Looking at the schedule...

[MTK]

Do you guys realize after this week in Philly we have a very favorable 3 game stretch that includes home against the Rams, home against the Browns, and away at Detroit? We could realistically be 7-1 or 6-2 heading into the Monday nighter against the Steelers.

[Monkeydad]

There is no reason we shouldn't be 7-1. Westbrook is still not looking good to play:

Coach Andy Reid said Brian Westbrook (ankle) wouldn't have been able to go if the Eagles were practicing on Monday.

Clearly, Westbrook wasn't too close to playing Sunday night in Chicago. The Eagles still consider him day to day, but his status for Week 5 could again come down to a game-time decision. See if he's able to practice Wednesday.

Per Philadelphia Enquirer

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Buster

There is no reason we shouldn't be 7-1. Westbrook is still not looking good to play:

We can still get beat if Westbrook doesn't play.

[LMsexyAO]

The best part is that I don't see a single non-divisional team on the schedule that I don't think we match up well with. Obviously playing Seattle at Seattle has been the bane of our existence for some time but they are NOT playing good football this season so I think we have a much better chance.

[MTK]

I really hate to look ahead, normally I don't look at the schedule much, but seeing that upcoming 3 game stretch has me drooling.

[redsk1]

I agree it's certainly possible to be 6-2 going into that Monday Night Game.

I think we should all have some cautious optimism here. We are a team w/ a new coach and a new system. We've won a few games in a row and played very well thru the majority of those games. We are not in a position to think we are that much better than many teams out there. A couple more decisive wins, then maybe. But I'm not ready to believe we are going to win the NFC East yet. The skins still have some work to do. It was a big road win but it's just one road win.

But, yes the schedule is favorable for the skins, but I still realize we are a work in progress. Hopefully we can take another step this week in Philly.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by redsk1

I agree it's certainly possible to be 6-2 going into that Monday Night Game.

I think we should all have some cautious optimism here. We are a team w/ a new coach and a new system. We've won a few games in a row and played very well thru the majority of those games. We are not in a position to think we are that much better than many teams out there. A couple more decisive wins, then maybe. But I'm not ready to believe we are going to win the NFC East yet. The skins still have some work to do. It was a big road win but it's just one road win.

But, yes the schedule is favorable for the skins, but I still realize we are a work in progress. Hopefully we can take another step this week in Philly.

Yes the team especially the offense is a work in progress, but you have to be encouraged by how quickly things seem to be coming together. With more time the offense should only continue to improve. Of course there will be bumps in the road along the way, I'm not ready to say it's smooth sailing from here out, but you've gotta like the fact we're sitting in a pretty favorable position considering how tough the early season schedule was set up.

[Drift Reality]

Originally Posted by redsk1

I agree it's certainly possible to be 6-2 going into that Monday Night Game.

I think we should all have some cautious optimism here. We are a team w/ a new coach and a new system. We've won a few games in a row and played very well thru the majority of those games. We are not in a position to think we are that much better than many teams out there. A couple more decisive wins, then maybe. But I'm not ready to believe we are going to win the NFC East yet. The skins still have some work to do. It was a big road win but it's just one road win.

But, yes the schedule is favorable for the skins, but I still realize we are a work in progress. Hopefully we can take another step this week in Philly.

I think this is the right perspective.

You never want to go down the path of counting wins. It will just end up making you pissed off as a fan when they drop a game they are supposed to win.

Now, I feel optimistic because we have a veteran squad that has been under Gibbs for several years and Gibbs was pretty good at preaching humility and winning winnable games. I think Zorn has continued that approach so we should be in good shape.

However the claims of going '7-1' or even '6-2' are just far-fetched at this point.

How about, "I think we have a great chance of winning this Sunday at Philly!"

[dannyboy1983]

Originally Posted by Drift Reality

I think this is the right perspective.

You never want to go down the path of counting wins. It will just end up making you pissed off as a fan when they drop a game they are supposed to win.

Now, I feel optimistic because we have a veteran squad that has been under Gibbs for several years and Gibbs was pretty good at preaching humility and winning winnable games. I think Zorn has continued that approach so we should be in good shape.

However the claims of going '7-1' or even '6-2' are just far-fetched at this point.

How about, "I think we have a great chance of winning this Sunday at Philly!"

I agree here. But I said to myself sunday before the game against dallas "if we can beat dallas, we can beat anyone." I hope this stands true. Jim zorn has made me a believer. I think the playoffs are a chance this year.

Hail to the redskins!

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by redsk1

I agree it's certainly possible to be 6-2 going into that Monday Night Game.

I think we should all have some cautious optimism here. We are a team w/ a new coach and a new system. We've won a few games in a row and played very well thru the majority of those games. We are not in a position to think we are that much better than many teams out there. A couple more decisive wins, then maybe. But I'm not ready to believe we are going to win the NFC East yet. The skins still have some work to do. It was a big road win but it's just one road win.

But, yes the schedule is favorable for the skins, but I still realize we are a work in progress. Hopefully we can take another step this week in Philly.

you just said what i was going to say but better and shorter . . so thanks. cautiously optimistic.

go skins!!

[DFI]

I think if the team continues on its present course, there is a real chance to get on a serious roll. They pretty well controlled the game from the midway point of the 1st qtr on sunday. I am excited about where this is going.

I love coach z's post game press conferences, you can tell he loves the game, his team and coaching he is like a big kid just the shot we needed IMO

[CRedskinsRule]

Even as we look at Philly, I see St. Louis as a huge trap game, they have a new coach, coming out of a bye, Al Saunders knows our defense, and probably would like nothing better than to beat us. And if we beat Philly, we really could be sitting on top of the NFC world.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Even as we look at Philly, I see St. Louis as a huge trap game, they have a new coach, coming out of a bye, Al Saunders knows our defense, and probably would like nothing better than to beat us. And if we beat Philly, we really could be sitting on top of the NFC world.

He knows Williams D, not so much on Blache.

The positive is Bulger and company are still struggling in digesting that infamous 700 page playbook.

[jamf]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He knows Williams D, not so much on Blache.

The positive is Bulger and company are still struggling in digesting that infamous 700 page playbook.

Also, We know their playbook! that should be an advantage for us.

[doughtydoubter]

Originally Posted by jamf

Also, We know their playbook! that should be an advantage for us.

Excellent point!!!!