For once, Redskins could live up to hype

Ric-va-redskins · 08-02-2006, 07:43 AM

Here is a link to the article in The Washington Post by Michael Wilbon.

For once, Redskins could live up to hype - washingtonpost.com Highlights - MSNBC.com

Here is a sampler,

"But optimism doesn't begin to describe what's happening here, in Washington, where the Redskins appear to be positively loaded. The players sense it. Close observers sense it. Mark Brunell, probably never given to a word of overstatement in his life, said yesterday that anything short of a championship run this season would be a disappointment."

I don't know about all Skins fans, but In think every year is going to be the year.

dmek25 · 08-02-2006, 08:56 AM

all i need is kornheiser say he is ready to load up the bandwagon because once the skins start winning, we will probably see alot of new faces around here

Beemnseven · 08-02-2006, 11:02 AM

Jeez, the expectations this year are astronomical. If the Skins don't trounce their opponent in the Super Bowl, some of us might need to be put on suicide watch.

firstdown · 08-02-2006, 11:09 AM

This year on paper we look very strong and should make a strong push to the SB. We have the players and coaches that we have not had in a very long time but I'm not getting my hopes up. I'm going to sit back and let the season unfold. Yes, I will be jumping up and down yelling and all that stuff.

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-02-2006, 11:17 AM

Is it odd that I'm already losing sleep thinking about the upcoming season? I've always hated having high expectations for anything because I am a huge pessimist, but I really can't help it this year. I finally feel like it could all come together like it did when I was a kid.
Looking back at some of the recent Super Bowl winning teams I see no reason why this can't be the Skins year. We obviously have the defense, we have the weapons on offense, and he have the coaching staff to gain the advantage. God damnit, I just want the actual season to start!

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-02-2006, 11:18 AM

the coffee is strong today

amorentz · 08-02-2006, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmek25

all i need is kornheiser say he is ready to load up the bandwagon because once the skins start winning, we will probably see alot of new faces around here

Tony K needs a lot more than a preseason to fire up the bandwagon...he's getting cranky in his old age and might refuse until we're like 10-0!

Speaking of which, I occasionally love to go back and read all the Bandwagon columns, which are archived on the Post's website. Figured you all might enjoy a little trip down memory lane... WashingtonPost.com: Tony Kornheiser's Bandwagon

Ric-va-redskins · 08-02-2006, 11:27 AM

Maybe it is too much to ask, but I wish there could be one season where the Skins roster was settled at the QB position. I know Brunnell is the clear starter, and just maybe we will end the season with the same QB we start with. However my mental well being is thrown into question every time someone hits Brunell. The guy is going to be 36 in September and has been taking a beating behind the line for years. I just wish we had a proven, reliable backup.

GTripp0012 · 08-02-2006, 11:36 AM

Wait. was that a PRO-Redskin article from Wilbon? Wha?

GTripp0012 · 08-02-2006, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ric-va-redskins

Maybe it is too much to ask, but I wish there could be one season where the Skins roster was settled at the QB position. I know Brunnell is the clear starter, and just maybe we will end the season with the same QB we start with. However my mental well being is thrown into question every time someone hits Brunell. The guy is going to be 36 in September and has been taking a beating behind the line for years. I just wish we had a proven, reliable backup.

I'm kinda tired of hearing how our QB situation is unsettled. And this has virtually nothing to do with what Ric-va-redskins just said. Yeah, some teams in the NFL have it better. Yeah, our backups are a guy who hasnt started in 7 years and a guy who has never taken a snap. Yeah, the starter is going to be 36 years old. So what. If you look at the negatives, you can find a problem with any team in the league. The Colts and Pats have backups worse than ours. Ditto with the Seahawks. Completely unproven.

But looking at the positives:
-Brunell is a really, really accurate passer.
-Brunell still has good legs in his old age and they have kept us in games many a time.
-Brunell has had great success in the playoffs, and finally has the weapons to take the next step.
-Gibbs has never, ever let poor QB play get in the way of a playoff run.
-Neither has Al Saunders.
-Gregg Williams did once, but thats why hes a defensive mastermind.
-Jason Campbell to many reports, is exceeding expectations
-Jason Campbell could be the most physically gifted QB that Gibbs has ever coached.
-Todd Collins isn't expected to do anything, but plans to contribute.

I'm a little worried about the D-Ends, but if Carter can dominate on the pass rush, it will make up for any shortcomings he has in the run game. Philip Daniels is closer to the end than Brunell is. I'm worried about the O-line depth, but if we sign Lincoln Kennedy, I'm no longer worried. But yeah, I'd say the QB situation in Washington is pretty solid.

gibbs4life · 08-02-2006, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmek25

all i need is kornheiser say he is ready to load up the bandwagon because once the skins start winning, we will probably see alot of new faces around here

yeah you are probably right about that.
the wagoneers will be jumping if hen go on a winning streak.
should be interesting.

D'BOYZ · 08-02-2006, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ric-va-redskins

Maybe it is too much to ask, but I wish there could be one season where the Skins roster was settled at the QB position. I know Brunnell is the clear starter, and just maybe we will end the season with the same QB we start with. However my mental well being is thrown into question every time someone hits Brunell. The guy is going to be 36 in September and has been taking a beating behind the line for years. I just wish we had a proven, reliable backup.

hey we ask the same think even thought I prefer Bledsoe over Brunell I would like to know whos going to be there for the next 8 years.... at least you have a project in Campbell.

And I agree with the article there's reason to get hype about your team and your mayor concern it¿s Oline as a group not as a big concern like ours but it the biggest second I gues is LB

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-02-2006, 12:07 PM

bloody marys should replace OJ as the breakfest beverage of choice.

BrudLee · 08-02-2006, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

bloody marys should replace OJ as the breakfest beverage of choice.

And Rae Carruth should replace OJ as the murdering football player of choice.

Drago · 08-02-2006, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'BOYZ

hey we ask the same think even thought I prefer Bledsoe over Brunell I would like to know whos going to be there for the next 8 years.... at least you have a project in Campbell.

And I agree with the article there's reason to get hype about your team and your mayor concern it¿s Oline as a group not as a big concern like ours but it the biggest second I gues is LB

And we prefer Brunell over Bledsoe. IMHO Brunell has proven to be more athletic. Here's the Cowboy's depth chart at QB
QB
Drew Bledsoe
Drew Henson
Jeff Mroz
Tony Romo
What's not to like about our depth chart compared to the other teams?

08-02-2006, 07:43 AM	#1
Ric-va-redskins Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 20	For once, Redskins could live up to hype Here is a link to the article in The Washington Post by Michael Wilbon. For once, Redskins could live up to hype - washingtonpost.com Highlights - MSNBC.com Here is a sampler, "But optimism doesn't begin to describe what's happening here, in Washington, where the Redskins appear to be positively loaded. The players sense it. Close observers sense it. Mark Brunell, probably never given to a word of overstatement in his life, said yesterday that anything short of a championship run this season would be a disappointment." I don't know about all Skins fans, but In think every year is going to be the year. __________________ "I know we don't have any Dallas people here -- they are the ugliest people in the world.”

08-02-2006, 08:56 AM	#2
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: For once, Redskins could live up to hype all i need is kornheiser say he is ready to load up the bandwagon because once the skins start winning, we will probably see alot of new faces around here __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

08-02-2006, 11:02 AM	#3
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 50 Posts: 5,311	Re: For once, Redskins could live up to hype Jeez, the expectations this year are astronomical. If the Skins don't trounce their opponent in the Super Bowl, some of us might need to be put on suicide watch.

08-02-2006, 11:09 AM	#4
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: For once, Redskins could live up to hype This year on paper we look very strong and should make a strong push to the SB. We have the players and coaches that we have not had in a very long time but I'm not getting my hopes up. I'm going to sit back and let the season unfold. Yes, I will be jumping up and down yelling and all that stuff.

08-02-2006, 11:17 AM	#5
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: For once, Redskins could live up to hype Is it odd that I'm already losing sleep thinking about the upcoming season? I've always hated having high expectations for anything because I am a huge pessimist, but I really can't help it this year. I finally feel like it could all come together like it did when I was a kid. Looking back at some of the recent Super Bowl winning teams I see no reason why this can't be the Skins year. We obviously have the defense, we have the weapons on offense, and he have the coaching staff to gain the advantage. God damnit, I just want the actual season to start! __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

08-02-2006, 11:18 AM	#6
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: For once, Redskins could live up to hype the coffee is strong today __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

08-02-2006, 11:27 AM	#8
Ric-va-redskins Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 20	Re: For once, Redskins could live up to hype Maybe it is too much to ask, but I wish there could be one season where the Skins roster was settled at the QB position. I know Brunnell is the clear starter, and just maybe we will end the season with the same QB we start with. However my mental well being is thrown into question every time someone hits Brunell. The guy is going to be 36 in September and has been taking a beating behind the line for years. I just wish we had a proven, reliable backup. __________________ "I know we don't have any Dallas people here -- they are the ugliest people in the world.”

08-02-2006, 11:36 AM	#9
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: For once, Redskins could live up to hype Wait. was that a PRO-Redskin article from Wilbon? Wha?

08-02-2006, 12:07 PM	#13
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: For once, Redskins could live up to hype bloody marys should replace OJ as the breakfest beverage of choice. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

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