Report: Redskins are pursuing Vincent Jackson

[rbanerjee23]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Well, that's certainly the glass is half empty look at things.

How is it glass half-empty when my only opinion is that it is too soon to make any judgments about this team.

Have they played a single down? Hell, have they even put on pads with Shanny at the helm. They've made some decent moves, sure, but we're used to being the offseason champs.

For now, the only concrete thing to be excited about is the fact that the front office seems to be competent, a refreshing departure from the past.

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

How is it glass half-empty when my only opinion is that it is too soon to make any judgments about this team.

Have they played a single down? Hell, have they even put on pads with Shanny at the helm. They've made some decent moves, sure, but we're used to being the offseason champs.

For now, the only concrete thing to be excited about is the fact that the front office seems to be competent, a refreshing departure from the past.

I don't think Matty's questioning your logic, just stating you seem to be taking a pessimistic stance on the current roster moves.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

I don't think Matty's questioning your logic, just stating you seem to be taking a pessimistic stance on the current roster moves.

Exactly what I'm saying.

[rbanerjee23]

Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

I don't think Matty's questioning your logic, just stating you seem to be taking a pessimistic stance on the current roster moves.

Wow...way to completely misinterpret my 'glass-half empty' post. If you look at some of my other posts or what I have said in this thread, I have never said that getting McNabb, Williams, Brown etc. were bad moves. In fact, I have genuine optimism going forward. I even said, "there is reason to be optimistic" ad verbatim.

My posts are directed at those who say: 1. With Vincent Jackson, we are superbowl contenders or 2. Our offensive line is the best in the division.

My point is, this current group has proven nothing. Does that mean I am saying they are bad? No, Does it mean that we should be getting ready to send 20 players to the pro bowl? Resoundingly no.

It's not pessimistic to say that this team is NOT a surefire Superbowl Contender. If it is then label me a pessimist.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

Wow...way to completely misinterpret my 'glass-half empty' post. If you look at some of my other posts or what I have said in this thread, I have never said that getting McNabb, Williams, Brown etc. were bad moves. In fact, I have genuine optimism going forward. I even said, "there is reason to be optimistic" ad verbatim.

My posts are directed at those who say: 1. With Vincent Jackson, we are superbowl contenders or 2. Our offensive line is the best in the division.

My point is, this current group has proven nothing. Does that mean I am saying they are bad? No, Does it mean that we should be getting ready to send 20 players to the pro bowl? Resoundingly no.

It's not pessimistic to say that this team is NOT a surefire Superbowl Contender. If it is then label me a pessimist.

I was merely referring to these takes you had on these moves:

top 10 defense? no idea b/c this group w/ the 3-4 is untested
franchise qb? no b/c McNabb is not the long term answer
Getting a LT and RT? yeah, we acquired a LT and RT. One is coming off a major injury and is changing positions, the other is a rookie who wasn't the top ranked tackle in the draft
Solid RB core? No, bunch of old-timers
The list could go on and on about the deficiencies.

Sounded pessimistic to me.

In the grand scheme I get what you're saying now.