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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Second thread?

Anyhow, my personal feeling (and I think I'm going to speak for a lot of other people here)is that yeah I come into each season with high hopes. I'm not a blind loyalist, but I also realize the sky isn't falling at every turn with this team.

But what happens? Me and others get accused of "drinking the kool-aid" "on Gibbs'payroll" of not being "real" fans, and other stupid stuff. And when the Redskins see success on/off the field the detractors are quick with the "Yeah, but..." (Or worse they just disappear. Like I've said before, it's a lot easier and more convenient to never believe than to think big and be let down)

Well, you know what? Yeah, but nothing. We're 2-0 and we just beat a division opponent on the road in our young QB's first ever Monday night start. Two of our division rivals are 0-2. Our defense has been stingy, our running game has overcome two tough injuries to the line. Randle El has emerged as a true #2 receiver to one of the best in the game in Santana Moss, and our kicking game is arguably as good as its been in over a decade.

Last year, the "real fans" were quick to jump on those that believed in the team with comments like "See, we told you the preseason was a precursor of the regular season." Those people had no problem calling us out and making snide comments like that "on the payroll" crap. So, while I have no idea what the rest of the season holds, I have no problem with people being called out when those same people were quick to call out others themselves last season.

Because I guarantee you, when the first loss of the year comes (and it will come), there will be a lot of "I told you so's" from the other side.

And, to be clear, this isn't saying that people can't express concerns about the team. Valid concerns. I'm just saying if you're quick to dish it out you better be willing to take it.

(firstdown, this isn't directed at you personally. I just happen to be quoting you)

Great post. Amen brother.