keasley45":2yz8takq said:
Ok. So the LOB called out Russ for being protected and above criticism. Doug Baldwin flat out said as much and that he was underachieving and wasn't accountable. DK is obviously frustrated. And now Carson shows that there's no love lost.
If it were true that Russ is just a victim of Pete, after being a pro for 9 years, 'forcing him' to carry out some hopeless plan, then why the shade when players leave? Russ isnt a victim here. We can all lament the dialing back of the offense of the first few weeks, but dialing back should have meant that it was no worse than last year. Instead, we got a RW that at times looked incapable of running an offense. Whatever his issues are, they are obviousky contributing to a level of disharmony and disconnect. Neither are a sign of solid leadership.
Everyone should be accountable. Pete, for his BD challenges and horrible time management. Schotty for not being more assertive and creative in pkaycalling, and Russ for the below bar performances we saw for more than half the season.
You mean the same LOB that claimed Russ wasn’t black enough, among other over the top, ridiculous claims that they never said about the other (coincidentally white) QBs on their other teams? This reminds me a lot of Donovan McNabb on the Eagles, the implication by other players that he was Carlton Banks as opposed to Will Smith. Players like when their QB is cool like Lamar, or Cam. The reason Wilson gets a hard time is far more political than some of you may be aware or privy to, from a completely non-football standpoint.
Wilson, the same guy who has given so much to the community, visited children’s hospitals every week. Who has a great relationship with Adams, Brown, Lockett. Who hosts players in the offseason at his home. Players like Justin Britt, loved Russ. Duane Brown also appears to have a great relationship with Russ. Jimmy Graham and him are still close friends. But sure, let’s try to question what’s not there.
Russ is either too corny, too robotic, or not cool enough. He never misses a game (unlike Carson) and has given FAR MORE to this team than Carson ever could. He’s gutted out injuries, he’s done what coaches ask of him. Again, the character questions of him are truly beyond the pale.