Fact or Fiction: Skins in the playoffs in 2005?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Who will they draft?


Who will they get rid of and who will they sign in free agency - and don't say that they won't go another signing spree because they will.


Until you know that, you can't tell if they will win 12 games or 2 games.

I agree SC. Additionally, we need to see how the offense plays over the next six games. IF there is significant improvement on offense, Williams stays, and we draft well (on both D & O-lines), then I am prepared to say they have a shot at the playoffs.

IF, Williams leaves or there is not improvement on the offensive side of the ball, then I highly doubt we will make a run for the playoffs.

[memphisskin]

Since all indications are that Williams will be back next year, the defense should once again be solid. I love what the defense has shown this year, next year hopefully we'll be healthier and maybe we can add a pass rushing defensive end.

Offensively, Gibbs should have a better handle on how he wants to attack the 8 man fronts and blitz packages that have ground his offense to a halt. You'd think that after practicing against the Williams unit the offense would be able to execute against the blitz a little better, hopefully Ramsey grows more comfortable and confident in the offense.

I really thought we'd be in the wild card mix this season, and I agree that a lot depends on how we finish 2004. Our offense must show some signs of life so that we have something to build upon in the offseason. Right now I'd have to say no because we just don't have an offense that can complement our defense. But if we can break the 20 point barrier at least once this season, and see a little of the chemistry that Coles and Ramsey showed year then at least there's hope.