Fox Sports: Redskins Flying Under The Radar

81+83+84=Posse · 08-13-2008, 02:23 PM

FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Redskins happy to avoid media hype for once

The franchise returns almost all the key components from a roster that made the playoffs in 2007. Yet in a division featuring the defending Super Bowl champion (New York Giants) and the conference favorite for this year's title game (Dallas), the Redskins are considered an NFC East afterthought. Oddsmakers have even installed Washington as a bigger underdog to reach Super Bowl XLIII than Philadelphia.

That suits the Redskins just fine.

GhettoDogAllStars · 08-13-2008, 03:00 PM

He repeatedly refers to Chris Samuels as "Chris Samuel".

dmvskinzfan08 · 08-13-2008, 07:48 PM

I like flying under the radar. That's why steal bombers are so effective..lol

I will say this. I dont know what we are going to be ranked in the NFC. But it definitely wont be last.

Two things I am predicting though. The Giants are going to fall off. I think they got hot last season. But their defensive leader and team leader is gone in Strahan. They ahve overhauled their defense and not for the better. How can you let the players that help you win a Superbowl go on defense. Then they let Shockey go. Boss or Voss whatever his name is was a good back-up but he is not Shockey. I dont think Manning can lead this team by himself. People respect him but probably not as much as they respected Strahan.

That being said. I have them and the Eagles fighting for the last spot in the NFC East and maybe a Wild Card birth.

The Eagles: As long as McNabb is healthy they should have a good year. they fnished pretty strong last year. But Westbrook is their only threat..which is a good one..But you need more than that..Curtis will play decent..and Desean Jackson will meet Dirty 30. Also Desean may be a good player but I dont think he is a difference maker. I think Asante Samuels will get burnt by our WRs.

So that leaves us and Dallas. I really see both teams going around 11-5 give or take a game. If our defense is solid and JC stays healthy..I see no way we couldn't reach 11-5. Probably will split out NFC East games and take a lost to two or three teams..Giving our tough schedule..I think that it wont be easy. But if we get on a roll early. It will be easier for us to make the playoffs since the most of our remaing in games are at home.

BUT..nothing is a give in. But I feel Zorn is a solid coach and very intelligent and eventhough its the preseason I see less penalties and better execution. The only thing we have to do is stay healthy and focused and we will be ok.

Daseal · 08-13-2008, 10:26 PM

Currently, I feel injuries will tell the tale of the NFC East. Whoever takes more critical injuries the farther they'll fall. I don't understand the Eagles hype. When was the last time McHurt played 16 games?

RedskinFanForever · 08-15-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

Currently, I feel injuries will tell the tale of the NFC East. Whoever takes more critical injuries the farther they'll fall. I don't understand the Eagles hype. When was the last time McHurt played 16 games?

The last time Mchurt played all sixteen games was in 2003 and his chances don't look good for this year.

sandtrapjack · 08-15-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RedskinFanForever

The last time Mchurt played all sixteen games was in 2003 and his chances don't look good for this year.

Close, it was actually 2002, but I concur.

RedskinFanForever · 08-18-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Close, it was actually 2002, but I concur.

Dang, been even longer than I thought. I still think he'll get injured.What will it be this time, ACL, Hamstring, Concussion, MCL?

sandtrapjack · 08-18-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RedskinFanForever

Dang, been even longer than I thought. I still think he'll get injured.What will it be this time, ACL, Hamstring, Concussion, MCL?

Hang nail and the "sniffles".

rugged d · 08-13-2008, 10:44 PM

pretty good writerup as a whole enjoyed it!!!

Ruhskins · 08-13-2008, 10:56 PM

I still don't understand the media hype on Philly...they have no #1 WR and McNabb's health is a gamble. Oh well, I do like the lack of hype for us...the last time our team was considered a SB favorite, we went 5-11.

Monkeydad · 08-14-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I still don't understand the media hype on Philly...they have no #1 WR and McNabb's health is a gamble. Oh well, I do like the lack of hype for us...the last time our team was considered a SB favorite, we went 5-11.

Plus, if Westbrook goes down, they can't win, let alone even score. He's their entire offense.

Any team in that position is far from solid.

budw38 · 08-14-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster

Plus, if Westbrook goes down, they can't win, let alone even score. He's their entire offense.

Any team in that position is far from solid.

I doubt that romo would be very good if he lost the pop corn machine to any injury . Of course , if Jessica were to dump floppy ears for ,,,, CP ,,, that might drive romo crazy

BigSKINBauer · 08-14-2008, 03:06 AM

Its a great thing. I think we are looking really good but the first 5 games are going to mean a lot in our season. By week 6 we (and everyone else) should know basically where we stand in this division.

Beemnseven · 08-14-2008, 07:02 AM

I wouldn't be so quick to write off the Giants. Unless Manning has a slump they have all the tools to be a force again this season. People say we're flying under the radar, but according to everything I've heard, the Giants have already crashed and burned.

The football world has fallen in love with the Cowchips in the NFC East this year, so NY already feels like they have something to prove -- and that's going to be one pissed off team on Sept. 4th.

budw38 · 08-14-2008, 08:23 AM

Samuels , Kendall , Rahbach , Thomas , Jansen , Cooley < TE > . If that line is one of the three best , we will be very tough to beat . Along with Sellers and Yoder we could be dominant in the running game . Montgomery, Griffen , Golston could be the best DT rotation we have had in years , that would make Taylor and Carter even more effective . Should DE'S , Wilson / James / Evans make an impact along with the returns of Rocky and Rogers we should have a top 5 Defense . NO INJURIES !!!!!

08-13-2008, 03:00 PM	#2
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 43 Posts: 2,762	Re: Fox Sports: Redskins Flying Under The Radar He repeatedly refers to Chris Samuels as "Chris Samuel". __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

08-13-2008, 07:48 PM	#3
dmvskinzfan08 Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 968	Re: Fox Sports: Redskins Flying Under The Radar I like flying under the radar. That's why steal bombers are so effective..lol I will say this. I dont know what we are going to be ranked in the NFC. But it definitely wont be last. Two things I am predicting though. The Giants are going to fall off. I think they got hot last season. But their defensive leader and team leader is gone in Strahan. They ahve overhauled their defense and not for the better. How can you let the players that help you win a Superbowl go on defense. Then they let Shockey go. Boss or Voss whatever his name is was a good back-up but he is not Shockey. I dont think Manning can lead this team by himself. People respect him but probably not as much as they respected Strahan. That being said. I have them and the Eagles fighting for the last spot in the NFC East and maybe a Wild Card birth. The Eagles: As long as McNabb is healthy they should have a good year. they fnished pretty strong last year. But Westbrook is their only threat..which is a good one..But you need more than that..Curtis will play decent..and Desean Jackson will meet Dirty 30. Also Desean may be a good player but I dont think he is a difference maker. I think Asante Samuels will get burnt by our WRs. So that leaves us and Dallas. I really see both teams going around 11-5 give or take a game. If our defense is solid and JC stays healthy..I see no way we couldn't reach 11-5. Probably will split out NFC East games and take a lost to two or three teams..Giving our tough schedule..I think that it wont be easy. But if we get on a roll early. It will be easier for us to make the playoffs since the most of our remaing in games are at home. BUT..nothing is a give in. But I feel Zorn is a solid coach and very intelligent and eventhough its the preseason I see less penalties and better execution. The only thing we have to do is stay healthy and focused and we will be ok. Last edited by dmvskinzfan08; 08-13-2008 at 07:53 PM.

08-13-2008, 10:26 PM	#4
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Fox Sports: Redskins Flying Under The Radar Currently, I feel injuries will tell the tale of the NFC East. Whoever takes more critical injuries the farther they'll fall. I don't understand the Eagles hype. When was the last time McHurt played 16 games? __________________ Best. Player. Available.

08-13-2008, 10:44 PM	#9
rugged d Camp Scrub Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Age: 47 Posts: 17	Re: Fox Sports: Redskins Flying Under The Radar pretty good writerup as a whole enjoyed it!!! __________________ SOMETIMES YOU EAT THE BEAR... SOMETIMES THE BEAR EATS YOU!!!

08-13-2008, 10:56 PM	#10
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,378	Re: Fox Sports: Redskins Flying Under The Radar I still don't understand the media hype on Philly...they have no #1 WR and McNabb's health is a gamble. Oh well, I do like the lack of hype for us...the last time our team was considered a SB favorite, we went 5-11. __________________ R.I.P. #21

08-13-2008, 02:23 PM	#1
81+83+84=Posse Camp Scrub Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salisbury, MD Age: 48 Posts: 86	Fox Sports: Redskins Happy To Avoid The Media Hype For Once FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Redskins happy to avoid media hype for once The franchise returns almost all the key components from a roster that made the playoffs in 2007. Yet in a division featuring the defending Super Bowl champion (New York Giants) and the conference favorite for this year's title game (Dallas), the Redskins are considered an NFC East afterthought. Oddsmakers have even installed Washington as a bigger underdog to reach Super Bowl XLIII than Philadelphia. That suits the Redskins just fine.

08-14-2008, 03:06 AM	#13
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 37 Posts: 5,688	Re: Fox Sports: Redskins Flying Under The Radar Its a great thing. I think we are looking really good but the first 5 games are going to mean a lot in our season. By week 6 we (and everyone else) should know basically where we stand in this division.

08-14-2008, 07:02 AM	#14
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 51 Posts: 5,311	Re: Fox Sports: Redskins Flying Under The Radar I wouldn't be so quick to write off the Giants. Unless Manning has a slump they have all the tools to be a force again this season. People say we're flying under the radar, but according to everything I've heard, the Giants have already crashed and burned. The football world has fallen in love with the Cowchips in the NFC East this year, so NY already feels like they have something to prove -- and that's going to be one pissed off team on Sept. 4th.

08-14-2008, 08:23 AM	#15
budw38 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern,Va. Posts: 2,706	Re: Fox Sports: Redskins Flying Under The Radar Samuels , Kendall , Rahbach , Thomas , Jansen , Cooley < TE > . If that line is one of the three best , we will be very tough to beat . Along with Sellers and Yoder we could be dominant in the running game . Montgomery, Griffen , Golston could be the best DT rotation we have had in years , that would make Taylor and Carter even more effective . Should DE'S , Wilson / James / Evans make an impact along with the returns of Rocky and Rogers we should have a top 5 Defense . NO INJURIES !!!!!

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