Week Two: I'm looking forward to...

[Paintrain]

Ok, time to let Week One go and move forward.. Here's some things I'm looking to see against the Rams.

1. Aggressive game plans on both sides of the ball. This game could/should be over by halftime. If there was ever a game to come out and just bully a lesser opponent, I think the team (and the fan base) needs this for an early exhale. I'd love to see Zorn calling the game like we were down 21 pts coming out of the gate. I hope Blache unleashes the hounds on Bulger from the first snap.

2. Players to 'flash'. This is a game for us to see Malcolm Kelly score his first TD, Brian Orapko to record his first sack, Rogers to actually catch a pick (sorry). We're clearly the superior team going in and we need to leave no doubt about it.

3. TCB. Taking care of business. For the past decade (or more) we've been a team that plays to the level of our competition. That's why we've consistently lost games that we should have won and sometimes won games we probably should have lost. Playoff teams, which we aspire to be, don't let teams who they are clearly better than stick around. This needs to be an ass whipping. You want to silence questions and doubts, come out and hang 35 on St. Louis and do it in convincing fashion.

What you got?

[Daseal]

This is the soft spot in our schedule. I'm not saying we should look past this in the least. But this is where it's time to get into an offense rhythm, especially in the passing game, to get ready for more difficult opponents.

[MTK]

I think we'll see a much more focused and sharp effort on both sides of the ball. The Rams are bad, really bad. This one could get ugly. Yeah I'm well aware of what happened last year, and I'm sure the team is as well. Lightening isn't gonna strike twice here.

[irish]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I think we'll see a much more focused and sharp effort on both sides of the ball. The Rams are bad, really bad. This one could get ugly. Yeah I'm well aware of what happened last year, and I'm sure the team is as well. Lightening isn't gonna strike twice here.

The Rams wont win but the Skins wont blow them out and make the game ugly. The Skins dont have the firepower to blow anybody out.

I think the Skins have a real chance to now go 3-1. They have an easy schedule and if they are gonna have any chance to get into the playoffs they have to win all their games against the really weak teams.

[Lotus]

We need young players, such as Orakpo, Kelly, and Thomas, to really contribute. If they gain some confidence, that could really pay off down the road. This is why college teams like Florida open with opponents like Troy: to build confidence.

We need the entire offense to get into rhythm and be at least somewhat dominant. Same argument here: a little confidence can go a long way.

We need our corners to play tighter in coverage and do well playing tighter.

I'm with Matty, I think the team will remember last year against the Lambs and have a sour taste in their mouths from the Giants, a taste that they want to remove. I expect us to look good.

[SFREDSKIN]

Everybody says the Rams suck and are terrible, still they beat us at home last year. I think they are better than last year, have a new coach that knows our team very well. I think we will be beat them but you still got to play the game, just look at the Raiders last night, even thought they lost they put up a great fight. That's why they play the games.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I think we'll see a much more focused and sharp effort on both sides of the ball. The Rams are bad, really bad. This one could get ugly. Yeah I'm well aware of what happened last year, and I'm sure the team is as well. Lightening isn't gonna strike twice here.

When was the last time we blew anyone out? I'm expecting a close game.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

When was the last time we blew anyone out? I'm expecting a close game.

Unfortunatly you are talking reality. I am talking figuritively about what we would like to see happen in order for us to feel comfortable that they are not another 8-8 or worse team. If this was last yr or previous yrs I would say the Giants are awsome and we went toe to toe with them and came out with a close score. I would be happy even with the loss. This yr is totally different. They lost some major pieces to their puzzle that should have knocked them down a peg or two perhaps even to a middle of the road team. Our loss this yr has left me wondering what the Skins are, are they the same mediocre team as last yr that can't score more then 21 points, fails to game plan, uses only 10-15 plays all game, doesn't spread the ball around, and has QB issues?

or were we a team that has stepped up this yr and went toe to toe with a team that was not as bad off as people assumed they were? The problem is we probably won't know for sure until several games into the season. If we come out as you say and play a close game, as we usually do, then what does that tell us and would it comfort anyone? Again, I feel the only way any of us are going to feel comfortable is for the Skins to come out and have an extremely good showing. It would show:

1) Were not a bottom feeder.
2) JC can get it done.
3) We do have decent WR's.
4) Our run game is not suspect.
5) We can put up more then 17 points.

If we are a mediocre team, then I think it's time to rebuild. Why? cause we have changed HC's a few times, changed systems a few times, and added players countless times and nothing has changed. Something has to give.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

When was the last time we blew anyone out? I'm expecting a close game.

Didn't we beat the Lions 30something to 3 last year?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Didn't we beat the Lions 30something to 3 last year?

34-3 if I remember correctly.

Wasn't that the game where Moss took a punt to the house?

[CRedskinsRule]

I want to beat the spread. In other words, I want a double digit win, where we fans can be high fiving, saying things like "yeah but it's only the rams" and know that we were the better team by far.

and

no excuses.

[53Fan]

Putting last week behind us and getting on track, both offensively and defensively. It's time to cut down on mistakes, keep your head in the game and start ballin'. A solid defeat of the Rams is what we need right now. I'm looking forward to MUCH improvement this week, better play out of our secondary, less mistakes, less penalties, and a convincing victory.

[Ruhskins]

I want to see a dominant win.

I want to see the starters get their head out of their asses and play (Moss, Landry, etc., etc.)

I want to see better playcalling from both sides of the ball.

I'd like to see more of a passing game.

[CRedskinsRule]

for semi vindication, I want to see the Giants destroy(literally and on the scoreboard) Dallas. If a punt or two hit the scoreboard, I would be ok with that.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

for semi vindication, I want to see the Giants destroy(literally and on the scoreboard) Dallas. If a punt or two hit the scoreboard, I would be ok with that.

YES! That would be good.