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I am not sure if McVay and Gruden recognized something early on with Buffalo's defense, but something definitely seemed different about our offense today. It seemed like they finally gave up on using the run to setup the pass and went into attack mode several times in the game not just to take the lead but to extend the lead and seal the game.

I know a win next week would obviously be the biggest of the season, but if today the style that we can expect until the running game improves, I think it will be a turning point. Rex Ryan is not a great head coach but he usually has his defense primed and ready to go and we dropped 35 on them and probably would have been more if we hadn't gone through that bit of a lull towards the end of 3rd quarter/beginning of 4th quarter.

Also, we were finally involving Jackson in passes that weren't just deep bombs and Jackson showed he is still capable of taking any kind of catch, making that first guy miss, and turning on the afterburners to the house.

I know they are still just a 7-7 team but games like this, against a team I expected to give the 'Skins offense more fits, is probably the most encouraging thing I've witnessed this season.

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[quote=punch it in;1133567]When i usually come hone from watching the game:
Me : grrr
Wife: skins lost?
Me : really? U gotta go there? Expletives.
Today:
Me: hi babe
Wife: skins won?
Me: of course they did. We got one of the best qb's in football!
Wife: i thought rg-3 sucked
Me: grrrr[/quote]

It's very similar at my house.

Wife - Who is winning?
Me - Skins 14 - 0
Wife - What?? Skins are winning. Must be early.
Me - Grrrr.

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Congratulations it was a very nice win.I finally got to watch a bunch of the game and I like your team.Was Dan Snyder even at the game ,everything is being done the right way and it's all football no BS,again congratulations !

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Anyone know why the Eagles get 3 straight home games? Don't recall that happening much before. Usually 2 @ home then hit the road.

Oh well, just leave Philly with a W.

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If the Cardinals take care of the Eagles tonight then I believe beating Philly next Saturday would render our final game against Dallas meaningless since if we and the Giants both finish 8-8 we have the tiebreaker.

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DeSean Jackson playing in Philly against his old team to try and help his team wrap up the division? Wow. How many defenders are left on that roster from when Jackson was there? I really hope there aren't guys who plan on cheap shots. The Giants got pretty ugly vs the Panthers today.

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[QUOTE=Giantone;1133573]Congratulations it was a very nice win.I finally got to watch a bunch of the game and I like your team.Was Dan Snyder even at the game ,everything is being done the right way and it's all football no BS,again congratulations ![/QUOTE]


Its easy to be all classy n nice when ur team has won two recent superbowls. U dont fool me ya giants fan.

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[quote=punch it in;1133580]Its easy to be all classy n nice when ur team has won two recent superbowls. U dont fool me ya giants fan.[/quote]



......my bad.

Go to the O.B. diner and have breakfast on me.:)

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Did they move the Eagles skins to next Saturday night or is that original programming?

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You mean "flex" ? I though that had to be done two weeks ahead of the actual game day?Does anyone know?

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[QUOTE=Chico23231;1133589]Did they move the Eagles skins to next Saturday night or is that original programming?[/QUOTE]


Pretty sure thats the original game. Thought we had three prime times this year?

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Would we eliminate the Eagles and the Giants with a win next week? In other words, assuming the Eagles lose this evening, would we not only clinch but eliminate them from even a wildcard?

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[quote=calia;1133595]Would we eliminate the Eagles and the Giants with a win next week? In other words, assuming the Eagles lose this evening, would we not only clinch but eliminate them from even a wildcard?[/quote]

I understand it that if the Eagles lose tonight, a Skins win next week would clinch our division for us.

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[quote=SolidSnake84;1133597]I understand it that if the Eagles lose tonight, a Skins win next week would clinch our division for us.[/quote]

I went here [url=http://www.nfl.com/playoffs/playoff-picture/predictor]NFL Playoff Predictor | NFL.com[/url]

and You would be correct... if eagles lose tonight and we win next week, we win division

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and only one team from the NFC East would be in playoffs no matter what

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[quote=Darrell_Green_28;1133602]and only one team from the NFC East would be in playoffs no matter what[/quote]

Might as well be Captain Kirk's crew.

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I think even if Philly wins tonight, if we win next week it's over. We would have at worst the same record within the division and would own the head to head...

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1133605]I think even if Philly wins tonight, if we win next week it's over. We would have at worst the same record within the division and would own the head to head...[/quote]

I might be wrong but I don't think so. If they win tonight we're both 7-7. If we then lose next week we'd be 7-8 and they'd be 8-7. But we might still be able to take the division title in week 17 depending on tiebreakers.

But on the bright side, if they lose tonight next week we are definitely playing for the division title.

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[quote=mooby;1133607]I might be wrong but I don't think so. If they win tonight we're both 7-7. If we then lose next week we'd be 7-8 and they'd be 8-7. But we might still be able to take the division title in week 17 depending on tiebreakers.

But on the bright side, if they lose tonight next week we are definitely playing for the division title.[/quote]


That's why I said, if we win next week it's over (i.e. we win the division) obviously if we lose it is not, and it comes down to the final week.

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1133608]That's why I said, if we win next week it's over (i.e. we win the division) obviously if we lose it is not, and it comes down to the final week.[/quote]

My bad, I don't know how but I definitely misread it.

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So, does this team take the next step and take care of business on the road this week - wrap up the division and give themselves the ability to rest some guys before hosting a home playoff game against the Seahawks...

OR

Does this team go to Philly and lay an egg and rely on help to back into the playoffs or miss it altogether?

I think they get it done...

You?

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1133822]So, does this team take the next step and take care of business on the road this week - wrap up the division and give themselves the ability to rest some guys before hosting a home playoff game against the Seahawks...

OR

Does this team go to Philly and lay an egg and rely on help to back into the playoffs or miss it altogether?

I think they get it done...

You?[/quote]

I need to consult Steve Harvey to find out who the winner will be. He says Philly. We'll be fine.

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[QUOTE=KI Skins Fan;1133828]I need to consult Steve Harvey to find out who the winner will be. He says Philly. We'll be fine.[/QUOTE]


Lmao

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[QUOTE=Chief X_Phackter;1133822]So, does this team take the next step and take care of business on the road this week - wrap up the division and give themselves the ability to rest some guys before hosting a home playoff game against the Seahawks...



OR



Does this team go to Philly and lay an egg and rely on help to back into the playoffs or miss it altogether?



I think they get it done...



You?[/QUOTE]


Well I think we beat the hell out of the birds. However if they dont I believe that the Giants will win out and we will beat Dallas. It would really be horrible to have to root for all that to happen, but I believe win or lose sat night we r getting in. Gints with their backs to the wall and knowing they have a shot will be an extremely tough out and no way we lose twice.

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The Giants minus Odell could lose in Minnesota, so I wouldn't count on them winning another game this season.

The fact that the NFC East has been so close all season long yet the 'Skins have a chance to wrap it up in Week 16, and not worry about the results of the game in Dallas? The situation couldn't get much better then that. I don't like the idea of giving a team like Dallas the chance to play spoiler and send their fans home happy and making fun of the "same ol' Redskins" not to mention tempers often flare in a 'Skins v. Dallas game and I'd rather not be relying on a game where players could act a fool.

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I really feel like it's character that takes over in the biggest of pressure situations. The 2005 and 2007 Gibbs teams that made the playoffs went on hot streaks down the stretch and clinched in do or die moments. I like our team's character and leadership much more than that of the Eagles.

Here in this market I hear so much. Jason Peters has basically said he won't play injured for Chip Kelly. DeMarco Murray slid like a QB to avoid a punishing hit a few games ago. And did you see that Kiko Alonso attempted goal line "stop" against the Cardinals? He's a shrinking violet.

I feel like we're going to come out hitting the absolute snot out of them and take this game by sheer will.

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[quote=Schneed10;1133847]I really feel like it's character that takes over in the biggest of pressure situations. The 2005 and 2007 Gibbs teams that made the playoffs went on hot streaks down the stretch and clinched in do or die moments. I like our team's character and leadership much more than that of the Eagles.

Here in this market I hear so much. Jason Peters has basically said he won't play injured for Chip Kelly. DeMarco Murray slid like a QB to avoid a punishing hit a few games ago. And did you see that Kiko Alonso attempted goal line "stop" against the Cardinals? He's a shrinking violet.

[B]I feel like we're going to come out hitting the absolute snot out of them and take this game by sheer will[/B].[/quote]

Oh PLEASE be right.

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It just feels like one of those games where Hatcher, Baker, Pot Roast and Ricky Jean all just look at each other, nod once, say nothing, put their hands in the dirt, and just lift dudes off their feet and stuff the run in the backfield.

Steve Young says it all the time, football has an element of 'not over my dead body'. The Redskins will bring it.

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[quote=Schneed10;1133859]It just feels like one of those games where Hatcher, Baker, Pot Roast and Ricky Jean all just look at each other, nod once, say nothing, put their hands in the dirt, and just lift dudes off their feet and stuff the run in the backfield.

Steve Young says it all the time, football has an element of 'not over my dead body'. The Redskins will bring it.[/quote]


I like it. Hopefully that's what we see Saturday night.

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We signed this guy....

[url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/blog/article-1/Get-To-Know-New-Redskins-Tight-End-Marcel-Jensen-/5556efe0-cd3a-4bf9-a8c9-863f6762694a]Get To Know New Redskins Tight End Marcel Jensen[/url]

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[quote=Schneed10;1133859][B]It just feels like one of those games where Hatcher, Baker, Pot Roast and Ricky Jean all just look at each other, nod once, say nothing, put their hands in the dirt, and just lift dudes off their feet and stuff the run in the backfield.
[/B]
Steve Young says it all the time, football has an element of 'not over my dead body'. The Redskins will bring it.[/quote]

Man, I cannot tell you how much I hope you are right on this. I can see those guys having exactly that attitude, but will they be able to do so is the question. It has been a long time since the Skins simply imposed their will on another team on either side of the line of scrimmage.

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One thing that I forget about. This team has stonewalled a substantial number of goal line and 4th down stands this season......
nice

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[QUOTE=JoeRedskin;1133910]Man, I cannot tell you how much I hope you are right on this. I can see those guys having exactly that attitude, but will they be able to do so is the question. It has been a long time since the Skins simply imposed their will on another team on either side of the line of scrimmage.[/QUOTE]


Actually only about three days. [emoji12]

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I'll just leave this here, Florio is extra dicky than usual

[url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/23/jay-gruden-motivates-team-with-low-preseason-ranking/]Jay Gruden motivates team with low preseason ranking | ProFootballTalk[/url]

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[QUOTE=MTK;1133987]I'll just leave this here, Florio is extra dicky than usual



[url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/23/jay-gruden-motivates-team-with-low-preseason-ranking/]Jay Gruden motivates team with low preseason ranking | ProFootballTalk[/url][/QUOTE]


Love how he assumes Romo would have won so many games. What a jackass. How about our countless injuries? Also he talks about our mediocre team but fails to mention we have been a completely different team the second half of the season. Its an obvious progression.

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[quote=punch it in;1133988]Love how he assumes Romo would have won so many games. What a jackass. How about our countless injuries? Also he talks about our mediocre team but fails to mention we have been a completely different team the second half of the season. Its an obvious progression.[/quote]

I completely agree. The tone of the article is unreasonably negative, does he have something against Jay? It is also completely BS.

Also, yes, there has been progression clearly. In our Oline, our secondary, most obviously QB and Head Coach, and now the Front 7 on D are even starting to have more of an impact. The only area we have regressed in is our running game, and as you mentioned, we have had our share of injuries that have contributed to that.

Romo certainly would have had an impact on this season, and for the sake of argument lets just say he would have carried his clearly otherwise awful team to the playoffs. Even if that is the case, isn't that an indictment on their organization for not having a decent enough backup QB for their clearly injury prone starter? Or some kind of succession plan? At least the Redskins had a backup plan for if RG3's injury prone ass busted.

The window has closed on Romo, he choked early in his career, and he's tough, but his body just can't hold up to the beating it takes. 3 years in a row now he has had major injuries, and in 2010 he missed 10 games. Seriously, how do you not have a backup plan for him? Especially when apparently your entire season hinges on the production at the QB position.

With all that said, yeah the Redskins are clearly still mediocre and have benefited from unusually bad seasons by their division rivals, but why not mention the progression and the seeming change in trajectory under the current leadership? Unless of course you are a Cowboys homer.

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The article is ridiculous to begin with due to the fact that playoffs or not this team has shown improvement. 7-7 after 14 games is a big improvement for this team regardless of the playoffs themselves were ever part of the picture.

Every single season this situation arises in one or more divisions. It's not this team's fault that Jerry Jones is relying on a middle-aged injury prone QB to anchor his team and that his cocky approach to depth rendered his team limp once Romo went down. Tons of teams lose their starting QB for multiple games and the teams don't go on to perform as horribly as the Cowboys did in the same situation.

The biggest issue I have is Florio acting like the success or failure of this season suddenly hinges on us making a playoff spot when he predicted this team to be the worst in the league. Sorry, but at no time this season, even in their losses, did they look like the worst team in the league.

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[quote=MTK;1133987]I'll just leave this here, Florio is extra dicky than usual

[url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/23/jay-gruden-motivates-team-with-low-preseason-ranking/]Jay Gruden motivates team with low preseason ranking | ProFootballTalk[/url][/quote]

So sounds like florio is pissed again being so completely inept about his lack of football knowledge. I mean this is professional football, who gives a flying fuck about a ranking...they bear no fuckng meaning. Fuck florio, he brings no insight or analysis. Instead of reaserching reason why the skins have improved, he goes pussy, whining about y he was wrong.

And this whole "what if" about romo is tiring. If florio wants to talk actual facts we can..,Dallas is a seriously flawed team..little to none running game..zero to none receivers outside of dez...they can't rush the passer(randy Gregory, hardy haven't brought a desired impact) and they are worst in the league in creating turnovers....and yes their gm refuses to invest in a back up qb for romo who has an injury history.

I'd rather talk facts and honest analysis about football, than read this fairy florio who is more tmz than john keim.

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I wonder what he had to say about the 7-8-1 Panthers last year who won their division.

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[quote=WillH;1133997]I completely agree. The tone of the article is unreasonably negative, does he have something against Jay? It is also completely BS.

Also, yes, there has been progression clearly. In our Oline, our secondary, most obviously QB and Head Coach, and now the Front 7 on D are even starting to have more of an impact. The only area we have regressed in is our running game, and as you mentioned, we have had our share of injuries that have contributed to that.

Romo certainly would have had an impact on this season, and for the sake of argument lets just say he would have carried his clearly otherwise awful team to the playoffs. Even if that is the case, isn't that an indictment on their organization for not having a decent enough backup QB for their clearly injury prone starter? Or some kind of succession plan? At least the Redskins had a backup plan for if RG3's injury prone ass busted.

The window has closed on Romo, he choked early in his career, and he's tough, but his body just can't hold up to the beating it takes. 3 years in a row now he has had major injuries, and in 2010 he missed 10 games. Seriously, how do you not have a backup plan for him? Especially when apparently your entire season hinges on the production at the QB position.

With all that said, yeah the Redskins are clearly still mediocre and have benefited from unusually bad seasons by their division rivals, but why not mention the progression and the seeming change in trajectory under the current leadership? Unless of course you are a Cowboys homer.[/quote]

The Cowboys are simply not stable at QB. As you mentioned, Romo is not reliable at this point. Jones blew it with Weedon and then Cassel as they're classic journeymen that struggle with accuracy.They should already have a drafted player in the pipeline. The noodle from Boise isn't the answer either.

He could have signed Colt. He'd be a nice fit and a good backup. I