Could the Skins go worst to first?

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Giantone

So you think that Vick and the Eagles are under more pressure by the media then the Skins?No team in the East will put more pressure on their QB then the Redskins fans.I like the kid I think he'll be a good one but just look at the threads here and tell me there aren't unreal expectations of this guy in his first year?My other question to you is ..if the NFC East defenses can stop Vick why won't they be able to stop RGIII?

Good questions. IMO the Eagles, as a team/franchise, are under way more pressure. Fans and ownership/management are losing patience and believe Reid/Vick need to make it happen now w/ the talent already on the team. Plus Vick's health and age are a constant concern at this point. I agree the Skins and Griffin will get more media attention (good and bad) but we and the owner know this team isn't built to win today. I still think 8-8 should be the expectation, as opposed to 10-6 or 11-5.

Per Vick and opposing defenses, a healthy and confident is nearly unstoppable. I think he may have felt that way in 5 or 6 games last year. When he's hobbled and uncomfortable he's pretty pedestrian, and that's what we've seen from Vick most of the time.

Hopefully Griffin has the durability Vick did early in his career.