DJ Swearinger's post game remarks

[REDSKINS4ever]

DJ Swearinger's comments mark the 4th time in 2 seasons that he's called the Redskins out for bad practice/focus. Assuming DJ's right, indictment of Jay Gruden that 1) this is a problem in Yr 5 and 2 DJ keeps talking & nothing is improving & 3 DJ feels comfortable saying this stuff publicly to begin with.....

He also criticized the secondary for bad preparation, missing tackles, and not rising to the occasion whenever they face a good passing attack...and lastly he sighted guys in the locker room laughing after two weeks straight after losing...he didn't say any names....but I have a feeling he was talking about Norman, Dunbar, and Moreau.....

[GridIron26]

I'm kinda disappointed in DJ for speaking out about it to the public, but I'm not surprised by it because DJ loves to talk..

I honestly doubt Dunbar was one of those players who weren't well prepared. Dunbar worked hard to transitioned from WR to CB, and it wouldn't make sense for Dunbar to work hard and then doesn't pay attention to the game. Norman, I doubt it based on his work ethics but then things change throughout time.. I have no idea about Moreau.. When I first saw DJ's comment, my first thought is Clinton-Dix.. There were some rumors about his lack of work ethics, hence the reason why Packers were willing to let him go.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

I'm kinda disappointed in DJ for speaking out about it to the public, but I'm not surprised by it because DJ loves to talk..

I honestly doubt Dunbar was one of those players who weren't well prepared. Dunbar worked hard to transitioned from WR to CB, and it wouldn't make sense for Dunbar to work hard and then doesn't pay attention to the game. Norman, I doubt it based on his work ethics but then things change throughout time.. I have no idea about Moreau.. When I first saw DJ's comment, my first thought is Clinton-Dix.. There were some rumors about his lack of work ethics, hence the reason why Packers were willing to let him go.

He didn't specifically say Dunbar, I think we're just speculating.

[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

He didn't specifically say Dunbar, I think we're just speculating.

Was Dunbar unprepared or hobbled?

His stride looked labored to me and like he shouldn't have been in the game.

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[REDSKINS4ever]

Originally Posted by DYoungJelly

Was Dunbar unprepared or hobbled?

His stride looked labored to me and like he shouldn't have been in the game.

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Dunbar should not have been playing.....or he should have been matching up with Gallup....where was Stroman or Johnson...? Eirher of them could have played in place of Dunbar.....and Norman should have been matching up the whole game on Amari Cooper...these mishaps are on the coaches....

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

He didn't specifically say Dunbar, I think we're just speculating.

I was responding to Redskins4ever's post. DJ didn't name names when he spoke about the issue.

[jamf]

If players are unprepared then it’s up to the coaches to get them prepared or play someone else.

[SolidSnake84]

Originally Posted by jamf

If players are unprepared then it’s up to the coaches to get them prepared or play someone else.

I think unfortunately one of the staples of a Jay Gruden led football team, is for the players to show up completely unprepared at the worst times.

[REDSKINS4ever]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

I think unfortunately one of the staples of a Jay Gruden led football team, is for the players to show up completely unprepared at the worst times.

Ain't that the truth! This is the exact reason why Gruden is a below subpar .500 head coach and why he has struggled like hell to get to .500 for his career....

[metalskins]

I'm personally glad DJ spoke. Calls it like he sees it.

[MTK]

I didn't think he was calling out the coaches as much as he was calling out his teammates for not preparing well enough.

[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by MTK

I didn't think he was calling out the coaches as much as he was calling out his teammates for not preparing well enough.

Exactly. We have one of the most experienced secondaries in the league on paper.

DJ, HHCD, JN. If you throw Mason and Zach in there, nobody should be confused at this point.

The busted coverages from mental mistakes is stupid and lazy.

Seriously, what is an assistant coach supposed to say to those guys?

"Study harder!"

Unprofessional and unacceptable.

I do hope Norman's ballet show goes well though.



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[Buffalo Bob]

Originally Posted by DYoungJelly

Exactly. We have one of the most experienced secondaries in the league on paper.

DJ, HHCD, JN. If you throw Mason and Zach in there, nobody should be confused at this point.

The busted coverages from mental mistakes is stupid and lazy.

Seriously, what is an assistant coach supposed to say to those guys?

"Study harder!"

Unprofessional and unacceptable.

I do hope Norman's ballet show goes well though.



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He can let the player ride the pine on game days, playing time needs to be earned through hard work mentally and physically. It seems a lot of professional athletes lack discipline and focus, a good coach won't tolerate a lack of either.

[jamf]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

He can let the player ride the pine on game days, playing time needs to be earned through hard work mentally and physically. It seems a lot of professional athletes lack discipline and focus, a good coach won't tolerate a lack of either.

This! If there are no consequences for being lazy and not producing Guys like Doctson know they are getting a free lunch and there is no urgency to improve.


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[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

He can let the player ride the pine on game days, playing time needs to be earned through hard work mentally and physically. It seems a lot of professional athletes lack discipline and focus, a good coach won't tolerate a lack of either.

Gruden took Norman out of the N.O. game because his head was somewhere else.

So what does Gruden do when he benches him and they start moving the ball on his replacement at 15 yards a pop?

Just saying.

Professional sports are different than anything else.

I love the idea, but if that were to happen he would be fired right after the game.

Could Gruden survive the situation Bill B. did in the super bowl? Philly started picking on the Pats replacement immediately.

Coaching grown men who make more than the coach and have more job security than the coach is a different animal. I'm just saying it isn't as simple as some make it out to be.