Former Redskins’ running back/returner Brian Mitchell spoke from the heart immediately following Washington’s frustrating 14-7 loss to the NY Giants.
Mitchell, who played for Washington from 1990-1999, is part of the Commanders postgame staff and had plenty to say Sunday. Here is Mitchell the first time he spoke opening the postgame show.
Here is the link if you would like to see more of the post game show.
“You can’t help a team beat you; today I would say Washington beat Washington. The Giants didn’t beat Washington; Washington beat Washington.”
“Coach Gibbs used to say we are all in this together. People used to laugh at that. But sometimes, coaches don’t think that they deserve any blame. Players don’t think they deserve all of the blame. Everybody that was involved today with football deserves the blame.”
“The guys didn’t look prepared. Offensive players in the first half, you had less than 60 yards. They (Giants) had guys basically brought in off of their couch to play, and you (defense) can’t dominate them?”
“Ultimately, for me, we all failed ourselves today. Everybody was involved and everybody is at fault in this football game.”
“We are a crew here who works for the team, and we want to say everything positive for the team. But you know what I’ve learned in life? When you sit up here and everything has to be positive, you’re not telling the truth.”
“This team is not winning because we don’t hold them accountable. This team is not winning because we in the media, we as fans, we find reasons to give them excuses as to why they can’t get better.”
“Tell them the truth. Right now, you’re not good. Offensively, defensively, special teams.”
“I love this franchise, but I will not lie to them. Everybody from top to bottom has to get better, or this thing is not going to change up.”