Top 10 reasons why the Skins will win 10 games this year
 

10. Because the football gods are way overdue to smile on the Redskins.

9. Patten and Moss will give the WR's the speed and big play ability they so desperately lacked last year.

8. Changes made to the running game will help boost Portis to the 4.5 - 5.0 yards per carry range.

7. The addition of the shotgun will help the passing game in long yardage situations.

6. Casey Rabach will solidify the middle of the line.

5. The return of LaVar Arrington.

4. The return of Jon Jansen.

3. Patrick Ramsey will take his game to a new level this year.

2. The defense will be strong yet again keeping the Skins in just about every game.



And the #1 reason why the Skins will win at least 10 games this year...










1. Because it's Joe freakin' Gibbs we're talking about here! If he can't turn this ship around we're really doomed!

In all seriousness though, Gibbs had too many obstacles to overcome last season. Being away from the game for over a decade, having to adjust to new rules, new defensive schemes, a shorter play clock, instant replay, etc., and of course adjusting to a new team.

He had last season to shake off some of the rust, find out what does and doesn't work offensively, and find out what his players' strengths and weaknesses are.

Now in year 2 he should have a better understanding of what he needs to do offensively, he knows his team and what they're capable of, and he's been able to shape the roster more in his image both from an on the field persepective as well as off.

Just my 2 cents, feel free to chime in with your own list!

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Great post Matty..I would not change a thing.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72]10. Because the football gods are way overdue to smile on the Redskins.

5. The return of LaVar Arrington.

4. The return of Jon Jansen.


2. The defense will be strong yet again keeping the Skins in just about every game.



And the #1 reason why the Skins will win at least 10 games this year...


1. Because it's Joe freakin' Gibbs we're talking about here! If he can't turn this ship around we're really doomed!
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10. I think the sports gods are smiling on D.C.! Nats, Wiz, even the freakin Mystics are showing up ...

5. and 4. I think these are huge, Jansen is the real deal, from top to bottom, he is force on the field and off. Lavar, as much as I love him is overated a bit, but he has a swagger, and presesnce about him and guess what? Everyone including him belives the hype so him just being around is a plus, and having his freakish speed might help!

2. I don't think our D will be as good this year, we overachieved in 04, but we will be good enough to win 9 games. Our O on the other hand will improve, no doubt.

1. Joe came in with so much fanfare, so much hype, it had to have distracted him and the players. Now that the dust has settled and the spotlight is on other coaches, i.e. Saban, Romeo, I think the skins will have all these mothers right where they want them!!!

Good House cleaning - another reason why we for sure will win 9 and have a good chance at 10. We got rid of dead weight and non-redskins, i.e. Coles, Drop it Like its Hot, Morton, etc.

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I would put Lavar and jansen together as number five and number 4 would be: Our special teams are going to be special this year helping with field position and winning a couple of games for us.

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10. The one missing component "luck" will be added into the gameplan and we will win the big games.
9. A more confident Patrick Ramsey will make less "big" mistakes.
8. A rejuvenated playbook will allow a more balanced passing and running attack.
7. A healthy line with schemes designed for Portis brings his average where it should be.
6. With our renewed "team spirit" even fragile players like Santana Moss will put that behind him for the good of the team.
5. Taylor Jacobs will have a breakout year on offense.
4. Return of LaVar Arrington.
3. Great depth at nearly every position will allow for injuries with us hardly skipping a beat.
2. Speaking of not skipping a beat, the defense will pick up where they left off last year.
1. I agree with Matty, it's Joe Gibbs.

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[QUOTE=firstdown]I would put Lavar and jansen together as number five and number 4 would be: Our special teams are going to be special this year helping with field position and winning a couple of games for us.[/QUOTE]

Very true. I think we often forget about how we signed players simply because they lead the team in special teams tackles. I can see us having one of the top kick and punt coverage teams in the league.

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I would also had that we've only yet begun to unleash the awesome power that is Chris Cooley...and we should have a healthy John Hall

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Also very true. Not to be a pessimist, but looking at all these good things we have, I'd like to also see a post saying why we could possibly fail...

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[QUOTE=TheMalcolmConnection]Also very true. Not to be a pessimist, but looking at all these good things we have, I'd like to also see a post saying why we could possibly fail...[/QUOTE]

Let's have some fun talking about the good first, the media has been pumping us full of the negatives all offseason, tomorrow I'll post my top 10 reasons why we won't win 10. :)

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Great post, Matty. The only thing I'd add (as #10.5) is the return of Daniels to the D-line. If he stays healthy, he's a legit pass rusher who will make an impact, either by getting to the QB or by freeing up others in William's blitz-happy scheme.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72]Let's have some fun talking about the good first, the media has been pumping us full of the negatives all offseason, tomorrow I'll post my top 10 reasons why we won't win 10. :)[/QUOTE]

Good call. The only reason I want to start that one up is because I feel we have overwhelming reasons to believe in this team this year and I just want to see how outlandish the reasons are for us possibly failing. With all the negatives the media has given us (most of them unfoundeD) I am extremely optimistic for the upcoming season (only one more month til we can at LEAST get some preseason games!).

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Top ten reasons they'll lose at least Ten games this year:

10. They've made ZERO moves to get better talent from last year in FA
9. Fred Smoot is gone
8. Pierce is gone
7. Brunell is still here
6. Moss will get hurt
5. the lack of a passing game will make defenses focus on Clinton Portis and shut him down (don't get me wrong, he's one of the best RBs in the league)
4. Lack of real team chemistry
3. Can you say Quarterback Controversy?
2. Sean Taylor will be watching from a Jail cell (if not for the assault charge, something will come up)
1. Joe Gibbs

He's put so much stock in himself, he's relucant to change. He's running an old system with players that don't fit into his gameplan. If he wants to win, he'll need to be a little more innovative with his playcalling. Like they say, you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

All of that said, I hope they do pull it out this year and make a run at the playoffs, but with the players the have on the offensive side of the ball (with the exception of Portis), there's no chance. It's all about balance: You can run if you can't pass, and you can't pass if you can't run. We sure as hell can't pass, so we won't be able to run.

I think it all comes down to Snyder. He expects too much. He wants to Win NOW!!! The Skins need to take the next few years to rebuild. Set themselves up for the future. Let Ramsey play, maybe even Rogers, but don't go with Brunell. They should have kept Smoot and Pierce. Guys with good long term potential. This win now strategy won't work.

They're going to need a whole lot of help from the football gods to win 10 games this year. I'd suspect they're going to come in last in the NFC east and in the bottom five in the NFC. Still love 'em though.

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I give up

LOL

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[QUOTE=HermosaBeach Skin Fan]Top ten reasons they'll lose at least Ten games this year:

10. They've made ZERO moves to get better talent from last year in FA
9. Fred Smoot is gone
8. Pierce is gone
7. Brunell is still here
6. Moss will get hurt
5. the lack of a passing game will make defenses focus on Clinton Portis and shut him down (don't get me wrong, he's one of the best RBs in the league)
4. Lack of real team chemistry
3. Can you say Quarterback Controversy?
2. Sean Taylor will be watching from a Jail cell (if not for the assault charge, something will come up)
1. Joe Gibbs

He's put so much stock in himself, he's relucant to change. He's running an old system with players that don't fit into his gameplan. If he wants to win, he'll need to be a little more innovative with his playcalling. Like they say, you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

All of that said, I hope they do pull it out this year and make a run at the playoffs, but with the players the have on the offensive side of the ball (with the exception of Portis), there's no chance. It's all about balance: You can run if you can't pass, and you can't pass if you can't run. We sure as hell can't pass, so we won't be able to run.

I think it all comes down to Snyder. He expects too much. He wants to Win NOW!!! The Skins need to take the next few years to rebuild. Set themselves up for the future. Let Ramsey play, maybe even Rogers, but don't go with Brunell. They should have kept Smoot and Pierce. Guys with good long term potential. This win now strategy won't work.

They're going to need a whole lot of help from the football gods to win 10 games this year. I'd suspect they're going to come in last in the NFC east and in the bottom five in the NFC. Still love 'em though.[/QUOTE]

10. ZERO Moves? Rabach, Holdman, Prioleau, Patten, Moss-did none of that happen?
9. Maybe, just maybe, Carlos Rogers will prove to be better than Smoot
8. I'm anxious to see if Pierce is legit this year
7. But he's not starting, so what's your point?
6. He will? As someone mentioned in another thread the notion that Moss is injury-prone is greatly exaggerated, like talk of Springs being injury prone
5. We'll see about that
4. No real team chemistry? How do you figure?
3. The only people saying it are the fans and the media. And if there were one, sometimes that's a good thing. A little push from Campbell could be just what Ramsey needs
2. Guilty until proven innocent I guess
1. You're right Joe Gibbs is notorious for his inability to adapt

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#9) ZackMills is not employed by the team.
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and so forth...

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Some clairification:

10. ZERO Moves? Rabach, Holdman, Prioleau, Patten, Moss-did none of that happen?

How many pro bowls there? Maybe I didn't explain it well, but I don't mean signing free agents, I'm saying making attempts to improve significantly through free agency. And not stupid Deion Sanders moves trying to get an over the hill hall of famer.

9. Maybe, just maybe, Carlos Rogers will prove to be better than Smoot

He probably will. But why get rid of a good CB and draft a rookie? We're taking a chance there that more than likely will be a draw, and taking a starter and replacing him with a guy who has to learn the ropes. They should have kept Smoot, drafted Rogers as a replacement for Springs in a few years.

8. I'm anxious to see if Pierce is legit this year

Me too, but clearly he was a big part of a good defense from last year. Holdman could be a good substitue, but again, why get rid of a good character guy who is still young and can contribute for many years to come. Maybe I'm a little biased, but I like teams who reward their character guys with long term contracts. Why bring somebody new in, when you've got a guy who is willing to work his tail off for the Redskins?

7. But he's not starting, so what's your point?

Check this out, taken from Yahoo, relevant part below. Just not good for the team, is he? And you're right, he's not starting, but he's also getting paid a butt-load of money and not contributing. So he's hurting us by taking a roster spot, and a salary cap hit.

[url]http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cr-notebook063005&prov=yhoo&type=lgns[/url]

Mark Brunell, Washington Redskins
Everyone in the NFL assumes Brunell's career is in cobwebs, but don't be so sure. Yes, he was overwhelmingly ineffective last season. And yes, his arm looked tired at times. But there may not be a coach in the NFL more desperate to win games than Joe Gibbs. And as much as Gibbs wants to say Patrick Ramsey is his No. 1 quarterback, that's a statement that will be only as robust as the team's victory total.

As has been chronicled by every media outlet in the D.C. area, Ramsey is no sure thing. He has a fine arm, but he still makes bad decisions and seems erratic mentally. If he struggles early, this could be a situation like Harrington in Detroit, and Gibbs could move quickly to his alternatives. Even though the Redskins drafted Jason Campbell in the first round, they aren't going to win any more games with a rookie at the helm than they are with Ramsey. That, and the familiarity new quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave has with Brunell, should be enough to earn him one last shot if Ramsey struggles.

6. He will? As someone mentioned in another thread the notion that Moss is injury-prone is greatly exaggerated, like talk of Springs being injury prone

All I can go off of his his past. Springs will probably get hurt too. (let's hope not, though)

5. We'll see about that

yes, we will.

4. No real team chemistry? How do you figure?

If Ramsey's your guy, he's gotta be pissed off about the draft. You lost two key guys on Defense, you've got guys who won't call the coach. Things are far from peachy.

3. The only people saying it are the fans and the media. And if there were one,
sometimes that's a good thing. A little push from Campbell could be just what Ramsey needs

I've seen too many over the past several years. And they're never good. Ramsey just needs some real time under center, with a good line and some good play calling. I think he's got the talent, he just needs the opportunity.

2. Guilty until proven innocent I guess

Drunk driving, assault over ATVs? I really don't think the cops are just picking on him for no reason. He missed a few games last year...

1. You're right Joe Gibbs is notorious for his inability to adapt

He didn't convince me last year. There is no doubt that he is the biggest variable in the equation. Hopefully he'll figure it out and be willing to be flexible. But if he keeps on using this antiquated counter, blocking centric, let's send out one (bad) receiver and have everyone stay in with an immobile QB with a bad arm, we're going to have to hope we've got a great kicker, and a 0 PPG defense.

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To be honest, I'm starting to have a better feeling about this year. Although most of what we read is just team created propaganda to get us excited and ready to go to the super bowl, same as every year, we could certainly make it. I like the fact that Joe Gibbs had a full off-season with one season under his belt. He got to know MOST of his players, and he had time to look at a flawed system and make necessary changes. We also bring back nearly the same coaching staff (infact -- did we lose a single member above something like quality control?) I really like Blache at D coordinator. I don't think he gets a lot of the credit that he deserves.

Now, in order for us to be successfull some things need to be true:
1) The rumors about us catering the running game to Portis's strengths is very important. Not that we need to ignore the inside banging, but let's reverse the ratio of inside to outside/stretch type plays and I think we'll be fine.
2) The WRs still worry me. I don't think we "upgraded" at that position by any stretch. Everyone here, if they hate Coles or not, was defending him as a player before all this went down. All of a sudden he was useless last year. So either you don't tell yourself the truth during the season and you fake opinions on players, or you're bitter. Either way -- he showed up every week to play and played hard. While his speed wasn't quite what it used to be, in the two games I went to I watched Gardner and Coles and they would often get a few lengths ahead of a DB. Which in this league is pretty damn open. I think Jacobs could be big, Moss is kinda small to be a full-time #1, and Patten is a roleplayer. While I think the speed could certainly help, we lost any sort of physical traits our receiving corps once had. Another problem is our passing game was so weak last year, and this is the group Joe Gibbs knows least of all. Considering we have two guys, slated to start, who just joined the team.
3) As long as we start using the shotgun and creating a passing game. We need some sort of passing game. We're hearing it's coming, which I'm glad to hear. Most people think I want a Spurrier-esque system which isn't true. I love to watch the team revolve around Portis, but to help Portis out we gotta be able to pass. It's much harder to create/make a rhythm passing very rarely than passing fairly often, that's why I'd like to see an intermediate (7-14 yard passes) game flourish. With the speed at WR the YAC could be great and it backs the DBs off just enough. How many press-conferences did we hear "But we did go deep" when you could count the amount of deep balls on one hand? As long as we do it and don't pretend like we do.
4) I think the defense will be our question. I think some of the injuries last year were blessing in disguise. Especially Mr Matt Bowen. The man did a great job blitzing in Tampa Bay game. Problem is, he's a bigger hitter that seems to only be able to connect on other Redskins, he's a liability in coverage, and plays decently against the run. I'd rather have a multi-faceted player back there. I liked how Clark / Lott played. I think we're going to miss Smoot and Pierce some too. Regardless of what Pierce does in NY he was great for us here in the middle. Sometimes a system makes someone a star more than that person. I actually feel that's true a majority of the time. He may not do well in NY, just like Griffen didn't do much besides his rookie year. TAFKAS - while Rogers MAY be better than Smoot. I doubt it'll be this year, I doubt he'll assume the type of leadership role Smoot played, and I also doubt that we're going to be better THIS year for it. As long as LaVar plays his position and within the system (IE not leaving his side way open for the big gain going for the big play) then we'll be fine.
[quote]1. You're right Joe Gibbs is notorious for his inability to adapt[/quote] Strangely, this does worry me a small bit. Last year we didn't seem to adapt much, maybe he was feeling out the league, I don't know. Hopefully he'll get it back, but I didn't see many in-game adjustments.
[quote]3. The only people saying it are the fans and the media. And if there were one, sometimes that's a good thing. A little push from Campbell could be just what Ramsey needs[/quote]
Who else ever says there's a QB controversey? normally not a coach, especially someone who handles things like Gibbs. He's too good of a guy to sell players like that out (unless they're last years WRs, in which case he burns them for the offenses mistakes.)

That said, I feel we'll have a better record this year than last, but I question if we actually have a more talented team this year.

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I think, as Matty has said, last year was a period of adjustment and adaptation for Gibbs to the new NFL but the simple fact that he brought in Musgrave and is implementing the shotgun and zone blocking should be a pretty clear sign that he's not adverse to change

Maybe it's just me, but I'm really looking forward to seeing what Patten can do. I think he, and the other Patriots receivers, don't get enough credit because it's all about Tom Brady there. But I really think that Patten is going to prove a lot of doubters wrong this year....Hands off! I'm taking Patten in the $$ League!

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"Problem is, he's a bigger hitter that seems to only be able to connect on other Redskins"

--Great line!!!

I'm not sure that I understand though about your comment for the QB controversy. I don't think Gibbs is the one who can control that. I think, for the most part, he's got the biggest influence, but there was a QB controversy last year when Gibbs was sticking by Brunell, and everybody was calling for Ramsey. It is just a stress that a QB in the NFL really doesn't need.

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[QUOTE=TAFKAS]I think, as Matty has said, last year was a period of adjustment and adaptation for Gibbs to the new NFL but the simple fact that he brought in Musgrave and is implementing the shotgun and zone blocking should be a pretty clear sign that he's not adverse to change

Maybe it's just me, but I'm really looking forward to seeing what Patten can do. I think he, and the other Patriots receivers, don't get enough credit because it's all about Tom Brady there. But I really think that Patten is going to prove a lot of doubters wrong this year....Hands off! I'm taking Patten in the $$ League![/QUOTE]

What I like about Patten is his attitude. He seems to be very aware that this is the opportunity he's been waiting for, to be a true go to guy. Let's hope he can take full advantage of it.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72]I give up

LOL[/QUOTE]
Matty, some people want to just crap on things for the sheer purpose of crapping on them.. It's a shame isn't it?

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[QUOTE=TAFKAS]Maybe it's just me, but I'm really looking forward to seeing what Patten can do. I think he, and the other Patriots receivers, don't get enough credit because it's all about Tom Brady there. But I really think that Patten is going to prove a lot of doubters wrong this year....Hands off! I'm taking Patten in the $$ League![/QUOTE]




i've said it before and i'll say it again, "don't be surprised if patten leads the team in receptions this year".
patten is a very underrated wr, he has great powers
and like uncle ben told peter parker.....with great powers comes great responsibilities.

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[QUOTE=HermosaBeach Skin Fan]
I think it all comes down to Snyder. He expects too much. He wants to Win NOW!!! The Skins need to take the next few years to rebuild. Set themselves up for the future. This win now strategy won't work. [/QUOTE]




so ........you want the skins to rebuild, not overspend on big name free agents, like in past years ?

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That's why I've been shocked that the media said we had a bad offseason. We had an a-typical offseason, but not a bad one.

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[QUOTE=HermosaBeach Skin Fan]
How many pro bowls there? Maybe I didn't explain it well, but I don't mean signing free agents, I'm saying making attempts to improve significantly through free agency. [QUOTE]



so............your saying you want the skins to, instead of making conservative moves and building through the draft, do like they've been doing and keep trying to "win now" with big, splashy free agent signings ?

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which is it HERMOSOBEACHSKINSFAN ?
win now with free agent picks or take some time and build through the draft ?

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[QUOTE=TheMalcolmConnection]That's why I've been shocked that the media said we had a bad offseason. We had an a-typical offseason, but not a bad one.[/QUOTE]

I think alot of the media is just looking at the "juicy" stories like the Taylor incodent, and the Arrington comments, the Coles situation. We had basically the offseason that the media has been telling us we should have had the past five years. Very low key, get some little signings in. Personally, this offseason was exactly what I wanted for the team itself(outside of the Coles situation). I'm getting very excited for the season.

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I agree. Honestly, I CAN'T even wait for pre-season games. Just SOMETHING to see the Redskins playing.

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i wasn't particularly happy about the way the offseason went, although i was happy we didn't go on a spending spree. i just hope that everything works out eventually, and after a huge pro bowl season earning defensive mvp lavar realizes he loves washington and wants to stay here forever.

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Great list Matty! The win total might be somewhere between 8-10, however!

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[QUOTE=mooby]i wasn't particularly happy about the way the offseason went, although i was happy we didn't go on a spending spree. i just hope that everything works out eventually, and after a huge pro bowl season earning defensive mvp lavar realizes he loves washington and wants to stay here forever.[/QUOTE]

What WOULD you have liked to see happen this offseason? I'm just curious because besides the Coles situation, I think our offseason went great.

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[QUOTE=wolfeskins]which is it HERMOSOBEACHSKINSFAN ?
win now with free agent picks or take some time and build through the draft ?[/QUOTE]

Wolfeskins, thanks for proving my point. Pick one and stick with it. But don't go Signing high profile free agents one year, and rebuiling the next, then to go and sign more high profile guys the year after. Personally, I say dump the old guys and go with the future.

REGARDLESS, PICK A STRATEGY AND STICK WITH IT!!!

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Dammit. I wish NOW we WOULD have signed has-been players this off-season. Joe Gibbs, you BASTARD.:Smoker:

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[QUOTE=HermosaBeach Skin Fan]Wolfeskins, thanks for proving my point. Pick one and stick with it. But don't go Signing high profile free agents one year, and rebuiling the next, then to go and sign more high profile guys the year after. Personally, I say dump the old guys and go with the future.

REGARDLESS, PICK A STRATEGY AND STICK WITH IT!!![/QUOTE]



i think with gibbs running things now, we will see more consistantcy in the offseason signings.

i don't think this was a bad offseason, sure it would have been nice to keep pierce and smoot but they chose to leave moreso than the skins not trying to keep them. they both left for bigger contracts, stuff like that happens all the time.

coles had to go, he did'nt want to be a part of the team anymore, so he was traded. moss might or might not turn out to be better. we'll see.

i really like the signing of patten and rabach. i also like the "type" of players that were signed. instead of overpaying for big names , they got hard working, good attitude, role players.

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[QUOTE=wolfeskins]i think with gibbs running things now, we will see more consistantcy in the offseason signings.

i don't think this was a bad offseason, sure it would have been nice to keep pierce and smoot but they chose to leave moreso than the skins not trying to keep them. they both left for bigger contracts, stuff like that happens all the time.

coles had to go, he did'nt want to be a part of the team anymore, so he was traded. moss might or might not turn out to be better. we'll see.

i really like the signing of patten and rabach. i also like the "type" of players that were signed. instead of overpaying for big names , they got hard working, good attitude, role players.[/QUOTE]

You know, I think you're right about that. It really pisses me off that a player can decide he wants to go somewhere else at the expense of the team. I think, if a player choses not to play, the team should be allowed to cut him and not pay him. And, they should be allowed to be forced out of the league until their contract is up. It bugs me, things like the Coles situation. Really allows players to be assholes.

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yea, the coles situation kinda pissed me off too but oh well, life goes on . hopefully moss proves to be a great asset to the team.

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you will win 6 games tops. that is what i think. i mean you can atomatically count 2 loses against the cowboys. so you only need 8 more add the eagles and you only need 6. now this is my opinion so please don't delete this or ban me like i have seen other boards do, just prove to me why you will win more.

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[QUOTE=wrnboysfan]you will win 6 games tops. that is what i think. i mean you can atomatically count 2 loses against the cowboys. so you only need 8 more add the eagles and you only need 6. now this is my opinion so please don't delete this or ban me like i have seen other boards do, just prove to me why you will win more.[/QUOTE]


as far as the number of wins the skins will end up with ...........who knows ?
the skins could take a step backwards, stay around the same as last year or take a step foward.
personally, i think they will take a step foward. does that mean they'll win more games and make the playoffs ? no, it does not but what it does mean is that they will improve as a team. the offense will be more productive given the changes that will be made and the off season additions. spreading the formations, having speedier receivers, having a much improved offensive line, having ramsey instead of brunnel, changing the blocking schemes and having portis bulk up in muscle will all help the offense.
as far as automatically assuming the cowroids are gonna win both games, the streak will end and hopefully it's this year. don't be so confident in your cowroids this year, they brought in some big named players but most of those players are on the downside of their careers especially mr. drew bledsoe. if the skins defense is as good as it was last year mr. bledsoe will have his playing days put to an end in weak 2. you will have a "lavar meets aikman" flashback.

:dallas:

Re: Top 10 reasons why the Skins will win 10 games this year
 

Here are a few reasons. Our schedule consists of the following teams:

Chicago
San Fransisco
Tampa Bay
Denver
Arizona

If we can beat these teams, which in my opinion we should, that's 5 wins there. I think we have the ability to split games with Dallas and Philly and should sweep the Giants. (4 wins) Then we need to play well against one of the following:

San Diego
Oakland
Seattle
St. Louis
Kansas City

If we can pull out atleast one against these teams (probably seattle is our best bet), beat the 5 teams we should, and play well in our division we could win 10 and be in the playoffs. I think 10-6 in the NFC this season is golden and at minimum a Wild Card playoff berth.

Re: Top 10 reasons why the Skins will win 10 games this year
 

ok,
i thikn you will lose twice to the Cowboys (when you sweep us, or at least win one game, i might give you guys a win) and eagles. you lose to the chargers, chiefs, cards, giants (once, i actually think if eli can make some strides they could go 7-8 or 8-8), rams, and the raiders.

i think you beat the 49ers, bears, seahawks, giants, bucs, and broncos. i think even if ramsey struggles at first you should stick with him for a while because he has the talent to be a good starter.

:dallas: i see you guys like us after all. :laughing-