Is excitement enough in 2012?

davy · 05-01-2012, 08:57 AM

Our 5-11 record last year was a bad 5-11.
Gifted 2 games by the Giants who simply didn't turn up for either game and victories over the hapless Cards and the woeful Rams hardly inspires confidence for much improvement.

2-14 to 4-12 is not unlikely.

Chico23231 · 05-01-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

Except for grossman you just named the Giants reasons for a 9-7 season,we had 10 people on IR the first time we player the Skins(opening day) 6 of those were DB's.

and number 4. you D-Line and WR corp and QB qualify as a skilled positions, you have above average talent on that team. Your right about your secondary, its full of garbage players.

You need to quit with the excuses and get over the fact we whipped your ass twice last year in convicing fashion. Let it go

Bushead · 05-01-2012, 09:22 AM

While i'll hold off on any prediction (who could even say with so many variables?) I have been saying since the start that the pressure shouldn't be on till Shanahan's 4th year. By that time, there should be no excuses.

So, I think excitement is enough. I don't want any knee-jerk reactions if RGIII's first year isn't a 10-6 wilcard playoff birth. There are going to be growing pains.

With that being said, I think there should be some improvement, some signs of moving up. By hitting .500, I think it starts showing the message we've turned a corner and next year it will be even better.

NYCskinfan82 · 05-01-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by davy

Our 5-11 record last year was a bad 5-11.
Gifted 2 games by the Giants who simply didn't turn up for either game and victories over the hapless Cards and the woeful Rams hardly inspires confidence for much improvement.

2-14 to 4-12 is not unlikely.

What about the cowgurl games. We should of WON those.

The Goat · 05-01-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by davy

Our 5-11 record last year was a bad 5-11.
Gifted 2 games by the Giants who simply didn't turn up for either game and victories over the hapless Cards and the woeful Rams hardly inspires confidence for much improvement.

2-14 to 4-12 is not unlikely.

We lost quite a few very close games w/ arguably the worst starting QB(s) in the league...let's look on the bright side shall we?

mooby · 05-01-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by davy

Our 5-11 record last year was a bad 5-11.
Gifted 2 games by the Giants who simply didn't turn up for either game and victories over the hapless Cards and the woeful Rams hardly inspires confidence for much improvement.

2-14 to 4-12 is not unlikely.

Let's face it guys, davy here is right. We're doooooooooomed! DOOOOOOOOOMED I TELLS YA! AND WE'RE NEVER GONNA GET ANY BETTER BECAUSE THE RAMS HAVE OUR FIRST ROUNDERS!

los panda · 05-01-2012, 01:31 PM

4-12 wouldn't surprise me but neither would 9-7

iRepDMV · 05-01-2012, 04:06 PM

Didnt Peyton Manning only win 2 games his rookie year?

Mattyk · 05-01-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by iRepDMV

Didnt Peyton Manning only win 2 games his rookie year?

He did, but he was on a horrible team.

CrustyRedskin · 05-01-2012, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davy

Our 5-11 record last year was a bad 5-11.
Gifted 2 games by the Giants who simply didn't turn up for either game and victories over the hapless Cards and the woeful Rams hardly inspires confidence for much improvement.

2-14 to 4-12 is not unlikely.

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ElsenMidcoSN · 05-02-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by davy

Our 5-11 record last year was a bad 5-11.
Gifted 2 games by the Giants who simply didn't turn up for either game and victories over the hapless Cards and the woeful Rams hardly inspires confidence for much improvement.

2-14 to 4-12 is not unlikely.

No way they fall that far. I'm saying 8-8 or 9-7. Either record would be a solid first year with RG3.

ElsenMidcoSN · 05-02-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DC Tailgate

8-8 9-7 is where I'm at as well. Team has talent, but Griffin isn't going to hop in day 1 and be lights out. He still needs to learn and I don't expect him to really pick it up till about week 5-6. We'll see though.

Reason for optimism after the year Newton and Dalton had last year. RG3 has more talent around him than Newton had.

hail_2_da_skins · 05-02-2012, 10:22 AM

I just want to see a competitive team. I can't quantify that in number of wins, it's subjective, I'm more concerned with the level of effort. There were times last year where I knew the team was going to fold late in the game. I want the opposite feeling. I want to see a team that has a chance to pull off the victory. The offense has been so disappointing, for so long, I just want to see scoring. The defense will be okay.

iRepDMV · 05-02-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

He did, but he was on a horrible team.

How did Manning do statistically wise his rookie year? I can imagine with good qb play on a horrible team you should be able to win more than 2 games.

skinsfan69 · 05-02-2012, 11:11 AM

Didn't most people around here think we were going to win 8-10 games last year?

05-01-2012, 08:57 AM	#61
davy Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Location: England Posts: 677	Re: Is excitement enough in 2012? Our 5-11 record last year was a bad 5-11. Gifted 2 games by the Giants who simply didn't turn up for either game and victories over the hapless Cards and the woeful Rams hardly inspires confidence for much improvement. 2-14 to 4-12 is not unlikely. __________________ “Don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to.”

05-01-2012, 09:22 AM	#63
Bushead Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 695	Re: Is excitement enough in 2012? While i'll hold off on any prediction (who could even say with so many variables?) I have been saying since the start that the pressure shouldn't be on till Shanahan's 4th year. By that time, there should be no excuses. So, I think excitement is enough. I don't want any knee-jerk reactions if RGIII's first year isn't a 10-6 wilcard playoff birth. There are going to be growing pains. With that being said, I think there should be some improvement, some signs of moving up. By hitting .500, I think it starts showing the message we've turned a corner and next year it will be even better.

05-01-2012, 01:31 PM	#67
los panda Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: los angeles, ca Age: 28 Posts: 3,852	Re: Is excitement enough in 2012? 4-12 wouldn't surprise me but neither would 9-7 __________________ 7 9 21 28 33 42 43 44 49 65 70 81

05-01-2012, 04:06 PM	#68
iRepDMV Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: 9 Minutes from FedEx Field Age: 26 Posts: 128	Re: Is excitement enough in 2012? Didnt Peyton Manning only win 2 games his rookie year? __________________ RIP SEAN TAYLOR. It's very rare that your favorite player passes away. Robert Griffin III keeps me optimistic. P.s. we share the same birthday. #Aquarius Hope to witness the Washington Redskins win a Super Bowl before my eyes . . . HTTR!

05-02-2012, 10:22 AM	#73
hail_2_da_skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 57 Posts: 862	Re: Is excitement enough in 2012? I just want to see a competitive team. I can't quantify that in number of wins, it's subjective, I'm more concerned with the level of effort. There were times last year where I knew the team was going to fold late in the game. I want the opposite feeling. I want to see a team that has a chance to pull off the victory. The offense has been so disappointing, for so long, I just want to see scoring. The defense will be okay. __________________ "HAIL TO THE SKINS"

05-02-2012, 11:11 AM	#75
skinsfan69 Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA. Posts: 8,105	Re: Is excitement enough in 2012? Didn't most people around here think we were going to win 8-10 games last year?

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