Does the Post's Jason La Canfora Hate the Skins?

[SouperMeister]

There has been much more to criticize than cheer during Gibbs 2.0, and I think that sets the negative tone that guys like JLC, Czabe, and BMitch run with. Hell, I've been very critical on this board over many FO moves, mostly the trading of high draft picks. That said, I feel that Gibbs has done a good job bringing in some key cornerstones to build a winner - he traded up for Campbell, Cooley, and McIntosh, he also drafted Landry, Taylor, and Rogers. He got great value in Moss for a disgruntled L. Coles, and set his ego aside when cutting his losses with Archuletta. If he puts more emphasis on the draft, and re-signs our key young players (Cooley is coming up for FA), I still feel optimistic that Gibbs can set us on a winning path for the long term.

[skinsfan_nn]

JLC is just another worm trying to get a story at any cost. He'd sell his soul for a penny to get a story.

I personally don't give any credibility to him or any of those TRASH writers. I have my own opinions about my team, mostly based on facts. I don't pay any attention to the bullshit that JLC or any other tard writes about my team!

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

JLC is just another worm trying to get a story at any cost. He'd sell his soul for a penny to get a story.

I personally don't give any credibility to him or any of those TRASH writers. I have my own opinions about my team, mostly based on facts. I don't pay any attention to the bullshit that JLC or any other tard writes about my team!

Well, I wouldn't say he doesn't have credibiltiy; that would definitely be going over board. And to be honest, he is sort of between a rock and hard place, professionally speaking. He's employed by the Post (isn't he?), yet he's supposed to be unbiased in his reporting from a fan perspective.

Personally, I don't read his stuff simply because I get 90% of what I need here.

[Dlyne8r]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Let me start by saying that I think that the Washington Post's Jason La Canfora is a good reporter and he seems like a pretty good guy. I read his blog quite frequently as it is informative and interesting. His articles are well written and, apparently, well researched...

Have you tried to read his blog posts? Jeeze, he kant spel an it vary hard too reed. Isn't JLC from "Balmer" anyway and a closet Ravens fan? Maybe that would explain some of his negativity towards the 'Skins. He not too long ago compared The Raven's and 'Skins front offices and said something to the effect that the Ravens FO was a much better run organization. No surprise there I guess. Anyway, I do share some of his thoughts on how the Redskins are managed overall and even though I live and die by how the 'Skins perform every season, they deserve criticism where it is due.

[Cowell]

I'm going to give respect were respect is due here and the Ravens are a very efficiently ran. They are always in contention.

[Dlyne8r]

JLC wrote: "The compensation is steep -- on par with what teams have given up for veteran former Pro Bowl quarterbacks in recent years such as Steve McNair and Trent Green -- and it bucked Gibbs's recent trend of trying to retain as many draft picks as possible. Kendall had been signed through 2009 -- with a base salary of $2 million in 2008 and $2.4 million in 2009 -- but sources said he signed a new two-year deal with Washington, worth $2.7 million this season and $2.3 million in 2008..."

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I'm no expert, and not as knowledgeable as other posters here, but Kendall's compensation does not sound "steep" considering he will be protecting our QB's ass. I'll disagree w/ JLC on this point.

[MTK]

Didn't he just say the other day the Skins should trade a 5th rounder for Kendall?? Now the price is steep?

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Didn't he just say the other day the Skins should trade a 5th rounder for Kendall?? Now the price is steep?

He's obviously letting personal feelings find their way into his blog. It's unfortunate that someone in such a position can't be more professional. When Coach Gibbs made his statement, I think he was circling the wagons. Maybe trying to give a little us vs. them mentality to his group. That's the way I choose to look at it and I think JLC would be better off looking at it that way. He's not going to win any spitting contests with Coach Gibbs.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

He's obviously letting personal feelings find their way into his blog. It's unfortunate that someone in such a position can't be more professional. When Coach Gibbs made his statement, I think he was circling the wagons. Maybe trying to give a little us vs. them mentality to his group. That's the way I choose to look at it and I think JLC would be better off looking at it that way. He's not going to win any spitting contests with Coach Gibbs.

He can say what he wants but his tone has definitely changed recently. I'm frankly a little disappointed in him.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He can say what he wants but his tone has definitely changed recently. I'm frankly a little disappointed in him.

What's his relationship with ES anyway?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

What's his relationship with ES anyway?

ES likes to bang heads with just about everyone in the media. Nothing new there.

[DGreene28]

Originally Posted by bedlamVR

One of the worst things that has happened to the WP in the last 6 months is Howard Bryant has left . JLC is one step away from Sally Jenkins ...he is only happy when it rains he had made his mind Heyer was going to suck before he took a snap and only last week was advocating trading Brunell for a fith and then using that to trade for Kendell, so by his logic a valuble backup and a draft pick and ensuing cap hit is less harmful than a 5th/possible 4th pick -- okay whatever

JLC also has a tendency to ermm make stuff up...ayone else remeber hearing anything other than what JLC was spouting about Denver looking to trade Bly before his contract got redone ...it was all JLC speculation, not even Blys agent knew anything about it . Also does anyone know who he is talking to when he quotes NFL officials ? Does that include parking attendents...janitors... who ?...and tell me what professional journalist gets into slanging matches in the media with guys off a message board ?

JLC is good on occasion but there are better sources ...one other thing that struck me and put the final nail in the coffin for me is as an english man i hat e, HATE, soccer it is a game for girls, homosexuals and homosexuals who want to be girls ...ahem....and anyway Jason is a BIG MLS fan gushing over the appearance of David Beckham for Galaxy in Washington this past week ....shesh

I could tell, you write like an English prick... Spend a few minutes out on the pitch with me and I'll show you a game for girls... actually spend a few minutes on the pitch with my little sister and she'll knock you on your arse so hard you'll become a huge soccer fan like JLC. I always found people who share your opinion about soccer have no eye foot coordination, you probably have two left feet and were the last one picked in PE. You probaly used to strike out in kickball... Chump

[Dlyne8r]

Originally Posted by [B

70Chip[/B];343508]He's obviously letting personal feelings find their way into his blog. It's unfortunate that someone in such a position can't be more professional. When Coach Gibbs made his statement, I think he was circling the wagons. Maybe trying to give a little us vs. them mentality to his group. That's the way I choose to look at it and I think JLC would be better off looking at it that way. He's not going to win any spitting contests with Coach Gibbs.

Dude, you really brought it in JLC's RI blog! Bravo mate! I wish Glenn Brenner were here to make a comment. Miss that dude.

[Redskins_P]

For those of you who want to ask JLA about his hate towards the Skins....he's having a chat right now on washingtonpost.com.

[Redskins_P]

Originally Posted by Dlyne8r

Dude, you really brought it in JLC's RI blog! Bravo mate! I wish Glenn Brenner were here to make a comment. Miss that dude.

Glenn Brenner was by far the best. Granted, I was very young when he passed, but I remember him very much. He was a good guy (and funny as hell).