Why doesn't he just answer the question?
Everyone on this board knows he is expected to play. AZ knows he is expected to play.
Does anyone else find it annoying that Shurmer won't just say that Barkley is going to play this week barring any setbacks?
I actually like Shurmer, but he comes across as a bit of a dick when he does that. It makes me worry that he is starting to crack.
He does the same thing with Engram.
Try this Pat:
Q: Are Barkley and Engram expected to play this week?
A: They practiced well this week and I expect them to play on Sunday barring any setback.
Q: Are they ready for full time duty?
A: The specific plan for them will reveal itself on Sunday.
A: Yes, but keep in mind he is already limited by my playbook.
Point made but they don't usually do it when the player is practicing fully and not on the injury report.
I could see Belichick saying:
I didn't see him on the injury report so I expect he will play.
And who gives a fuck if the public knows who or who isn't playing? It helps out our opponents if they know. If they don't know then they have to use their time to plan for different possibilities.
And who gives a fuck if the public knows who or who isn't playing? It helps out our opponents if they know. If they don't know then they have to use their time to plan for different possibilities.
Do you know how many on here cannot spell, Belichick?
And who gives a fuck if the public knows who or who isn't playing? It helps out our opponents if they know. If they don't know then they have to use their time to plan for different possibilities.
Sorry, Robbie for messing with your day. Everybody knows he is playing so why the bullshit? They are required by the league to put him on the injury report. It just seems unnecessary and petty.
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to spell our HC's name.
And who gives a fuck if the public knows who or who isn't playing? It helps out our opponents if they know. If they don't know then they have to use their time to plan for different possibilities.
Sorry, Robbie for messing with your day. Everybody knows he is playing so why the bullshit? They are required by the league to put him on the injury report. It just seems unnecessary and petty.
Does it really bother you? Plenty of coaches are quiet with respect to who and who is not playing. What if he has a set back during warmups? As of now he answered the question fine. There is a plan for them and that is the NYG's right to handle it how they want.
Considering I am a season ticket holder and support the Giants I have the right to say he is our HC as does every fan of the NYG.
A: Yes, but keep in mind he is already limited by my playbook.
This. Healthy or not he probably maxes out at 15 touches. I guess the next HC will be thankful for preserving him.
Not Shurmer. Shemer. Shurmir. Shumer.
We all have our gripes with the guy, but let's at try to at least get the spelling right here. It's not too tough.
Yup shurmurbis BB
Man, when people decide to hate on someone, they will go to any limit to find fault, I guess. Im not a huge fan of Shurmur, but this would be the absolute least of my issues.
I'd rather he said nothing
You guys realize there’s gamesmanship going on here right? If the HC or GM or player thinks there is even a 1% chance that the truth will get the opposing team an advantage, they are going to dance around the topic and basically lie. If there’s a chance that the truth comes back to haunt them, they are going to lie. And really, who the fuck can blame them?
A: Yes, but keep in mind he is already limited by my playbook.
I just don't get it?? Who cares about how he responded.. He said exactly what he needed to say...nothing more-nothing less.For the most part I find all Head Coach pre-game comments boring as Hell...As matter of fact I find all pre-game interviews by players and coaches candy coating
I'm rather surprised that so many responded to this thread..Just Saying.
One could argue something along those same lines with his play calling.
Maybe it's a character flaw?
Q: Blah blah blah Barkley, Engram
A: They are back practicing, that's step one. We're playing it step-by-step and we'll see how ready they are come Sunday.
Q: Blah blah blah Barkley, Engram follow up
A: Like I said, one step at a time. We'll all see come Sunday.
Not Shurmer. Shemer. Shurmir. Shumer.
We all have our gripes with the guy, but let's at try to at least get the spelling right here. It's not too tough.
You forgot Shoemore ..
Sounds like half are riding the cotton pony ....
Lighten up a little . Hope we don't lose this game.
Gonna be real traumatic around here ....
A: Yes, but keep in mind he is already limited by my playbook.
Ha!
maybe 1%. maybe...
Better to just never say anything, even if it looks a little strange sometimes, than risk accidentally giving away info.
Three Times??
I know how much everybody hates the grammar police, but it is the head coach of the team this board is dedicated to.
The reason the press pushed him is because his first word dump was awkwardly confusing.
It's not a tragedy. It's also not a matter of revealing his intentions and not revealing them.
It's a matter of being prepared, crisp, and thorough in your communication. But again being prepared, crisp, and thorough doesn't seem to be Shurmur's jam, so not surprised.