Different Season, Same Trap

[Slingin Sammy 33]

I believe the first half of the season we may struggle with the adjustments to the new system/scheme. The second half should be better. Overall we're probably looking at 8-8 or 9-7. (with the obligatory "injury-free" caveat).

Looking at our schedule and making assumptions (we all know what happens when you ass-u-me):

Eagles - W & L
Cowboys - W & L
Giants - W & L
Colts - L
Bucs - W
Rams - W
Texans - ?
Bears - W
Packers - ?
Vikes - L
Lions - W
Jags - ?
Titans - ?

I expect McNabb to be in-line with his last three years:

3500-3600 yards / 22TD / 9INT / 61% comp / 2-3 TD rushing

[warpaint]

Eagles -W & L
Cowboys -W & L
Giants -W & L
Colts -L (Manning
Bucs -W (I just feel they are on a decline)
Rams -W ( I think JASON CAMPBELL will choke against us)
Texans -W (Texans will have a new offense same D which K.Shan knows)
Bears - W (This is just a faith call)
Packers-W (Another faith call)
Vikes - W (Brett will ruin the Vikes this year)
Lions - W (It cant happen again)
Jags - W (Going with my gut)
Titans - W (Big Al reeks Havoc that game)

12-4

Make it 10-6 just for being blinded by love.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

I believe the first half of the season we may struggle with the adjustments to the new system/scheme. The second half should be better. Overall we're probably looking at 8-8 or 9-7. (with the obligatory "injury-free" caveat).

Looking at our schedule and making assumptions (we all know what happens when you ass-u-me):

Eagles - W & L
Cowboys - W & L
Giants - W & L
Colts - L
Bucs - W
Rams - W
Texans - ?
Bears - W
Packers - ?
Vikes - L
Lions - W
Jags - ?
Titans - ?

I expect McNabb to be in-line with his last three years:

3500-3600 yards / 22TD / 9INT / 61% comp / 2-3 TD rushing

I agree with your conclusion that it's a 8-9 win team. This is provided they get a top level OT, otherwise, its a 5-6 win team that probably isn't quite as good as last year.

[skinsguy]

I don't know if it's the same trap. I was kind of skeptical about this news at first. But, taking a step back, there are plenty of differences with this situation. When we got Mark Brunell, he had came off a serious injury and hadn't played a lot of football. McNabb was fairly healthy last year, and still has a strong arm. McNabb holds all of the passing records in Philly (yes I know it's Philly!) He's gotten to a Super Bowl and he's one Super Bowl win away from probably being a hall of fame QB. Plus, I think we're getting him a bit younger than what we had gotten Brunell (I think, right?)

It's the same offense he's used to playing in. He won't have to throw nearly as much each game as he did in Philly. Really, it's not a question about McNabb at all...it's the offensive line. That really will decide if the Redskins are a 10 win team this coming season or will they be .500 or below.

[47FAN]

i felt the same way when it first happen but mcnabb has seemed to mesh really good so far. maybe 10-6 and avg stats

[Mechanix544]

If we get Okung, 10-6. If we can get either Bulaga or Campbell from maryland, and B. marshall, 11-5, possibly 12-4.

Now who says Im not a fan????

[Mechanix544]

Seriously tho, assuming we make a substantial upgrade at RT and LT, barring injuries, I think 9-7 - 11-5 is definitely possible.

You gotta think we'll sweep the iggles, and of course the cowgirls also!!!!

[sandtrapjack]

16-0! Httr!

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

16-0! Httr!

maybe if we get FLOZELL

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

maybe if we get FLOZELL

Why Flozell he was garbage last season. Why bring in a guy who is past his prime , might as well bring back Randy Thomas to.

[Miller101]

I'm going to say 1800 yards passing 200 yards rushing 12 touchdowns 14 int's. He's going to hurt playing behind this crappy line that we have. He won't finish out the year.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Miller101

I'm going to say 1800 yards passing 200 yards rushing 12 touchdowns 14 int's. He's going to hurt playing behind this crappy line that we have. He won't finish out the year.

[RememberRFK]

There is no trap here! This is a new begining. A time to be excited but not demanding. Let's say you just got a divorce and then time went by and you cooled off and were ready to enter into a new relationship. Would you have the same attitude toward your new partner as you do to the new Redskins. Granted, the new Redskins is not going to be a relationship for you but in reality, is expectations that much different? grip it n rip it!

[44ever]

Originally Posted by RememberRFK

There is no trap here! This is a new begining. A time to be excited but not demanding. Let's say you just got a divorce and then time went by and you cooled off and were ready to enter into a new relationship. Would you have the same attitude toward your new partner as you do to the new Redskins. Granted, the new Redskins is not going to be a relationship for you but in reality, is expectations that much different? grip it n rip it!

Is this Dr. Phil?

[RememberRFK]

44, sometimes I just tired of hearing the same thing. I am trying to be positive but I am not overexpecting. Is that a word?