Playoff Hopes Dead?

Red Robert · 11-21-2005, 09:24 AM

Gotta ride with Matty, If we win 5 of our last 6 to get to (10-6) We have a shot. I think we have a better chance of getting in winning the division than getting a wild card birth.

We still have a solid conference record. We can and will get in. It is not how you start it is how you finish. I am a homer but I refuse to believe we will not turn this around and make some noise. We are so close. Keep the faith brothers!!

gortiz · 01-20-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

I think it's doable, Matty. If we can get pass San Diego - it's very doable, IMO.

I thought the exact same thing . . .

Sincerely,

Nostradamus

Beemnseven · 01-20-2006, 11:19 AM

Let's be honest though, things were pretty bleak with that 3-game slide. I don't think anyone could have envisioned the way this team turned on a dime the way they did. Those wins over the Rams and Cards served as confidence boosters. They reached the absolute peak with the victories over the Cowboys and Giants.

After that, with the slightly less impressive win over the Eagles in the season finale, the loss of Randy Thomas really started to show. Ray Brown was serviceable for a game or so, but it was a bit much to ask him to carry out the rest of the season and into the playoffs without missing a beat.

That's why I think one of the keys this offseason is to add quality depth to the O-line. I love the idea of stealing Steve Hutchinson away from Seattle, and putting Dockery in the reserve role. But I doubt that will be possible if we're also trying to get a top-notch wideout opposite Moss.

12thMan · 01-20-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by gortiz

I thought the exact same thing . . .

Sincerely,

Nostradamus

If you're suggesting I'm full of myself, then you're right!

MTK · 11-21-2005, 09:22 AM

At this point I'm hoping for 9-7, that actually wouldn't be a bad thing considering our horrible turnover ratio and general inconsistency on both sides of the ball.

12thMan · 11-21-2005, 09:26 AM

Suppose, just suppose we win the rest of our games. That's right, go undefeated here on out - can we make the playoffs??

Southpaw · 11-21-2005, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Suppose, just suppose we win the rest of our games. That's right, go undefeated here on out - can we make the playoffs??

How can anyone that has watched the Redskins over the last seven weeks, look at this team and think they have a snowballs chance in hell of winning out? They're doing exactly what they've been doing for the past decade. Starting strong, losing a bunch of close games that they should've won, and finishing right around .500.

And the worst part is, the problems are never the same from week to week. Last week, the O line looked good, and the passing game was working, but the secondary looked horrible. This week, they were great against the run, but the O line looked horrendous, and they couldn't get anything going offensively. It's like they patch one hole, and spring another leak the very next game. Good teams overcome their deficiencies, while Washington has theirs exposed week in and week out.

saden1 · 11-21-2005, 10:47 AM

Lose next week and they are dead, untill then we still have hope.

CrazyCanuck · 11-21-2005, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Lose next week and they are dead, untill then we still have hope.

Agreed.

Gmanc711 · 11-21-2005, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Lose next week and they are dead, untill then we still have hope.

I'll buy that. Most everyone on their "picks" figured we would lose to San Diego, so i guess if we beat them and fall to Oakland its basically the same thing. I'm just worried we will go out and beat the Chargers, then lose to the f'n Cardinals or somthing. Just as were all getting happy and excited.

CrazyCanuck · 11-21-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gmanc711

I'm just worried we will go out and beat the Chargers, then lose to the f'n Cardinals or somthing. Just as were all getting happy and excited.

Sounds about right.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 11-21-2005, 02:20 PM

"Playoffs?!?!??! Playoff??!?!?!? You've gotta be kidding me. Playoffs??!?!?!"

Former-Saints Coach Jim Mora, Sr.

BigSKINBauer · 11-21-2005, 04:47 PM

YES WE HAVE A CHANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

We were supposed to win 1 out of Tampa and Eagles, 3 of the next 4 and 2 of the last 3 division games. WE DID WIN 1 out of tampa and ealges and we have lost one but if we win our next three we are money and back on track, had we won the raiders and lost to the chargers the season wouldn't be over! ITS NOT OVER! until we lose two more no way i bend over and take it.

who knows giants playing the seahawks at seahawks, and dallas playing denver we could be only one game behind. the next week giants and dallas play each other and one has to lose,so i am told, and we might be tied with one of them sons a bitches, we are going for the division and not stopping till we get there.

That Guy · 11-26-2005, 07:35 PM

not dead yet, but its getting closer to run-the-table and hope everyone else loses time every week...

LongTimeSkinsFan · 11-27-2005, 04:26 PM

Gibbs and Co can start placing orders for wide screens to watch the playoffs. After today's loss I really don't see a realistic chance of getting in as a wild card.

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11-21-2005, 09:24 AM	#1
Red Robert Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 55 Posts: 306	Re: Playoff Hopes Dead? Gotta ride with Matty, If we win 5 of our last 6 to get to (10-6) We have a shot. I think we have a better chance of getting in winning the division than getting a wild card birth. We still have a solid conference record. We can and will get in. It is not how you start it is how you finish. I am a homer but I refuse to believe we will not turn this around and make some noise. We are so close. Keep the faith brothers!! __________________ I am tired of being a special teams ace, but I really have nothing to say.

01-20-2006, 11:19 AM	#3
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 51 Posts: 5,311	Re: Playoff Hopes Dead? Let's be honest though, things were pretty bleak with that 3-game slide. I don't think anyone could have envisioned the way this team turned on a dime the way they did. Those wins over the Rams and Cards served as confidence boosters. They reached the absolute peak with the victories over the Cowboys and Giants. After that, with the slightly less impressive win over the Eagles in the season finale, the loss of Randy Thomas really started to show. Ray Brown was serviceable for a game or so, but it was a bit much to ask him to carry out the rest of the season and into the playoffs without missing a beat. That's why I think one of the keys this offseason is to add quality depth to the O-line. I love the idea of stealing Steve Hutchinson away from Seattle, and putting Dockery in the reserve role. But I doubt that will be possible if we're also trying to get a top-notch wideout opposite Moss.

11-21-2005, 09:22 AM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Playoff Hopes Dead? At this point I'm hoping for 9-7, that actually wouldn't be a bad thing considering our horrible turnover ratio and general inconsistency on both sides of the ball.

11-21-2005, 09:26 AM	#6
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Playoff Hopes Dead? Suppose, just suppose we win the rest of our games. That's right, go undefeated here on out - can we make the playoffs??

11-21-2005, 10:47 AM	#8
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: Playoff Hopes Dead? Lose next week and they are dead, untill then we still have hope.

11-21-2005, 02:20 PM	#12
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Re: Playoff Hopes Dead? "Playoffs?!?!??! Playoff??!?!?!? You've gotta be kidding me. Playoffs??!?!?!" Former-Saints Coach Jim Mora, Sr.

11-21-2005, 04:47 PM	#13
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 37 Posts: 5,688	Re: Playoff Hopes Dead? YES WE HAVE A CHANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!! We were supposed to win 1 out of Tampa and Eagles, 3 of the next 4 and 2 of the last 3 division games. WE DID WIN 1 out of tampa and ealges and we have lost one but if we win our next three we are money and back on track, had we won the raiders and lost to the chargers the season wouldn't be over! ITS NOT OVER! until we lose two more no way i bend over and take it. who knows giants playing the seahawks at seahawks, and dallas playing denver we could be only one game behind. the next week giants and dallas play each other and one has to lose,so i am told, and we might be tied with one of them sons a bitches, we are going for the division and not stopping till we get there.

11-26-2005, 07:35 PM	#14
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Playoff Hopes Dead? not dead yet, but its getting closer to run-the-table and hope everyone else loses time every week...

11-27-2005, 04:26 PM	#15
LongTimeSkinsFan Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: LaVale MD Age: 63 Posts: 515	Re: Playoff Hopes Dead? Gibbs and Co can start placing orders for wide screens to watch the playoffs. After today's loss I really don't see a realistic chance of getting in as a wild card. __________________ ...skins fan since 72 and still breathin'!

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