I thought it sounded like Philbin is not as caught up in the frenzy. He mentions "fit" and it makes me wonder if he simply feels that Manning may not be a great fit due to both age and system. We heard Sherman stress that continuity is the most important thing and bringing in an old QB from a different system is the opposite of that, no matter how great he was in that other system. And that's before you even broach the injury concerns. I think fans (and maybe Ross) tend to think that players are either good or bad. My impression is that Philbin may believe that having the coach, OC, QB and obviously the whole offense on the same page is more important than talent (assuming there's at least a certain level of talent).

 

The media sure is embarassing themselves a lot lately.

1st they're stalking a guy 2 hours after he gets fired after 14 years of service and now they're lining up 2 hours before a charity event just to ask dumbass questions.

:helpsmilie:

 

Talent acquisition is the GM's job.

 

Maybe Philbin is still concentrating on learning about the players that are on the team.

 

I still think its only ross that wants Manning I think philbin and ireland want flynn

 

Somebody has to stay reserved and neutral in the event we don't get Manning. Philbin can't exactly gush over Manning and then go and gush over Flynn or a Draft Pick if we have to.

 

Philbin sort of looks like the monsters from that Will Smith movie, "I Am Legend."

 

^^ haha