9-7 To The Playoffs?

GTripp0012 · 11-27-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

still doubt it. our offense has had more bad weeks than good ones, and our defense has played well in exactly ONE game so far this season.

Looking more at our remaining schedule and our statistical projection for the team in the 2nd half (which basically says that we've simply underachieved this year, and should be expected to slowly climb back towards our previously lofty mean espicially on defense over the next few weeks), I think it's more than probable that we beat a struggling Atlanta and a banged up Philadelphia team at home these next 2 weeks.

If we do what we should do, that puts us at 6-7 and having to play 2 difficult road games. So yeah, a playoff run is still unlikely. But all I'm saying is that 2 weeks from now, it's very possible that we could be playing better football than either the Rams or Saints.

I DON'T think we can do it without Clinton Portis, Jason Campbell still very much learning on the job, and next to no kicking game whatsoever. But unless you believe that the playoff teams will be NYG, DAL, CAR, NO, CHI and SEA (3 of those teams are struggling), if you start looking for darkhorses to get to the magic 9 win number, it's like Atlanta, Minnesota, and Washington.

So yeah, season is un-over now.

SmootSmack · 11-27-2006, 10:37 AM

Playoffs or not, I just want us to finish the season strong and build on that for 2007. Last year we finished strong but weren't able to carry that over into this year. Don't want that happening again

MTK · 11-27-2006, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Playoffs or not, I just want us to finish the season strong and build on that for 2007. Last year we finished strong but weren't able to carry that over into this year. Don't want that happening again

The playoffs are a pipe dream at this point, I'm with you I just want to see them finish strong and play with the same effort we saw yesterday.

For one game it felt like we were watching the defense of the past 2 years. Guys flying to the ball, guys playing with some heart and fire... man I really missed that!

hooskins · 11-27-2006, 11:23 AM

8-8 would be a dream ending at this point. And yes, Romo is lucky to have a very good defense that gives him multiple chances to score, with the turnovers created.

And he is good, but come on, the next Troy Aikman? Atleast wait a season or two before you crown his ass.

724Skinsfan · 11-27-2006, 11:26 AM

I think defenses are going to play him a little differently now that they have 3 games of film to study. Like my dad said, he could have been a diamond in the rough but Parcells must have known something about his ability so as to keep him on the bench for so long.

Paintrain · 11-27-2006, 11:28 AM

Priorities of what we should be focused on:
-Next week's game
-Continuation of Campbell's development
-Consistency on defense
-Moss getting healthy
-Playoffs

That being said, peeking at our schedule @ New Orleans in 3 weeks is the only game on our schedule we shouldn't be favored in. GO SKINS! :cheeky-sm

RobH4413 · 11-27-2006, 12:21 PM

What a game on Sunday. I wrote us off, and wouldn't even consider looking at the play-off scenario.

If our defense plays like it did on Sunday, I'll atleast glance at the rest of the NFL results now...
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Also, I think we can confirm that our injuries in the secondary sealed the fate of our defense for the first half of our season.

It probably wasn't the lack of GW's schemes and what not. It may be pre-mature, but when you shut down arguably the best WR in the NFL, it says something about your secondary.

TheMalcolmConnection · 11-27-2006, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RobH4413

What a game on Sunday. I wrote us off, and wouldn't even consider looking at the play-off scenario.

If our defense plays like it did on Sunday, I'll atleast glance at the rest of the NFL results now...
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Also, I think we can confirm that our injuries in the secondary sealed the fate of our defense for the first half of our season.

It probably wasn't the lack of GW's schemes and what not. It may be pre-mature, but when you shut down arguably the best WR in the NFL, it says something about your secondary.

Speaking of our secondary, did you guys notice that we had a HUGE pass rush this game? Reading that GW article and thinking about what they said about getting "cute" with stunts, it made me think: Did GW just let them go? We were getting a consistent pass rush all day long. Carter is giving me hope on him once again. He was in Delhomme's face as well as Griffin and Golston.

RobH4413 · 11-27-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Speaking of our secondary, did you guys notice that we had a HUGE pass rush this game? Reading that GW article and thinking about what they said about getting "cute" with stunts, it made me think: Did GW just let them go? We were getting a consistent pass rush all day long. Carter is giving me hope on him once again. He was in Delhomme's face as well as Griffin and Golston.

I agree, the increased effort all around caused hell for delhomme and co.

The increased pass pass coverage made him hold on for that extra half second, thus helping our d-rush as well. The increased pressure, cause in-accurate throws... etc...

Shed's light on the whole "play as a team" concept that's been so foreign to the defense.

SKINSnCANES · 11-27-2006, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Speaking of our secondary, did you guys notice that we had a HUGE pass rush this game? Reading that GW article and thinking about what they said about getting "cute" with stunts, it made me think: Did GW just let them go? We were getting a consistent pass rush all day long. Carter is giving me hope on him once again. He was in Delhomme's face as well as Griffin and Golston.

we've needed that for what, 14 years now...hopefully it lasts for more then one game. Either way I still want a stud DE in the draft this year.

RobH4413 · 11-27-2006, 04:40 PM

May be pointless, ignorant, etc...

But could 8-8 get us in this year?

Look at the match-ups... It almost seems like the NFC is THAT bad. Not losing any sleep over it, but hell, if theres going to be a year to make a comeback, the NFC is certainly not our foe at this point.

Who knows.

Regardless, this team is an extremely different one then several weeks ago, and anything could happen. I can't help but ge this little, itty bitty, atomic sized hope way in the back of my head. Win 2 more, and that hope may be in everyones face.

-I'll shut up for now.

TheMalcolmConnection · 11-27-2006, 10:41 AM

It's almost Gibbs-time anyway. December.

I doubt there's any way the Cowboys drop 3 games for us to win the division even if we DO win out.

It's all about the wild card. And even THAT'S crazy talk.

TheMalcolmConnection · 11-27-2006, 10:47 AM

It was nice to watch the defense and not worry about them getting shit on with every play. I heard on the radio on the way home that they were lining Holdman up behind Daniels and Washington behind Carter for some plays. Was this true? Because it looks like THAT might have helped the run defense.

hail_2_da_skins · 11-27-2006, 11:00 AM

Making the playoffs, is not realistic. Finishing strong, is within reach. It took Gibbs too long to realize the team was going nowhere with Mark Brunell. I really would have liked to have seen how Jason Campbell would have performed with a healthy Portis and Moss. Next year.

TheMalcolmConnection · 11-27-2006, 11:06 AM

I just want Tomy Romo to start looking like shit so people can take their mouths off his shaft.

11-27-2006, 10:37 AM	#2
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11-27-2006, 11:23 AM	#4
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 39 Posts: 8,606	Re: 9-7 To The Playoffs? 8-8 would be a dream ending at this point. And yes, Romo is lucky to have a very good defense that gives him multiple chances to score, with the turnovers created. And he is good, but come on, the next Troy Aikman? Atleast wait a season or two before you crown his ass. __________________ Vacancy

11-27-2006, 11:26 AM	#5
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: 9-7 To The Playoffs? I think defenses are going to play him a little differently now that they have 3 games of film to study. Like my dad said, he could have been a diamond in the rough but Parcells must have known something about his ability so as to keep him on the bench for so long. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

11-27-2006, 11:28 AM	#6
Paintrain Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Age: 55 Posts: 5,006	Re: 9-7 To The Playoffs? Priorities of what we should be focused on: -Next week's game -Continuation of Campbell's development -Consistency on defense -Moss getting healthy -Playoffs That being said, peeking at our schedule @ New Orleans in 3 weeks is the only game on our schedule we shouldn't be favored in. GO SKINS! :cheeky-sm __________________ Paintrain's Redskins Fandom 1981-2014 I'm not dead but this team is dead to me...but now that McCloughan is here they may have new life! Jay Gruden = Zorny McSpurrier Kirk Cousins = Next Grossman

11-27-2006, 12:21 PM	#7
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 41 Posts: 2,638	Re: 9-7 To The Playoffs? What a game on Sunday. I wrote us off, and wouldn't even consider looking at the play-off scenario. If our defense plays like it did on Sunday, I'll atleast glance at the rest of the NFL results now... ---------------------------- Also, I think we can confirm that our injuries in the secondary sealed the fate of our defense for the first half of our season. It probably wasn't the lack of GW's schemes and what not. It may be pre-mature, but when you shut down arguably the best WR in the NFL, it says something about your secondary. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

11-27-2006, 04:40 PM	#11
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 41 Posts: 2,638	Re: 9-7 To The Playoffs? May be pointless, ignorant, etc... But could 8-8 get us in this year? Look at the match-ups... It almost seems like the NFC is THAT bad. Not losing any sleep over it, but hell, if theres going to be a year to make a comeback, the NFC is certainly not our foe at this point. Who knows. Regardless, this team is an extremely different one then several weeks ago, and anything could happen. I can't help but ge this little, itty bitty, atomic sized hope way in the back of my head. Win 2 more, and that hope may be in everyones face. -I'll shut up for now. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

11-27-2006, 10:41 AM	#12
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: 9-7 To The Playoffs? It's almost Gibbs-time anyway. December. I doubt there's any way the Cowboys drop 3 games for us to win the division even if we DO win out. It's all about the wild card. And even THAT'S crazy talk. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

11-27-2006, 10:47 AM	#13
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: 9-7 To The Playoffs? It was nice to watch the defense and not worry about them getting shit on with every play. I heard on the radio on the way home that they were lining Holdman up behind Daniels and Washington behind Carter for some plays. Was this true? Because it looks like THAT might have helped the run defense. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

11-27-2006, 11:00 AM	#14
hail_2_da_skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 70 Posts: 868	Re: 9-7 To The Playoffs? Making the playoffs, is not realistic. Finishing strong, is within reach. It took Gibbs too long to realize the team was going nowhere with Mark Brunell. I really would have liked to have seen how Jason Campbell would have performed with a healthy Portis and Moss. Next year. __________________ "HAIL TO THE SKINS"

11-27-2006, 11:06 AM	#15
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: 9-7 To The Playoffs? I just want Tomy Romo to start looking like shit so people can take their mouths off his shaft. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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