Has the buzz begun?

FRPLG · 09-21-2007, 01:53 PM

Wandering around the internet today I am discovering a disturbing trend. The Skins are getting a lot of play in the "This team might be good" arena. Has anyone else noticed this or am I just paranoid? I'd much prefer to fly under the radar for a while longer. In 2005 we were 3-0 and called "The worst 3-0 team ever". As mad as that made me it also was good because we were so underrated.

I am noticing this mostly in everyone's weekly picks columns.

I am a freaking mess. Us winning games makes each week even more stressful. It really is easy when we just suck and it doesn't matter.

TheMalcolmConnection · 09-21-2007, 01:54 PM

I know. See, I'm not one of these people wanting the media on our jock, but I DAMN sure don't want them putting us at twenty-four in a power poll below at least four teams without wins.

Chief X_Phackter · 09-21-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

Wandering around the internet today I am discovering a disturbing trend. The Skins are getting a lot of play in the "This team might be good" arena. Has anyone else noticed this or am I just paranoid? I'd much prefer to fly under the radar for a while longer. In 2005 we were 3-0 and called "The worst 3-0 team ever". As mad as that made me it also was good because we were so underrated.

I am noticing this mostly in everyone's weekly picks columns.

I am a freaking mess. Us winning games makes each week even more stressful. It really is easy when we just suck and it doesn't matter.

You're not paranoid. I've noticed the same thing. One article I saw said something like if the Redskins win this weekend, they are on their way to solidifying their push for dominating the NFC East. Another said that if the offense finds a groove they could be dangerous enough to contend for the NFC title.

It's been a wierd week in sports reporting though, I also heard last night that it will be the Cubs and Yankees in the World Series.

SouperMeister · 09-21-2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

You're not paranoid. I've noticed the same thing. One article I saw said something like if the Redskins win this weekend, they are on their way to solidifying their push for dominating the NFC East. Another said that if the offense finds a groove they could be dangerous enough to contend for the NFC title.

It's been a wierd week in sports reporting though, I also heard last night that it will be the Cubs and Yankees in the World Series.

The nimrods at ESPN are just starting to figure out that we might have the makings of a very strong D. Before the season started, Schlereth actually said that our D would be a weakness because we did very little to upgrade the unit that finished 31st last year. I guess that inserting Fletcher, McIntosh, and Landry into the lineup, while adding significant depth at CB was doing very little in his mind. I am so glad that we selected Landry over Okoye and other D-linemen available. If the Danny can re-sign Taylor, our safeties will terrorize opposing WRs well into the next decade.

12thMan · 09-21-2007, 02:13 PM

What they're really not taking note of is that Jason is going to be dangerous before it's said and done.

SmootSmack · 09-21-2007, 02:16 PM

Here's something else (from ESPN Insider):

7. Washington Redskins
This is an underrated team and after years of underachieving, the Redskins are finally playing Joe Gibbs football -- a hard-nosed running game combined with an aggressive defense featuring a blitz heavy package. Gibbs changed the philosophy of this team in the offseason. He wanted to get back to his old Redskins formula, which is give the ball to the RBs, Ladell Betts and Clinton Portis, wear down defenses and take shots in the passing game when the matchups are there. This means Gibbs doesn't have to ask QB Jason Campbell to carry the offense. The Redskins have the ability to control the flow of the game and keep them out of offensive shootouts, but they must overcome injuries on the right side of their OL and Campbell must play with consistency. They may not be pretty, but they are real.
Status: Contender.

BrudLee · 09-21-2007, 02:19 PM

Also from the Worldwide (Bill Simmons):

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The Redskins can move the chains, play defense and make 2-3 big plays downfield per game. The number of NFC teams that can do all three of those things is exactly zero, which means I'll be taking the Redskins seriously from this point on.

MTK · 09-21-2007, 02:41 PM

In the NFC it's not going to take much to make some noise. If the Skins romp over the Giants to go 3-0, we'll definitely start to hear a lot more hype.

MTK · 09-21-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Here's something else (from ESPN Insider):

7. Washington Redskins
This is an underrated team and after years of underachieving, the Redskins are finally playing Joe Gibbs football -- a hard-nosed running game combined with an aggressive defense featuring a blitz heavy package. Gibbs changed the philosophy of this team in the offseason. He wanted to get back to his old Redskins formula, which is give the ball to the RBs, Ladell Betts and Clinton Portis, wear down defenses and take shots in the passing game when the matchups are there. This means Gibbs doesn't have to ask QB Jason Campbell to carry the offense. The Redskins have the ability to control the flow of the game and keep them out of offensive shootouts, but they must overcome injuries on the right side of their OL and Campbell must play with consistency. They may not be pretty, but they are real.
Status: Contender.

Blitz heavy package?

Am I missing something?

Southpaw · 09-21-2007, 02:44 PM

John Clayton had Washington picked as a sleeper in preseason. He's the only one I can recall giving props that early though.

firstdown · 09-21-2007, 02:47 PM

Its called coverning their butts so they don't look bad. If you notice they are using words like, could, looking strong, just maybe, etc... they put this out there so if we fail they used those words and if we keep winning then they can point back to their comment to say how they called it in week three.

SmootSmack · 09-21-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Southpaw

John Clayton had Washington picked as a sleeper in preseason. He's the only one I can recall giving props that early though.

so did Jaws, Salisbury, and Smack

Southpaw · 09-21-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

so did Jaws, Salisbury, and Smack

I thought Jaws did, but I wasn't sure. And if Smack is a reference to yourself, then it doesn't count.

Hog1 · 09-21-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

What they're really not taking note of is that Jason is going to be dangerous before it's said and done.

TOTALLY the unnoticed x-factor....flyin' way low

Texanskin · 09-21-2007, 03:15 PM

I like the coverage because it allows me to see more "Skins" but i really like to stay under the radar

09-21-2007, 01:53 PM	#1
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Has the buzz begun? Wandering around the internet today I am discovering a disturbing trend. The Skins are getting a lot of play in the "This team might be good" arena. Has anyone else noticed this or am I just paranoid? I'd much prefer to fly under the radar for a while longer. In 2005 we were 3-0 and called "The worst 3-0 team ever". As mad as that made me it also was good because we were so underrated. I am noticing this mostly in everyone's weekly picks columns. I am a freaking mess. Us winning games makes each week even more stressful. It really is easy when we just suck and it doesn't matter.

09-21-2007, 01:54 PM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Has the buzz begun? I know. See, I'm not one of these people wanting the media on our jock, but I DAMN sure don't want them putting us at twenty-four in a power poll below at least four teams without wins. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

09-21-2007, 02:13 PM	#5
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Has the buzz begun? What they're really not taking note of is that Jason is going to be dangerous before it's said and done.

09-21-2007, 02:16 PM	#6
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Has the buzz begun? Here's something else (from ESPN Insider): 7. Washington Redskins This is an underrated team and after years of underachieving, the Redskins are finally playing Joe Gibbs football -- a hard-nosed running game combined with an aggressive defense featuring a blitz heavy package. Gibbs changed the philosophy of this team in the offseason. He wanted to get back to his old Redskins formula, which is give the ball to the RBs, Ladell Betts and Clinton Portis, wear down defenses and take shots in the passing game when the matchups are there. This means Gibbs doesn't have to ask QB Jason Campbell to carry the offense. The Redskins have the ability to control the flow of the game and keep them out of offensive shootouts, but they must overcome injuries on the right side of their OL and Campbell must play with consistency. They may not be pretty, but they are real. Status: Contender. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

09-21-2007, 02:41 PM	#8
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Has the buzz begun? In the NFC it's not going to take much to make some noise. If the Skins romp over the Giants to go 3-0, we'll definitely start to hear a lot more hype. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-21-2007, 02:44 PM	#10
Southpaw The Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. MD Age: 47 Posts: 1,319	Re: Has the buzz begun? John Clayton had Washington picked as a sleeper in preseason. He's the only one I can recall giving props that early though.

09-21-2007, 02:47 PM	#11
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 61 Posts: 15,817	Re: Has the buzz begun? Its called coverning their butts so they don't look bad. If you notice they are using words like, could, looking strong, just maybe, etc... they put this out there so if we fail they used those words and if we keep winning then they can point back to their comment to say how they called it in week three.

09-21-2007, 03:15 PM	#15
Texanskin Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Skins fan in the Dallas area Posts: 187	Re: Has the buzz begun? I like the coverage because it allows me to see more "Skins" but i really like to stay under the radar __________________ We are finally looking like a respectable opponent.....Lets keep it going!!!

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