So, how are we doing compared to last year? Here is what the numbers say...

6-6 isn't progress...if we cut down on mistakes and turnovers then I would be inclined to agree with you.


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If we end up 8-8 or 9-7, that is most definitely a HUGE improvement over last year especially once you consider the ridiculous schedule we've played.

Anyone trying to argue that we aren't a better now than at this point last year is delusional. Every stat including the one that some people (with good reason) point out as the only one that matters, wins and losses, has improved. Were are 2 wins/17% "better". And against a more difficult schedule. Of the secondary stats(ie: offensive and defensive stats) we have improved in every notable offensive category while weakening a bit in almost as many defensive categories. Injuries have taken a beating on the defense plus the loss of Pierce and Smoot has adjusted our depth a bit. I'd say overall though it is clear our offense has gotten better more than our defense has gotten worse. We're better overall plain and simple. Now hopefully we continue to improve and turn this improvement into something that matters like 4 more wins.

Anyone trying to argue that we aren't a better now than at this point last year is delusional. Every stat including the one that some people (with good reason) point out as the only one that matters, wins and losses, has improved. Were are 2 wins/17% "better". And against a more difficult schedule. Of the secondary stats(ie: offensive and defensive stats) we have improved in every notable offensive category while weakening a bit in almost as many defensive categories. Injuries have taken a beating on the defense plus the loss of Pierce and Smoot has adjusted our depth a bit. I'd say overall though it is clear our offense has gotten better more than our defense has gotten worse. We're better overall plain and simple. Now hopefully we continue to improve and turn this improvement into something that matters like 4 more wins.I think that we miss Pierce alot more on D than we thought we would. He was the leader of our D and spent long hours in the film room which has hurt our D. I think Williams will realize that it has hurt our D and do a better job to remedy this problem. I was one who thought he would strugle in the Giants system and that Williams would have no problem replacing him but I was wrong.

I think that we miss Pierce alot more on D than we thought we would. He was the leader of our D and spent long hours in the film room which has hurt our D. I think Williams will realize that it has hurt our D and do a better job to remedy this problem. I was one who thought he would strugle in the Giants system and that Williams would have no problem replacing him but I was wrong.

Ahhhh, the beauty of free agency!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think Pierce is missed. However, I think Williams, and the boys knew EXACTLY how much, and what problems it would cause.
They weighed the variables, and issues and collectively ELECTED to let him go. Everything that goes on within the organization, right or wrong is planned, practiced, discussed, cussed, hashed, rehashed, etc. It ain't no coin toss

6-6 isn't progress...if we cut down on mistakes and turnovers then I would be inclined to agree with you.

We obviously have not been watching the same team for this to be the case. Even without any of the supporting statistics, the bottom line is that this team has improved by leaps & bounds. While it may not be a complete 180, I will certainly take it over the dismal 2004 performance any day.

Hey no fair, you're using facts to back up what you are saying.

Haha yeah...we don't take kindly to no fact-users on this here board!

Haha yeah...we don't take kindly to no fact-users on this here board!

Just tell me how the Redskins make you feel........

(Please, no replys from Sally Jenkins...)

From a Stats perspective, I think we will end up better defensively by the end of the year. I don't see any of our remaining games being very high scoring, no matter wheither we win or lose. I hope Gibbs continues the "Rushing" attack we saw against the Rams. Especially against the Cardinals this week. That kind of a game plan really speeds up the game because it eats clock and reduces plays. If the result of the drives equal TDs then it becomes demoralizing for the other team. The skins had a couple of really time consuming drives against the Rams because they ran so much.

Oh come on guys, we have won two close games we didn't last year. It's luck of the draw, but look at how many turnovers we had all of last year (27) and thus far this year (21) and the progress you see dissipates.