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SmootSmack · 08-27-2008, 03:25 PM

ESPN - Team Preview: Washington Redskins - NFL

Ruhskins · 08-27-2008, 03:34 PM

Interesting that they didn't mention anything about the Safeties as a weakness, given that according to some people here Reed Doughty will single-handely bring down the team. LOL.

Seriously though, I find it interesting that they mention WRs as a weakness, in a way agreeing with my point that we did not address our WR issue during the offseason. And I do wholeheartedly (sp?) agree with Scouts regarding our CBs. Out of our top 3 CBs, two of them are either injury prone (Springs) and coming from a major injury (Rogers). I hope fortune is on our side, and both of these guys stay healthy. I also would have included run-defense as a weakness...especially after the Carolina debacle.

mredskins · 08-27-2008, 03:37 PM

why for the life of me do they pick the Eagles second in the NFC East. They suck and have no one to throw to.

freddyg12 · 08-27-2008, 03:39 PM

The media tide has really turned for our skins, not that it matters too much. Nobody is just bashing the danny et al.

I agree w/their assessments. While they pick us to finish last, they all state that it's a tough divison. One guy has us at #2 in the div, while Jeremy Green said we could win 3 other divisions but still picks us 4th in the nfc east.

bigSkinsfan61 · 08-27-2008, 03:42 PM

yea all of em' but one say were going to be in last place...we shall see non-believers...Im almost ready for a 10-6 season after i picked 11-5 earlier in another post..its all in jasons hands...

Mattyk72 · 08-27-2008, 03:45 PM

Why isn't Jason Taylor listed as one of our top players?

Looks like his Scouts Inc profile hasn't even been updated. All I found was this

2008 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Grade: 20 | Key
Alert: None

Comment: null

vaoutlaws2006 · 08-27-2008, 03:46 PM

I've done pay too much attention to any of these so-called experts. I like us flying under the radar. I would agree though i cant believe they dont have our safeties as weakness. But hey lets keep one thing in mind...any given sunday...it comes down to execution in winning games.

Mattyk72 · 08-27-2008, 03:50 PM

Seems like most of the consensus here is, well someone has to finish 4th.

Brilliant.

Schneed10 · 08-27-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Seems like most of the consensus here is, well someone has to finish 4th.

Brilliant.

If there's one thing for certain in today's NFL it's that the conventional wisdom rarely comes true. Hopefully that bodes well for us here!

Mattyk72 · 08-27-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

If there's one thing for certain in today's NFL it's that the conventional wisdom rarely comes true. Hopefully that bodes well for us here!

Very true, and that's what is so frustrating about "expert predictions" at times. Why doesn't anyone take a chance?

Slingin Sammy 33 · 08-27-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

why for the life of me do they pick the Eagles second in the NFC East. They suck and have no one to throw to.

Excellent secondary, solid overall Defense & OL, experienced and above average QB & HB, experienced Coaching staff. As much as I hate the Eagles, #2 in the division isn't a bad pick.

Schneed10 · 08-27-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Excellent secondary, solid overall Defense & OL, experienced and above average QB & HB, experienced Coaching staff. As much as I hate the Eagles, #2 in the division isn't a bad pick.

Yeah, when they have McNabb and Westbrook healthy they are a very tough team. When they're missing one or both of them, they kinda suck.

But going into this season both are healthy and looking good in preseason. They have to be considered a force until they show otherwise.

J. Spanky · 08-27-2008, 04:19 PM

lol, i just saw at si.com that they've picked the eagles to play the patriots in tampa. so now you KNOW philly's going 7-9.

i remember a couple years ago they had the panthers and dolphins pegged to go all the way. lmao. neither team has even sniffed the post-season since.

moral of the story: who cares what the 'experts' think. the players decide what happens on the field.

redsk1 · 08-27-2008, 04:19 PM

These guys are no more expert than you or I. From an outsider view though, I don't see us being anywhere but 3rd or 4th in our division. Dallas and NY have to be the favorites.

Prior to the Carolina game, I was very optimistic this team could surprise alot of people, but now...not so sure what to expect.

mredskins · 08-27-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Excellent secondary, solid overall Defense & OL, experienced and above average QB & HB, experienced Coaching staff. As much as I hate the Eagles, #2 in the division isn't a bad pick.

You are forgetting the age of that team at key postions. Plus you can have the best QB but with no one to throw to what good is he. You don't think people will be stacking the box on Westbrook this season.

08-27-2008, 03:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
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08-27-2008, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ruhskins The Starter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,450	Re: ESPN NFL Preview: Redskins Interesting that they didn't mention anything about the Safeties as a weakness, given that according to some people here Reed Doughty will single-handely bring down the team. LOL. Seriously though, I find it interesting that they mention WRs as a weakness, in a way agreeing with my point that we did not address our WR issue during the offseason. And I do wholeheartedly (sp?) agree with Scouts regarding our CBs. Out of our top 3 CBs, two of them are either injury prone (Springs) and coming from a major injury (Rogers). I hope fortune is on our side, and both of these guys stay healthy. I also would have included run-defense as a weakness...especially after the Carolina debacle. __________________ "We came in and made some stupid mistakes early on and played like the south end of a northbound skunk" - Greg Blache R.I.P. #21

08-27-2008, 03:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
mredskins The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Abingdon, MD Posts: 1,101	Re: ESPN NFL Preview: Redskins why for the life of me do they pick the Eagles second in the NFC East. They suck and have no one to throw to. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

08-27-2008, 03:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
freddyg12 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,109	Re: ESPN NFL Preview: Redskins The media tide has really turned for our skins, not that it matters too much. Nobody is just bashing the danny et al. I agree w/their assessments. While they pick us to finish last, they all state that it's a tough divison. One guy has us at #2 in the div, while Jeremy Green said we could win 3 other divisions but still picks us 4th in the nfc east.

08-27-2008, 03:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigSkinsfan61 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: richmond va Posts: 237	Re: ESPN NFL Preview: Redskins yea all of em' but one say were going to be in last place...we shall see non-believers...Im almost ready for a 10-6 season after i picked 11-5 earlier in another post..its all in jasons hands... __________________ I will choose freewill. alex, geddy, and neil permanent waves 1980"www.rush.com

08-27-2008, 03:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mattyk72 long legged mack daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Posts: 32,091	Re: ESPN NFL Preview: Redskins Why isn't Jason Taylor listed as one of our top players? Looks like his Scouts Inc profile hasn't even been updated. All I found was this 2008 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc. Grade: 20 \| Key Alert: None Comment: null __________________ Warpath VIP \| Warpath Shop \| Vote for Fletcher for the Pro Bowl

08-27-2008, 03:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
vaoutlaws2006 Impact Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fayettenam, NC Posts: 793	Re: ESPN NFL Preview: Redskins I've done pay too much attention to any of these so-called experts. I like us flying under the radar. I would agree though i cant believe they dont have our safeties as weakness. But hey lets keep one thing in mind...any given sunday...it comes down to execution in winning games. __________________ is the sky falling?

08-27-2008, 03:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mattyk72 long legged mack daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Posts: 32,091	Re: ESPN NFL Preview: Redskins Seems like most of the consensus here is, well someone has to finish 4th. Brilliant. __________________ Warpath VIP \| Warpath Shop \| Vote for Fletcher for the Pro Bowl

08-27-2008, 04:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
J. Spanky Special Teams Join Date: May 2007 Location: off the grid Posts: 179	Re: ESPN NFL Preview: Redskins lol, i just saw at si.com that they've picked the eagles to play the patriots in tampa. so now you KNOW philly's going 7-9. i remember a couple years ago they had the panthers and dolphins pegged to go all the way. lmao. neither team has even sniffed the post-season since. moral of the story: who cares what the 'experts' think. the players decide what happens on the field. __________________ "75% of the earth is covered by water and the rest is covered by Smoot"

08-27-2008, 04:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,178	Re: ESPN NFL Preview: Redskins These guys are no more expert than you or I. From an outsider view though, I don't see us being anywhere but 3rd or 4th in our division. Dallas and NY have to be the favorites. Prior to the Carolina game, I was very optimistic this team could surprise alot of people, but now...not so sure what to expect.

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