The Tempered Expectations Thread

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Let's just call it the debbie downer thread, lol, j/k

Is anyone else worried that we'll see an improved team this year, with around 7 to 9 wins, that will be looking great for the future only to have a lock out over the labor agreement that cancels the 2011 season?

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

Is anyone else worried that we'll see an improved team this year, with around 7 to 9 wins, that will be looking great for the future only to have a lock out over the labor agreement that cancels the 2011 season?

2011 strike shortened? it's destiny Skins SB Champs for 2011-12 season!

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Bolded the important points. Nothing mind-blowing here, other than the fact that Gibbs beleives Snyder will step back (for now).

Gibbs told Shanahan that Snyder won't interfere | ProFootballTalk.com

Gibbs told Shanahan that Snyder won't interfere
Posted by Michael David Smith on January 7, 2010 9:40 AM ET

New Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan has final say over all football decisions. But can Shanahan be sure that owner Daniel Snyder won't meddle?

Shanahan says he feels confident that Snyder will support him in every way -- including getting out of the way -- and that he feels that way in part because of a conversation he had with former Redskins coach Joe Gibbs.

"All I can tell you is what Joe Gibbs said to me," Shanahan said on SIRIUS XM's Mad Dog Radio. "He said, 'Mike, you're going to get the best owner in sports.' He said, 'I've never met a guy more positive. He's got so much passion for the Redskins. He's loyal. He grew up with them. He wants to win. He's going to give you every opportunity to be successful.'

"I've known Joe for over 20 years. He said, 'He will not interfere at all. All he will do is give you support.' When Joe Gibbs tells me that, a guy that I've admired, I think you can put that in the bank."

Those comments echo what Shanahan said at his introductory press conference, and the idea that Shanahan is running things was one of the central themes of the press conference -- to the point that Snyder stayed in the back didn't take part in the press conference at all.

Whether Snyder can continue to remain in the background remains to be seen. But for now, the Redskins are Shanahan's show.