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[quote=DGreene28;742694]He had his best game as a skin I think, he was a major factor in us jumping out to a 14-0 lead[/quote]

I've seen better.

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ESPN 980 is reporting Vick "apparently" has three broken ribs. MRI to confirm tomorrow

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I got a question, y is our offense great in the first quarter, and then disappears in the rest of the game?

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I got a question. How many people know the definition of "positive"

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#1. #92 big al played a very very nice game ... post game live really hit the nail on the head especially b-mitch talking about this matter
#2. Torrain/Portis combo is nice , 2 weeks in a row and I feel this combo is going to get better and better
#3. Armstrong .. we may be seeing a star in the making
#4. Banks .. great call up to the big leagues today buddy ... way to kick some ass

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[quote=SmootSmack;742772]I got a question. How many people know the definition of "positive"[/quote]

I do. I never really knew the definition of it before I came here, but from what I've learned from being on this board, I believe it means,"Something that brings to mind negativity and/or depression."

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[quote=SmootSmack;742772]I got a question. How many people know the definition of "positive"[/quote]

You can add to that, how many people try to follow the topic of the thread?

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Philly fans can't talk too much smack about us, at least not until the rematch. There's a large positive.

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For me, a big positive is the overall game plan, on both sides of the ball. We took away Philly's strengths on D, and attacked their weaknesses on O.

Now, this seems obvious enough, and it's not like this was the best coaching day ever, but after the Zorn era, it's a relief to see a team adapt, bounce back, and play smart. They don't always execute, and our talent is not great. But it is nice to have some pros at the helm for the first time in a few years.

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I just love how Philly was riding so high coming into this game and they basically came crashing down.

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Running the ball more...and not blitzing on every down.

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[quote=Mattyk;742842]I just love how Philly was riding so high coming into this game and they basically came crashing down.[/quote]

LOL...it sucks to be them.

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[quote=Mattyk;742842]I just love how Philly was riding so high coming into this game and they basically came crashing down.[/quote]

You can probably say the same about the Bears.

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HUGE positive this week was the Skins' linebacker play. Definitely an upgrade from last week.

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[quote=Ruhskins;742851]You can probably say the same about the Bears.[/quote]

For'sho. I was so f'ing tired hearing Bears fans thinking their team is the sh%t.

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[quote=sportscurmudgeon;742854]HUGE positive this week was the Skins' linebacker play. Definitely an upgrade from last week.[/quote]

Credit the staff for making personnel adjustments at linebacker

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One things for sure. The NFL changes on a week to week basis. More so in the beginning when teams are searching for an identity. Things might stabilize a bit as the season goes on, but odds makers have to be going nuts right now. It's not even funny how hard it is to predict games right now.

-All 8 ESPN analyst picked the Eagles to beat the Skins

-Who would have thought that after beating the Chargers in week 3 that the Seahawks would lay an egg against hte Rams

-The Bears couldn't buy a third conversion. Tonight they looked a lot like the 2008 Redskins so I'm not nearly as jealous as I was last week.

-Browns beat Bengals. I know Palmer is struggling but the Browns?

-Jaguars beat Indy. A win that no one saw coming

-Tenneessee looses to Denver.

Right now picking games is easier with an Ouija board.

Funniest part of this week though: Irvin picks Cowboys as best team in the NFC East. Lol, so the team that doesn't even play and has struggled for 2 of their first 3 games is the best team? Really? What would have stopped them from playing like crap this week? This week should have proven more then any other that what you did last week doesn't mean jack.

Also here's a positive. I have never been in Smootsmack's thing under his name. Usually when your names there, it means you've passed on.

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I'm usually pretty solid picking games, but I've been downright awful this year. Might as well just flip a coin and pick that way.

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[quote=saden1;742855]For'sho. I was so f'ing tired hearing Bears fans thinking their team is the sh%t.[/quote]

It seems that sports talking heads are quick to talk a team up without looking at the big picture.

Look at the Giants, had an awful game against a terrible Carolina team, yet they were being talked up big time going into the 2nd week. They lose two in a row, and now beat a Bears team that was probably hyped up as well.

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[quote=Dirtbag359;742857]

-Jaguars beat Indy. A win that no one saw coming

[/quote]
True.
The Jags have always had close games with Colts in the past couple of years, but they've been on the losing end of most of them.

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[quote=SirClintonPortis;742748]I've seen better.[/quote]

Your just destined to be unhappy huh???

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Here's a positive. Even if Vick get's healthy the Eagles and him have to fly across the country to play this
[IMG]http://pensieve.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c61d153ef011168d36611970c-800wi[/IMG]
A talented 0-4 49ers team that's hungry for it's first win.

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[quote=Ruhskins;742631]I'd like to see a balance beam at Redskins part, and to see Fred Davis and Armstrong on it. It was a helluva catch by Armstrong though, and his second one (though out of bounds) was even better. I think the wind may have affected the accuracy of deep passes.[/quote]

Yeah I think the wind carried that first Ball to Davis who was wide open in the 1st, im sure would have been a score
Did anyone else think that on that play?

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We start 2-0 in the division.. That's a great start. Still need to win 1 of the next 2. Green bay is one of the best teams in the league, should be a good game .

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Nice win, I think the coaches really had them ready to play.

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The main positive is this team found a way to win on the road. Losing Vick certainly helped and Kolb was terrible. Torain really was running with authority. Holding down Jackson and Macklin was another positive. But all I care about was getting the win.

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I voted McNabb simply because of the moment. He did have an acceptable early portion of the game and no one else particularly stood out with the exception of ATV and he needs to do some serious work on his blocking.

The defense deserves mention as well. All things considered, they did a reasonably good job being on the field as long as they were.

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[quote=skinsnut;742581]Adjustment on defensive scheme was a good thing to see
[B][U]It looked like a ton of 4 -3 to me...with a lot of Haynesworth.[/U][/B]
I did see a couple 2 man fronts, that usually failed...but a 4 man front is better than the 3 we'd been seeing.
Looked a lot more like last years 4-3 defense than the prior 2 weeks garbage....and that is a good thing.[/quote]

Your right there was a lot of base 4-3 alignments, but he never blitzed off of it, he stunted a few times.

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Absolutely Banks and the running game. Just some nice bright spots to build on in the future. Even though Armstrong had that one huge catch only, he was constantly getting separation. I think he'll be great the more he gets to play (GREAT catch on that one out of bounds though!).

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Looks like we have a nice RB duo with the emergence of Torain. Loved how he ran with power on his TD run.

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Last year ARE had 102 yards on 17 punt returns in 16 games.

Yesterday, Banks had 75 yards on 3 returns.

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Definitely like Banks back there for the big play ability, but when we're backed up I liked that Buchanon was out there.

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I like how McNabb beat both Vick and Kolb in his first outing vs. the Eagles. LOL

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[quote=Mattyk;742930]Looks like we have a nice RB duo with the emergence of Torain. Loved how he ran with power on his TD run.[/quote]

The way Torain freight trained Quentin Mikell and then moved on for 6 points was sweet. One of our best highlights of the year so far.

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I give Mike Shanahan mad props for getting Portis out of the "entitled" attitude he's developed over the last few years here. 2009 Portis would not have done all those jukes and stuff to get the first down.

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[quote=12thMan;742973]I like how McNabb beat both Vick and Kolb in his first outing vs. the Eagles. LOL[/quote]

Good point, don't forget about Reid too. And the end of the day he's the one that's left to clean up the mess.

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[quote=12thMan;742973]I like how McNabb beat both Vick and Kolb in his first outing vs. the Eagles. LOL[/quote]

Ross Tucker made a good point on Twitter about McNabb. Many Iggles fans complained about McNabbs health, yet he's been fine while both Kolb and Vick have been out with injuries.

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Well i missed most of this game b/c i went to my buddy's kids bday party but this video is purty sweet!

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycMvpagsZIk]YouTube - Eagles Getting Worked[/url]

if anyone hears about the game on nfl network, give me a shoot out.

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[quote=davy;742588]We got lucky.[/quote]

Talking about England? Skins did not get lucky, they outplayed the Eagles. Game wasn't quite as close as the scoreboard indicated.

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[quote=SmootSmack;742936]Last year ARE had 102 yards on 17 punt returns in 16 games.

Yesterday, Banks had 75 yards on 3 returns.[/quote]

As I figured would happen, Randel El looks great on the Steelers again.

Brandon Lloyd is tearing up the league too. :doh: