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He should have waited to do that until after the next 2 games. If they underperform, if they go back to poor clock management, poor playcalling, losing by playing-not-to-lose, and other ingrained habits in the next 2 games, the end of the year is going to look one hell of a lot different than it does right now.
I don't believe that will happen. This feels like the run they made in 2005. No guarantees of course, but the team and coaching staff seem to have gelled like they did two years ago.
Extensions are pretty common for a coach entering their final year, even if they don't really intend to fulfill that extension. What will be most interesting is whether all the assistants get extensions. I would think so. I don't think Gibbs is signing an extension to bring in new guys and take a few steps back when it comes to schemes and playbooks.
Should be a fun week.Nothing will make me more sick than Dallas backups knocking out of the playoffs.
No kidding. What a great week it will be, though.I'm already 3 weeks ahead of myself -- beat Dallas next week, then win at Seattle, and then it's Dallas again.
It shouldn't, but this game worries me.
I know what you mean. It's the perfect opportunity for a flat performance, with enough mistakes sprinkled in to lose. The last 3 weeks the Redskins have seemed very workmanlike on the field --- like they knew what to do and just did it without hesitation. The results speak for themselves. Any deviation from that approach will kill them, because they're playing a very very good team this week.
I disagree. The great unknown is how the Redskins will treat this game.
If the Redskins play the Cowboys the way the played the Bears, Giants and Vikings, I'd expect them to win even if they played their starters. Many will laugh at that notion as homerism, but it's the truth. They've been playing very good, intense football. If they take care of business and make the playoffs, there's not a single NFC opponent who I think they can't give a run for their money.
I agree. They certainly gave Dallas and Green Bay a run for their money earlier this year on the road. They had every chance to win both of those games.
This game definately worries me. As we all know the Redskins aren't exactly the kind of team who blows people out. I'm surprised that the spread is 9, I've even seen 9.5. I see this being a close game.
They gave that Green Bay game away, and if they'd adjusted their defense in the Dallas game to have Landry playing as he presently is in that "centerfield" role that Taylor used to play, I sincerely doubt that TO scores four TD's. Yeah, yeah, if's and buts, but there's no way that the Packers or Cowboys would go into that kind of a playoff rematch (especially with the 'Skins having won one or two playoff games) feeling comfortable.
I'm worried about this too. Of course anytime they are favored I get a bit concerned. This team plays with such a chip on their shoulder when they are counted out.
The last part of this season has been more "real life" than any football season I ever remember. And I've been rooting for the Skins since the 60's. There's never been anything like this. Lives have been changed and a team identity is being redefined, in real time, on football fields, with live opponents. It's gripping.
Sorry if too personal, but how old are you? I just always figured you were about 35-40ish.
This particular Redskins football team is fast becoming my favorite, and not just because of the football. I'm very impressed with their resilience and unity.
I was at that game and it was the closest thing to a playoff game I've ever been to. We were singing Hail to the Redskins in the Linc after the game. I was sitting LL and didn't have any issues with fans. I had some buddies sitting UL that had to leave their seats.Here's hoping for a repeat performance this Sunday. I too am a little stunned by the point spread. I guess that's why I don't make the lines.
First off...
Should hopefully be a different game than the last time we met them in the playoffs. Alexander was a beast that year. Now, not so much. I know their O line has lost a few players, most notably Hutch. But since they are a West coast team, I haven't heard or seen much of them this year.How do you think we match up?
Alexander was knocked out of that game early, though. He wasn't a factor. The Redskins offense was simply uncapable at that point in the season. Brunell was done because of a knee injury and 100 year old Ray Brown was playing in place of Randy Thomas. I actually think these current Redskins are a little better than the '05 squad. What Todd Collins is doing right now is pretty amazing. He sees the field so well and he's unaware of the pass rush. That has led to a couple fumbles these past few games, but it's been positive for the most part.I'm looking forward to Saturday. If they can win this one, I'll be jumping off the walls in anticipation of a playoff game at Dallas.First off...
Should hopefully be a different game than the last time we met them in the playoffs. Alexander was a beast that year. Now, not so much. I know their O line has lost a few players, most notably Hutch. But since they are a West coast team, I haven't heard or seen much of them this year.How do you think we match up?
Uncapable.
The new buzz word for the '05 offense. :X But yes, I am looking forward to Saturday. I am just shocked at how well the 'skins are playing. Moss and Portis are looking like their old selves and the defense is playing very well. I know in the "official" game thread that Seahawks fans thnik it won't be that close. I don't know what they've been watching. The Seahawks haven't been all that impressive of late. And I definitely don't think they've been watching the 'skins play the last four weeks. Hopefully the SEA players are thinking the same way.
