Will you be happy if we go 4-2 in the first 6 games?

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by scowan

Everyone else in the NFC East has a harder game than the Skins this coming week. As tight as the division is, the Skins could go from last place to first place again in one week. The Skins should not over look the 49ers and I don't think they will, but it could be a good week to get on a roll and maybe heal some guys, like Portis, if they can get it going.

Coming of two straight losses, they better not overlook ANYONE.

[BDBohnzie]

4-2 would be awesome, consider the Skins were 2-4 in '04, 3-3 in '03, 2-4 in '02, 1-5 in '01. 2000, the Skins were 4-2 to start the year.

the 49ers are terrible, but the Skins will be prepared. Last year's Cleveland team was more talented than the current 49ers team. They squeeked out a win against a St Louis team that overlooked them, and haven't done anything since. Alex Smith takes over the reins, and even with the bye week, won't be enough to turn the tides.

[sportscurmudgeon]

I believe that the game with the 49ers this week will tell us all something very important about the 2005 Washington Redskins.

The Redskins have significantly better talent than the 49ers - - everywhere that matters. I don't care if the 49ers had a month off to prepare for this game, the physical football talent gap between them and the Skins is still huge.

This week will give us a look at what kind of "killer instinct" this team has as a whole. This is a team the Skins should be able to knock down and step on their throats and not ever let up. This is the first team this year where the Skins have such an obvious physical advantage. It will be interesting to see if they absolutely dominate the 49ers - - or if they let them hang around and make some kind of game of it into the late 3rd quarter.

The line on the game opened with the Skins as a 11.5 point favorite and it jumped to 12 points in about an hour and is now at 12.5 points in most places and as high as 13 points in two of the offshore sports books. I honestly believe that the Skins can name the score on Sunday and ought to win by 3 TDs or more.

[BrudLee]

Given that we're 3-2. and playing what's got to be one of the 5 worst teams in the league, I'd say I will be despondent if we aren't 4-2.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

What did you D do to pressure Eli? Blitzes or just pressure from up front? Eli seems very mistake-prone when you get in his face.

[5RINGS]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

What did you D do to pressure Eli? Blitzes or just pressure from up front? Eli seems very mistake-prone when you get in his face.

What we did was,

1.) Demarcus Ware eating Pettigouts lunch with outside speed rushes. And Greg Ellis eating up RT McKenzie at will.
(Do you guys have an edge pass rusher with deceptive size and speed? I mean besides the one you have but isn't allowed to play)

2.) Bring it on ELI!! When we dropped 8 back, he ate us up. When we went blitz and got pressure, the throws were either long, short, or picked off. He will pick you apart in prevent, he is good and he doesn't play like a 12 game starter. Plus He is more athletic than you would think.

3.) It's nice having the ability to change fronts (3/4 - 4/3) but the real luxury is having a guy like LaRoi Glover. The Giants strayed away from the run and that is when Glover will eat up double teams when he doesn't have to worry about getting sucked in and run behind. He had 2 sacks.

4.) We put our fastest DB on Shockey - Terrance Newman - and he shut Big Mouth Shockey down, untill the second half when we left our LB's and Safetys on him.


Other than that, get Red zone points.

The Giants will let you win the time of possesion battle, but hope to burn you with turnovers. Brunell will be harder to get at in the pocket than Bledsoe.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Your #4 might be tough. Both TB and Stl will be REALLY tough at home.

We'll have to bring our collective A game for those.

[Hijinx]

Does anyone else feel that the Skins must not only win vs the 49ers, but beat them convincingly? I think the Skins must show they can put away a inferior team and not depend on last minute comebacks, missed KGs, or last drive defensive stands. I think that if the 49ers have the ball with 3-4 mins left in the game and there is still a good chance of a SF win, the Skins won't look like a playoff contender.

[Longtimefan]

That's what I would really like to see is us beating the 49ers convincingly. We need a convincing win to feel good about how well we've played in the last two losses. I am truly proud of the team and the effort they have put forth all season long.

It's not always you can gain confidence from loosing football games (because you always want to win) but I have been inspired the last two weeks despite the fact we lost. We will get this win Sunday and go 4-2 which is very good at this point in our schedule and be happy about it. No turn-overs, no penalties and we'll have our most convincing win of the season. I am also happy about the way Brunell is directing the offence. As you all know I have always been one of his most ardent supporters, now I just want him to hold onto the ball.

Go Skins!!! We'll get that 4th VICTORY on Sunday.

[ST21]

we could finish 9-7 or 10-6 if we beat SF, then all we have to do is when half of the next 10 and were in the playoffs..........Playoffs????????????

[56FAN]

I'll take it.it's a loooooooooooooong season.

[FirstandTen]

Skins need to beat the 49ers convincingly and rack up 3 or 4 turnovers...

[hail_2_da_skins]

I wouldn't say I was "thrilled" that the Skins are 4-2. I am very encouraged by their play. The offense has been much better than expected and the defense is playing up to par (despite my favorite player missing in action). The team has to eliminate the costly mistakes, especially if the defense cannot create turnovers. Overall I'm happy. This team has playoff potential. I would like to see less penalties, a rushing touchdown, more pressure on the quarterback and more turnovers....more Levar Arrington.

[itvnetop]

ugh... they should lay the wood. but last year, our boys gave me a heart attack in the bay giving something like 5.5!

alas, 12.5 sounds good enough...

[bertoskins]

i will be more happy if we beat each of our division foe