Quote:So you admit you don't understand the difference between a statement and an excuse.

 

For instance:  If somebody says Blaine Gabbert threw 3 interceptions this season, and you say he threw 2.  Is that an excuse?  

For your information, what an individuals says or writes need not be factually accurate to qualify as a statement, it's actually expressing an opinion. Example, Blaine Gabbert is a lousy quarterback

An excuse is the statement one makes to justify or explain poor performance or failure.  Example, Gabbert has been in the league closer to 2 years, and has played closer to one season total than anything.

Other common excuses include:

He left college early, he's still young.

The O-line couldn't protect him.

The receivers were dropping balls.

He's had 4 head coaches.

He's learning a new system.

The offense is learning a new system.

 

We all know when he came into the league and how much playing time he's had.  So if you're not offering an "excuse", why do you feel the need to make the statement?

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