Redskins Cinderella story?

[MTK]

Imagine for a moment that the Skins manage to make it to the playoffs.

Seriously, how great of a story would that be considering everything this team has been through?! All the injuries, Taylor's death... and a 36 year old backup QB leads the team to the playoffs? You just can't write a better script.

Ok, day dream over. I just thought it would be a great story if it came true.

~Fingers crossed~

[724Skinsfan]

As long as "Vegas" says it's okay the league will probably guide the Skins' playoffs hopes to fruition.

[Beemnseven]

I'm trying to think who came back from such adversity and a losing record this late to make it in, but I can't think of any team like that. Well, nobody has lost a Pro Bowl caliber player to a brutal murder that's for sure. Rebounding from a tragedy of that magnitude hasn't been done.

As far as QBs go, Hostetler did a fine job replacing Phil Simms late in the season and won the Super Bowl, but that was a much better team than the '07 Redskins.

In short, yes, we would be the Cinderella Story of the ages.

[BleedBurgundy]

ooooooh, cynical.

[mredskins]

I would not say for the ages. 84 hockey team and George Mason in the final four are bigger cinderella stories to me.

With that said I would be ahppy to see them go to the playoffs!

[GTripp0012]

It wouldn't be as much of a Cinderella story as it would be an equalizer. We weren't some football team with a $30 million dollar payroll an obscure coach who started 0-6 before their starting QB got knocked out and the autistic backup lead us to a playoff birth.

We were a very, very good football team who was ready to compete with the likes of Dallas and Green Bay prior to being beset by injuries and tragedy all year long and playing one of the toughest schedules across the league in the process. We were a near lock for a playoff birth before we got physically and emotionally ravaged.

We definately deserve the playoff birth, even though its a longshot at this point.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

It wouldn't be as much of a Cinderella story as it would be an equalizer. We weren't some football team with a $30 million dollar payroll an obscure coach who started 0-6 before their starting QB got knocked out and the autistic backup lead us to a playoff birth.

We were a very, very good football team who was ready to compete with the likes of Dallas and Green Bay prior to being beset by injuries and tragedy all year long and playing one of the toughest schedules across the league in the process. We were a near lock for a playoff birth before we got physically and emotionally ravaged.

We definately deserve the playoff birth, even though its a longshot at this point.

Nice post. If I were to watch this team in isolation, I would say we are not a good team. But, when you look at how the vast majority of other teams are faring this year, we look decent by comparison. We have the 15th ranked passing attack and, surprisingly, the 13th ranked rushing attack. We also have the 11th best defense. So, according to the stats we have an above-average team. We're it not for the turnovers (2nd most in the league), I think we'd be a 11-5 caliber team. Granted, we did in fact turn the ball over a lot, but that is to be expected with a young QB.

We've blown an awful lot of leads and very good teams don't do that. But, on the other hand, those teams that we were beating at the half (e.g., Dallas and GB) have been blowing a lot of other teams out of the water.

[CrazyCanuck]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

We were a very, very good football team who was ready to compete with the likes of Dallas and Green Bay prior to being beset by injuries and tragedy all year long and playing one of the toughest schedules across the league in the process. We were a near lock for a playoff birth before we got physically and emotionally ravaged.

Couldn't agree more, and that's what makes this season even more painful.

Personally I think we were one small step from being the #1 team in the NFC. We killed GB in their park, and we stayed with Dallas all game despite our injuries and playing on the road. We beat up the division leading Bucs in TB, and despite a horrible 2nd half, still almost beat the wild card Giants.

Of course when we played a real elite team (Pats) we got killed, but there isn't a single team in the NFC that scares me.

Ahh what coulda been...a playoff berth would definitely soften the blow.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by CrazyCanuck

Couldn't agree more, and that's what makes this season even more painful.

Personally I think we were one small step from being the #1 team in the NFC. We killed GB in their park, and we stayed with Dallas all game despite our injuries and playing on the road. We beat up the division leading Bucs in TB, and despite a horrible 2nd half, still almost beat the wild card Giants.

Of course when we played a real elite team (Pats) we got killed, but there isn't a single team in the NFC that scares me.

Ahh what coulda been...a playoff berth would definitely soften the blow.

All the more reason to keep after it with the same team, same system, next season. No major changes, no free agent spree, no overhauling the offense. I just want to see us come back healthy with one or two key additions, plus a solid draft. Next year could be so much better.

[724Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

All the more reason to keep after it with the same team, same system, next season. No major changes, no free agent spree, no overhauling the offense. I just want to see us come back healthy with one or two key additions, plus a solid draft. Next year could be so much better.

Totally agree, the only time you "blow it up" is if the entire locker room is rebellious and clearly won't get onboard.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

All the more reason to keep after it with the same team, same system, next season. No major changes, no free agent spree, no overhauling the offense. I just want to see us come back healthy with one or two key additions, plus a solid draft. Next year could be so much better.

I agree.

Blowing up the team is a horrible idea, that's not how you go about building around a young QB.

Generally the only good times to blow up a team is when the cap dictates that you do, or you are stacked with aging high priced veterans.

[BringBackJoeT]

I think we'd be the feel good story of the year if we made the playoffs, but in terms of Cinderellas, I think the Bills and Vikings would be better suited for that crown if either made the playoffs.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

just think if they won a superbowl on a interception return by Reed Doughty in OT

[BringBackJoeT]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

just think if they won a superbowl on a interception return by Reed Doughty in OT

. . . after a nasty hit by LaRon jarred the ball loose from Randy Moss' hands.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Imagine for a moment that the Skins manage to make it to the playoffs.

Seriously, how great of a story would that be considering everything this team has been through?! All the injuries, Taylor's death... and a 36 year old backup QB leads the team to the playoffs? You just can't write a better script.

Ok, day dream over. I just thought it would be a great story if it came true.

~Fingers crossed~

as much as i want it to happen it's just not going to happen.