Ultimate Building Blocks: NFC East

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

3. Albert Haynesworth, DT, Washington Redskins: He's the most dominant defensive tackle we've seen in years. He's virtually impossible to block one-on-one. I think he'll make a huge impact on the defense in '09. Enough to get the Skins to the playoffs? Probably not.

Why do "analysts" have such hard time taking a chance on saying the Skins will make the playoffs this year? Is it really that out of the question? They were a borderline playoff contender last year with miserable offense and a D that while played solid, couldn't pressure the QB or generate turnovers.

Now the offense should be improved in year #2 under Zorn, and the D should be able to get after the passer and create some more turnovers.

I dunno, to me it's not crazy to picture the Skins going 10-6 and being a wildcard.

I can't figure it out either. The Eagles have not done very well since their one run to the SB. But for what ever reason every one is predicting them to go to the SB this yr.

Dallas had a couple of good yrs and last yr I didn't see them looking as good as they have in past yrs. To me they look to be on the decline and losing their best weapon on offense that teams had to adjust and account for does not make them better. I'm supprised they were not put at the bottom of the East.

I look at the Giants and I see them slipping but they still made the play offs so they are the team to beat right now.

I look at the Skins and see a team that was not that bad on defense but needed a good pass rusher...we got two and one will command a double team. We picked up a decent CB and perhaps one decent LB. I guess the media knowing we sucked on offense last yr is simply saying it was due to Campbell and the team tried to get rid of him but couldn't so they will be the same. All the while they are failing to see that our problems were several fold......injured O-line, New system, Only one decent WR threat. We've upgraded the O-line ( they don't all have to be 24 y/o's) by adding depth/ talent. Our two WR's have been working their butts off during the off season to learn the offense to help the team, and they are healthy. and due to everyone knowing the offense better and play calls the team is looking more decisive, and faster including Campbell. I know we were in last place last yr with an 8-8 season but we also were learning a new offensive scheme. The Eagles did not fair much better so what was their problem?

I'm confortable in saying as long as people stay healthy (as with any team) we can make it to the playoffs. I like our chances better then the Eagles and Dallas.