What Will It Mean if the Skins Win Sunday?

12thMan · 10-12-2007, 01:32 PM

Yes, 12th continues to channel his inner Earthquake as Smooty put it.

I really think I'm going to pass out before Sunday get's here from all the anxiety! But beyond the obvious, what will a 4-1 record really mean to the organization, the city, the fans..and the team itself?

No doubt, the Skins will have positioned themselves for a good run at the playoffs, but will this team somehow be looked at any differently from the one that made the playoff run a couple of years ago? Does it mean that perhaps Gibbs and his vaunted coaching staff have turned the corner?

More importantly, is it too early to have unbridled optimism?

Too many questions, so little time...

Hog1 · 10-12-2007, 01:41 PM

Let me put it like this. I do not live and breathe what the self appointed authorities in the press say................but I am sick and tired of all the we suck, bad team, bad staff, wasted millions of drivel we have heard for WAY THE F...to long.
If we win this week, that dumbass rhetoric will cease for all but extreme dumass's, like Salsbury,
We will achieve legitimacy to those other than the Redskin faithful. We will be a REAL "in-season" threat (not just pre-season).
HTTR
KICK THE PACKS ASSSSSSS

12thMan · 10-12-2007, 01:45 PM

You know, last week I mentioned that the game had somewhat of a "playoff vibe" too it. Well, we're pass that now. And we did well.

This week, if I had to describe it, it's almost like the team is getting a mid season makeover. A new image, so to speak.

GhettoDogAllStars · 10-12-2007, 01:48 PM

This is the biggest game of the year for us, so far. If we beat the Pack, it will be huge. Who cares about the media, if we win it will help the team a lot. It will give us confidence and momentum. We can be the best team in the league, we just have to believe it.

scowan · 10-12-2007, 01:55 PM

Right now a lot of the power rankings have the Skins in the top 10, but they are also the worst of the 3-1 teams (ranked 8th or 9th). A win this week should obviously put the Skins higher than the Packers who are ahead of them, but it should move them up to the top 5 or 6 I would hope. Even with a win, and a Cowboys loss, I don't think the Skins will pass the Cowboys in the power rankings until the Boys have more losses than the Skins or the Skins play them and beat them.

freddyg12 · 10-12-2007, 02:04 PM

I think it depends on HOW we win. Not that any win won't be big, it will be. But if our D can shut down GB even 50% as much as we did Detroit & JC plays well, there will be a lot of talk & raised expectations. If the pokes lose in addition, PTI will debate the best team in the nfc.

Some still will say that we haven't faced a good, well balanced offense, which is true to an extent.

12thMan · 10-12-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

Some still will say that we haven't faced a good, well balanced offense, which is true to an extent.

I don't buy that argument anymore. In fact, this whole thing floating around the media and even here on Warpath, they've only played so and so team, or next week is a real test...then when next week comes....the next week is a bigger test.

The same can be said about Dallas and New England, who have they played of stature? The truth is, the majority of the league is somewhere in the middle right now, and any given Sunday the outcome could swing either way. You play who's on the schedule and do your best.

freddyg12 · 10-12-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

I don't buy that argument anymore. In fact, this whole thing floating around the media and even here on Warpath, they've only played so and so team, or next week is a real test...then when next week comes....the next week is a bigger test.

The same can be said about Dallas and New England, who have they played of stature? The truth is, the majority of the league is somewhere in the middle right now, and any given Sunday the outcome could swing either way. You play who's on the schedule and do your best.

It's already been said about Dallas & NE. My point is not that we haven't played good offenses, just not balanced offenses. The g-men probably have the most balance. Miami tried to run on us but couldn't, otherwise the teams we've played have not stuck to the run for long.

12thMan · 10-12-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

It's already been said about Dallas & NE. My point is not that we haven't played good offenses, just not balanced offenses. The g-men probably have the most balance. Miami tried to run on us but couldn't, otherwise the teams we've played have not stuck to the run for long.

And point is, how many balanced offenses are out there...even in the NFC for that matter? You play, what, one or two of these teams a year maybe?

So the argument will be a reoccuring one in my mind. The minute you play a team that has a balanced offense or a good this or that, chances are you are playing a really, really good team. Most teams in the NFL are probably somewhere in the middle.

freddyg12 · 10-12-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

And point is, how many balanced offenses are out there...even in the NFC for that matter? You play, what, one or two of these teams a year maybe?

So the argument will be a reoccuring one in my mind. The minute you play a team that has a balanced offense or a good this or that, chances are you are playing a really, really good team. Most teams in the NFL are probably somewhere in the middle.

Quite true, and there is probably more parity w/in the nfc as well.

4mrusmc · 10-12-2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

I don't buy that argument anymore. In fact, this whole thing floating around the media and even here on Warpath, they've only played so and so team, or next week is a real test...then when next week comes....the next week is a bigger test.

The same can be said about Dallas and New England, who have they played of stature? The truth is, the majority of the league is somewhere in the middle right now, and any given Sunday the outcome could swing either way. You play who's on the schedule and do your best.

Well you have to admit that both dallas and new england have beaten their opponents rather convincingly. Good teams who beat other teams regardless of their record get their deserved respect. Our team is on the verge of getting theirs too, but first they have to handle their buisness one Sunday at a time. That is what this team needs to do. And by doing that this team will be EARNING their way BACK to respectfulness, one ass beating at a time.

skinsfan_nn · 10-12-2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 4mrusmc

Well you have to admit that both dallas and new england have beaten their opponents rather convincingly. Good teams who beat other teams regardless of their record get their deserved respect. Our team is on the verge of getting theirs too, but first they have to handle their buisness one Sunday at a time. That is what this team needs to do. And by doing that this team will be EARNING their way BACK to respectfulness, one ass beating at a time.

You must NOT have seen any of the cowgirls/Bills game? The cowgirls will get there ass beat by the pats this week, there LUCK is running OUT!

4mrusmc · 10-12-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

You must NOT have seen any of the cowgirls/Bills game? The cowgirls will get there ass beat by the pats this week, there LUCK is running OUT!

Yes Skinsfan, I did see that game, and it was enough to make an onion cry, but the mark of a good team is your ability to come back from certain defeat. And dallas did that. Look I hate the cowboys just like everybody here on this site, but they appear to be the class of the NFC East right now. I think this Sunday we will finally see what our Skins are made of against a quality opponent. It has been a long off season, and we are only 1 quarter of the way through this season. Let's not get too carried away and anoint this team as world beaters yet. After last years 5-11 record I'm not so gung-ho for this team YET. But, they are gaining my trust and respect, one Sunday at time. That is what they need to do to gain the so called critics trust and respect. Go Skins!

MTK · 10-12-2007, 02:05 PM

This is the first of 5 of 7 games on the road. I say if the Skins can get through this rough part of the schedule at 4-3 they'll be in very good shape for the stretch run.

To answer the original question here I believe a road win against the Pack will solidify the Skins as a legit contender in the NFC.

jamf · 10-12-2007, 02:12 PM

It means one step closer to the playoffs, that's it.
It's been a while since we had a solid team to cheer for, So I can understand the excitement but all the hype doesn't mean anything without a strong showing in the playoffs.

The chargers had one of the best seasons in NFL history last year and ended 1 and done in the playoffs.

I couldn't care less about ESPN, CNNSI, Peter King or any other power rankings.
The only ranking that matters is the top 6 in the NFC at the end of week 17. Get in the playoffs and then, You let the teams rank themselves.

10-12-2007, 01:32 PM	#1
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	What Will It Mean if the Skins Win Sunday? Yes, 12th continues to channel his inner Earthquake as Smooty put it. I really think I'm going to pass out before Sunday get's here from all the anxiety! But beyond the obvious, what will a 4-1 record really mean to the organization, the city, the fans..and the team itself? No doubt, the Skins will have positioned themselves for a good run at the playoffs, but will this team somehow be looked at any differently from the one that made the playoff run a couple of years ago? Does it mean that perhaps Gibbs and his vaunted coaching staff have turned the corner? More importantly, is it too early to have unbridled optimism? Too many questions, so little time...

10-12-2007, 01:41 PM	#2
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: What Will It Mean if the Skins Win Sunday? Let me put it like this. I do not live and breathe what the self appointed authorities in the press say................but I am sick and tired of all the we suck, bad team, bad staff, wasted millions of drivel we have heard for WAY THE F...to long. If we win this week, that dumbass rhetoric will cease for all but extreme dumass's, like Salsbury, We will achieve legitimacy to those other than the Redskin faithful. We will be a REAL "in-season" threat (not just pre-season). HTTR KICK THE PACKS ASSSSSSS __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

10-12-2007, 01:45 PM	#3
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: What Will It Mean if the Skins Win Sunday? You know, last week I mentioned that the game had somewhat of a "playoff vibe" too it. Well, we're pass that now. And we did well. This week, if I had to describe it, it's almost like the team is getting a mid season makeover. A new image, so to speak.

10-12-2007, 01:48 PM	#4
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 43 Posts: 2,762	Re: What Will It Mean if the Skins Win Sunday? This is the biggest game of the year for us, so far. If we beat the Pack, it will be huge. Who cares about the media, if we win it will help the team a lot. It will give us confidence and momentum. We can be the best team in the league, we just have to believe it. __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

10-12-2007, 01:55 PM	#5
scowan The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KY Age: 56 Posts: 1,559	Re: What Will It Mean if the Skins Win Sunday? Right now a lot of the power rankings have the Skins in the top 10, but they are also the worst of the 3-1 teams (ranked 8th or 9th). A win this week should obviously put the Skins higher than the Packers who are ahead of them, but it should move them up to the top 5 or 6 I would hope. Even with a win, and a Cowboys loss, I don't think the Skins will pass the Cowboys in the power rankings until the Boys have more losses than the Skins or the Skins play them and beat them.

10-12-2007, 02:04 PM	#6
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: What Will It Mean if the Skins Win Sunday? I think it depends on HOW we win. Not that any win won't be big, it will be. But if our D can shut down GB even 50% as much as we did Detroit & JC plays well, there will be a lot of talk & raised expectations. If the pokes lose in addition, PTI will debate the best team in the nfc. Some still will say that we haven't faced a good, well balanced offense, which is true to an extent.

10-12-2007, 02:05 PM	#14
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: What Will It Mean if the Skins Win Sunday? This is the first of 5 of 7 games on the road. I say if the Skins can get through this rough part of the schedule at 4-3 they'll be in very good shape for the stretch run. To answer the original question here I believe a road win against the Pack will solidify the Skins as a legit contender in the NFC. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-12-2007, 02:12 PM	#15
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,349	Re: What Will It Mean if the Skins Win Sunday? It means one step closer to the playoffs, that's it. It's been a while since we had a solid team to cheer for, So I can understand the excitement but all the hype doesn't mean anything without a strong showing in the playoffs. The chargers had one of the best seasons in NFL history last year and ended 1 and done in the playoffs. I couldn't care less about ESPN, CNNSI, Peter King or any other power rankings. The only ranking that matters is the top 6 in the NFC at the end of week 17. Get in the playoffs and then, You let the teams rank themselves.

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