Scouting Next Season's Opponents
 

OK, so we haven't really talked about next season's opponents since the list was release during our playoff run. For starters we are playing the NFC South and AFC South. In addition to teams in those two divisions we play the Rams and the Vikings. None of the teams we play scare me but I am worried about several of them. In particular the Panthers, the Colts, and the Falcons. All the division games are winnable as we proved that this year.

[B]Home Games: [/B]
When the Skins are playing at home no team should beat them. I mean, how could they, with continuity and the crowd and playoff experience?

Dallas Cowboys - This is going to be a good game and very close. I highly doubt the Cowboys can beat us at home.

New York Giants - Eli matures but so does our defense and offense. And if they still have Plexiglas on the roster count this as a win.

Philadelphia Eagles - Has their window of opportunity closed? I don't think they'll be a bad team next year but they aren't going to be good enough to win on the road.

Atlanta Falcons - Aggressive defense plus a highly mobile QB is a dangerous combination. Contrary to what some might think, if you don't close every single window on Vick he'll burn you running and passing. Oh and Dunn will be playing and you know the little bugger can run as well.

Carolina Panthers - You can't say enough good things about this team. They have the defense, they have an offense that's good enough to score 25 points a game. They ware in our own image.

Minnesota Vikings - New coaches, no way they win this game especially if we play them at the beginning of the season.

Jacksonville Jaguars - Good defense, mediocre offense. Still, they are dangerous team. I like the Skins at home though.

Tennessee Titans - They are in rebuilding mode and they'll be playing a playoff team from the season before. They’ll need help from god to beat the Skins.

[B]Away:[/B]
Away games look pretty formidable but we'll be playing some “soft” teams.

Dallas Cowboys - This is going to be a tough game, I've never been comfortable playing in Dallas but I can't really see the Cowboys improving drastically. Plus, it doesn't help that they lost their OC Payne or whatever his title was.

New York Giants - I hate the Meadowland more than Texas Stadium. You saw what happened this past season. I can't really see us winning this one.

Philadelphia Eagles - Their defense will still be good, their offense? No Running game + no receivers = stinky offense with McNabb scrambling for his life. They'll be even worse if they lose Jon Runyan to FA.

New Orleans Saints - New coaches! If the Skins can't beat them, we're in trouble ya'll.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - This should be a good defensive battle just like in the playoffs. Look for the Skins to come out on top because the Bucs will still have offensive line issues.

St. Louis Rams - Martz gone, poor defense, and a running game that was last heard of in 2000 doesn't bode well for the Rams.

Houston Texans - They'll have New Coaches and will be rebuilding once again. Mr. Bush, Mr. Taylor would like to welcome you into the NFL. God help them if we play them in the first few weeks of the season.

Indianapolis Colts - Poor bastards, they are good for at least 12 wins next year. I wonder if the blitz them, blitz them and blitz them so more philosophy will work next season.


[B][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=2]The Ultimate Question:[/SIZE][/COLOR] [/B]
Can the Redskins win 12 or more games next year?

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i think they [i]can[/i] win 12 games, but just the fact that they're the redskins makes me not get my hopes up

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10 Wins And Another Playoff Win Is What Im Hoping For

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The Redskins go 13 -3 and win the BIG ONE.

Their losses: at New York, at Dallas, and in a shocking upset, at Houston.

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I expect we will imrprove by a win or two. 12 wins are very possible.

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[QUOTE=70Chip]The Redskins go 13 -3 and win the BIG ONE.

Their losses: at New York, at Dallas, and in a shocking upset, at Houston.[/QUOTE]
Houston wont be an upset cause we will already locked up home field advantage and they will miss out on getting the first pick again. I say they beat the second stringers in OT.

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I'm say we will win 11 games, but much more better and scarier to every team in the league......, the skins have a chance of being in the NFC Championship game

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i agree that 11/12 wins is VERY possible but if runyan leaves the ugles does anyone think TB will toss some big dollars his way? If they solidify that line with cadilick and a solid D we could be playing them at Fed Ex in the champioship game.

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if runyan leaves i'd kinda wish we had him instead of samuels... well, i do that now anyways, but still.

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Redskins 11-5
Eagles 11-5
Giants 9-7
Cowboys 8-8

The NFC East is going to be so strong next year, all of the teams are going to beat each other up. Philly will get SO many players back healthy that I see them being strong again. McNabb coming back at full strength is downright scary, we can't underestimate the Birds.

Cowboys have horrible team chemistry. A lot of the guys on the Giants hate their coach. Those teams have some talent, but those factors take them down a peg.

I think I'm being very realistic when I say that whoever survives the NFC East will be the conference champion and head to the Super Bowl. It's either Philly or us.

Carolina and Tampa Bay both should threaten as well. Seattle can't be written off either, though I wonder if they'll lose Alexander.

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[QUOTE=That Guy]if runyan leaves i'd kinda wish we had him instead of samuels... well, i do that now anyways, but still.[/QUOTE]


Runyan is a right tackle. Screw him. He is dirtier than the men's room at Veteran's stadium. I hope he signs with Dallas and has a career ending injury.

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You guys are simply amazing!

Except for Saunders, there have been NO off season moves. You don't know which free agents you are retaining and/or signing.

Do not know which players are coming or going. Don't know who is going to be drafted. Have not even seen the 2006 schedule yet. Don't even know what day the team is reporting to camp.

Do not know how the offense is going to respond to a new offensive coordinator.

Have not restructured one single contract to eliminate that 20 million dollar cap deficit.

And you guys can predict an 11-5 or 12-4 or even 13-3 season with all of those unknowns?

Like I said amazing!

Hey I have some beach front property in Death Valley I will sell you too.

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How 'bout them Cowboys!!!

Seriously, was that a professional football team that came to Fed Ex?

Don't be upset because our boys ruined your Monday night halftime ceremony and embarrassed you guys on national television.

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we are amazing enough to kick your ass twice this year

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im with you grimreaper about runyon,except for the injury thing.i also despise him.and welcome aboard(wheres bigskin when you need him?)

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[QUOTE=Grim21Reaper]How 'bout them Cowboys!!!

Seriously, was that a professional football team that came to Fed Ex?

Don't be upset because our boys ruined your Monday night halftime ceremony and embarrassed you guys on national television.[/QUOTE]

For one I am not upset, that is part of the game. There is always a winner and a loser. Goody for you. You should understand that, even though the Redskins swept Dallas in 2005, the Cowboys have won 17 of the last 20 meetings. But what does that fact have to do with the subject of the thread? Nothing, natta, zip, not a thing.

I just think it is a wee bit premature to be making W-L predictions for a season that does not even have a schedule written for it yet. Nor any free agent gains or losses. And not knowing what off-season moves the opposing teams have done.

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[QUOTE=sandtrapjack]
I just think it is a wee bit premature to be making W-L predictions for a season that does not even have a schedule written for it yet. Nor any free agent gains or losses. And not knowing what off-season moves the opposing teams have done.

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There are a lot of unknown and I am not concerned about what moves other teams make. This thread is about the Redskins and whether they'll be good enough to win next year. Our free agent list isn't that big of a concern (most of them are role players, some good, some so-so).

We don't have a 1st round draft pick so you won't see us drafting players that can contribute immediately. The Redskins that play next year will be the same team that played this past season with a little wrinkle here and there and believe me these wrinkles won't have a negative impact. Barring injuries, the Redskins can do no worse than they did this past season.

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Sandjack -- the important thing is we're not the team losing critical coaches -- instead we're gaining them.

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[QUOTE=sandtrapjack]You guys are simply amazing!

Except for Saunders, there have been NO off season moves. You don't know which free agents you are retaining and/or signing.

Do not know which players are coming or going. Don't know who is going to be drafted. Have not even seen the 2006 schedule yet. Don't even know what day the team is reporting to camp.

Do not know how the offense is going to respond to a new offensive coordinator.

Have not restructured one single contract to eliminate that 20 million dollar cap deficit.

And you guys can predict an 11-5 or 12-4 or even 13-3 season with all of those unknowns?

Like I said amazing!

Hey I have some beach front property in Death Valley I will sell you too.

[img]http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_75.gif[/img][/QUOTE]

I guess you don't understand what team message boards are all about.

Let me clue you in, we like to talk about the Washington Redskins here. That includes outrageous predictions, homerist takes on our players and coaches, and overall a basic feeling that we are the best team in the NFL regardless of record.

Another clue, the offseason is full of speculation simply because that's all we have to go on right now. That's what's fun about the offseason, the possibilities are endless.

But if you prefer some cold, hard reality, let's revisit the Skins ownership of the Cowboys this season.

Enjoy!

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In addition to that, you might want to educate yourself on the team that you criticize. We have two FAs that make a difference that we most likely will resign. Good news is about the Skins during their winning streak is that they WON the games they were supposed to win. The confidence is back and they will continue to carry that into next year. The Redskins were only one or two players away from being serious contenders. The only question mark is possibly QB after next year. The Cowboys are going to have a huge turnover on offense the next year or two. Offensive line is aging, QB is aging and Keyshawn is aging. Julius Jones is not living up to the hype. You have a good prospect in Barber, and I believe he'll be good for years to come. Glenn isn't a spring chicken either.

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[QUOTE=sandtrapjack]You guys are simply amazing!

Except for Saunders, there have been NO off season moves. You don't know which free agents you are retaining and/or signing.

Do not know which players are coming or going. Don't know who is going to be drafted. Have not even seen the 2006 schedule yet. Don't even know what day the team is reporting to camp.

Do not know how the offense is going to respond to a new offensive coordinator.

Have not restructured one single contract to eliminate that 20 million dollar cap deficit.

And you guys can predict an 11-5 or 12-4 or even 13-3 season with all of those unknowns?

Like I said amazing!

Hey I have some beach front property in Death Valley I will sell you too.

[img]http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_75.gif[/img][/QUOTE]
Everyone is 16-0 in the offseason, don't you know that??!?!? :towel:

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sandtrap, you do realize that you're trolling right? you have nothing to say about the subject at hand so you just start insulting people instead...

If you don't like the thread, no one is forcing you to read it, and if you rather talk about the roids or what have you, there are other boards where you can do that to your hearts desire.

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I like the Skins at 11-5 next year, with a bye in the first round this time!

Not to jump on sandtrap or anything, but I think the Cowboys are in trouble next year. I just don't think Bledsoe is or will be the answer for them, and they don't have a QB for the future. Furthermore, I can see Parcels just exploding on this team around mid-season if they are playing up to expectations.

Yeah, I know that sounds kinda in-depth and all, but what the hell are off-seasons for?

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I just realized the Redskins longest road trip is to Houston. Nothing on the West Coast whatsoever. We head to Houston, New Orleans, St. Louis, Tampa, and Indy. And of course Dallas, NY, and Philly.

As road schedules go, that's pretty sweet. Jet lag should not be underestimated as a factor in these road games, and it's nice to know we're not headed too far away next season.

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we're playing tampa AGAIN?? damn. that's like 5 times in 5 years... when did they join our division again?

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[QUOTE=Schneed10]I just realized the Redskins longest road trip is to Houston. Nothing on the West Coast whatsoever. We head to Houston, New Orleans, St. Louis, Tampa, and Indy. And of course Dallas, NY, and Philly.

As road schedules go, that's pretty sweet. Jet lag should not be underestimated as a factor in these road games, and it's nice to know we're not headed too far away next season.[/QUOTE]

At least 3 of the 5 away games we should be fairly competitive in.

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[QUOTE=TheMalcolmConnection]At least 3 of the 5 away games we should be fairly competitive in.[/QUOTE]

wow, apparently the nfl season has just been drastically shortened thanks to the one and only malcolm :/

I WANT MY EXTRA 6 WEEKS BACK!!!

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:confused: Did I say something wrong? (I haven't gotten jokes today or anything else for that matter)

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[QUOTE=That Guy]wow, apparently the nfl season has just been drastically shortened thanks to the one and only malcolm :/

I WANT MY EXTRA 6 WEEKS BACK!!![/QUOTE]

Ugh. I get it. I must have thought we were the NY Giants. :)

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[QUOTE=That Guy]we're playing tampa AGAIN?? damn. that's like 5 times in 5 years... when did they join our division again?[/QUOTE]

Just to be dick, since you corrected Malcolm. Tampa can't join our division [B]again[/B] cause they weren't in it in the first place...lol

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IMO with the addition of saunders as the o cord,and if gray comes on board,12 wins would not be out of the realm of possibility,AND MORE HTTR