WP Bog: Romo: "I'd cut off my right arm" for NFL opportunity

[TK]

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/

Romo: "I'd cut off my right arm" for NFL opportunity


This week's news that Bill Romanowski is talking with the Redskins about a possible business relationship of some sort is fascinating, because everything Romanowski does and says is fairly fascinating.

Romo told John Keim that his conversations were "not anything official in any way as far as interviewing for a particular coaching job. It's not about me getting into coaching or any of that. It's about is there any way I could help."

And he sort of explained what sort of help he had in mind during an appearance on Sirius XM's Mad Dog Radio Tuesday morning. Host Gary Williams (no, not that Gary Williams) asked Romanowski if he's had "lengthy discussion with [coach] Mike Shanahan about this and are there plans for you to go and meet with him?" Romo responded by saying what sorts of things he could bring to an NFL team.

"You know, we've talked and basically, he knows what I brought to Denver," Romanowski said. "When I got there, I brought people with me - massage therapists, high-performance therapists, speed coaches - you know, guys that are still working for the Denver Broncos. I implemented breakfast because I saw that guys were walking in in the morning either not having eaten breakfast, or they were walking in with a McDonald's bag.
"So, literally, I was about helping the team win Super Bowls. And the only way you can do that is by addressing weak links, okay? Weak links were guys were breaking down. We need to get them healthier. Bio-mechanically they need to be better. Nutritionally they need to be stronger. And I knew the experts. They needed to train better. I bought $10,000 worth of exercise equipment for the Denver Bronco weight room in the first couple months I was there, because I didn't like some of the equipment they had. So I wrote a check and said, 'We need this stuff, because this will help us win.' "

Of course, this wasn't exactly answering the original question, so the host tried again.

"Until you know what the expectations are of somebody that you interview with for a position, you don't know exactly whether absolutely I want this," he said. "Do you have a feeling, though, that you want to have a job in the NFL and, in particular, with the Redskins? Do you feel that, right now, that you want to have a position in the league?"

"You know what?" Romanowski replied. "If everything would work out and the expertise that I could bring to help a team win -- combining Eastern and Western medicines, bringing an holistic approach, bringing the best scientists, doctors, nutritionists, high-performance trainers - if that is something that the Washington Redskins have interest [in], have interest in getting better in every facet of what they do.

"They've hired the best football coach there is, as far as I'm concerned. They have the best general manager. And these are some of those added things that I could bring. And would I be ready? Hey, I'm always ready for a challenge. I'm always ready to help make people better. I've been making people better for the last four years with my nutrition company. I have really good people that help me run the company.

"So as far as the Washington Redskins, if the opportunity came up and it was the right opportunity, man, I'd cut off my right arm to be back in the building, in the locker room, around a team, helping a team win a Super Bowl. Whatever that means. And, like I said, I'm kind of beating around the bush a little bit here and I know I am. I'm being pretty careful about the way I'm speaking."

So who knows what happens next with Romanowski in D.C., but if he does start to work for the Skins, expect 14 blog posts about Eastern medicine, 17 about bio-mechanics, and at least 50 or 60 about what Clinton Portis eats for breakfast.

[Mr. Sinister]

Call me crazy, but I think he could work. You want a fiery, downright nasty guy that gets in your face and challenges you, to be your strength coach. Now that I'm thinking about it, maybe we could get Chuck Norris, hell maybe even Billy Blanks. We all know The Dannny has the Wallet to make it happen:D

[Brandon Lloyd Christmas]

i keep thinking its tony romo saying this lol. damn you steinberg and your hip slang!

[W1N_SKINS]

eastern medicine ok

mcdonalds doesn't ocho cinco eat that every day he looks in great shape

[TK]

http://twitter.com/billromanowski

Our meeting went well and with Coach Shanahan leadership and Bruce Allen's guidance the Redskins are the team to beat this year!
18 minutes ago from Digsby

I met with Mike Shanahan, Bruce Allen & the entire offensive staff today to present a Performance Plan.
about 1 hour ago from Digsby

Just to get the records straight I wasn't called in by the Redskins to be their Strength and Conditioning Coach.
5:51 PM Feb 9th from Digsby

Extending my stay for one more day at Washington DC. Glad to see Shanahan today. Busy day tomorrow.
5:36 PM Feb 9th from Digsby

I guess it's now out in the news but I am indeed in Washington DC.
2:55 PM Feb 9th from Digsby

[Mr. Sinister]

http://twitter.com/billromanowski

Our meeting went well and with Coach Shanahan leadership and Bruce Allen's guidance the Redskins are the team to beat this year!
18 minutes ago from Digsby

I met with Mike Shanahan, Bruce Allen & the entire offensive staff today to present a Performance Plan.
about 1 hour ago from Digsby

Just to get the records straight I wasn't called in by the Redskins to be their Strength and Conditioning Coach.
5:51 PM Feb 9th from Digsby

Extending my stay for one more day at Washington DC. Glad to see Shanahan today. Busy day tomorrow.
5:36 PM Feb 9th from Digsby

I guess it's now out in the news but I am indeed in Washington DC.
2:55 PM Feb 9th from Digsby

Man these guys are trying real hard lol.

[NewCliche21]

Can his name not be Romo? I mean, that's just silly now. I understand that he was there first, but come on.

[kubstix]

eastern medicine ok

mcdonalds doesn't ocho cinco eat that every day he looks in great shape

Hahah, he indeed said on Hard Knocks he makes several trips to McDonals everyday.

[Califan007]

Our meeting went well and with Coach Shanahan leadership and Bruce Allen's guidance the Redskins are the team to beat this year!
18 minutes ago from Digsby
That sounds like he believes he'll be here in some capacity...

[Aluadan]

eastern medicine ok

mcdonalds doesn't ocho cinco eat that every day he looks in great shape

You could argue that some people can get away with it but in the end eating healthier should still make them feel and perform a bit better, every little bit helps.

[CaptChaos86]

I hated him as a player, but he might be alright as the strength coach. Get them boys juiced up!! We'd be the meanest team every sunday.

[Hiro]

As long as they are conditioned legally, I honestly wouldn't mind seeing Romanowski here as our strength and conditioning coach. There'd be no doubt that our team would be alot tougher, better conditioned, and likely less prone to those pesky hammie injuries.

[CliffBattles]

Funny, I thought this was a spoof about Tony Romo saying, "I'd cut off my right arm for the opportunity to play quarterback in the Superbowl!"

Which would be funny.

[TK]

And PFT is late again. :)

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/02/10/romanowski-comes-clean-regarding-his-desire-to-rejoin-the-nfl/

Romanowski comes clean regarding his desire to rejoin the NFL

Posted by Mike Florio on February 10, 2010 6:40 PM ET

We should have known that former NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski's word isn't necessarily his bond, given the whole steroids thing.

And so when Romanowski said Tuesday that he "wasn't called in by the Redskins to be their Strength and Conditioning Coach," the reality is that he wants the job.

Badly.

"I'd cut off my right arm to be back in the building, in the locker room, around a team, helping a team win a Super Bowl," Romanowski told Gary Williams of Sirius Mad Dog Radio on Wednesday.

It's not a surprise, given that Romanowski did whatever he had to do -- including taking steroids -- to stay in the building, in the locker room, around a team, helping a team win a Super Bowl for 16 years in the NFL.

So it sounds like Redskins coach Mike Shanahan has opted merely to pick Romo's brain regarding the non-steroids techniques available to make a guy better prepared to play football.

"You know, we've talked and I basically, he knows what I brought to Denver," Romanowski told Williams. "When I got there I brought people with me -- massage therapists, high-performance therapists, speed coaches - guys that are still working for the Denver Broncos. I implemented breakfast because I saw that guys were walking in in the morning either not having eaten breakfast or they were walking in with a McDonald's bag.

"So, literally, I was about helping the team win Super Bowls. And the only way you can do that is by addressing weak links, OK? Weak links were, OK, guys were breaking down. We need to get them healthier. Biomechanically they need to be better. Nutritionally they need to be stronger. And I knew the experts. They needed to train better. I bought $10,000 worth of exercise equipment for the Denver Bronco weight room in the first couple months I was there because I didn't like some of the equipment they had. So I wrote a check and said, 'We need this stuff because this will help us win.'"

We assume he simply paid cash for his steroids.

On his Twitter page, Romanowski confirmed that he met with Redskins coach Mike Shanahan, G.M. Bruce Allen, and the entire offensive staff "to present a Performance Plan."

And in lieu of the elective amputation of any limbs, Romanowski has opted instead to attach his lips to Shanahan's rear end: "Our meeting went well and with Coach Shanahan['s] leadership and Bruce Allen's guidance the Redskins are the team to beat this year!"

So it looks like the Redskins have obtained some free information from Romanowski, that Romanowski has gotten some free pub, and that Romanowski can saw off every appendage on his body and he won't ever get back into an NFL locker room.

[bobzmuda]

Sheeeeeeeeet. He probably has enough chemicals in his system if he cut off his arm another would grow back.

I'm guessing he wants to help provide nutritional plans.

[TK]

That sounds like he believes he'll be here in some capacity...
That's close to what he said when Shanny was hired.

[Mr. Sinister]

Sheeeeeeeeet. He probably has enough chemicals in his system if he cut off his arm another would grow back.

I'm guessing he wants to help provide nutritional plans.

Maybe he could help Portis grow an extra pair of legs so he'll run fast again. Ooh, Ooh, maybe he could help JC grow an extra eye so he'll read the defense better :rolleyes:

[Darth Tater]

You could argue that some people can get away with it but in the end eating healthier should still make them feel and perform a bit better, every little bit helps.

Yeah, I know people who smoke like chimneys who are among the better athletes. Would they be better if they didn't smoke? Sure, but you've only got to be better than your competition to win.

[SeanTaylorINOURHearts]

BRING HIM IN!! He could Albert's FAT ***** in shape and kick portis in the mouth for running his mouth and not his legs!

[Warhead36]

You know I'm not totally against this move. Yeah Romonowski is a gigantic douche and he took steroids but I guarantee he'd whip these boys into shape. I am so ****ing tired of having a group of so called "professional" athletes show up every training camp out of shape.

[mbws]

Yeah, I know people who smoke like chimneys who are among the better athletes. Would they be better if they didn't smoke? Sure, but you've only got to be better than your competition to win.



Kind of like when Milton Berle was told, "Just take out enough to win."



:ols:

[khaozerker]

Funny, I thought this was a spoof about Tony Romo saying, "I'd cut off my right arm for the opportunity to play quarterback in the Superbowl!"

Which would be funny.

Thats the same thing I thought reading the title.

[Darth Tater]

Kind of like when Milton Berle was told, "Just take out enough to win."



:ols:

More recently, did you listen or see the write up on Vick's interview in Atlanta?

[Brotherz]

Honestly, I want a guy who is willing to "cut his arm off" to get a shot. The guy is hungry, has been completed devoted to athletic performance since he left the NFL and he isn't our offensive coordinator, his job would be to get Albert and the rest of this team that quite frankly hasn't been physically in shape for a season since Schottenheimer. I am all for it if Shannahan liked the presentation today. We can easily get rid of him if he becomes a problem or anything but honestly, he is a bit on the wild side but a guy who is willing to cut his arm off to get into the NFl as a strength and conditioning guru isn't going to blow it in his first shot. I like it.

[mbws]

More recently, did you listen or see the write up on Vick's interview in Atlanta?


No I didn't. Please elaborate.

[chaaarmndr]

Is it just me or did anyone (after the first paragraph) tend to read this like it was some 'roided out crazy lunatic?

I like.

[thesubmittedone]

Reading that made me feel like this is a done deal. I don't know...

[madpatty.com]

Honestly, I want a guy who is willing to "cut his arm off" to get a shot. The guy is hungry, has been completed devoted to athletic performance since he left the NFL and he isn't our offensive coordinator, his job would be to get Albert and the rest of this team that quite frankly hasn't been physically in shape for a season since Schottenheimer. I am all for it if Shannahan liked the presentation today. We can easily get rid of him if he becomes a problem or anything but honestly, he is a bit on the wild side but a guy who is willing to cut his arm off to get into the NFl as a strength and conditioning guru isn't going to blow it in his first shot. I like it.

This. Regardless of Romo's play style, he is a true football player. He was the most extreme expression of football's violence and machismo in recent memory. He knows his stuff. His career, filled with incredibly violent hits, was only extended so long by his incredible knowledge of 'bio-mechanics' and Eastern medicine. This guy has the hunger. And he cultivates the hunger in other people.

I don't know about you guys, but when I want our Washington Redskins taking the field, I want the other team to be down right frightened. He'll definitely get AH in shape, and hopefully teach Laron Landry what it means to be a true BA.

[Rooblakas]

As long as Bill Romanowski does things legally in whipping the Washington Redskins into great shape, I'm all for this move. We need people like Bill Romanowski around; he'll definitely motivate the Redskins players in my opinion.

[Redskins Anonymous]

At first I thought it was Romo who said he would cut off his right arm for an opportunity. I thought it was a funny quote being that he is a QB, but I was disappointed.

Seriously, we have been an injury prone team for a long time; I have always questioned our trainers and nutritionists because of the rash of hamstring injuries. If Romanowski can help, bring it on.

[DonMagicJuan]

i actually bought some of his stuff, its actually real good!

its a mental performance formula which is called Neuro 1

its great because nothing artificial and its all natural, every ingredient.

[Chicken Fried]

We need him in here. As long as he doesn't sneak roids into the building, he will be a great influence on our softer players (both mentally and physically).

[icbmayday]

Eastern Medicine lol interesting
The guy probably could help some players stay in better shape

[Darth Tater]

No I didn't. Please elaborate.

Said he never gave his all, only what HE thought was necessary.

[jflow78]

I wouldn't mind Romanowski in our system. He's a freak, and you bet your *** our guys would be in top shape, cause if they weren't eating right and working in the gym every day, they'd wake up in the middle of the night with him sitting on a stool and staring that them 6 inches from their faces.......just waiting.

We talked about needing someone that would inspire discipline and fear, well he's one scary ******. He'll eat your brain cause it smells like bacon to him. Low salt, low fat bacon, of course.

Anyone else remember when this dude knocked out his own teammate in the closing moments of the '98 SB, against the Packers. I don't think he even checked to see if he was okay.

[jnhay]

eastern medicine ok

mcdonalds doesn't ocho cinco eat that every day he looks in great shape

It's all relative though.

[[[ghost]]]

While I never liked him as a player, I really liked the way he sounded in that interview.

He's hungy, he's passionate, and he clearly knows a thing or two about keeping your body in optimal condition. He's fiery and knowledgeable: exactly what you look for in a S&C Coach.

I say bring him in. I'm all for second chances. I didn't want to consider Romonowski after his history, but it sounds like he's hungry again.

[Braxford]

As long as there are no steroids ( which I am sure Shanny would make sure of) I am all for this. We need to get a team of hard nosed, slobberknockers out on the field, and that starts with attitude and working out. Romanowski will help with that, I am sure of it.

[Leonard Washington]

I hope he brings the HGH with him! LOL

[Shiv]

So if he get's the job, he will cut his arm off right? Because that would really show the team he means business.

[Veretax]

Man I love the passion in this guys voice. I'd bring him one in any capacity we could!

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

If he is hired, who is the first player he punches?

I say Landry.

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

You know I'm not totally against this move. Yeah Romonowski is a gigantic douche and he took steroids but I guarantee he'd whip these boys into shape. I am so ****ing tired of having a group of so called "professional" athletes show up every training camp out of shape.

....and that's why I'm all for it.

The guy has fire, passion, and was a violent football player. If he can get any of those three into our guys I'd be stoked.

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

The guy has fire, passion, and was a violent football player. If he can get any of those three into our guys I'd be stoked.

There's a pretty good chance that we will get a lot of things into our guys.

Steroids.
HGH.
Some herbs from Asia.
Rattlesanke semen.
Ground up hair from some former East German swimmers.
A few horse tranquilizers.

I fully expect Clinton Portis to grow a second head halfway through next season.

[bubba9497]

I hated the guy as a player, he was a steroid freak, who cheated and took cheap shots.

I have no interest at all of him joining the Skins in any position.

[John Lydon]

If he cuts his right arm off, how will he shoot up in the mornings?

Seriously though, IF they bring Romonowski in and IF our teams conditioning and performance improves next season, can you imagine the firestorm of allegations that will fly throughout the league? I'm not so sure we want to be under the microscope like that.

[laxpck]

I would tend to agree with you Bubba, but I think it would enlightening to some extent to realize that 85% of the players we know and love were steroid freaks at some point in their careers.

This dude has a motor. No one ever could question his passion for the game. Maybe the way he executed that passion. But if anyone can light a fire under a bunch of primadonna punks who play for pay checks it would be him.

I say go for it, because I truly want to know the people who dont participate so we can cut the chaff on this team.

[Rocky21]

You guys crack me up. From the roided out cheater’s mouth: "It's not anything official in any way as far as interviewing for a particular coaching job. It's not about me getting into coaching or any of that.”

Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/blogs/redskins-confidential/Romanowski-not-interested-in-coaching-position-83983467.html#ixzz0fEqAIM2v

[TotalRecall]

And in lieu of the elective amputation of any limbs, Romanowski has opted instead to attach his lips to Shanahan's rear end

That's what I was thinking.

[KDawg]

I like it. Bring him in. He's going to push these guys. A strength and Conditioning Coach needs to be a guy who will help guide players, not a guy who throws things at a player and says "Do this".

Most good strength coaches are from a steroid era... Most of them will have juiced at one point or another. Notice the word "most".

Louie Simmons, one of the BEST strength coaches in the world even admits he was juicing for a time period. Most people don't mess with Louie as far as knowledge even though the guy doesn't even have a degree. He's coached 25 world and national champions, 27 guys who have totaled over 2000 pounds, a world record holder in the 400 M Dash, (33) 550 pound benchers, (18) 600 pound benchers, and (5) 700 pound benchers.

In addition he's trained (28) 800 pound squatters, (10) 900 pound squatters and (3) 1000 pound squatters.

Louie has also trained plenty of unjuiced lifters, some of these guys fit into those numbers above.

He knows his stuff, and even though he doesn't have a special piece of paper, the guy KNOWS training.

I don't know how Romanowski trains, but I'd imagine he has a very well rounded knowledge base. He's not Louie Simmons, that's for sure, but just because a guy has juiced doesn't mean they can't help the non juicer.

[zoony]

There's a pretty good chance that we will get a lot of things into our guys.

Steroids.
HGH.
Some herbs from Asia.
Rattlesanke semen.
Ground up hair from some former East German swimmers.
A few horse tranquilizers.

I fully expect Clinton Portis to grow a second head halfway through next season.


:ols: :ols: :ols:

[Blue Collar Skins]

Seriously if Romanowski was the Strength and Conditioning Coach, I can see a change in our team's work ethic. He is a very passionate guy, who's level of passion infects those around him. Also, I am pretty sure guys wouldn't be going back to the U for the Off-season training. Well, not unless they want to get knocked out by Romanowski :silly:

[KDawg]

Seriously if Romanowski was the Strength and Conditioning Coach, I can see a change in our team's work ethic. He is a very passionate guy, who's level of passion infects those around him. Also, I am pretty sure guys wouldn't be going back to the U for the Off-season training. Well, not unless they want to get knocked out by Romanowski :silly:

As a Canes fan, I have a problem with the constant singling out of the Miami guys.

The Miami guys work very, very hard in their weight room. The weight room is named after Dwayne Johnson as he donated the single largest donation from an athlete in the school's history. The guys who train there (which is almost everyone who ever played for Miami) work very hard... They are all about teamwork and passion. They all want to get better.

At random times in the weight room you can hear one guy yell "HIT!"

The rest reply with "Stick!"

"And?"

"BUST DICK!"

Is it goofy? Yes, but it's a team bond that those guys will have forever.

Now, the problem with the whole going to Miami thing is that they aren't with their NFL teammates. There shouldn't be any concern with players going to their colleges to lift for a bit after the season, but when the team mandates you to be back there should be no questions about it.

All of that said, BCS, I'm not implying you meant the Miami guys don't work hard. I've just seen the whole Miami thing talked about so often that it's getting a bit painful.

And besides, I seem to recall a bunch of Redskins who AREn"T from Miami not coming to the workouts last year or the year prior (as well as other teams in the league).

[Blue Collar Skins]

All of that said, BCS, I'm not implying you meant the Miami guys don't work hard. I've just seen the whole Miami thing talked about so often that it's getting a bit painful. I totally understand what you are saying, but...you knew a but was coming...but they are no longer Miami Teammates. The Redskins should be trying to foster a Team atmosphere at Redskin Park, so the players can become a team, rather than a bunch of individual players. And no, I am not singling out Hurricanes. Anyone who wants to work out anywhere other than at Redskin Park, I am against.

I would love to hear stories of Redskin players forming a great workout atmosphere where older retired Redskins would still want to come back to. Where you can hear "Stick!", "Hit!", or whatever such exclamations.

HTTR

[KDawg]

I totally understand what you are saying, but...you knew a but was coming...but they are no longer Miami Teammates. The Redskins should be trying to foster a Team atmosphere at Redskin Park, so the players can become a team, rather than a bunch of individual players. And no, I am not singling out Hurricanes. Anyone who wants to work out anywhere other than at Redskin Park, I am against.

I would love to hear stories of Redskin players forming a great workout atmosphere where older retired Redskins would still want to come back to. Where you can hear "Stick!", "Hit!", or whatever such exclamations.

HTTR

As stated above, I agree with that statement. I have no problem with them going to workout at their old colleges when they have some time off... But when the Redskins start sessions, mandatory or otherwise, and they hope that you're there (hope is a loose word for: Demand you to be there without getting in trouble from the league) then they need to be there.

Going back to your roots every once in awhile is good for you. It should help drive up morale.

Getting a team atmosphere in the weight room is a part of atmosphere. And as I said in an earlier thread, atmosphere helps win games.

[Blue Collar Skins]

As stated above, I agree with that statement. I have no problem with them going to workout at their old colleges when they have some time off... But when the Redskins start sessions, mandatory or otherwise, and they hope that you're there (hope is a loose word for: Demand you to be there without getting in trouble from the league) then they need to be there.

Going back to your roots every once in awhile is good for you. It should help drive up morale.

Getting a team atmosphere in the weight room is a part of atmosphere. And as I said in an earlier thread, atmosphere helps win games. Definitely. That and you love old Hurricanes coming "home" sometimes. Admit it! :silly:

[CBass1724]

I hope he brings the HGH with him! LOL

Yes we need as much HGH as possible to help us out.

Then we need to draft Tebow so we will have God on our side.

We'd be unstoppable!!1!@1!

[aqq]

Reading these posts that are in favor for bringing Romo to washington as a strength and conditioning coach are disgracful. I feel many skin fans have forgotten what it is like to have a tradition of a classy organization that does things the right way. U dont bring in ex roid users who used to attack opposing players and TEAMMATES (one teammate, Marcus Williams, was seriously hurt with a broken eye socket from Romo). Man what is wrong with you people. I am even upset that the organization took the time to listen to him regardless of whether or not he was interviewing for a job. Just when it seems like the team has started in the right direction after yrs of nonsense they bring this guy in and make news again for the WRONG reasons.

[Blue Collar Skins]

Reading these posts that are in favor for bringing Romo to washington as a strength and conditioning coach are disgracful. I feel many skin fans have forgotten what it is like to have a tradition of a classy organization that does things the right way. U dont bring in ex roid users who used to attack opposing players and TEAMMATES (one teammate, Marcus Williams, was seriously hurt with a broken eye socket from Romo). Man what is wrong with you people. I am even upset that the organization took the time to listen to him regardless of whether or not he was interviewing for a job. Just when it seems like the team has started in the right direction after yrs of nonsense they bring this guy in and make news again for the WRONG reasons.
Can I please borrow your soapbox for a moment? How dare people forgive someone for past transgressions? The man has apologized numerous times! And as far as this holier-than-thou claim that our organization was beyond reproach by referring to it as classy? One of our most beloved Runningbacks was a huge alcoholic and womanizer. A lot the players at that time, would meet out back in the supply shed to get their drink on. The list can go on and on, but the point is you seem to overlook a lot of things just so you can look down your nose at others in that holier-than-thou attitude while failing to realize that the word used most in the Bible is forgiveness.

[zskins]

I read that article on WE and he is not interested in any coaching position. Sounds like to me he wants the NFL to buy his products instead.

But at the end of the article at least I liked what he said:

"Mark my words when I say the Super Bowl is coming back to Washington," he said. "Trust me. And it won't take long."

Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/blogs/redskins-confidential/Romanowski-not-interested-in-coaching-position-83983467.html

[Chanhillbilly]

I can see the whole team flunking drug tests and getting suspended for performance enhancing drugs.

Yeah I want the guy on the coach staff to "grabbed dave meggets finger in the bottom of a pile and bent it till he felt it snap and heard him scream". Class act all around. Balco can now be DC based instead.

[RenegadeTK]

i dont think i will ever see "Romo" again and not think of T.Romo.

anyway, i don't want either Romo here. i really hope shanahan stays away from this.

[aqq]

Can I please borrow your soapbox for a moment? How dare people forgive someone for past transgressions? The man has apologized numerous times! And as far as this holier-than-thou claim that our organization was beyond reproach by referring to it as classy? One of our most beloved Runningbacks was a huge alcoholic and womanizer. A lot the players at that time, would meet out back in the supply shed to get their drink on. The list can go on and on, but the point is you seem to overlook a lot of things just so you can look down your nose at others in that holier-than-thou attitude while failing to realize that the word used most in the Bible is forgiveness.


I dont quite know where how to respond to your post. I'm not sure what you mean by forgiveness. This isnt church. The man made millions of dollars in the game of football while cheating and playing dirty. Now i'm not asking for him to have to give his money back or to be thrown in jail but there is no way in hell i want him coaching for the Washington Redskins. I'm sorry but the choices he made in life should leave him out of the game of football for life. I'm sure he can find something else to do.

Also calling Riggins a womanizer and having a drinking problem is hearsay but even if true is nothing like cheating and playing dirty to the extent of hurting players and team mates. But since u mentioned the list goes on and on of classless redskins players/coaches/FO staff before the synder era please continue.

[kuraitengai]

i keep thinking its tony romo saying this lol. damn you steinberg and your hip slang!
lol, so did i. then i was thinking if this was recent that says a lot for the pukes.

[Rocky52Mc]

i keep thinking its tony romo saying this lol. damn you steinberg and your hip slang!

This is the real romo.

[Blue Collar Skins]

I dont quite know where how to respond to your post. I'm not sure what you mean by forgiveness. This isnt church. The man made millions of dollars in the game of football while cheating and playing dirty. Now i'm not asking for him to have to give his money back or to be thrown in jail but there is no way in hell i want him coaching for the Washington Redskins. I'm sorry but the choices he made in life should leave him out of the game of football for life. I'm sure he can find something else to do.

Also calling Riggins a womanizer and having a drinking problem is hearsay but even if true is nothing like cheating and playing dirty to the extent of hurting players and team mates. But since u mentioned the list goes on and on of classless redskins players/coaches/FO staff before the synder era please continue. My issue with your post was not that you were against having Romanowski join the staff, but rather your atitude for others, who were entertaining the idea of him coming to the organization. With statements like saying they "are disgracful. I feel many skin fans have forgotten what it is like to have a tradition of a classy organization that does things the right way" as well as "Man what is wrong with you people."

It is that, that I had an issue with. Also saying it is hearsay regarding Riggins, would be like saying the same thing if I had said the sky is blue. And since you asked: George Starke, Dexter Manley, Michael Westbrook beating the crap out of Stephen Davis, and George Preston Marshall and his racism. Again, my issue with your post was not about our organization, or your opinion of Romanowski, or how Romanowski was not a nice guy because he wasn't, but rather, how you spoke about those who might have wanted Romanowski to come here. I am a firm believer in people can change and mature, especially if they are no longer having roid rage issues.

[Coolio47]

Hey, I would not want the "old" Romanowski near this team but I would want this version here to motivate our guys. Case in point:
http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=264290&title=web-redemption---friendly-tackle
(3:08 mark to the end)

[Laxpunk2006]

My issue with your post was not that you were against having Romanowski join the staff, but rather your atitude for others, who were entertaining the idea of him coming to the organization. With statements like saying they "are disgracful. I feel many skin fans have forgotten what it is like to have a tradition of a classy organization that does things the right way" as well as "Man what is wrong with you people."

It is that, that I had an issue with. Also saying it is hearsay regarding Riggins, would be like saying the same thing if I had said the sky is blue. And since you asked: George Starke, Dexter Manley, Michael Westbrook beating the crap out of Stephen Davis, and George Preston Marshall and his racism. Again, my issue with your post was not about our organization, or your opinion of Romanowski, or how Romanowski was not a nice guy because he wasn't, but rather, how you spoke about those who might have wanted Romanowski to come here. I am a firm believer in people can change and mature, especially if they are no longer having roid rage issues.

Just because we'd had some buttholes in the past doesn't mean we should continue that particular tradition. There's a big difference between being an alcoholic/drug addict off the field and taking steroids. Drugs and alcohol are a disadvantage to the player and the team, steroids are the opposite. I was fairly young at the time so I don't completely remember the Westbrook/Davis ordeal but it shouldn' be tolerated. Just like Romanowski ending the career of a teammate because he held him in practice shouldn't be tolerated either. Neither should the fact that he intentionally tried to injure players on other teams. The man proved his character at the highest stage and it's not something I want to touch with a twenty foot pole. He was given sixteen years worth of chances and I think that is more than enough. It's really easy to be "sorry" when you're out of a job. I'm all for forgiveness, I just don't think giving this guy a job has to be part of that process.

[Devastate]

eastern medicine ok

mcdonalds doesn't ocho cinco eat that every day he looks in great shape

Imagine how much better he'd be if he didn't eat it

[aqq]

My issue with your post was not that you were against having Romanowski join the staff, but rather your atitude for others, who were entertaining the idea of him coming to the organization. With statements like saying they "are disgracful. I feel many skin fans have forgotten what it is like to have a tradition of a classy organization that does things the right way" as well as "Man what is wrong with you people."

It is that, that I had an issue with. Also saying it is hearsay regarding Riggins, would be like saying the same thing if I had said the sky is blue. And since you asked: George Starke, Dexter Manley, Michael Westbrook beating the crap out of Stephen Davis, and George Preston Marshall and his racism. Again, my issue with your post was not about our organization, or your opinion of Romanowski, or how Romanowski was not a nice guy because he wasn't, but rather, how you spoke about those who might have wanted Romanowski to come here. I am a firm believer in people can change and mature, especially if they are no longer having roid rage issues.

1st off I said in my original post that the "POSTS" that agree with Romanowski coming here are disgraceful. I did not say the Posters were disgraceful. Maybe instead of saying "man what is wrong with u people" I should have said what are u guys thinking. But I think its honorable that u are defending yourself and the other 10 posters who wanted Romanowski but maybe just maybe u are little too sensitive .

My issue was with posts that wanted this guy here. I totally agree with Laxpunk2006 when he said "It's really easy to be "sorry" when you're out of a job. I'm all for forgiveness, I just don't think giving this guy a job has to be part of that process."

At least now he didn’t get the job and we can move on. Though just the whole process of bringing him to Washington to talk about training and nutrition was strange.

[dockeryfan]

Imagine how much better he'd be if he didn't eat it

When you post I just hear blah blah blah. Who is that in your sig?