swing at him! 8231[/snapback] yikes! it's only football! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Wow. All I can say is Wow. Thanks, Sam, for finally breaking the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Sam has always shown himself to be a standup guy, which adds more legitamacy to his statements. F Gilbride, and F Williams for not having the balls to do anything about him. And PS...being loyal to your assistants only gets a coach one thing...a crowded bus out of a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Thanks for the running summary nod. I don't think anyone is shocked by this. Its something we all strongly suspected. I would have the same feeling if OJ all of the sudden stood up on the 18th green tomorrow and said -- "I did it" Its unbelievable that Gilbride is still in the NFL...but then again he's working for Tom Coughlin and Brenda Warner. Just adds more credence to showing some optimism around here...you have to have high level coaching and talent to succeed, we were lacking in one category last year---that seems to have been addressed. GW could have had Tom Clements two years ago--that's who TD was pushing....at the time GW felt he needed experience....who knew what a fatal mistake that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I just hope that Gilbride screws up Eli Manning's season/career the same we he screwed up Bledsoe's season last year. :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: Gilbride!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Sam also said Ruben had 53 guys on his side and Ruben did speak up fo them Ruben hardly a quitter, he had the 53 guys with him that most mattered . One more will speak up as Gash has , and Ruben will be owed a few apologies from many... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I just hope that Gilbride screws up Eli Manning's season/career the same we he screwed up Bledsoe's season last year. :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: Gilbride!!! 8315[/snapback] Guess what I just did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInRoch Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 It really makes me wonder if Gilbride's coaching was all just his way of getting revenge for us beating his team in the comeback game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I just hope that Gilbride screws up Eli Manning's season/career the same we he screwed up Bledsoe's season last year. :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: Gilbride!!! 8315[/snapback] I'll drink to that! :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: Gilbride and :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: the Mannings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Guess what I just did. 8318[/snapback] I saw it. Right here cåblegal. :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I saw it. Right here cåblegal. :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: 8322[/snapback] xxx ooo xxx ooo xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 yikes! it's only football! 8291[/snapback] Whaddaya mean, ONLY football ?!?!? [/sarcasm] :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: Killdrive :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Whaddaya mean, ONLY football ?!?!?[/sarcasm] 8324[/snapback] It's nice to see a lady like football the same way I do. I totally agree! :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: Killdrive :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 It really does make perfect sense. The question remains as to how much a) Tom Donohoe as GM, and b ) GW as defensive-trained head coach need to say enough is enough and pull rank on Killdrive. IMO, that is not Donohoe's job at all, and wouldn't want my owner or GM telling my coach who to play or what to do or what to call. It is wholely on GW's shoulders as head coach of the team and this was his biggest failure. Not unlike Marv's biggest failure about not doing anything about Swizzle Stick. TD COULD have stepped in, and I understand the idea that some fans say it is his team and he needs to stop the train wreck. I just don't believe in the long run it is the best thing to do. We may have won a couple more games last year but with Moulds hurt, we really weren't going anywhere, and it just sets a bad precedent. This also throws a lot of cold water on TD being the little Hitler or egomaniac and sticking his nose in everything, when from every indication from people that were there it is precisely the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Is this actually a surprising revelation to anyone ? We knew Gilbride and GW were killing us all year. Oh well, learn from the past and move forward. I definitely support this new Coaching staff. Thinking good thoughts for 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Guess what I just did. 8318[/snapback] :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: 'd Gilbride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live&DieBillsFootball Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I am just so glad to be rid of KG and GW. I just wish that it wouldn't have taken a season flushed down the toilet to finally rid us of those 2 losers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I am just so glad to be rid of KG and GW. I just wish that it wouldn't have taken a season flushed down the toilet to finally rid us of those 2 losers. 8369[/snapback] Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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