Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell

SmootSmack · 01-15-2011, 08:24 PM

Post your questions here

Big C · 01-15-2011, 08:41 PM

What position do you feel the redskins should target with their first round pick or do you believe they should go for a best player available option?

wilsowilso · 01-15-2011, 08:59 PM

Hiya BMitch! You are a legendary return man. Thanks for taking the time with us.

Was there a particular return that you feel was your very best special teams play?

Not to take away from all the other amazing career moments of course.

SmootSmack · 01-16-2011, 11:25 AM

I'd like to ask him more than two questions

TheSmurfs22 · 01-16-2011, 11:32 AM

BMitch. Are the Skins going to ever figure it out? Are they going to get rid of the drama and overpaying players older players and return to being one of the elite teams in this league?

JoeRedskin · 01-16-2011, 12:18 PM

If you were GM of the Redskins what would your offseason priorities be and how, specifically would you accomplish them?

Can the Skins cut (or not re-sign) a significant portion of there older players and still be competive or are we doomed to a 2-6 win season by conducting a roster overhaul?

Based on the players you would retain, (who would be they be), what sort of team would you expect?

As an experienced player cut by the team (foolishly in my opinion), what does the remaining team lose/gain when such a player is cut? Are there benefits in doing so before a player has reached the end of his playing days?

What players (offensive and defensive) playing today would have excelled when you were playing and why?

sportscurmudgeon · 01-16-2011, 12:57 PM

There are 3 QBs on the roster. Can any of the three thrive in the Mike/Kyle Shanahan offensive system?

Chico23231 · 01-16-2011, 01:39 PM

Bmitch thanks!

You were a well remembered trash talker on the field, with whats been going on in the press this pass week between Pats vs Jets, did you ever talk like that in the press? Is it appropriate to talk trash in the press vs on the field? Does it give a team an advantage in the locker room, in your opinion, leading up to the game and if so who has the advantage the aggressor or the team that is quiet?

Thanks again

RobH4413 · 01-16-2011, 05:55 PM

Bmitch-

It seems that there is this conflicting identity of the Redskins front office throughout the last couple of years. On one hand, we're told that we are a rebuilding team... trying to draft young talented players, install and offense, etc. On the other hand, we seem to have a win now approach (see D. Mcnabb, Haynsworth's contract, etc). I have three questions.

1) Do you think that the current front office has the ability to accomplish both (a la Patriots) during their tenure?

2) Can Redskins fans stomach Snyder coming out and saying, "Hey, We're going to suck for a few years... but it's in order to rebuild... so bear with us"

3) Do you think winning, and winning alone will be enough for Redskins fans to forgive and forget Snyder's management of this football team for the past 10 years?

Thanks B-mitch. Love your stuff on both TV and Radio... keep it up.

chrishanburgerHOF · 01-16-2011, 06:13 PM

Whats the deal with Norv Turner?

Why did Michael Westbrook give Stephen Davis a beatdown?

Hog1 · 01-16-2011, 06:23 PM

Greetings Brian, Long time fan....first time.....question....asker?
Thank you for taking the time!
If you were running the Skins Draft effort on D-day, how does it go down?
Most importantly, who's your guy (Or do you trade down) at #10?
Thank you Brian!

SFREDSKIN · 01-16-2011, 06:36 PM

Brian,

1) What would you consider Joe Gibbs best coaching accomplishment? The 1992/1993 season when you guys lost to the 49ers 20-13? That team was injury riddled and you had to start. The other is the 2007 season when Sean Taylor died, the Redskins were 5-6 and Joe Gibbs took them to playoffs despite of it all and with Todd Collins. To me, those 2 years were his best coaching despite all the setbacks.

2) Were the 1991 Redskins the best team of the 70's,80's, 90's like ESPN computerized game claims?

Thanks.

skinsfaninok · 01-16-2011, 06:42 PM

Hey BMitch when are you and CP going to scrap?

No seriously

What impresses you most about Brandon Banks in the future? Can he be a Devin Hester for the Redskins?

Thanks

drew54 · 01-16-2011, 08:39 PM

What is your take on the pending CBA?

rypper11 · 01-16-2011, 10:33 PM

As a college QB yourself who excelled in the NFL but not at his college position, what is your take on Cam Newton? He's obviously a great athletic talent, but is he an NFL QB?

01-15-2011, 08:41 PM	#2
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell What position do you feel the redskins should target with their first round pick or do you believe they should go for a best player available option? __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

01-15-2011, 08:59 PM	#3
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 51 Posts: 2,841	Re: Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell Hiya BMitch! You are a legendary return man. Thanks for taking the time with us. Was there a particular return that you feel was your very best special teams play? Not to take away from all the other amazing career moments of course.

01-16-2011, 11:25 AM	#4
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell I'd like to ask him more than two questions __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-16-2011, 11:32 AM	#5
TheSmurfs22 The Starter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Staunton, VA Posts: 1,261	Re: Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell BMitch. Are the Skins going to ever figure it out? Are they going to get rid of the drama and overpaying players older players and return to being one of the elite teams in this league? __________________ F#$% the Cowpukes!

01-16-2011, 12:18 PM	#6
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Re: Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell If you were GM of the Redskins what would your offseason priorities be and how, specifically would you accomplish them? Can the Skins cut (or not re-sign) a significant portion of there older players and still be competive or are we doomed to a 2-6 win season by conducting a roster overhaul? Based on the players you would retain, (who would be they be), what sort of team would you expect? As an experienced player cut by the team (foolishly in my opinion), what does the remaining team lose/gain when such a player is cut? Are there benefits in doing so before a player has reached the end of his playing days? What players (offensive and defensive) playing today would have excelled when you were playing and why? __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

01-15-2011, 08:24 PM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell Post your questions here __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-16-2011, 12:57 PM	#7
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell There are 3 QBs on the roster. Can any of the three thrive in the Mike/Kyle Shanahan offensive system? __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

01-16-2011, 01:39 PM	#8
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34,417	Re: Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell Bmitch thanks! You were a well remembered trash talker on the field, with whats been going on in the press this pass week between Pats vs Jets, did you ever talk like that in the press? Is it appropriate to talk trash in the press vs on the field? Does it give a team an advantage in the locker room, in your opinion, leading up to the game and if so who has the advantage the aggressor or the team that is quiet? Thanks again __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

01-16-2011, 05:55 PM	#9
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 39 Posts: 2,638	Re: Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell Bmitch- It seems that there is this conflicting identity of the Redskins front office throughout the last couple of years. On one hand, we're told that we are a rebuilding team... trying to draft young talented players, install and offense, etc. On the other hand, we seem to have a win now approach (see D. Mcnabb, Haynsworth's contract, etc). I have three questions. 1) Do you think that the current front office has the ability to accomplish both (a la Patriots) during their tenure? 2) Can Redskins fans stomach Snyder coming out and saying, "Hey, We're going to suck for a few years... but it's in order to rebuild... so bear with us" 3) Do you think winning, and winning alone will be enough for Redskins fans to forgive and forget Snyder's management of this football team for the past 10 years? Thanks B-mitch. Love your stuff on both TV and Radio... keep it up. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

01-16-2011, 06:13 PM	#10
chrishanburgerHOF Camp Scrub Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 14	Whats the deal with Norv Turner? Why did Michael Westbrook give Stephen Davis a beatdown?

01-16-2011, 06:23 PM	#11
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell Greetings Brian, Long time fan....first time.....question....asker? Thank you for taking the time! If you were running the Skins Draft effort on D-day, how does it go down? Most importantly, who's your guy (Or do you trade down) at #10? Thank you Brian! __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

01-16-2011, 06:36 PM	#12
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell Brian, 1) What would you consider Joe Gibbs best coaching accomplishment? The 1992/1993 season when you guys lost to the 49ers 20-13? That team was injury riddled and you had to start. The other is the 2007 season when Sean Taylor died, the Redskins were 5-6 and Joe Gibbs took them to playoffs despite of it all and with Todd Collins. To me, those 2 years were his best coaching despite all the setbacks. 2) Were the 1991 Redskins the best team of the 70's,80's, 90's like ESPN computerized game claims? Thanks. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

01-16-2011, 06:42 PM	#13
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 36,113	Re: Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell Hey BMitch when are you and CP going to scrap? No seriously What impresses you most about Brandon Banks in the future? Can he be a Devin Hester for the Redskins? Thanks __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

01-16-2011, 08:39 PM	#14
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 42 Posts: 1,324	Re: Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell What is your take on the pending CBA? __________________ No pressure, no diamonds.

01-16-2011, 10:33 PM	#15
rypper11 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,228	Re: Warpath Q & A with Brian Mitchell As a college QB yourself who excelled in the NFL but not at his college position, what is your take on Cam Newton? He's obviously a great athletic talent, but is he an NFL QB? __________________ Playing a kids game for a kings ransom.

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