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[quote=rbanerjee23;826014]Didn't see this particular article posted anywhere:

[url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/19/beck-running-game-highlight-redskins-win-at-colts]ProFootballWeekly.com - Beck, running game highlight Redskins' win at Colts[/url]

The article details how the Colts were missing Manning, Wayne, Collie and Gonzalez but the Skins were only missing Atogwe. As someone in the comments section pointed out, Fletcher, Cooley, and Landry were out of the game, any one of them being more important than Atogwe at this point. So much hatting[/quote]

Same AP article that was posted before...I'm going to ask AP what's up with that

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Apparent Eagle hatter.

[img]http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/EGLSUK.jpg[/img]

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Lol! Thats awesome! Hatters gonna Hatt!

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[quote=Alvin Walton;826022]Apparent Eagle hatter.

[img]http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/EGLSUK.jpg[/img][/quote]

I acknowledge your EGLSUK and raise you one blurry H8DLIS.

[IMG]http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9408/h8dlis.jpg[/IMG]

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Saw this a while back

[IMG]http://cdn.faniq.com/images/blog/8eb307ea46a8fcf39abac1534c29917e.jpg[/IMG]

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Madden ratings, even updated to.today are garbage ... more skins hating.

Fred Davis a 79 speed, one point over Cooley ? Torrain BETTER than hightower.. Grossman SLIGHTLY better than Beck both low 70s.. trent williams only 80? .... the list goes on .... its pathetic, screw you EA

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[quote=Meks;829023]Madden ratings, even updated to.today are garbage ... more skins hating.

Fred Davis a 79 speed, one point over Cooley ? Torrain BETTER than hightower.. Grossman SLIGHTLY better than Beck both low 70s.. trent williams only 80? .... the list goes on .... its pathetic, screw you EA[/quote]

Is there a text based way to look at the updated player ratings? I'm still going hard on franchise mode in Madden 11 and since I spent the extra money for the franchise pack I'm probably gonna skip Madden 12. I know they made serious changes to the franchise mode this year but I'm gonna skip it anyways, my biggest issue with franchise mode, besides the repetitiveness, was outrageous rookie salaries leading to cap problems, which they still didn't fix this year since the CBA was done after Madden went gold.

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[quote=Meks;829023]Madden ratings, even updated to.today are garbage ... more skins hating.

Fred Davis a 79 speed, one point over Cooley ? Torrain BETTER than hightower.. Grossman SLIGHTLY better than Beck both low 70s.. trent williams only 80? .... the list goes on .... its pathetic, screw you EA[/quote]

You can edit the ratings this year, so if you don't like something just change it.

I actually think they're pretty decent, and they always change as the year goes on anyway.

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In franchise mode yea, but that's weak

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Here's one media member that doesnt wear hats!

[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/30041/magazine-loves-eagles-hates-redskins]Magazine loves Eagles, hates Redskins - NFC East Blog - ESPN[/url]

Kudos to Dan Graziano who continues to look like he actually does his job as opposed to rehashing pre-determined "opinions"

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The media at large really has their heads up their asses when it comes to predictions.

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[quote=Mattyk;829376]The media at large really has their heads up their asses when it comes to predictions.[/quote]



Pretty much.

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/national-magazines-predict-redskins-will-stink/2011/08/28/gIQAIox7lJ_blog.html]National magazines predict Redskins will stink - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post[/url]

It's bad when Steinberg is defending us. :laughing-

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Ron Jaworski would take issue with that......I think I value his opinion more..

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Every year a team which is universally lauded ends up stinking. And a team which is universally reviled ends up contending. Therefore what people are saying now is just meaningless hot air. What matters is what the standings say in January.

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I don't mind word... cuz I have a goodfeeling the action on the field will speak volumes and shut ppl up

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There's a lot of hatting on the Redskins by the media right now, so I figured I'd show at least one prominent media member who [URL="http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2011/8/31/2396650/nfl-predictions-washington-redskins-nfc-east"]isn't hatting[/URL] on the Redskins. Michael Lombardi, who incidentally is one of my least favorite members of the media, for being a Redskins hatter in the past whose credentials I don't like (Worked in the FO for Cleveland and Oakland, which isn't impressive), is saying a couple nice things about the Skins.

[Quote=Michael Lombardi]
"Truth be told ... the Redskins, to me, this summer, have shown me more than any team in the NFC East," Lombardi said.

Lombardi noted the quarterback concern, but then mentioned how much better the Redskins look running the football.

"I think [Mike] Shanahan was embarrassed last year, I think you could see it in his demeanor this summer. His team looks much more organized. They look effective running the football. They're not trying to run Clinton Portis and have this old offensive line, which has played much better this year. I like Washington."
[/quote]

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I don't concern myself with media hatters. For one thing, those of us who read this board know more about the Redskins than they do. They often base their opinions on information that is incorrect or out of date. The national writers are trying to follow every NFL team at once which is virtually impossible to do.

Some of them don't do their homework and they just go with their gut feelings based on what they saw last season. Some of them think that Dan Snyder is still influencing football decisions.

The bottom line for me is that most of them just don't know enough about the Redskins to have a legitimate opinion on how well the Skins might do in 2011.

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;829565]I don't concern myself with media hatters. For one thing, those of us who read this board know more about the Redskins than they do. They often base their opinions on information that is incorrect or out of date. The national writers are trying to follow every NFL team at once which is virtually impossible to do.

Some of them don't do their homework and they just go with their gut feelings based on what they saw last season. Some of them think that Dan Snyder is still influencing football decisions.

The bottom line for me is that most of them just don't know enough about the Redskins to have a legitimate opinion on how well the Skins might do in 2011.[/quote]

Exactly. The national media has no actual insight other than looking at last years results, a sheet of transactions and visiting a few websites. It's actually really sad how poorly they do their jobs but whatever.

Bottom line is the team is improved at every position group, another year in the offense and the 3-4, another season of Shanahan's 'program', players suited to what they are being asked to do. I laugh at the 2-14, 3-13, 5-11 and even the 6-10 predictions. With any other coach, I'd say sure because of the QB position but I've got a feeling we are about to see a classic Shanahan season with a tough running game, opportunistic passing game and solid play on defense. Combine that with the 4th easiest schedule in the league and I think everyone outside of the fan base will be 'surprised' at how we do this year.

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[quote=GreekSkin;829374]Here's one media member that doesnt wear hats!

[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/30041/magazine-loves-eagles-hates-redskins]Magazine loves Eagles, hates Redskins - NFC East Blog - ESPN[/url]

Kudos to Dan Graziano who continues to look like he actually does his job as opposed to rehashing pre-determined "opinions"[/quote]

I love ESPN on ESPN crime. Graz has been tough but fair on the Redskins so far and has been willing to recognize progress. I think he will probably go 7-9 and last place for us but that's more in the realm of reality than 3-13.

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It's not usually the best thing for a team to have the media telling them how great they are all summer. The media trashing the redskins in preseason is perfect. Sure it's nice to get media recognition during the season when your team is playing well, but as far as all this preseason hot air...I want to be as far under the radar as possible. They are doing us a favor...we should thank them not criticise them.

Goo points about the media keeping the player egos in check. It just seems like the media hates Snyder and always will. The only thing that will change that is success.

Sucks that we have an improved team and all the ass hat media are going to say we came out of nowhere since they didn't really look at the moves made. I don't think well start to get any love unless we are 3-1 coming out of the rams game. Then it will be a huge story.

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if we start off well like we did with the first 6 to 8 games with zorns first season i think the media will be giving us a love fest. we just have to win, then the media accolades will come pouring in. zorns first season was unreal. we were all over espn, sportscenter, it was pretty awesome, JC being talked about as a fran qb, portis being a MVP candidate. one day we will have sustained success, cant wait!

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[quote=Paintrain;829571]I love ESPN on ESPN crime. Graz has been tough but fair on the Redskins so far and has been willing to recognize progress. I think he will probably go 7-9 and last place for us but that's more in the realm of reality than 3-13.[/quote]

I agree, the reality is this is a 6 to 8 win team. 3 wins or 13 wins just isnt realistic for this team.

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[quote=irish;829617]I agree, the reality is this is a 6 to 8 win team. 3 wins or 13 wins just isnt realistic for this team.[/quote]

I'm right there with you.. Significant injuries could push us into the 6 win range but healthy, this is about a 7 win team with potential to push for the 6 spot with 9 wins if all falls right. .500 with positive momentum will be a success for year 2 of the Shanny era... Of course most of the hatters will be calling for a change and saying Snyder is ready to blow it up.. Don't let the hatters make you mad.

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[quote=Paintrain;829571]I love ESPN on ESPN crime. Graz has been tough but fair on the Redskins so far and has been willing to recognize progress. I think he will probably go 7-9 and last place for us but that's more in the realm of reality than 3-13.[/quote]

Yeah I think we'll end up in the 7-9 wins range. I just don't understand how anyone that fancies themselves an "expert" could look at the moves we've made (both additions and subtractions), while also taking into account another year of familiarity with the schemes, and think that we are a worse team than last year. WE went 6-10 last year! What have we done to get that much worse?! It appears we have 2 QB's more capable of running the offense than McNabb ever was.

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[QUOTE=SBprimetime;829631]Yeah I think we'll end up in the 7-9 wins range. I just don't understand how anyone that fancies themselves an "expert" could look at the moves we've made (both additions and subtractions), while also taking into account another year of familiarity with the schemes, and think that we are a worse team than last year. WE went 6-10 last year! What have we done to get that much worse?! It appears we have 2 QB's more capable of running the offense than McNabb ever was.[/QUOTE]

I agree with what you are saying. I think what is keeping the so called 'experts' from moving us to the next level is our QB's. Grossman and Beck do not excite anyone. While they are playing well in the preseason, the preseason play is not to the level of regular season. I think they want to see them playing well in the regular season games and game plans before they can believe in us. Grossman and Beck could very well fold under the pressure of regular season defense play. It is still very much a wait and see situation for us at QB. The media is so caught up in this concept that the NFL is "Qb driven league" that they are blinded by it. I am not. We are a much better team.
We have improved so much in our O and D lines, which is where our major weakness was. QB play was also a major weakness, but so far it looks much improved as well. We have to see it in the regular season.

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Michael Lombardi is not a Redskins hatter...

[url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821ce69b/article/season-predictions-our-experts-make-their-picks?campaign=Twitter_features]NFL.com news: Season predictions: Our experts make their picks[/url]

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[quote=ruhskins;829641]michael lombardi is not a redskins hatter...

[url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821ce69b/article/season-predictions-our-experts-make-their-picks?campaign=twitter_features]nfl.com news: Season predictions: Our experts make their picks[/url][/quote]antti-hatter allert!!!

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[quote=Ruhskins;829641]Michael Lombardi is not a Redskins hatter...

[url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821ce69b/article/season-predictions-our-experts-make-their-picks?campaign=Twitter_features]NFL.com news: Season predictions: Our experts make their picks[/url][/quote]

A little [URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-locker-room/43244-redskins-hatters-in-the-media-6.html#post829509"]late[/URL] there. Although I will give you credit, when I came upon the post I found on Half Smokes he hadn't mentioned anything about the Redskins winning the East.

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In week one we were "The team that won against the injury depleted team". This week we are "The team that found a way to win when last season they would have found a way to lose." PROGRESS!

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[quote=Stuck in TX;837676]In week one we were "The team that won against the injury depleted team". This week we are "The team that found a way to win when last season they would have found a way to lose." PROGRESS![/quote]

Hopefully next week we'll be "the team that won against an injury depleted Cowboys". :)

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[quote=Ruhskins;837677]Hopefully next week we'll be "the team that won against an injury depleted Cowboys". :)[/quote]

I was thinkin "Romo chokes again as Orakpo breaks record for most sacks in a game" lol

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[quote=Ruhskins;829641]Michael Lombardi is not a Redskins hatter...

[url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821ce69b/article/season-predictions-our-experts-make-their-picks?campaign=Twitter_features]NFL.com news: Season predictions: Our experts make their picks[/url][/quote]

Neither is Tony Dungy, who has jumped on the bandwagon.

[QUOTE=SFREDSKIN;837680]Neither is Tony Dungy, who has jumped on the bandwagon.[/QUOTE]

Yeah I saw that on football night in America. The dunge is apparently hopping on the bandwagon even though nobody else is lol.

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As soon as we lose a game, we'll hear that tired ass good Rex/bad Rex bullshit. Mark my words.

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[quote=12thMan;837693]As soon as we lose a game, we'll hear that tired ass good Rex/bad Rex bullshit. Mark my words.[/quote]

As soon as Rex throws another pick we're gonna hear the good Rex/bad Rex stuff. People just don't think he's capable of putting consistent good football together. And everytime he throws a pick you just sit there and think oh shit, is he about to unravel? But this game proved that he was capable of forgetting it, coming back and playing good enough football to win. I honestly think even though Grossman didn't play that well today, he showed enough to say we're sure he's changed from his days in Chicago. I'm looking forward to next week.

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Lots of love on the airwaves this morning. These "hater" theories are quickly losing steam.

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[quote=Mattyk;837774]Lots of love on the airwaves this morning. These "hater" theories are quickly losing steam.[/quote]

Maybe it's because we've already met our predicted win quota in the 2nd week of the season. Remember guys we're only gonna win 1 more game this season, max.

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I'm not expecting us to go up too much in most of the power rankings though...but what do I know

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[quote=SmootSmack;837844]I'm not expecting us to go up too much in most of the power rankings though...but what do I know[/quote]

I wouldn't either. We barely beat a team we dominated statistically. In other words, we played a sloppy game with a lot of mistakes, because if we had finished drives like we should've the game shouldn't even have been close.