NFL Network: 32 in 32 Redskins

[dmek25]

im not sure how to respond to an actual football thread?

[MTK]

With Haynesworth in the mix I don't think it's crazy to think Carter can't return to form and get close to double digit sacks. I guess I just have more confidence in Orakpo than some too. I think he will be a legit pass rush threat from the word go.

[stu_nna]

That's good stuff. Especially the points about Philly. I still remember a smug McNabb saying that it was a fluke that they lost.

[SBXVII]

The only bad things people...media and mags can say about the Skins is 4 key issues and honestly 2 should not be on the list. They talk about our pass rush ability....ok, they are right. In my opinion we shored up that issue with AH and Orakpo. Next they talk about our WR issues and not having a viable WR to compliment Moss. They are correct. but do they honestly think the two WR's we picked up last yr who were both projected to be 1st rounders are busts? I have to immagine one will step up and honestly I feel both will. As long as we don't have any more injuries. The last two are the ones I have issues with. They mention that either JC is not a decent starting QB, which if I'm not mistaken was already proven last yr when he went 8 games and was on his way to be MVP and had no interceptions. I'm not calling him a Peyton Manning yet but he's servicable as long as he has protection and has more plays to utilize. Plus a 2 min. drill. I'll even over look his issues with reading the defense. and our last issue is Zorn. They think he had trouble his first yr he will have trouble his second. Maybe, but he implimented only half of his play book. One has to think it was better then handing the players a 700 page play book. So the team goes from 50 plays to 130 as of now and maybe more by season start. Honestly having one if not both WR's stepping up, having more plays to pick from and a better understanding of what's happening on the field the team will be better then 8-8. I was not a Zorn fan but I will go out on a limb and say I think this is Zorn's yr to shine. As a whole I think Zorn, JC, and the team will be better. How much is the question? I like to think we would do better then one extra game. In other words better then 9-7 but the team has supprised me before.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

The only bad things people...media and mags can say about the Skins is 4 key issues and honestly 2 should not be on the list. They talk about our pass rush ability....ok, they are right. In my opinion we shored up that issue with AH and Orakpo. Next they talk about our WR issues and not having a viable WR to compliment Moss. They are correct. but do they honestly think the two WR's we picked up last yr who were both projected to be 1st rounders are busts? I have to immagine one will step up and honestly I feel both will. As long as we don't have any more injuries. The last two are the ones I have issues with. They mention that either JC is not a decent starting QB, which if I'm not mistaken was already proven last yr when he went 8 games and was on his way to be MVP and had no interceptions. I'm not calling him a Peyton Manning yet but he's servicable as long as he has protection and has more plays to utilize. Plus a 2 min. drill. I'll even over look his issues with reading the defense. and our last issue is Zorn. They think he had trouble his first yr he will have trouble his second. Maybe, but he implimented only half of his play book. One has to think it was better then handing the players a 700 page play book. So the team goes from 50 plays to 130 as of now and maybe more by season start. Honestly having one if not both WR's stepping up, having more plays to pick from and a better understanding of what's happening on the field the team will be better then 8-8. I was not a Zorn fan but I will go out on a limb and say I think this is Zorn's yr to shine. As a whole I think Zorn, JC, and the team will be better. How much is the question? I like to think we would do better then one extra game. In other words better then 9-7 but the team has supprised me before.

Good post, I'll even add one thing.

If you told me that a consensus above average team would have one of the easiest five schedules in the league...and would not make the playoffs, I would instantly question your credibility. Alas, this logical misstructure is quite commonplace in the national media.