The Redskins were getting advice all the way from Afghanistan from the FOX pregame show and it came from two former rivals.
There were plenty of great quotes of the weekend but FOX analyst and former New York Giant star Michael Strahan had some words of wisdom for Redskins Hall of Fame running back John Riggins who criticized Washington and Owner Daniel Snyder: “John Riggins is a Hall of Fame football player and everyone knows the problems of the Redskins but he made it a bit personal saying Dan Snyder’s heart was dark and all those things. I don’t know if it had anything to do with the fact that Daniel Snyder’s company bought a radio station where John Riggins had a show and then they cancelled his show. What John Riggins is saying now is personal and I think he just needs to shut up.”
Former Cowboys coach and fellow FOX analyst Jimmy Johnson added: “We’ve all questioned some of the decisions that have been made with the Redskins but you can’t question the passion and you can’t question the effort. Daniel Snyder will spend the money and they’ll keep working to get it right.”
NBC ‘s Bob Costas spoke to Eagles backup QB Michael Vick and Dallas QB Tony Romo and here are the highlights.
VICK
Vick on doubting his abilities: “I would be lying if I said there wasn’t some doubt there. I’m being realistic about the situation.”
Vick on being a wildcat quarterback: “I won’t be a wildcat guy. I can’t. It’s a different style of play. It’s almost like a hit or miss type of thing. My position is quarterback. That’s what I was born to do.”
Vick on playing for the Eagles again next year: “It would be hard. It would be an everyday struggle. But I would have to take that time to hone my skills and get better. I’m excited about the opportunity I have moving forward whether it’s with Philadelphia or another team.”
ROMO
Romo on Miles Austin: “He wasn’t on other people’s radar but he was on ours. You could see it on a daily basis. The technique, ability and things of that nature were starting to come to the forefront once he got the opportunity.”
Romo on his cap: “I’m letting the hair grow out a little bit. Three or four weeks ago we were talking with one of my buddies and I told him I wouldn’t cut my hair until we lost. So we’re on a little bit of a winning streak right now and I’ve got messy hair all over the place.”
Costas: “So you if you go all the way to the Super Bowl, it will be shoulder length.”
Romo: “It will be a good problem to have, if that were the case.”
Costas: “It’s better to be on NBC than TMZ, isn’t i
