tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800694504837785724.post8952627100736652381..comments2024-02-12T08:19:47.349-07:00Comments on Rich's Rants: Rich Passanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06802826156712863793noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800694504837785724.post-91433334000350197922014-05-14T07:30:01.674-07:002014-05-14T07:30:01.674-07:00my laugh of the daymy laugh of the dayrichpassannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800694504837785724.post-40022573515832895742014-05-14T07:29:12.936-07:002014-05-14T07:29:12.936-07:00If you are wrong, and I think you are, don't e...If you are wrong, and I think you are, don't expect to be called out. <br /><br />Colt McCoy 2.0? You have just provided by laugh of the day.richpassannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800694504837785724.post-54803567928528064022014-05-14T04:11:52.898-07:002014-05-14T04:11:52.898-07:00Colt McCoy 2.0Colt McCoy 2.0Brownsouthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800694504837785724.post-53945724618496339452014-05-13T16:30:10.553-07:002014-05-13T16:30:10.553-07:00He will . . . and I think you will be. He will . . . and I think you will be. richpassannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800694504837785724.post-39085247372685677032014-05-13T14:36:39.208-07:002014-05-13T14:36:39.208-07:00Sorry Rich, but yes to the syndrome. I'm plea...Sorry Rich, but yes to the syndrome. I'm pleased to know that you're familiar with that classic. Keep in mind that I write this things in good humor. This is entertainment, after all.<br /><br />Haslam's "we" may be a response to the reports that he forced his staff to draft Manziel. It may also be meant to signify that this team, from owner to front office, is on the same page. I have no problem with that. <br /><br />Personally, I didn't want us to draft Manziel. However I will root for Manziel to succeed because he is now a Cleveland Brown,<br />and I hope I am wrong about his NFL skill set.<br /><br />Strummer101https://www.blogger.com/profile/05498248253394731398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800694504837785724.post-92144463273540673072014-05-13T14:05:13.851-07:002014-05-13T14:05:13.851-07:00Make that: hasn't even picked up a football fo...Make that: hasn't even picked up a football for the Browns.richpassannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800694504837785724.post-31951809787252891432014-05-13T14:03:17.699-07:002014-05-13T14:03:17.699-07:00Haslam used the term "we" in his comment...Haslam used the term "we" in his comments at that luncheon. Meaning he at least sanctioned the use of the term backup, if not made it personally known those were his feelings, too.<br /><br />Why even mention it? Did Manziel at any time say he believed he was going to be the starter? That he was entitled to the position? Did I miss something?<br /><br />And are you suggesting I have fallen victim to the Chicken Little Syndrome? richpassannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800694504837785724.post-9754713279144820132014-05-13T13:55:05.116-07:002014-05-13T13:55:05.116-07:00Haslam's job is not to reinforce that. Fans wo...Haslam's job is not to reinforce that. Fans won't -- or at least shouldn't -- listen to him or take him seriously, anyway.<br /><br />And to apply a title to any player at this time of the season is just plain dumb. Manziel right now is a player whose status will be determined at a later date.<br /><br />And of course Manziel has a lot to learn. We all have a lot to learn. Once the learning stops, it's time to check out.<br /><br />Why do I get the impression you don't like the pick? You're picking him apart and he hasn't even picked as football for the Browns.<br /><br />I'm gonna give you the same advice I gave Haslam, Southie: chill.richpassannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800694504837785724.post-76992046881731638662014-05-13T12:28:46.179-07:002014-05-13T12:28:46.179-07:00um...Haslam was quoting Mike Pettine. Once again, ...um...Haslam was quoting Mike Pettine. Once again, no big deal (the Vince Young signing).<br /><br />It must be tough to have the sky fall on you so often.Strummer101https://www.blogger.com/profile/05498248253394731398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800694504837785724.post-2102052075900585722014-05-13T08:54:03.408-07:002014-05-13T08:54:03.408-07:00Pettine and Farmer have already made it clear that...Pettine and Farmer have already made it clear that as of now, Hoyer is the starter, but nobody seems to be listening. I think this was just Haslam's attempt to reinforce the fact. What else would you call Manziel? He is, after all, the backup, or maybe you would prefer "Heir to the Throne" or "Starter-in-Waiting". Face it, Manziel has a lot to learn about playing something other than sandlot football. If you've watched tape, you've seen how many times he missed/didn't see wide open receivers. Right now, the King has no clothes.Brownsouthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800694504837785724.post-44180751587918937262014-05-13T08:21:10.836-07:002014-05-13T08:21:10.836-07:00If they were meant for the media and fans, he coul...If they were meant for the media and fans, he could have couched his words a lot better. He would have been much better off pawning the answers to the question to either Farmer or Pettine.<br /><br />It's not the owner's job to "head off the groundswell of expectations" with regard to a player's status. That job belongs to the GM and coach. He should keep his opinions to himself.<br /><br />And I don't think Manziel will have a love affair with a clipboard come September. If I'm wrong, I'm certain you'll call me out. richpassannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3800694504837785724.post-64731640542121242422014-05-13T05:35:10.464-07:002014-05-13T05:35:10.464-07:00I really believe Haslam's comments were for th...I really believe Haslam's comments were for the benefit of the media and the fans and not aimed at Manziel. As soon as JFF was drafted everyone automatically assumed he would be on the field come the first week of September. I really think Haslam's just trying to head off the groundswell of expectations that would create a firestorm among fans when JFF is still in the learning process with his clipboard come September.Brownsouthnoreply@blogger.com