I know it's only 2 games...

CRedskinsRule · 09-22-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

Ok, so from the question ....and the answers so far,most of you guys either thought you would be 2-0 or 0-2.......what about the other 14 games?Isn't where you finish more important then where you are after 2 games?

I am guessing that is why the thread is titled "I know it is only 2 games".

MTK · 09-22-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I am guessing that is why the thread is titled "I know it is only 2 games".

I knew I made it too complicated

johno · 09-22-2011, 10:29 PM

Hey all, haven't been around in a while.

I am really happy with the way this season has gone defensively. Offense has been good too, but it seems like we have had a bit of luck thus far. Rex has thrown a few passes that ended incomplete that were easy picks.

In depth analysis, I know. Hail.

Swarley · 09-23-2011, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

Ok, so from the question ....and the answers so far,most of you guys either thought you would be 2-0 or 0-2.......what about the other 14 games?Isn't where you finish more important then where you are after 2 games?

are you serious or are you just joshing us?

GMScud · 09-23-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

I agree.

Defensive line depth is drastically improved. Lorenzo Alexander and Keyaron Fox make great LB depth at OLB and ILB respectively, hell 'Zo was a starter last season and wasn't terrible.

We're thin in the defensive backfield but that's only due to injury, Landry will return this week and hopefully stay healthy, and we'll get Buchanon back in two weeks.

RB depth is drastically better than last year's 3-headed monster of old bums + Ryan Torain. We have 3 startable WRs this year instead of just 2. Fred Davis's light coming on gives us 2 stud TEs instead of just 1.

It's just the offensive line. That's the fragile spot, especially Trent Williams. An injury to him would represent the biggest negative impact of anybody on the entire team.

Knock on wood.

It's my biggest worry, and I'm so terrified about it that I really haven't said anything for fear of jinxing it. We can't really afford to have anyone go down.

Giantone · 09-23-2011, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekSkin

are you serious or are you just joshing us?

...whom is this josh person you speak of?

53Fan · 09-23-2011, 03:51 AM

I'm feeling really good about the team this year. Are there areas of concern? Sure. But I can't remember in recent memory having so many rookies making such an impact so early. And to come back against the Cardinals was AWESOME. Sure we shouldn't have let the game be that close but you don't see comebacks from the Redskins like that very often and from a young team like this it showed a lot. This team doesn't quit. I'm sure more additions will be made next draft to shore up the weakness along the o-line. I love watching our defense play and the rookies are definitely having a good impact on the way we play. We are heading in the right direction and I don't remember feeling this way in a very long time. We have many weapons on offense and are finally playing some two TE sets that are effective. Davis has become the beast we all expected. This is only the second year with Shanny and Allen and I expect things to get even better. HTTR!

Darrell_Green_28 · 09-23-2011, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

Ok, so from the question ....and the answers so far,most of you guys either thought you would be 2-0 or 0-2.......what about the other 14 games?Isn't where you finish more important then where you are after 2 games?

So how do you feel on being 1-1, and the 1 loss is from this 2-0 team? and the 1 win you have, had to fake injuries to get the game to slow down so you can win.

Uncle Skins · 09-23-2011, 07:51 AM

I like how Our Skins are built and the direction they are headed after two games.

However I am subduing that enthusiasm with the notion that we're still in the middle of rebuilding our future depth.

Since injuries are a given Im anticipating a tough go later in the season for Our Skins...that being said, at 2-0, HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!

SBXVII · 09-23-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by johno

Hey all, haven't been around in a while.

I am really happy with the way this season has gone defensively. Offense has been good too, but it seems like we have had a bit of luck thus far. Rex has thrown a few passes that ended incomplete that were easy picks.

In depth analysis, I know. Hail.

Call it what you will, but in the past those breaks didn't go our way. It's just nice to see the breaks come our way for a change.

SBXVII · 09-23-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

Ok, so from the question ....and the answers so far,most of you guys either thought you would be 2-0 or 0-2.......what about the other 14 games?Isn't where you finish more important then where you are after 2 games?

OH, well if you want an answer then good:

I in preseason said this was a 9-7 or 10-6 team. I figured the Eagles might be the team to give us trouble, but I think they are being over rated by the media. I figured if they didn't come in 1st in the NFCE then they would be second. I figured the Giants would be a close 3rd and Dallas last. But with all the injuries I'm thinking maybe Dallas 3rd and Giants last.

johno · 09-23-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

Call it what you will, but in the past those breaks didn't go our way. It's just nice to see the breaks come our way for a change.

I absolutely agree with you. Color me excited about a few rolls going our way. Can't wait until Monday.

nyredskinsfan · 09-23-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

I knew I made it too complicated

The last few years the Skins would have lost these last two games. Improvement on both sides of the ball.

Giantone · 09-23-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell_Green_28

So how do you feel on being 1-1, and the 1 loss is from this 2-0 team? and the 1 win you have, had to fake injuries to get the game to slow down so you can win.

I feel fine, thanks for asking.What is really funny is how the Skins fans keep worring about the Giants....could it be that you know it was .....nope not going there.Faking injuries....what fake injuries,no penilty was called , no fine was given,the team has 9 players on IR,2 or 3 more on the pup list and I think 3 or 4 sitting out practice,fake injuries...BS.

Gmanc711 · 09-23-2011, 07:26 PM

They have SLIGHTLY exceeded my expectations. If you asked me my thoughts before the preseason they have REALLY exceeded them, but after the preseason, its only slightly. We looked a bit better against NY than I thought. I thought it was a very winnable game, but I was really impressed with us then.

Was not as impressed with us last week. We really dominated that game, IMO and only won by a point, which worries me. (I hate to complain after a victory, so I wont, but I thought we were by far the better team last week and should have won by double digits given the way the game went)...

Overall though, can't really ask for much more now. 2-0, going into Dallas in a game I think we have a solid if not good chance of winning depending on their injuries... If we're at least 3-1 heading into the bye, I'm gonna start to feel really good about this team with the schedule we have during the middle of the season (Buffalo, Carolina, SF, Miami, Seattle, Dallas at home)... I would hope that's a stretch we can be at least 4-2 through as Buffalo and Carolina look pretty decent so far...

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09-22-2011, 10:29 PM	#78
johno Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest, DC Posts: 599	Re: I know it's only 2 games... Hey all, haven't been around in a while. I am really happy with the way this season has gone defensively. Offense has been good too, but it seems like we have had a bit of luck thus far. Rex has thrown a few passes that ended incomplete that were easy picks. In depth analysis, I know. Hail. __________________ fight for old dc.

09-23-2011, 03:51 AM	#82
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: I know it's only 2 games... I'm feeling really good about the team this year. Are there areas of concern? Sure. But I can't remember in recent memory having so many rookies making such an impact so early. And to come back against the Cardinals was AWESOME. Sure we shouldn't have let the game be that close but you don't see comebacks from the Redskins like that very often and from a young team like this it showed a lot. This team doesn't quit. I'm sure more additions will be made next draft to shore up the weakness along the o-line. I love watching our defense play and the rookies are definitely having a good impact on the way we play. We are heading in the right direction and I don't remember feeling this way in a very long time. We have many weapons on offense and are finally playing some two TE sets that are effective. Davis has become the beast we all expected. This is only the second year with Shanny and Allen and I expect things to get even better. HTTR! __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

09-23-2011, 07:51 AM	#84
Uncle Skins Camp Scrub Join Date: May 2011 Location: Redskins Nation Age: 88 Posts: 41	I like how Our Skins are built and the direction they are headed after two games. However I am subduing that enthusiasm with the notion that we're still in the middle of rebuilding our future depth. Since injuries are a given Im anticipating a tough go later in the season for Our Skins...that being said, at 2-0, HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! __________________ http://twitter.com/#!/UncleSkins Sincerely, Uncle Skins

09-23-2011, 07:26 PM	#90
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 40 Posts: 7,506	Re: I know it's only 2 games... They have SLIGHTLY exceeded my expectations. If you asked me my thoughts before the preseason they have REALLY exceeded them, but after the preseason, its only slightly. We looked a bit better against NY than I thought. I thought it was a very winnable game, but I was really impressed with us then. Was not as impressed with us last week. We really dominated that game, IMO and only won by a point, which worries me. (I hate to complain after a victory, so I wont, but I thought we were by far the better team last week and should have won by double digits given the way the game went)... Overall though, can't really ask for much more now. 2-0, going into Dallas in a game I think we have a solid if not good chance of winning depending on their injuries... If we're at least 3-1 heading into the bye, I'm gonna start to feel really good about this team with the schedule we have during the middle of the season (Buffalo, Carolina, SF, Miami, Seattle, Dallas at home)... I would hope that's a stretch we can be at least 4-2 through as Buffalo and Carolina look pretty decent so far... __________________ #21

I know it's only 2 games...

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