I Was Wrong When...

SmootSmack · 10-11-2007, 12:51 PM

I said it was a mistake to sign London Fletcher
I said Brandon Lloyd would have about 600 yards receiving last year and be our big play WR
I said Kenny Wright was a smart pickup by the Redskins to play Nickel ("Like having another starter!")
I said Amobi Okoye was overrated
I said the Bucs would start this season 0-6

And so on. Point is, I've been "right" (Marcus Washington, Randle El, Andre Carter) and I've been wrong countless times on this site. Just about all of us have. There isn't a single person on this site who has posted with relative regularity and can claim to have never been wrong.

So why the point of this thread? To point out that there's no shame in admitting you're wrong and to dispel any ridiculous notion that I or anyone else here just scours threads looking to point out when anyone else is wrong. Fact is, I (and every other mod) read 99% of all posts on this site. We have been for years, we have to. It's our responsibility. We notice patterns but none of us go looking to find things that are wrong.

But since there are some (one) people here who think (incorrectly) that my only purpose here is to point out when everyone else is wrong, I thought I'd start a thread pointing out a few times when I've been wrong.

Guess what? I will be wrong again...and so will you.

WillH · 10-11-2007, 12:54 PM

Good call

Lady Brave · 10-11-2007, 12:55 PM

...I said Carlos Rogers sucked and would never amount to anything. I can't remember actually saying it, but I remember thinking it a lot.

MTK · 10-11-2007, 12:56 PM

I am completely surprised by Randle El so far. I thought he would be good for 30-40 catches tops, and it seems he's on pace for at least twice that. I was wrong and I'm happy to admit it!

12thMan · 10-11-2007, 12:56 PM

I was wrong when....shit, I'm always wrong.

MTK · 10-11-2007, 12:59 PM

Also, I thought we were going to thump the Giants and at halftime I was feeling pretty good about that prediction.

In a drunken stupor the night before that game I remember telling my wife I was confident the Skins were going to start the season 6-0.

ArtMonkDrillz · 10-11-2007, 01:05 PM

I hope I was wrong when I argued that Gibbs needed to stop coaching midway through last season because he seemed too lack a killer instinct and the passion he used to have.
So far, I was wrong to think that we didn't have enough pass rushing ability to win more than a couple of games. I really wanted us to draft Okoye (who I still like) instead of LaRon (who I couldn't be happier with), but so far I'm happy with the results.
I was wrong for thinking that Brandon Lloyd would actually be decent this season.

And finally, I was also wrong when I pooped in a bag and hid it in my office.

Southpaw · 10-11-2007, 01:17 PM

I was wrong about Matt Schaub, although that could change in the long run.

I was wrong in thinking Brandon Lloyd would be a contributor.

I was wrong about Gregg Williams ability to adjust his scheme.

AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace · 10-11-2007, 01:23 PM

I remember thinking Kenny Wright was gonna be a good pick up as well...I still think it was a smart pick up...he just didn't play up to what we wanted

SmootSmack · 10-11-2007, 01:25 PM

See? This is kind of therapeutic

Southpaw · 10-11-2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

See? This is kind of therapeutic

Yeah, but it's not as fun as "I Was Right When..."

RobH4413 · 10-11-2007, 01:29 PM

I was wrong calling Laron Landry a bad pick.
I was wrong wanting to keep Mark Brunell in for so long.
I was wrong for harking on the execution, and exonerating the play calling.
I will be wrong for predicting the Redskins to go 8-8 this season.
I was wrong for drinking and starting this thread

http://www.redskinswarpath.com/parki...hing-ever.html

It really was not the greatest thing, ever.

AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace · 10-11-2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

See? This is kind of therapeutic

HA! *looks into mirror*

I'm a good person...and gosh darn it...people like me

Hog1 · 10-11-2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

See? This is kind of therapeutic

Thread Nazi!

ArtMonkDrillz · 10-11-2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

See? This is kind of therapeutic

No! I just got fired for admitting my little prank to my boss. Thanks a lot SmootSmack.

10-11-2007, 12:51 PM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	I Was Wrong When... I said it was a mistake to sign London Fletcher I said Brandon Lloyd would have about 600 yards receiving last year and be our big play WR I said Kenny Wright was a smart pickup by the Redskins to play Nickel ("Like having another starter!") I said Amobi Okoye was overrated I said the Bucs would start this season 0-6 And so on. Point is, I've been "right" (Marcus Washington, Randle El, Andre Carter) and I've been wrong countless times on this site. Just about all of us have. There isn't a single person on this site who has posted with relative regularity and can claim to have never been wrong. So why the point of this thread? To point out that there's no shame in admitting you're wrong and to dispel any ridiculous notion that I or anyone else here just scours threads looking to point out when anyone else is wrong. Fact is, I (and every other mod) read 99% of all posts on this site. We have been for years, we have to. It's our responsibility. We notice patterns but none of us go looking to find things that are wrong. But since there are some (one) people here who think (incorrectly) that my only purpose here is to point out when everyone else is wrong, I thought I'd start a thread pointing out a few times when I've been wrong. Guess what? I will be wrong again...and so will you. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-11-2007, 12:54 PM	#2
WillH The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,590	Re: I Was Wrong When... Good call

10-11-2007, 12:55 PM	#3
Lady Brave The Starter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Trinity, NC Age: 53 Posts: 1,444	Re: I Was Wrong When... ...I said Carlos Rogers sucked and would never amount to anything. I can't remember actually saying it, but I remember thinking it a lot.

10-11-2007, 12:56 PM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: I Was Wrong When... I am completely surprised by Randle El so far. I thought he would be good for 30-40 catches tops, and it seems he's on pace for at least twice that. I was wrong and I'm happy to admit it! __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-11-2007, 12:56 PM	#5
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: I Was Wrong When... I was wrong when....shit, I'm always wrong.

10-11-2007, 12:59 PM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: I Was Wrong When... Also, I thought we were going to thump the Giants and at halftime I was feeling pretty good about that prediction. In a drunken stupor the night before that game I remember telling my wife I was confident the Skins were going to start the season 6-0. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-11-2007, 01:05 PM	#7
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: I Was Wrong When... I hope I was wrong when I argued that Gibbs needed to stop coaching midway through last season because he seemed too lack a killer instinct and the passion he used to have. So far, I was wrong to think that we didn't have enough pass rushing ability to win more than a couple of games. I really wanted us to draft Okoye (who I still like) instead of LaRon (who I couldn't be happier with), but so far I'm happy with the results. I was wrong for thinking that Brandon Lloyd would actually be decent this season. And finally, I was also wrong when I pooped in a bag and hid it in my office. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

10-11-2007, 01:17 PM	#8
Southpaw The Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. MD Age: 46 Posts: 1,319	Re: I Was Wrong When... I was wrong about Matt Schaub, although that could change in the long run. I was wrong in thinking Brandon Lloyd would be a contributor. I was wrong about Gregg Williams ability to adjust his scheme.

10-11-2007, 01:23 PM	#9
AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC Age: 39 Posts: 896	Re: I Was Wrong When... I remember thinking Kenny Wright was gonna be a good pick up as well...I still think it was a smart pick up...he just didn't play up to what we wanted

10-11-2007, 01:25 PM	#10
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: I Was Wrong When... See? This is kind of therapeutic __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-11-2007, 01:29 PM	#12
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 39 Posts: 2,638	Re: I Was Wrong When... I was wrong calling Laron Landry a bad pick. I was wrong wanting to keep Mark Brunell in for so long. I was wrong for harking on the execution, and exonerating the play calling. I will be wrong for predicting the Redskins to go 8-8 this season. I was wrong for drinking and starting this thread http://www.redskinswarpath.com/parki...hing-ever.html It really was not the greatest thing, ever. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

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