CP vs. B-Mitch

So these two guys got into it on the John Thompson show earlier this week (you can hear the argument on the Sportstalk 980 website). CP was annoyed that B-Mitch is always complaining about CP. B-Mitch is old school and believes that CP should play in every pre season game and play every down of every game and so forth. CP doesn't want to get injured in the preseason and is particularly sensitive to that given his shoulder injury in preseason a couple of years ago. He also pulls himself out because he does get fatigued and we have a very capable backup in Ladell Betts. CP is still a workhorse if you look at the number of carries he had last year.

B-Mitch was also bothered by the comments CP made regarding him wishing he could play behind another line and another scheme. I read that article and I actually didn't have much of a problem with it. CP has said that he loves being a Redskin and he is happy to be here. I have always felt that CP gives maximum effort when he is on the field and not just when he runs. The guy is a tremendous blocker and will run down the field to make blocks for receivers. He seems like a great team guy and a guy that is good to have in the locker room. He also was told by coaches before the start of this season to be more of a leader and really take on the face of the team role and he readily accepted. We all know that it is a long season and 5 preseason games only adds to that. Frankly, I had no problem with CP's workload in the preseason as long as it works for him. He is 27 years old and we need him for the duration of the season.

I like B-Mitch but I find some of his comments overly critical especially when it comes to CP. He gives some very good analysis but I have also found him to be somewhat of a typical fan. When the Skins lose, he'll rip them apart but when they win, he is a big fan.

He doesn't really believe the new offense should take this long to learn. He believes JC should be picking up things sooner. Again, I agree with some of his analysis. I think JC should be better at going through the progressions but I also think JC is still a young QB and we need to give him some time. We need to give him and the rest of the offense and coaches some slack to learn the system. Whatever. I enjoy the commentary of B-Mitch (don't necessarily agree with all of it) but I think CP is a solid back and a good guy to have on the team.