Remainder of the season: Conservative Predictions

hurrykaine · 10-23-2005, 04:21 PM

Oct. 30 @ Giants: Loss
Nov. 6 vs. Eagles: loss
Nov. 13 @ Buccaneers: Win
Nov. 20 vs. Raiders: Win
Nov. 27 vs. Chargers: Loss
Dec. 4 @ Rams: Win
Dec. 11 @ Cardinals: Win
Dec. 18 vs. Cowboys: Loss
Dec. 24 vs. Giants: Win
Jan. 1 @ Eagles; Loss

This is a 9-7 record. Probably won't be enough for the playoffs, but:

If we can pull out wins against the Giants next week and split one with the Eagles, that's 11-5 with playoffs guaranteed.

TheMalcolmConnection · 10-23-2005, 04:23 PM

The Eagles are straight up getting exposed, I really think we can take them. If LaVar is as dominant in all games as he was in this one, our D is ready to move back to the top.

hurrykaine · 10-23-2005, 04:27 PM

The strong thing about the eagles is that even when they're down and out, they make enough big plays to stay in (or possibly win) the game.

Look at the blocked FG against SD today.

To win against the Eagles, the secondary must be healthy (no way we win with scrubs playing in the secondary), since all the eagles do is pass - their running game is non-existant.

AnonEmouse · 10-23-2005, 04:29 PM

[QUOTE=hurrykaine]Oct. 30 @ Giants: Loss
Nov. 6 vs. Eagles: loss
Nov. 13 @ Buccaneers: Win
Nov. 20 vs. Raiders: Win
Nov. 27 vs. Chargers: Loss
Dec. 4 @ Rams: Win
Dec. 11 @ Cardinals: Win
Dec. 18 vs. Cowboys: Loss
Dec. 24 vs. Giants: Win
Jan. 1 @ Eagles; Loss
QUOTE]

Actually I'd say we can beat both the Eagles and the Giants. Form matters little in divisional games and I think that going forward we are carrying more momentum than any of our divisional rivals.

I'd say the losses are likely to be the Buccs, and maybe we split 3 or more division opponents. All the others are winnable. Remember we have a very good D that is now showing signs of getting their shit together.

hurrykaine · 10-23-2005, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AnonEmouse

All the others are winnable. Remember we have a very good D that is now showing signs of getting their shit together.

I'm not confident we can stop San Diego - hands down, the most dangerous offense left on our schedule, so in a conservative prediction, I would write that as a loss.

redrock-skins · 10-23-2005, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hurrykaine

I'm not confident we can stop San Diego - hands down, the most dangerous offense left on our schedule, so in a conservative prediction, I would write that as a loss.

We ought to study whatever Philly did today. They shut down LT.

htownskinfan · 10-23-2005, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by redrock-skins

We ought to study whatever Philly did today. They shut down LT.

thats because theyve got trotter playing like a monster for them against the run,(I didnt see the game,just a guess)

GoSkins! · 10-23-2005, 09:00 PM

Here is the thing:
The NFC East has become the dominant NFC division again. Whoever wins our division should have the best chance at going to the SuperBowl. Right now, we control our own destiny after 6 games. I'm very happy with that.

There are some tough games on the schedule ahead of us. If we are a good team, and I think we are, then we win the most of the tough games and win all of the games against weaker teams. We have proved that we should expect to win every week. And, by the way, now we have Lavar back!

Wanga Skins · 10-23-2005, 04:50 PM

There is no reason any game should be considered a loss before we play it considering the way our team has played this year. You could say philly and dallas always beat us but, woops, not this year!!! Outside of the AFC West I feel VERY confident!!!

Schneed10 · 10-23-2005, 04:52 PM

I think Oakland, STL, and Arizona all are TERRIBLE. I think those are wins. Of the 5 NFC East games remaining, I think it's very possible for us to go 3-2. That would give us 10 wins. And I think the Chargers and Bucs (sans Greise) are both beatable. Figure 1-1 for them.

By that count we'd go 11-5. But even if we go 2-3 against the NFC East, that's still 10-6.

The team can't look ahead though, they have to go one game at a time. They really need to beat the Giants next weekend.

dblanch66 · 10-23-2005, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

I think Oakland, STL, and Arizona all are TERRIBLE. I think those are wins. Of the 5 NFC East games remaining, I think it's very possible for us to go 3-2. That would give us 10 wins. And I think the Chargers and Bucs (sans Greise) are both beatable. Figure 1-1 for them.

By that count we'd go 11-5. But even if we go 2-3 against the NFC East, that's still 10-6.

The team can't look ahead though, they have to go one game at a time. They really need to beat the Giants next weekend.

Good point. The bucs have Rattay now. I don't like their chances anymore but let's see what Gruden does now. Greise was not great, but he knew the system and was efficient.

Schneed10 · 10-23-2005, 04:54 PM

Hurrykaine, I think your predictions are extremely conservative. At minimum we're looking at 9-7.

djnemo65 · 10-23-2005, 05:02 PM

I've been watching this league long enough to know that guessing outcomes week to week is a complete waste of time. We'll lose games we should win and vice versa. What is more important is the impressive execution we have shown through our first six games. Based on that, I would approximate that 10 wins seems about reasonable.

skinsguy · 10-23-2005, 05:11 PM

If we win the next two games, we'll finish no worse than 10-6. I predicted that if we beat Dallas in week 2, it would decide how our season would go. So far, I believe I'm right.

redrock-skins · 10-23-2005, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsguy

If we win the next two games, we'll finish no worse than 10-6. I predicted that if we beat Dallas in week 2, it would decide how our season would go. So far, I believe I'm right.

Since those TD passes to Moss against Dallas, it has been a whole new offense.

10-23-2005, 04:21 PM	#1
hurrykaine Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington, D.C. Age: 52 Posts: 762	Remainder of the season: Conservative Predictions Oct. 30 @ Giants: Loss Nov. 6 vs. Eagles: loss Nov. 13 @ Buccaneers: Win Nov. 20 vs. Raiders: Win Nov. 27 vs. Chargers: Loss Dec. 4 @ Rams: Win Dec. 11 @ Cardinals: Win Dec. 18 vs. Cowboys: Loss Dec. 24 vs. Giants: Win Jan. 1 @ Eagles; Loss This is a 9-7 record. Probably won't be enough for the playoffs, but: If we can pull out wins against the Giants next week and split one with the Eagles, that's 11-5 with playoffs guaranteed.

10-23-2005, 04:23 PM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Remainder of the season: Conservative Predictions The Eagles are straight up getting exposed, I really think we can take them. If LaVar is as dominant in all games as he was in this one, our D is ready to move back to the top. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

10-23-2005, 04:27 PM	#3
hurrykaine Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington, D.C. Age: 52 Posts: 762	Re: Remainder of the season: Conservative Predictions The strong thing about the eagles is that even when they're down and out, they make enough big plays to stay in (or possibly win) the game. Look at the blocked FG against SD today. To win against the Eagles, the secondary must be healthy (no way we win with scrubs playing in the secondary), since all the eagles do is pass - their running game is non-existant.

10-23-2005, 04:29 PM	#4
AnonEmouse Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Age: 59 Posts: 2,639	Re: Remainder of the season: Conservative Predictions [QUOTE=hurrykaine]Oct. 30 @ Giants: Loss Nov. 6 vs. Eagles: loss Nov. 13 @ Buccaneers: Win Nov. 20 vs. Raiders: Win Nov. 27 vs. Chargers: Loss Dec. 4 @ Rams: Win Dec. 11 @ Cardinals: Win Dec. 18 vs. Cowboys: Loss Dec. 24 vs. Giants: Win Jan. 1 @ Eagles; Loss QUOTE] Actually I'd say we can beat both the Eagles and the Giants. Form matters little in divisional games and I think that going forward we are carrying more momentum than any of our divisional rivals. I'd say the losses are likely to be the Buccs, and maybe we split 3 or more division opponents. All the others are winnable. Remember we have a very good D that is now showing signs of getting their shit together.

10-23-2005, 09:00 PM	#8
GoSkins! The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yorktown, Va Age: 56 Posts: 1,587	Re: Remainder of the season: Conservative Predictions Here is the thing: The NFC East has become the dominant NFC division again. Whoever wins our division should have the best chance at going to the SuperBowl. Right now, we control our own destiny after 6 games. I'm very happy with that. There are some tough games on the schedule ahead of us. If we are a good team, and I think we are, then we win the most of the tough games and win all of the games against weaker teams. We have proved that we should expect to win every week. And, by the way, now we have Lavar back! __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. A. Einstien

10-23-2005, 04:50 PM	#9
Wanga Skins Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Westminster, MD Age: 46 Posts: 135	Re: Remainder of the season: Conservative Predictions There is no reason any game should be considered a loss before we play it considering the way our team has played this year. You could say philly and dallas always beat us but, woops, not this year!!! Outside of the AFC West I feel VERY confident!!!

10-23-2005, 04:52 PM	#10
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Remainder of the season: Conservative Predictions I think Oakland, STL, and Arizona all are TERRIBLE. I think those are wins. Of the 5 NFC East games remaining, I think it's very possible for us to go 3-2. That would give us 10 wins. And I think the Chargers and Bucs (sans Greise) are both beatable. Figure 1-1 for them. By that count we'd go 11-5. But even if we go 2-3 against the NFC East, that's still 10-6. The team can't look ahead though, they have to go one game at a time. They really need to beat the Giants next weekend.

10-23-2005, 04:54 PM	#12
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Remainder of the season: Conservative Predictions Hurrykaine, I think your predictions are extremely conservative. At minimum we're looking at 9-7.

10-23-2005, 05:02 PM	#13
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Remainder of the season: Conservative Predictions I've been watching this league long enough to know that guessing outcomes week to week is a complete waste of time. We'll lose games we should win and vice versa. What is more important is the impressive execution we have shown through our first six games. Based on that, I would approximate that 10 wins seems about reasonable.

10-23-2005, 05:11 PM	#14
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: Remainder of the season: Conservative Predictions If we win the next two games, we'll finish no worse than 10-6. I predicted that if we beat Dallas in week 2, it would decide how our season would go. So far, I believe I'm right. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

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