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A Couple of Random Thoughts About Our Team Yesterday:

With the exception of London Fletcher, who's picture should be in the dictionary under Football Player, and C. Griffin, our whole defensive unit that played yesterday are players that the Skins have drafted. Smoot is technically a free agent, but since he came back, I'm counting him too. That's got to say something about our draft the last few years. A few FA's sat yesterday...Springs, Washington, Taylor, Daniels.

For some reason Chris Horton impressed me almost as much yesterday as the first few games of the year. That tackle on Deshean Jackson was impressive, maybe saving a big play. He flew in, slid, and tripped him up. His speed is impressive.

Devin Thomas is huge. Maybe just standing next to ARE and Moss? He could be something if he can stop pushing off. Good to see him catch a couple.

The ref's were horrible yesterday. The kickoff return...horrible call. The ARE catch...he didn't get touched and would have gone for a score. Here's an idea, how about not blowing the whistle til your pretty sure he's down. All of the skins players said they didn't hear a whistle til ARE had run another 20 yards. Huh? Blown calls...horrible.

Suisham...damn, he had a great game. I won't mention the worst kickoff i've ever seen since he did everything else well.

JC is starting to remind me a little of Ben Roeth. Maybe I'm off base, but I always thought he had the potential but needed better pocket awareness/presence/footwork & playmaking ability. I think he's getting some of that now.

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Thinking about it, we didn't draft Demetric Evans either. My error.

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Horton's whiff on Reggie Brown was pretty bad though. I'll chalk that up to being a rookie mistake.

D. Thomas needs to get his head in the game. His penalties week in and week out are adding up.

I still can't believe the refs blew the whistle on ARE. I thought that should have been a TD. I don't see where he got touched at all.

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I agree with the the two blown calls. Without those, there was a potential of a 30 - 10 score. But then again, perhaps it was the starting off at 0 - 24 that kept them focused to get the job done. With this game, I'm not playing the "what if" game... I'm quite satisfied with the outcome.

Jus' saying...

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with the exception of the rookies,looks like all the stuff they have went through(st's passing,new coach and skeem)have made this team into a close bunch of guys.they never come close to quitting,giving up regardless of the task ahead.i don't think this team could have come back and beat philly last year like this.it's trust and maturation at it's best.

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[quote=johnerotten;486547]with the exception of the rookies,looks like all the stuff they have went through(st's passing,new coach and skeem)have made this team into a close bunch of guys.they never come close to quitting,giving up regardless of the task ahead.i don't think this team could have come back and beat philly last year like this.[B]it's trust and maturation at it's best[/B].[/quote]

You can definitely see that the team LOVES that Zorn is willing to put the ball in their hands at the end of games. Zorn is playing to win, and that trust factor is bringing this team together.

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I'm almost too afraid to be this optimistic about the Skins. They have shocked me for four weeks straight now and I can't remember a time that I was so proud of them. WOW!

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[quote=hesscl34;486556]I'm almost too afraid to be this optimistic about the Skins. They have shocked me for four weeks straight now and I can't remember a time that I was so proud of them. WOW![/quote]

Reality is this is a very good team. I know it's almost too good to believe but we should really enjoy this. It's been a long time since we've been this good. '99 was the last time the team started 4-1, but I remember that year our defense was horrible, so this year feels much different. It's a more complete team.

It's a good time to be a Skins fan. A good time indeed.

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What we really need to seal it is a blow out. Put 40+ points on the board and I'll be a true believer. I would love to see Santana have a HUGE day during one of these next three games.

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When Zorn gave the ball to Portis at mid field to put the game away he made a big statement. He trusted the line and CP to pick up the first and when the play stalled a bit short of the first down I saw our line and CP's will to put the game away. I'm not going to bash Gibbs but I cannot think of one time he put the game in the players hands and said go make a play and instead punted away. Plays like this make player believe in their coach because their coach believes in them.

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[quote=hesscl34;486558]What we really need to seal it is a blow out. [B]Put 40+ points on the board and I'll be a true believer.[/B] I would love to see Santana have a HUGE day during one of these next three games.[/quote]

If you're not a true believer by now it's time to hop on. They've played a brutal schedule and all of their division games on the road. That's much more impressive and tells me all I need to know about this team vs. some blowouts vs. god-awful teams.

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I'm excited. Completely optimistic. I know we're going to lose games but they will be usually disappointing losses. Most from now on would have to be unexpected.

I'm worried about St Louis though. Big time trap game. Haslett and saunders are looking to make a statement, not to mention their players. 2 weeks to prep and heal. They have some awesome offensive talent as well. We're going to have our hands full.

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Wow winning can even make hess and matty seem like the best of friends. :)

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[quote=EternalEnigma21;486565]I'm worried about St Louis though. Big time trap game. Haslett and saunders are looking to make a statement, not to mention their players. 2 weeks to prep and heal. They have some awesome offensive talent as well. We're going to have our hands full.[/quote]

Rams scares me too, but to say they have awesome O-line - I find that hard to believe..

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As I'd mentioned before ...We are on track to becoming the beast of the NFC east.Yesterday's game shows the Skins are gelling, not at peaking yet but should be when the payoffs roll around....Currently the forcast and the schedule looks to favor the Skins.

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i think its about time hessy showed some love for Carlos Rogers. and Matty is right. its a great time to be a skins fan

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The Rams are already beat. Al S. 800 paly page book has been read in D.C. Come on; Randel El to Cooley, the Rams don't stand a chance. I hope Zman can keep them grounded.

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[quote=Mattyk72;486540]Horton's whiff on Reggie Brown was pretty bad though. I'll chalk that up to being a rookie mistake.

D. Thomas needs to get his head in the game. His penalties week in and week out are adding up.

I still can't believe the refs blew the whistle on ARE. I thought that should have been a TD. I don't see where he got touched at all.[/quote]

I didn't see the whiff on R Brown. I had to DVR the 2nd half of the 3rd and 4th due to a previously scheduled must attend event. But i did got back and watch most of the game, although i knew the outcome. I missed the Thomas pushoff although i heard it on the radio.

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Brown went down without being touched, Horton had the chance to touch him while he was down but he jumped over him instead. Brown then got up and ran for 40 yards or so.

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[quote=dmek25;486573]i think its about time hessy showed some love for Carlos Rogers. and Matty is right. its a great time to be a skins fan[/quote]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I just said yesterday during the game that last year I was calling for Rogers head, but not anymore! He has stepped up, by leaps and bounds, but then again everyone has. It's been an amazing year so far for all of the Skins.[/FONT][/COLOR]

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[quote=Mattyk72;486561]If you're not a true believer by now it's time to hop on. They've played a brutal schedule and all of their division games on the road. That's much more impressive and tells me all I need to know about this team vs. some blowouts vs. god-awful teams.[/quote]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I didn't say I wasn't impressed. I just want to see them do to another team what the Giants did to Seattle, and more so than that, I want it for Santana. He deserves the numbers and the fame. I really want a BIG game for him. [/FONT][/COLOR]

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The Skins have to beat the Rams! I live in St. Louis and the folks at my job know I'm a big Skins fan. I would never hear the end of it, if the Lambs somehow beat the Skins.

[B][I]How Many Ways to Cook a Lamb?[/I][/B]

Spiced Rubbed Lamb Chops with Wilted Spinach
Moroccan Grilled Lamb with Golden Couscous Salad
Greek Lamb Pizza
Pomegranate Glazed Rack of Lamb
Mint-Pesto Rubbed Leg of Lamb
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Pan Seared Lamb
Roast Leg of Lamb
Pineapple Lamb Burgers with Red Pepper Sauce
Lamb Satay Stir-Fry
Apricot Glazed Lamb Roast
Todd English's Pan Griddled Lamb Chops
Sweet Orange Lamb
Tuscan Lamb Meatballs
Mediterranean Lamb Pilaf
Lamb and Artichoke Brochette with Dandelion, Goat Cheese and Olives
Lamb Stew
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb with Brown Rice Risotto

[I]...that's about all Forest.[/I]

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We have won two huge division road games back to back . This without Taylor , Springs and M. Washington vs the iggles . Considering Rocky is probably 90% and C. Rogers although he is playing awesome is not 100% , this looks like a very good defence , maybe great . O-Line , CP and JC ,,,,, big time games the last 4 weeks . HIP - HIP - HOORAY !!!

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Another impressive win!!! Also, I think Horton was thinking about the college rules.

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The officiating once again was a joke. There needs to be a league wide audit and suspensions/fines handed out to these guys. If the players can be reprimanded then why not the guys that determine the outcome of a game. That bogus call could have easily cost us the game, another division loss and possibly the season. I wouldn't be so mad, but it's happening across the league and it's costing teams games. These clowns in zebra suits are making calls that never happened, picking up flags, and pointing in the wrong direction. Mike Perriera, Ed Hocculi and their crews need to be held accountable.

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[quote=Mattyk72;486561]If you're not a true believer by now it's time to hop on. They've played a brutal schedule and all of their division games on the road. That's much more impressive and tells me all I need to know about this team vs. some blowouts vs. god-awful teams.[/quote]

You don't go on the road and beat Dallas and Philly and not be a good team. To get down 14-0 on the road w/ out 3 starters out on defense and still win is very very impressive.

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[quote=hesscl34;486591][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I didn't say I wasn't impressed. I just want to see them do to another team what the Giants did to Seattle, and more so than that, I want it for Santana. He deserves the numbers and the fame. I really want a BIG game for him. [/FONT][/COLOR][/quote]

One thing you might want to realize is that it's hard to just blow teams out in the NFL. Yes it happens here and there, NY beat the crap out of Seattle. But NY had to go to overtime to beat Cinn. This isn't college ball. Everyone that has made it to the NFL has made it for a reason. These people are professionals and every team has good players. Even STL. has very good players. Tory Holt and Steven Jackson are very very good NFL players.

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I sure as hell hope the Players don't feel like the Rams game will be easy. It will show me a lot about this team and Jim Zorn if they dominate the Rams as they should. They will need to focus on every team every week just as much as they did on Dallas and Philly if they want to bring out the true potential in this team.

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Once again this week the question has to be asked.

Where the F is Sally Jenkins?

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[quote=Mattyk72;486665]Once again this week the question has to be asked.

Where the F is Sally Jenkins?[/quote]

I was just about to say something about her! Can you imagine the field day she would have if we blow any of these next 3 games?

Did she write an article after week 1?

EDIT: Yes she did. [URL="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/05/AR2008090500047.html"]Here it is.[/URL]

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[quote=Mattyk72;486557]Reality is this is a very good team. I know it's almost too good to believe but we should really enjoy this. It's been a long time since we've been this good. '99 was the last time the team started 4-1, but I remember that year our defense was horrible, so this year feels much different. It's a more complete team.

It's a good time to be a Skins fan. A good time indeed.[/quote]

this year thus far has a real nice feel to it thats for sure and for me i,m just taking it all in and hope it continues...down 14 they just chipped away and then they turned it on shows me that they have a alot of maturity and a close knit team. they also like to play for zorn too. i,m still feeling a bit zorny..hip hip hooray - hip hip hooray - hip hip hooray..

keep it up boys..

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I just heard on ESPN that Brian Westbrook fractured a couple of ribs in the game yesterday, sorry, no link on this yet. I'm sure it will come up as another excuse as to why the Eagles lost.

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[quote=Mattyk72;486540]Horton's whiff on Reggie Brown was pretty bad though. I'll chalk that up to being a rookie mistake.

D. Thomas needs to get his head in the game. His penalties week in and week out are adding up.

I still can't believe the refs blew the whistle on ARE. I thought that should have been a TD. I don't see where he got touched at all.[/quote]

That's what I'm saying people these games were a bad call or a bounce of the ball here or there of being blowouts. In reality we manhandled the eagles.

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[quote=Hogroll;486690]I just heard on ESPN that Brian Westbrook fractured a couple of ribs in the game yesterday, sorry, no link on this yet. I'm sure it will come up as another excuse as to why the Eagles lost.[/quote]

Here's the link. [URL="http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=16365"]Fractured Ribs For Westbrook - PhiladelphiaEagles.com[/URL]

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I note that some of the Eagles' fans boards are filled with whining about how they should have won, Reid has lost it as a coach, McNabb has no touch, etc. Do these guys realize that but for two blown calls by the officials -- one which allowed for the return TD and another that negated a Randle El TD by calling him down -- the score of the game is 30-10? I guess not.

It was an impressive win for the Skins. We have a real coach and a real QB, a lead RB that wants to put the hurt on people, and a defense that wants not just to bend, but force 3 and outs every series (including 5 in a row yesterday!)

Now they just need to keep their heads and go about their business.

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You're right Matty, it is a good time to be a Skins fan. Redskin fans in this area have their cars decked out with Redskin flags and such. My girlfriend called me from Virginia Beach today to tell me about this car that had" The cowboys suck and the eagles do too" on the back windshield. It's nice to run into people you don't know with their Skins gear on, and see smiling faces, and have happy conversations about how well this team is doing. I use to take up for the Skins when I only half believed what I was saying. I don't have to do that anymore. This feels so good. The Washington Redskins are a good team. People KNOW it, instead of HOPE it. It is a good time to be a Skins fan.

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skins had a real coach last year,winning 3 sbs is tough.i think coach zorn just sees and feels the nfl of the modern era a lot better than coach gibbs did.like i stated before,i don't think gibbs could have taken this year's team on the road and play like the skins have the last 2 weeks.

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Gibbs built this team. He made the Skins a family again and gave us our heart back. Zorn is just making it beat...

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Well said. I like it.

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I remember when folks were saying that we would be lucky to be 3-2 and more likely we would be 2-3. Well how do you like us now!!!