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Saw this on Youtube if this don't get you excited i don't know what will. 22 days till Training Camp starts.

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONd27OaYqQs&NR=1]YouTube - A PREVIEW OF WEEK 1 SEPT 12 2010 COWBOYS VS REDSKINS[/url]

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I am cautiously optimistic about this season. I think we will be 8-8 at best. I think we are headed in the right direction, but it is still going to take some time. I am very pleased with what Allen and Shanahan are doing right now. I even think Snyder may be growing up some too.

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Even though i think we can be a 10-6 team, if we only win 3-4 games is it time to panic in dc??

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I think something would have to go drastically wrong for this team to only win 4 games again.

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[quote=chewman;711104]Even though i think we can be a 10-6 team, if we only win 3-4 games is it time to panic in dc??[/quote]

Yes.. there's no excuse for that. We need to be within a game of .500

I don't know what some people are talking about with the 3-4 years from being a playoff contender.. teams have been turning it around far quicker than that.. not every team has sustained it though

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Ok. I am coming strong here. I am going to go out on a limb here and predict. 7-9 to
13-3 winning the division, and fighting for homefield advantage all the way till the end of the regular season.

BTW I love that video. The start of training camp can not get here fast enough, and I always fell like a kid at Christmas when the PreSeason and Regular Season start. Some times I cannot sleep well with anticipation.

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[quote=saden1;711094]Screw it, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say there's a good chance we're going to win the Super Bowl. Right now I'm thinking there 3% chance of us winning it all but I'll have a better idea once the playoffs start.


Hail to the Redskins!!!![/quote]

Wow, great odds...you're giving us less than a 1 in 32 chance to win it in a league of 32 teams lol

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[url=http://www.gcobb.com/2010/07/07/collingsworth-believes-mcnabb-will-make-a-big-difference-in-washington/]Collinsworth Believes McNabb Will Make A Big Difference In Washington | GCOBB.COM[/url]

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[quote=Paintrain;711078]Be careful WAY out there on that limb. So you're saying that we will play 16 games, win some, lose some, you'll be happy if we win most but not disappointed if we don't. Seems Zornishly medium![/quote]

I'm not interested in making an accurate prediction on Wins and Losses, because the reality is there is a very fine line between winning and losing in the NFL. That's why every year you see teams go from 5-11 or 6-10 to 10-6 or 11-5 and into the playoffs. Just a few changes here and there, a few breaks go your way, a healthy player here or there where there was an injury the year before... that's all it takes to have a somewhat successful season.

I can say I'm pretty confident we're not among the elite in the NFL yet. I can say pretty confidently that we're not horrible like we were under Vinny & Zorn. From there, it's anybody's guess on which side of mediocre we finish. Instead of trying to predict, just enjoy the uncertainty that is the NFL.

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[quote=Mattyk;711105]I think something would have to go drastically wrong for this team to only win 4 games again.[/quote]

Agree, no way will this team only win 4 games. I look for 7 to 9 wins.

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[quote=tryfuhl;711106]Yes.. there's no excuse for that. We need to be within a game of .500

[B]I don't know what some people are talking about with the 3-4 years from being a playoff contender.. teams have been turning it around far quicker than that.. not every team has sustained it though[/B][/quote]

Yeah teams go worst to first every year it seems, and there's always a bunch of new playoff teams. Clearly with the moves we've made Shanahan plans on turning things around quickly.

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schneed good post. one missed kick here, one injury there, and a double digit win team goes to 6 wins in a hurry

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watching sportscenter this morning, they had drew brees on. did he get his birthmark on the side of his face removed or was that just makeup for tv concealing it some? i always liked that while he surely has enough money for cosmetic surgery, he didnt bother with superficial things like a birthmark.

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[quote=over the mountain;711219]watching sportscenter this morning, they had drew brees on. did he get his birthmark on the side of his face removed or was that just makeup for tv concealing it some? i always liked that while he surely has enough money for cosmetic surgery, he didnt bother with superficial things like a birthmark.[/quote]

[url=http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Books/excerpt-coming-back-stronger-drew-brees/story?id=11090457]Drew Brees Book Excerpt: 'Coming Back Stronger' - ABC News[/url]

As a kid, I got teased a lot because of a distinguishing birthmark on my right cheek. My mom and dad used to tell me that was where an angel had kissed me, but the kids at school didn't quite see it that way. They used to tease me and take jabs at me in the classroom and on the playground, saying things like "What happened to your face?" or "Wipe that stuff off your face." I couldn't help but get in a few scraps over it.

When I was little, the pediatrician gave my parents the option of having it removed because there was a chance it could become cancerous, but in spite of all the harassment I took at school, I decided to keep it. Instead of seeing it as a bad thing, I chose to see it as something that made me unique and special. It set me apart from everyone else. In a way, it became my trademark.

Looking back, I guess it might have been smarter to remove it, because why take a chance on it becoming cancerous? I even had it biopsied a few years ago, and I still see the dermatologist every once in a while to make sure it's okay, but now it's just a part of who I am. I wouldn't consider cutting off my arm. Neither would I cut off my birthmark. If I had ever been forced to remove it, I would have been devastated. My good friends who have known me a long time say they don't even see it anymore. If I had it removed, they would notice, but now they don't see it at all. They just see me.

(All that said though, I thought he did have it removed and now there was a scar there. Not sure)

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[quote=SmootSmack;711246][URL="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Books/excerpt-coming-back-stronger-drew-brees/story?id=11090457"]Drew Brees Book Excerpt: 'Coming Back Stronger' - ABC News[/URL]

As a kid, I got teased a lot because of a distinguishing birthmark on my right cheek. My mom and dad used to tell me that was where an angel had kissed me, but the kids at school didn't quite see it that way. They used to tease me and take jabs at me in the classroom and on the playground, saying things like "What happened to your face?" or "Wipe that stuff off your face." I couldn't help but get in a few scraps over it.

When I was little, the pediatrician gave my parents the option of having it removed because there was a chance it could become cancerous, but in spite of all the harassment I took at school, I decided to keep it. Instead of seeing it as a bad thing, I chose to see it as something that made me unique and special. It set me apart from everyone else. In a way, it became my trademark.

Looking back, I guess it might have been smarter to remove it, because why take a chance on it becoming cancerous? I even had it biopsied a few years ago, and I still see the dermatologist every once in a while to make sure it's okay, but now it's just a part of who I am. I wouldn't consider cutting off my arm. Neither would I cut off my birthmark. If I had ever been forced to remove it, I would have been devastated. My good friends who have known me a long time say they don't even see it anymore. If I had it removed, they would notice, but now they don't see it at all. They just see me.

(All that said though, I thought he did have it removed and now there was a scar there. Not sure)[/quote]

Money, and talent aside. That's the kind of guy you want your daughters to marry.

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[quote=SmootSmack;711246][url=http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Books/excerpt-coming-back-stronger-drew-brees/story?id=11090457]Drew Brees Book Excerpt: 'Coming Back Stronger' - ABC News[/url]

As a kid, I got teased a lot because of a distinguishing birthmark on my right cheek. My mom and dad used to tell me that was where an angel had kissed me, but the kids at school didn't quite see it that way. They used to tease me and take jabs at me in the classroom and on the playground, saying things like "What happened to your face?" or "Wipe that stuff off your face." I couldn't help but get in a few scraps over it.

When I was little, the pediatrician gave my parents the option of having it removed because there was a chance it could become cancerous, but in spite of all the harassment I took at school, I decided to keep it. Instead of seeing it as a bad thing, I chose to see it as something that made me unique and special. It set me apart from everyone else. In a way, it became my trademark.

Looking back, I guess it might have been smarter to remove it, because why take a chance on it becoming cancerous? I even had it biopsied a few years ago, and I still see the dermatologist every once in a while to make sure it's okay, but now it's just a part of who I am. I wouldn't consider cutting off my arm. Neither would I cut off my birthmark. If I had ever been forced to remove it, I would have been devastated. My good friends who have known me a long time say they don't even see it anymore. If I had it removed, they would notice, but now they don't see it at all. They just see me.

(All that said though, I thought he did have it removed and now there was a scar there. Not sure)[/quote]

First-stringer on the All-class team...couldn't have picked someone better to win his first Super Bowl.

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[quote=rbanerjee23;711122]Wow, great odds...you're giving us less than a 1 in 32 chance to win it in a league of 32 teams lol[/quote]

Perhaps that was just the wit and wisdom of Saden.

I imagine if we make it to the playoffs, Saden will up our chances to about 8.3%

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Hot damn! Every now and then something happens here that pleasantly reminds me of some of the unique perks of my job...I'm walking to the cafeteria to grab some lunch...see some dudes playing catch with a football...walk over to see what's going...next thing I know I'm tossing the football around as well...with freakin' Drew Brees! What do me and Marques Colston have in common? We've both caught passes from Drew Brees. Damn, that was awesome.

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[quote=SmootSmack;711275]Hot damn! Every now and then something happens here that pleasantly reminds me of some of the unique perks of my job...I'm walking to the cafeteria to grab some lunch...see some dudes playing catch with a football...walk over to see what's going...next thing I know I'm tossing the football around as well...with freakin' Drew Brees! What do me and Marques Colston have in common? We've both caught passes from Drew Brees. Damn, that was awesome.[/quote]Not a bad use of a Thursday morning.

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[quote=SmootSmack;711275]Hot damn! Every now and then something happens here that pleasantly reminds me of some of the unique perks of my job...I'm walking to the cafeteria to grab some lunch...see some dudes playing catch with a football...walk over to see what's going...next thing I know I'm tossing the football around as well...with freakin' Drew Brees! What do me and Marques Colston have in common? We've both caught passes from Drew Brees. Damn, that was awesome.[/quote]

So jealous right now :)

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[quote=SmootSmack;711275]Hot damn! Every now and then something happens here that pleasantly reminds me of some of the unique perks of my job...I'm walking to the cafeteria to grab some lunch...see some dudes playing catch with a football...walk over to see what's going...next thing I know I'm tossing the football around as well...with freakin' Drew Brees! What do me and Marques Colston have in common? We've both caught passes from Drew Brees. Damn, that was awesome.[/quote]

I hate you now more than ever.

j/k. I do, however, envy you down to the pit of my being right now.

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I thought waking up to a hot breakfast was a good morning. Congrats

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[quote=Mattyk;711277]So jealous right now :)[/quote]

It was fun...but I actually felt a lot of pressure. I was thinking "don't screw up in front of Drew Brees...don't screw up in front of Drew Brees" And he doesn't just play catch. It's almost like he tries to recreate a game situation, moves around a bit, checks off an imaginary receiver and then fires a bullet at you.

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[quote=SmootSmack;711287]It was fun...but I actually felt a lot of pressure. I was thinking "don't screw up in front of Drew Brees...don't screw up in front of Drew Brees" And he doesn't just play catch. It's almost like he tries to recreate a game situation, moves around a bit, checks off an imaginary receiver and then fires a bullet at you.[/quote]

so awesome

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[quote=SmootSmack;711246][URL="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Books/excerpt-coming-back-stronger-drew-brees/story?id=11090457"]Drew Brees Book Excerpt: 'Coming Back Stronger' - ABC News[/URL]

As a kid, I got teased a lot because of a distinguishing birthmark on my right cheek. My mom and dad used to tell me that was where an angel had kissed me, but the kids at school didn't quite see it that way. They used to tease me and take jabs at me in the classroom and on the playground, saying things like "What happened to your face?" or "Wipe that stuff off your face." I couldn't help but get in a few scraps over it.

When I was little, the pediatrician gave my parents the option of having it removed because there was a chance it could become cancerous, but in spite of all the harassment I took at school, I decided to keep it. Instead of seeing it as a bad thing, I chose to see it as something that made me unique and special. It set me apart from everyone else. In a way, it became my trademark.

Looking back, I guess it might have been smarter to remove it, because why take a chance on it becoming cancerous? I even had it biopsied a few years ago, and I still see the dermatologist every once in a while to make sure it's okay, but now it's just a part of who I am. I wouldn't consider cutting off my arm. Neither would I cut off my birthmark. If I had ever been forced to remove it, I would have been devastated. My good friends who have known me a long time say they don't even see it anymore. If I had it removed, they would notice, but now they don't see it at all. They just see me.

(All that said though, I thought he did have it removed and now there was a scar there. Not sure)[/quote]

not to sound conceded but i was a pretty damn good looking dude in high school and college, dating cheerleaders and what not. one day when i was 21 in college (dating a girl who could pass as christine aguilara's twin - my whole lax team was jealous) i started to get these red spots on my elbows. ended up being psoriasis, a rather unsightly but benevolent skin problem. while most people with it have it covering a large part of their body, mine is just my elbows and knees and occassionaly my face (which i do apply meds to and it is gone in a few days).

but when i got it i didnt look away from someone in a wheelchair or someone with one arm or someone with a messed up face like i did before. i felt i could embrace them, when i saw them i didnt see the wheelchair or messed up face, i saw a person in a whelchair. theres a slight but meaningful difference at least for me.

now, i dont even bother to take meds for it. like brees, its a part of who i am, its a constant but great reminder to me that noone is perfect, everyone has ailments or things wrong with them, to not dwell on my own bad skin b/c its just that bad skin, it doesnt mean a damn thing on who i am. if anything it made me a better person, a more understanding person.

while i am not religous i do consider it my cross, my reminder to stay humble and thankful and that everyone is a person first. when i give a homeless guy a dollar or cigarette and he wants to shake my hand, i shake it. my older brother hates that screaming germs and what not. idk maybe if i didnt have my own problems maybe i wouldnt shake a hand that has been extended to me.

sorry for the cheese, glad to see brees embraced it as a part of himself like i have with my own superficial reminder. i always thought he approached it the way he wrote about it. honestly, he is a role model for others, particularly lil kids with similar problems. if you dont have something on your face like him you probably didnt even think of how he represents himself with zero embarrasment but there are kids all over america with something on their face and im sure brees has inspired them to look up and not down.

cheese boy out.

ps - smootsmack - did the univ of maryland sign a contract with espn recently?

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Maryland alone, no. I think you're thinking of the ACC deal

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[quote=Mattyk;711166][url=http://www.gcobb.com/2010/07/07/collingsworth-believes-mcnabb-will-make-a-big-difference-in-washington/]Collinsworth Believes McNabb Will Make A Big Difference In Washington | GCOBB.COM[/url][/quote]


I like to hear positive things about our Redskins but I don't really rate Collingsworth.

HTTR.

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good read from nfl.com
[url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d818d3479/article/effective-pass-rush-from-olbs-pivotal-to-34-defenses-success]NFL.com news: Effective pass rush from OLBs pivotal to 3-4 defense's success[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;711275]Hot damn! Every now and then something happens here that pleasantly reminds me of some of the unique perks of my job...I'm walking to the cafeteria to grab some lunch...see some dudes playing catch with a football...walk over to see what's going...next thing I know I'm tossing the football around as well...with freakin' Drew Brees! What do me and Marques Colston have in common? We've both caught passes from Drew Brees. Damn, that was awesome.[/quote]

So very cool. Good for you! I hear Lance Moore now fears for his job.

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[url=http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/07/08/summer-scramble-2010-nfc-east-players-to-watch/#cntnt]Summer Scramble 2010: NFC East Players to Watch -- NFL FanHouse[/url]

Just another thing to talk about.

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[quote=SmootSmack;711287]It was fun...but I actually felt a lot of pressure. I was thinking "don't screw up in front of Drew Brees...don't screw up in front of Drew Brees" And he doesn't just play catch. It's almost like he tries to recreate a game situation, moves around a bit, checks off an imaginary receiver and then fires a bullet at you.[/quote]

Good thing you're not Carlos Rogers.. Nothing worse than playing a game of 'drop' with Drew Brees... Seriously man, that's cool.. Membership has its privileges.

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[url=http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/08/ex-byu-rb-unga-works-out-for-20-teams/]NFL.com Blogs » Blog Archive Ex-BYU RB Unga works out for 20 teams «[/url]

So does anyone know if we have interest in this guy?

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[url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/nfl/2010/06/29/062910.proslife_cooley.mov.SportsIllustrated/index.html]A Pro's Life: Chris Cooley - Video - SI.com[/url]

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[quote=Monksdown;711256]Money, and talent aside. That's the kind of guy you want your daughters to marry.[/quote]

Be careful, sure he seems like a great guy but we only know that through what he chooses to show us. Lots of people thought Tiger Woods was pretty much perfect and we all know how that turned out.

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[quote=NYCskinfan82;711096]Saw this on Youtube if this don't get you excited i don't know what will. 22 days till Training Camp starts.

[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONd27OaYqQs&NR=1"]YouTube - A PREVIEW OF WEEK 1 SEPT 12 2010 COWBOYS VS REDSKINS[/URL][/quote]

Heck yeah, I love Chevy Novas. (serious)

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[url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/13633986/training-camp-battles-nfc-east?tag=coverlist_active;coverlist_footer]Training camp battles: NFC East - NFL - CBSSports.com Football[/url]

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[url=http://blog.redskins.com/2010/07/14/the-second-r-you-in-spot/]Another 'R You In?' Spot[/url]

Orakpo looking at the camera and saying "I'm all in" ought to scare a few QB's out there

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[url=http://www.hogshaven.com/2010/7/14/1569011/redskins-2010-annual-magazine-is#storyjump]Redskins 2010 Annual Magazine is Finally Here - Hogs Haven[/url]

15 days to the start of Training Camp.

HTTR.

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[quote=NYCskinfan82;712320][URL="http://www.hogshaven.com/2010/7/14/1569011/redskins-2010-annual-magazine-is#storyjump"]Redskins 2010 Annual Magazine is Finally Here - Hogs Haven[/URL]

15 days to the start of Training Camp.

HTTR.[/quote]

Looks like a quality magazine, think I might have to order it

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ordering this as we speak.