NFL Insider: Washington more contender than pretender

sandtrapjack · 10-09-2007, 10:17 PM

The Redskins have very quietly started with one of the best records in the NFL. They are in second in the NFC East at 3-1. I think this team is for real, and barring injuries, will continue to improve.
You might say that can be said about all teams, but here is why it pertains more to the Redskins.

Antwaan Randle El, Clinton Portis, Chris Samuels, National Football League - CBSSports.com

GMScud · 10-09-2007, 10:18 PM

Good old Casserly suckin up to Gibbs... I like the content of the article though!

skinsfan_nn · 10-09-2007, 10:20 PM

Nice read. thanks sandtrap!

Bdilla · 10-10-2007, 10:38 AM

Cowboy fans are so much friendlier when they are 5-0

redduke44 · 10-10-2007, 01:42 PM

Dont forget pete kindell,that boy is playing his ass off!

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Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

The Redskins have very quietly started with one of the best records in the NFL. They are in second in the NFC East at 3-1. I think this team is for real, and barring injuries, will continue to improve.
You might say that can be said about all teams, but here is why it pertains more to the Redskins.

Antwaan Randle El, Clinton Portis, Chris Samuels, National Football League - CBSSports.com

Riggo44 · 10-10-2007, 02:44 PM

I liked the article thanks sand trap... Let’s hope Charley Casserly
is right. This could be a fun year being a Redskins fan.

warriorzpath · 10-10-2007, 05:32 PM

Good read. I always thought that Casserly didn't have that much knowledge of football, on-the-field.

But this article has changed my mind somewhat on him. His most insightful comments (among others) were about the Defense:

"The defense has also continued to develop. Most of their players have been healthy. Changes they made from last year at MLB (London Fletcher), OLB (Rocky McIntosh) and safety (LaRon Landry) all have greatly benefited the defense.

The other changes made to the defense have been more of scheme or technique in nature and have proved successful. There is more of a reliance on zone defense to help eliminate the big plays that hurt them so much last year, and a change with the defensive linemen to allow them to play a more upfield game, thus resulting in more pressure on the quarterback when they only rush four men, which is essential if you are going to play zone defense."

warriorzpath · 10-10-2007, 05:36 PM

The littlest details make the biggest difference.

Monkeydad · 10-11-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bdilla

Cowboy fans are so much friendlier when they are 5-0

This good mood will end November 18th at about 4 p.m.

Monksdown · 10-11-2007, 12:19 PM

I take that article with a huge grain of biased salt.

chrisl4064 · 10-11-2007, 12:37 PM

we are definately a contender in my opinion, however if we do not win this game there will be a lot of second thoughts among analysts, who then brainwash people that know nothing about football, like politicians!

anyways, with the jints doing good as of late and the packers record being what it is, and playing on the road. we need this win to get the respect we deserve around the league.

Cowell · 10-11-2007, 06:10 PM

I hate saying this is a "must win" game. But the more I look at it the more I think that if both the Packers and the Redskins success continues this could be the difference between the home field advantage or something. It wouldn't kill us to lose but it could really help us in the long run to win this one. Not to mention we might actually get some credit around the league from those "experts" - but lets not get too ahead of ourselves.

10-09-2007, 10:17 PM	#1
sandtrapjack The Starter Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,994	NFL Insider: Washington more contender than pretender The Redskins have very quietly started with one of the best records in the NFL. They are in second in the NFC East at 3-1. I think this team is for real, and barring injuries, will continue to improve. You might say that can be said about all teams, but here is why it pertains more to the Redskins. Antwaan Randle El, Clinton Portis, Chris Samuels, National Football League - CBSSports.com

10-09-2007, 10:18 PM	#2
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: NFL Insider: Washington more contender than pretender Good old Casserly suckin up to Gibbs... I like the content of the article though! __________________ Tardy

10-09-2007, 10:20 PM	#3
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: NFL Insider: Washington more contender than pretender Nice read. thanks sandtrap! __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

10-10-2007, 10:38 AM	#4
Bdilla Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairfax Age: 39 Posts: 15	Re: NFL Insider: Washington more contender than pretender Cowboy fans are so much friendlier when they are 5-0

10-10-2007, 02:44 PM	#6
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	Re: NFL Insider: Washington more contender than pretender I liked the article thanks sand trap... Let’s hope Charley Casserly is right. This could be a fun year being a Redskins fan. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

10-10-2007, 05:32 PM	#7
warriorzpath Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,880	Re: NFL Insider: Washington more contender than pretender Good read. I always thought that Casserly didn't have that much knowledge of football, on-the-field. But this article has changed my mind somewhat on him. His most insightful comments (among others) were about the Defense: "The defense has also continued to develop. Most of their players have been healthy. Changes they made from last year at MLB (London Fletcher), OLB (Rocky McIntosh) and safety (LaRon Landry) all have greatly benefited the defense. The other changes made to the defense have been more of scheme or technique in nature and have proved successful. There is more of a reliance on zone defense to help eliminate the big plays that hurt them so much last year, and a change with the defensive linemen to allow them to play a more upfield game, thus resulting in more pressure on the quarterback when they only rush four men, which is essential if you are going to play zone defense."

10-10-2007, 05:36 PM	#8
warriorzpath Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,880	Re: NFL Insider: Washington more contender than pretender The littlest details make the biggest difference.

10-11-2007, 12:19 PM	#10
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 1,515	Re: NFL Insider: Washington more contender than pretender I take that article with a huge grain of biased salt.

10-11-2007, 12:37 PM	#11
chrisl4064 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Travis, Texas Age: 43 Posts: 786	Re: NFL Insider: Washington more contender than pretender we are definately a contender in my opinion, however if we do not win this game there will be a lot of second thoughts among analysts, who then brainwash people that know nothing about football, like politicians! anyways, with the jints doing good as of late and the packers record being what it is, and playing on the road. we need this win to get the respect we deserve around the league.

10-11-2007, 06:10 PM	#12
Cowell Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bluffton, South Carolina Posts: 803	Re: NFL Insider: Washington more contender than pretender I hate saying this is a "must win" game. But the more I look at it the more I think that if both the Packers and the Redskins success continues this could be the difference between the home field advantage or something. It wouldn't kill us to lose but it could really help us in the long run to win this one. Not to mention we might actually get some credit around the league from those "experts" - but lets not get too ahead of ourselves.

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