Redskins Coaches Want You To Know That They Stand With The Owners

by JasonB on May 27, 2011 10:00 AM EDT in LolSkins

Earlier this week we noted that the NFL coaches association filed a brief with the 8th circuit court in support of the players' effort to end the NFL's lockout. It seemed like a nice little show of solidarity between the coaches and players. However, the Washington Redskins coaches would like to make it very clear that they had nothing to do with it... In fact, the entire Redskins coaching staff hand signed a statement disavowing the brief filed by the coaches association and letting us all know that they stand with their awesome ownership.

"The Washington Redskins' coaching staff has not given its backing to the brief filed with the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of the National Football League Coaches Association. Our former representative, Kirk Olivadotti, is no longer with the organization and no member of our coaching staff was consulted prior to this action being taken.

"We stand united with our ownership and the brief does not reflect our thoughts on the matter. We, like everyone else, are hopeful that we can return to playing football. We look forward to a new CBA and welcoming back our players as soon as possible."

Anyone to care to bet that Dan Snyder forced them to sign this statement? He seems like the type of guy that might do that...

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What’s funny is that it’s not crazy in the slightest to think that Dan Snyder strongly urged them to do that, and if that’s the case, Shanny and Co are a gutless bunch.

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by JimmyK on May 27, 2011 10:04 AM EDT reply actions

Shanny didnt sign it (well dad didnt anyways) cause hes part of upper management

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by BWestFactor on May 27, 2011 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Which is all the more reason coaches signed

the guy they work directly under is the EVP

Secretary of State for BGN aka "Most diplomatic man on this site," as appointed by Talon Talent
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by D3Keith on May 28, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

more like strongly urge them with their jobs on the line

Wilpon thinks he's going to get Yankees money. He won't get it. Everything's been wrong with this team.

Fred Wilpon: Not a good owner. Really not a very good owner. Definitely not a superstar.

I'm the shmuck who gave him my contract of loyalty even though he's an idiot. And now, he's increased that idiocy by 65-70%

by BigBlueIntervention on May 27, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Not that crazy Jimmy? I’d say it is borderline fact that Snyder forced them to do this. He’s a nutjob and a terrible human being, and I love having him in the division.

Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"

by Ed Van Chimp on May 27, 2011 10:15 AM EDT reply actions

i live in the dc area and the sports radio can be surprisingly harsh in this area. its quite amusing hearing them tear into the skins

by eaglesinmd on May 27, 2011 10:16 AM EDT reply actions

Tell me about it.

"Let's take this thing from the beginning. Let's go out and make some plays! Special teams, defense, big hits, turnovers, whatever it takes to win this thing!"
-Brian Dawkins

by McNabb2Maclin4Philly on May 27, 2011 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions

haha thats a classic

by eaglesinmd on May 27, 2011 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s like the lolskins are afraid they will be forgotten about and feel the need to say, “Hey don’t forget to laugh at us.”

AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.

by KByars on May 27, 2011 10:31 AM EDT reply actions

LOLskins

It’s just more and more accurate with each passing day.

by NOLACuse on May 27, 2011 10:51 AM EDT reply actions

+1

by 1993Heel on May 27, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I dont understand the point of this ...

Are they trying to lobby support from other coaches on other teams? If so, who cares who they support? Kind of arrogant to think that their opinions matter in this.

Futhermore, the coaching contracts are already done, they are not sitting on the edge of being traded or free agency, so they really dont have much intrest in this. Not in comparision to some players anyway.

However, if their statement is true that :

no member of our coaching staff was consulted prior to this action being taken.

Who is filing these breifs? Its like putting an ex-girlfriend down as a character reference for a job without telling her. Seems to me that this whole situation is shady. Briefs filed without notice to referenced parties, offers being made without disclosure, etc…

The only thing that seems “normal” is the Skins showing their lack of brains, or lack of a spine (one of the two – if not both – is correct).

by thePurpleLion on May 27, 2011 11:23 AM EDT reply actions

As I understand it, the NFLCA has reps from each team. The Redskins fired the coach that was the rep, and the coaches hadn’t yet elected a replacement, hence they were not technically represented.

It is a really strange association. Represents the interests of assistant coaches, but not head coaches … and since assistant coaches want to be head coaches some day, there is a real issue with alignment of interests. Which is why this isn’t a union, it is a trade association — while assistants certainly could have better working conditions, they are sufficiently close to the hand that feeds that nobody wants to be the guy that bites it.

by shlynch on May 27, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions

Always impressed with your knowledge of the business side.

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by JimmyK on May 27, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions

It is an odd association and they appear to have almost no influence or power…

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by JasonB on May 27, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions

And this weeks special

At the LOLskins Amusement Park ………….

"A true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights and fights and then fights some more, because surrender is death, and death is for pussies." - Kenny Fuckin Powers

by I3irdMan3901 on May 27, 2011 11:27 AM EDT reply actions

Six Flags?

"This is one of the top 10 biggest bonehead trades in the history of the NFL."
-Redskins TE Chris Cooley

by Ralf E Chubbs on May 27, 2011 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions

After getting off of the McNabb Nose-Dive Dirtball Cannon, you walk past the Haunted House (Featuring the red-faced Shanahan who screams at random people), swing by the Haynesworth Pine-Rider (a 600 ft bench, longest and most expensive in the United States!), beside the Clinton Porits Costume Shop, you’ll find the Dan Snyder Retirement Home (where, instead, YOU get paid for being past your prime).

Welcome to the lolskins amusement park, where its the basement of the NFC East forever.

I would like to thank my hands for being so great, for allowing me to type this post.

by corn on the kolb on May 27, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Despite the sycophantism, Snyder cut coaches pay, the only team in the East to do so

And Kyle could only be a “coach” for one team: the LOLSkins.

by 1993Heel on May 27, 2011 12:34 PM EDT reply actions

Like free agency, Snyder proves that he values winning pissing contests over winning football games.

Maybe his coaches wish they had the freedom to agree, maybe they don’t. Maybe they had never thought about it because they fired their rep. Regardless, to have the coaches come out with this statement now serves very little purpose, and no good purpose.

1. Showing that at least one owner and staff found the coaches brief important enough to take these steps only strengthens the original brief.
2. This will not endear the ’Skins staff to the players when they return. I doubt the net impact will amount to much, but how much will it take to push the ’Skins locker room over the edge? How much will it take for that free agent to take the similar deal in another city?
3. This will not endear the ’Skins coaching staff to other coaching staffs. They are going to have to get someone on the phone if they want to continue to give away draft picks.

by ATG. on May 27, 2011 1:00 PM EDT reply actions

Is there a worse organization in football?

Cowboys suck.

by stinkypants on May 27, 2011 1:18 PM EDT reply actions

Bengals are right there with them.

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by JimmyK on May 27, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Probably worse, because at least at the root of all his nonsense, I really think Snyder wants to win. I don’t know that Mike Brown cares.

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by JasonB on May 27, 2011 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions

That Guide Was Chock Full of

Awesome. Just awsome.

by Claudius on May 27, 2011 1:59 PM EDT reply actions

It’d be stunned if this wasn’t the result of Snyder forcing signatures.

I’d say he’s the worst owner in the NFL, but I kind of like having him around, if only because so long as he owns the Redskins, we’re not going to have to worry about them having a great season.

Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

by wildcatlh on May 27, 2011 4:56 PM EDT reply actions

It’s amazing this “team” never runs out of material.

by 92-74-99-96 on May 27, 2011 9:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Snyder is pissed off because

This is the time of year when he “wins the superbowl”. …the off season. the lock out is really cutting into his playoff run. Come September, it’s time to pack the bags and head to the islands.

by Saidrick on May 28, 2011 3:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions