GTripp0012
11-26-2007, 12:24 AM
Yes, but God help this board if we dont.....I understand.
It's not a sure thing, just as the Pats over Eagles wasn't a sure thing. I also happen to think we will win that game and be back at 6-6 and tied for the 6th seed.
6-6. Holding a Wild Card spot after 13 weeks.
If we beat the Buffalo Bills. This season is not over. THAT is realism. Nothing else needs to be said to this. We take care of our business against teams FAR worse than the Tampa team we played today, we take a wild card.
SouperMeister
11-26-2007, 10:00 AM
This team is on the wrong path. We need a coaching change. Here in Washington we overvalue continuity. We never irrationally call for change. Dan Snyder and this franchise are the model of stability. It's about time we try something different and change things up. It's not like we have a hall of fame coach. :smashfrea
Don't ever disagree with the snide, arrogant hater-aid drinkers, or you will be blasted for being an ignorant fool.I totally disagree that we overvalue continuity. Constant change has been the hallmark of the Snyder tenure as owner. One could argue that bringing in Saunders, along with a slew of free agents, and trading 4 mid-level draft picks for Lloyd and Duckett in 2006 was an example of this team undervaluing continuity.
Both the homers and the realists are fans. The only difference is that the homers pretty much ignore systemic trends that have led to the Skins being a mediocre organization. The realists want the Skins to win just as badly as the homers, the only difference is that the realists acknowledge the team's shortcomings.
SmootSmack
11-26-2007, 10:06 AM
I totally disagree that we overvalue continuity. Constant change has been the hallmark of the Snyder tenure as owner. One could argue that bringing in Saunders, along with a slew of free agents, and trading 4 mid-level draft picks for Lloyd and Duckett in 2006 was an example of this team undervaluing continuity.
I think SGG was being sarcastic.
SouperMeister
11-26-2007, 10:15 AM
I think SGG was being sarcastic.Yeah, my sarcasm meter must have been turned off after another bitter loss.
rypper11
11-26-2007, 11:10 AM
I think anyone who is passionate about a team is a fan. What's funny to me is that I've been called a hater, a kool aid drinker, a realist, and an eternal optimist. Sometimes all in one day.
I do think that some changes must be made, but not wholesale. We are 1-1 in blowouts and 4-5 in games decided by 8 or less. 2-1 in games decided by 3 or less. Parity is ruling the NFL now (save for the Patriots who might have to play the X-Men to lose). A team under .500 might win the AFC West. The 5-6 Vikings destroyed the 7-4 Giants and last week the Jets beat the Steelers. This team won't be 19-0 anytime soon.
Will the Giants win another game this year? How about the Lions? I think the Cards (who lost to the 49ers) have a better shot than the Giants.
When the mathameticians tell me that there is no shot I look to next year. As George Micheal sang, "You gotta have faith." As far as the complaining goes, I'll take a "we suck" over any negative comment from someone else. By brother can call my mom fat but nobody else can, regardless of the truth.
So what does this make me? Yes, I am still hoping for the playoffs. If they make it I will be cheering wildly though I personally feel that we'll be seeing another Packer vs Patriot SuperBowl. Am I a Kool Aid drinker because I recognize the chance to make the playoffs still? Or a "realist" because I think this season is pointless and we should just crown the Patriots ass?