I know it's only 2 games...

[Mc2guy]

I said "met" expectations. I've seen some good and bad, much of which has been mentioned here. What has really stood out to me when watching the team so far:

Good
1) Team Defense has been very good in stopping the run. We've gotten off the field quickly in key situations. That is huge.
2) Better pass protection, and receivers are shockingly wide open on the intermediate routes...I can't remember the last time I watched skins games where the receivers were this wide open. Kudo's to Kyle's schema.

Bad
1) Pass defense is still pretty poor statistically. Not having Buchanon and Landry back there hurts.
2) Depth is a problem. We've got a decent starting line up and zero quality depth at a number of key positions (DB, LB, OL). We're one or two ACL tears away from a 6-10 team, IMO.

I'm trying to temper my enthusiasm, but the fact is, I think this team believes in itself more than any team I've seen from Washington since our '99 playoff run. That intangible confidence is worth more than people realize since it keeps players from getting down during adverse situations. Let's see how they cope with their first loss, or better, their first ass-whooping (every team is due at least one good ass-whooping in a year). Then I'll render my verdict on this team.

[MTK]

Funny, some keep pointing to this lack of depth, but didn't we see a few guys go down at CB last week and we had other guys step up and deliver? I actually think this is our deepest team in years.

OL is the one spot where I would be worried if we had some injuries.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Funny, some keep pointing to this lack of depth, but didn't we see a few guys go down at CB last week and we had other guys step up and deliver? I actually think this is our deepest team in years.

OL is the one spot where I would be worried if we had some injuries.

I agree.

Defensive line depth is drastically improved. Lorenzo Alexander and Keyaron Fox make great LB depth at OLB and ILB respectively, hell 'Zo was a starter last season and wasn't terrible.

We're thin in the defensive backfield but that's only due to injury, Landry will return this week and hopefully stay healthy, and we'll get Buchanon back in two weeks.

RB depth is drastically better than last year's 3-headed monster of old bums + Ryan Torain. We have 3 startable WRs this year instead of just 2. Fred Davis's light coming on gives us 2 stud TEs instead of just 1.

It's just the offensive line. That's the fragile spot, especially Trent Williams. An injury to him would represent the biggest negative impact of anybody on the entire team.

Knock on wood.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I agree.

Defensive line depth is drastically improved. Lorenzo Alexander and Keyaron Fox make great LB depth at OLB and ILB respectively, hell 'Zo was a starter last season and wasn't terrible.

We're thin in the defensive backfield but that's only due to injury, Landry will return this week and hopefully stay healthy, and we'll get Buchanon back in two weeks.

RB depth is drastically better than last year's 3-headed monster of old bums + Ryan Torain. We have 3 startable WRs this year instead of just 2. Fred Davis's light coming on gives us 2 stud TEs instead of just 1.

It's just the offensive line. That's the fragile spot, especially Trent Williams. An injury to him would represent the biggest negative impact of anybody on the entire team.

Knock on wood.

It's my biggest worry, and I'm so terrified about it that I really haven't said anything for fear of jinxing it. We can't really afford to have anyone go down.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Funny, some keep pointing to this lack of depth, but didn't we see a few guys go down at CB last week and we had other guys step up and deliver? I actually think this is our deepest team in years.

OL is the one spot where I would be worried if we had some injuries.

Agreed. I have to credit Shanny for team building. In years past we built starting line-ups; this year we have more of a full roster.

[Defensewins]

They have finally met my expectations. When you have an owner that is willing to spend all the money necessary to field a talented team and hire a good coaching staff, we should have been this good 10 to 12 years ago. Having Snyderatto as our FO was the reason why we have underachieved for so long. Allen and Shanahan are finding the talent we need and not wasting away draft picks. Trying not to sound like a hatter.

HTTR!

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

But how good are you feeling about the team this year?

Ok, so from the question ....and the answers so far,most of you guys either thought you would be 2-0 or 0-2.......what about the other 14 games?Isn't where you finish more important then where you are after 2 games?

[Swarley]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Ok, so from the question ....and the answers so far,most of you guys either thought you would be 2-0 or 0-2.......what about the other 14 games?Isn't where you finish more important then where you are after 2 games?

are you serious or are you just joshing us?

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by GreekSkin

are you serious or are you just joshing us?

...whom is this josh person you speak of?

[Darrell_Green_28]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Ok, so from the question ....and the answers so far,most of you guys either thought you would be 2-0 or 0-2.......what about the other 14 games?Isn't where you finish more important then where you are after 2 games?

So how do you feel on being 1-1, and the 1 loss is from this 2-0 team? and the 1 win you have, had to fake injuries to get the game to slow down so you can win.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Darrell_Green_28

So how do you feel on being 1-1, and the 1 loss is from this 2-0 team? and the 1 win you have, had to fake injuries to get the game to slow down so you can win.

I feel fine, thanks for asking.What is really funny is how the Skins fans keep worring about the Giants....could it be that you know it was .....nope not going there.Faking injuries....what fake injuries,no penilty was called , no fine was given,the team has 9 players on IR,2 or 3 more on the pup list and I think 3 or 4 sitting out practice,fake injuries...BS.

[Gtothearry]

Originally Posted by Giantone

I feel fine, thanks for asking.What is really funny is how the Skins fans keep worring about the Giants....could it be that you know it was .....nope not going there.Faking injuries....what fake injuries,no penilty was called , no fine was given,the team has 9 players on IR,2 or 3 more on the pup list and I think 3 or 4 sitting out practice,fake injuries...BS.

There wasn't a penalty or a fine but it was funny as hell watching two players look towards the sideline and then just fall to the ground. Kinda, funny that the player in the back popped right back up after seeing the player in front of him fall also. Hilarious IMO.......

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Ok, so from the question ....and the answers so far,most of you guys either thought you would be 2-0 or 0-2.......what about the other 14 games?Isn't where you finish more important then where you are after 2 games?

OH, well if you want an answer then good:

I in preseason said this was a 9-7 or 10-6 team. I figured the Eagles might be the team to give us trouble, but I think they are being over rated by the media. I figured if they didn't come in 1st in the NFCE then they would be second. I figured the Giants would be a close 3rd and Dallas last. But with all the injuries I'm thinking maybe Dallas 3rd and Giants last.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Ok, so from the question ....and the answers so far,most of you guys either thought you would be 2-0 or 0-2.......what about the other 14 games?Isn't where you finish more important then where you are after 2 games?

I am guessing that is why the thread is titled "I know it is only 2 games".

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I am guessing that is why the thread is titled "I know it is only 2 games".

I knew I made it too complicated