What Will It Mean if the Skins Win Sunday?

[freddyg12]

I think it depends on HOW we win. Not that any win won't be big, it will be. But if our D can shut down GB even 50% as much as we did Detroit & JC plays well, there will be a lot of talk & raised expectations. If the pokes lose in addition, PTI will debate the best team in the nfc.

Some still will say that we haven't faced a good, well balanced offense, which is true to an extent.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

Some still will say that we haven't faced a good, well balanced offense, which is true to an extent.

I don't buy that argument anymore. In fact, this whole thing floating around the media and even here on Warpath, they've only played so and so team, or next week is a real test...then when next week comes....the next week is a bigger test.

The same can be said about Dallas and New England, who have they played of stature? The truth is, the majority of the league is somewhere in the middle right now, and any given Sunday the outcome could swing either way. You play who's on the schedule and do your best.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I don't buy that argument anymore. In fact, this whole thing floating around the media and even here on Warpath, they've only played so and so team, or next week is a real test...then when next week comes....the next week is a bigger test.

The same can be said about Dallas and New England, who have they played of stature? The truth is, the majority of the league is somewhere in the middle right now, and any given Sunday the outcome could swing either way. You play who's on the schedule and do your best.

It's already been said about Dallas & NE. My point is not that we haven't played good offenses, just not balanced offenses. The g-men probably have the most balance. Miami tried to run on us but couldn't, otherwise the teams we've played have not stuck to the run for long.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

It's already been said about Dallas & NE. My point is not that we haven't played good offenses, just not balanced offenses. The g-men probably have the most balance. Miami tried to run on us but couldn't, otherwise the teams we've played have not stuck to the run for long.

And point is, how many balanced offenses are out there...even in the NFC for that matter? You play, what, one or two of these teams a year maybe?

So the argument will be a reoccuring one in my mind. The minute you play a team that has a balanced offense or a good this or that, chances are you are playing a really, really good team. Most teams in the NFL are probably somewhere in the middle.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

And point is, how many balanced offenses are out there...even in the NFC for that matter? You play, what, one or two of these teams a year maybe?

So the argument will be a reoccuring one in my mind. The minute you play a team that has a balanced offense or a good this or that, chances are you are playing a really, really good team. Most teams in the NFL are probably somewhere in the middle.

Quite true, and there is probably more parity w/in the nfc as well.

[SouperMeister]

It would be a road win against a fellow playoff contender. When was the last time that the Skins have done that? And I'm not counting Philly this year. Suffice it to say that it would be a huge win and confidence booster.

[4mrusmc]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I don't buy that argument anymore. In fact, this whole thing floating around the media and even here on Warpath, they've only played so and so team, or next week is a real test...then when next week comes....the next week is a bigger test.

The same can be said about Dallas and New England, who have they played of stature? The truth is, the majority of the league is somewhere in the middle right now, and any given Sunday the outcome could swing either way. You play who's on the schedule and do your best.

Well you have to admit that both dallas and new england have beaten their opponents rather convincingly. Good teams who beat other teams regardless of their record get their deserved respect. Our team is on the verge of getting theirs too, but first they have to handle their buisness one Sunday at a time. That is what this team needs to do. And by doing that this team will be EARNING their way BACK to respectfulness, one ass beating at a time.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by 4mrusmc

Well you have to admit that both dallas and new england have beaten their opponents rather convincingly. Good teams who beat other teams regardless of their record get their deserved respect. Our team is on the verge of getting theirs too, but first they have to handle their buisness one Sunday at a time. That is what this team needs to do. And by doing that this team will be EARNING their way BACK to respectfulness, one ass beating at a time.

You must NOT have seen any of the cowgirls/Bills game? The cowgirls will get there ass beat by the pats this week, there LUCK is running OUT!

[4mrusmc]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

You must NOT have seen any of the cowgirls/Bills game? The cowgirls will get there ass beat by the pats this week, there LUCK is running OUT!

Yes Skinsfan, I did see that game, and it was enough to make an onion cry, but the mark of a good team is your ability to come back from certain defeat. And dallas did that. Look I hate the cowboys just like everybody here on this site, but they appear to be the class of the NFC East right now. I think this Sunday we will finally see what our Skins are made of against a quality opponent. It has been a long off season, and we are only 1 quarter of the way through this season. Let's not get too carried away and anoint this team as world beaters yet. After last years 5-11 record I'm not so gung-ho for this team YET. But, they are gaining my trust and respect, one Sunday at time. That is what they need to do to gain the so called critics trust and respect. Go Skins!