Wash Post, Wash Times, DC Sports Bog and top Redskins blogs make predictions

[PennSkinsFan]

Thanks to all that participated including Matt representing this great community of Redskins fans! Here is the story link

http://dcprosportsreport.com/2009/09/predict-the-redskins-in-2009.html

[dmvskinzfan08]

Not much optimism I see.

[Swarley]

and if anyone is positive they are: "smoking from the Ashburn Larry pipe. There is no way that the Redskins win 10 games. The Redskins are mired in mediocrity thanks to the Snyder regime. 7-9 wins at best, but more likely 6 wins."

cause apparently when it comes to predictions and the Redskins only the pessimistic opinions are the right ones.

[MTK]

Guess I'm smoking the pipe too.

[Lotus]

So who predicted that the Falcons would go to the playoffs last year?

Predictions...bah, humbug.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Lotus

So who predicted that the Falcons would go to the playoffs last year?

Predictions...bah, humbug.

The same people who predicted Arizona going to the Super Bowl. NOBODY.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Lotus

So who predicted that the Falcons would go to the playoffs last year?

Predictions...bah, humbug.

PS no offense Matty. You were doing as asked. My comments were aimed at the Debbie Downers.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Guess I'm smoking the pipe too.

Apparently it's been passed around. Let's roll baby.

[dmvskinzfan08]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Guess I'm smoking the pipe too.

I agree. Think about it logically. We have gotten better and all the other teams have made a few changes but have relatively stayed the same. We had a rookie head coach and QB who was entering his first season as the starter. We went 8-8 and if not for two games, that we should have won, we would have been in the playoffs. So we are expected to lose more than 8 games? The additions we made this past offseason should at least garner us another 2-3 wins. We have improved on a number 4 defense by adding arguably the top lineman in the entire NFL. We've added Orakpo and Jarmon.

I've been impressed with what I have seen from the WRs so far. Running game is always solid.

I am definitely smoking the pipe and packing it again. lol

[Hog1]

TANDLER for President..........

[hooskins]

What's a sports bog?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by hooskins

What's a sports bog?

I'll tell you what it's not: a typo.

[Paintrain]

I'm surprised to see so many people think Campbell won't be back in '10. Snyder's money is burning a hole in his pocket to spend on a franchise QB. I think a nice chemistry is going to build with JC, Moss, Kelly and Cooley, enough so for a nice mid level 3 year extension. His chances to come back are probably 70-30.

The other factor is viable options. This is not a team that can draft a rookie QB and let him develop. The top NFL ready options next offseason via trade are probably Tavaris Jackson, Kellen Clemens, Derek Anderson or Tyler Thigpen. The top options in FA are Kyle Boller, Josh McCown and Sage Rosenfels. The reality is none of them is an upgrade from the JC we see today, even with no 2009 improvements.

To me, Zorn has less than a 50% chance of returning with 9 wins or less. There's too much temptation for Snyder and with a glimmer from the offense he's going to see an inferno if he can bring in a Shanahan or Gruden who is not going to change the offense, but enhance it. Zorn's got to win 10 to return. FWIW, I'm calling 10-6 but won't be surprised if there's a press conference in Ashburn next February.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

I'm surprised to see so many people think Campbell won't be back in '10. Snyder's money is burning a hole in his pocket to spend on a franchise QB. I think a nice chemistry is going to build with JC, Moss, Kelly and Cooley, enough so for a nice mid level 3 year extension. His chances to come back are probably 70-30.

The other factor is viable options. This is not a team that can draft a rookie QB and let him develop. The top NFL ready options next offseason via trade are probably Tavaris Jackson, Kellen Clemens, Derek Anderson or Tyler Thigpen. The top options in FA are Kyle Boller, Josh McCown and Sage Rosenfels. The reality is none of them is an upgrade from the JC we see today, even with no 2009 improvements.

To me, Zorn has less than a 50% chance of returning with 9 wins or less. There's too much temptation for Snyder and with a glimmer from the offense he's going to see an inferno if he can bring in a Shanahan or Gruden who is not going to change the offense, but enhance it. Zorn's got to win 10 to return. FWIW, I'm calling 10-6 but won't be surprised if there's a press conference in Ashburn next February.

What percentage would you assign to each of the following return next season?

Cerrato (in his current capacity), Zorn, Campbell
Cerrato and Zorn
Cerrato and Campbell
Zorn and Campbell
Cerrato only
Zorn only
Campbell only

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

What percentage would you assign to each of the following return next season?

Cerrato (in his current capacity), Zorn, Campbell
Cerrato and Zorn
Cerrato and Campbell
Zorn and Campbell
Cerrato only
Zorn only
Campbell only

Absolute percentages or zero-sums?

In other words, can "Cerrato and Zorn" and "Campbell Only" add up to something that isn't 100%?