Washington Redskins- NFC Champs (1 Viewer)

[timschochet]

I thought Dallas' defense was exposed last night. They still have trouble against the run, and I think in the end this will be their downfall.

Meanwhile, I think that the Redskins have the best defense in the NFC, if not the NFL. They are playing as well as anyone in football. Sean Taylor in particular is simply the best free safety in the history of the NFL, bar none, in my opinion. The offense is steady, balanced and workmanlike. Campbell is really impressing me, as well.

I am not a homer; I don't even particularly like this team to be honest. But it just seems to me, that they, not Dallas, is the team to beat in the NFC.

 

[dgreen]

Sean Taylor in particular is simply the best free safety in the history of the NFL, bar none, in my opinion.

I'm one of the biggest Sean Taylor fans here and I consider your statement to be a bit much.As for the rest of your post, assuming health, I certainly think they have the potential to be playing better football in December than anyone else in the NFC. Right now, though, they aren't there.And I'm a homer.

 

[Sidewinder16]

You mean the Dallas defense that only allowed 3 points?

Romo handed that game to Buffalo on a silver platter, and Dallas still won. If anything, last night cemented in my mind that Dallas is the team to beat in the NFC.

And as a Redskins homer, it absolutely kills me to say that.

 

[mlbnfl]

You mean the Dallas defense that only allowed 3 points?

That must be the one hes talking about. Romo set Buffalo up countless times on the wrong side of the field, and the Buffalo Offense scored a total of 3 points. Yeah, they sure were exposed.

 

[Tommy Collins]

I thought Dallas' defense was exposed last night. They still have trouble against the run, and I think in the end this will be their downfall.Meanwhile, I think that the Redskins have the best defense in the NFC, if not the NFL. They are playing as well as anyone in football. Sean Taylor in particular is simply the best free safety in the history of the NFL, bar none, in my opinion. The offense is steady, balanced and workmanlike. Campbell is really impressing me, as well.I am not a homer; I don't even particularly like this team to be honest. But it just seems to me, that they, not Dallas, is the team to beat in the NFC.

 

[FavreCo]

I thought Dallas' defense was exposed last night. They still have trouble against the run, and I think in the end this will be their downfall.Meanwhile, I think that the Redskins have the best defense in the NFC, if not the NFL. They are playing as well as anyone in football. Sean Taylor in particular is simply the best free safety in the history of the NFL, bar none, in my opinion. The offense is steady, balanced and workmanlike. Campbell is really impressing me, as well.I am not a homer; I don't even particularly like this team to be honest. But it just seems to me, that they, not Dallas, is the team to beat in the NFC.

I'm still waiting to see if they have a legit D. They beat up hapless Miami (barely), a heading south McNabb and a clueless tard in Martz. Eli beat them. Lets see what happens this week when they go against a legit team.

 

[Doxology]

You mean the Dallas defense that only allowed 3 points?

Romo handed that game to Buffalo on a silver platter, and Dallas still won. If anything, last night cemented in my mind that Dallas is the team to beat in the NFC.

And as a Redskins homer, it absolutely kills me to say that.

EXACTLY

 

[mad sweeney]

You mean the Dallas defense that only allowed 3 points?

That must be the one hes talking about. Romo set Buffalo up countless times on the wrong side of the field, and the Buffalo Offense scored a total of 3 points. Yeah, they sure were exposed.

 

[redman]

Sean Taylor in particular is simply the best free safety in the history of the NFL, bar none, in my opinion.

I'm one of the biggest Sean Taylor fans here and I consider your statement to be a bit much.As for the rest of your post, assuming health, I certainly think they have the potential to be playing better football in December than anyone else in the NFC. Right now, though, they aren't there.And I'm a homer.

I'll agree that Taylor has athletic gifts that no other FS in NFL history has had, but he needs to prove more over time to be called the best ever. I will say that I'm more optimistic about him developing into that this year than I was last year. As far as a comparison with Dallas goes, most of the respected Cowboys homers around her (Bankerguy, Big Tex, to name two) agree that the Redskins seem to have matched up well against the Cowboys over the last couple of years, but that only gets you a chance. The Cowboys offense is about the best thing going in the NFL outside of NE or Indy. The Redskins need to keep growing, stay healthy and beat some good teams (Green Bay this week would be a good start) to start placing them at the top of the conference. They're not there yet.

 

[dgreen]

You mean the Dallas defense that only allowed 3 points?

Romo handed that game to Buffalo on a silver platter, and Dallas still won. If anything, last night cemented in my mind that Dallas is the team to beat in the NFC.

And as a Redskins homer, it absolutely kills me to say that.

As a Redskins homer, I should be having a good week after watching them completely the Lions. But, after watching the Bills fall on their face last night, I'm actually a little down today. Part of me feels like the Redskins lost when I watched the Cowboys win last night.

 

[redman]

You mean the Dallas defense that only allowed 3 points?

Romo handed that game to Buffalo on a silver platter, and Dallas still won. If anything, last night cemented in my mind that Dallas is the team to beat in the NFC.

And as a Redskins homer, it absolutely kills me to say that.

As a Redskins homer, I should be having a good week after watching them completely the Lions. But, after watching the Bills fall on their face last night, I'm actually a little down today. Part of me feels like the Redskins lost when I watched the Cowboys win last night.

I laugh because it's true.

I will say that Nick Folk impressed me more than any rookie kicker I can remember last night. That dude has ice water in his veins.

 

[timschochet]

First of all, Buffalo doesn't have a very good offense. They did seem to have some success running the ball last night, but perhaps I overstated that. I also thought Derrick Ward ran the ball well against Dallas in week 1. I'm not trying to dis the Cowboys here, I think they have a good team. it's just that I'm really, really positive about the Redskins.

I think also that the homer Redskin fans are too negative, not wanting to get their hopes up because of past failures. But as the season goes on, they're going to be pleasantly surprised.

As every good coach that has ever been in the NFL notes, the key to winning football is to run the ball, stop the run, and make less mistakes than your opponent. The Redskins do the first two very well; the third remains to be seen. But there's every reason to expect this team to go far.

 

[mlbnfl]

You mean the Dallas defense that only allowed 3 points?

Romo handed that game to Buffalo on a silver platter, and Dallas still won. If anything, last night cemented in my mind that Dallas is the team to beat in the NFC.

And as a Redskins homer, it absolutely kills me to say that.

As a Redskins homer, I should be having a good week after watching them completely the Lions. But, after watching the Bills fall on their face last night, I'm actually a little down today. Part of me feels like the Redskins lost when I watched the Cowboys win last night.

I laugh because it's true.

I will say that Nick Folk impressed me more than any rookie kicker I can remember last night. That dude has ice water in his veins.

I came away incredibly impressed and happy as a Cowboys homer too. The kids been absolute money this year, with his only miss a blocked FG in the bears game. Hitting that game winner twice, a great onside kick. Looks like the Cowboys finally found themselves a kicker. Hope Vandy is watching how to do it if he ever gets signed again lol.

 

[Sidewinder16]

You mean the Dallas defense that only allowed 3 points?

Romo handed that game to Buffalo on a silver platter, and Dallas still won. If anything, last night cemented in my mind that Dallas is the team to beat in the NFC.

And as a Redskins homer, it absolutely kills me to say that.

As a Redskins homer, I should be having a good week after watching them completely the Lions. But, after watching the Bills fall on their face last night, I'm actually a little down today. Part of me feels like the Redskins lost when I watched the Cowboys win last night.

I laugh because it's true.

I have the interesting dilemma of owning Romo in my two leagues, and I'm starting to fall for the guy. The Favre comparisons are almost cliche now, but I really enjoy watching Romo play the way I enjoy watching Favre play. So far I've been able to look past the star on his helmet.

A small part of me might get a little bit sad when Andre Carter and Marcus Washington make themselves a Romo sammich. A really, really small part.

 

[Real Man of Genius]

I thought Dallas' defense was exposed last night. They still have trouble against the run, and I think in the end this will be their downfall.Meanwhile, I think that the Redskins have the best defense in the NFC, if not the NFL. They are playing as well as anyone in football. Sean Taylor in particular is simply the best free safety in the history of the NFL, bar none, in my opinion. The offense is steady, balanced and workmanlike. Campbell is really impressing me, as well.I am not a homer; I don't even particularly like this team to be honest. But it just seems to me, that they, not Dallas, is the team to beat in the NFC.

Trouble against the run? Lynch was 20 for 66 last night...

 

[The_Man]

FYI -- there's already a thread for delusionally optimistic Redskins fans. I know that because I am one.

However, I don't think anyone in that thread is delusional enough to label Sean Taylor the best anything yet. In fact, he's probably only the third best free safety in Redskins history, behind Sammy Baugh and Ken Houston.

 

[TheLastDispatch]

Sean Taylor in particular is simply the best free safety in the history of the NFL, bar none, in my opinion.

Taylor isn't even the best FS in the NFC East IMO.

 

[redman]

Sean Taylor in particular is simply the best free safety in the history of the NFL, bar none, in my opinion.

Taylor isn't even the best FS in the NFC East IMO.

That I disagree with for the first time this year. Dawkins isn't what he used to be - he lost a step. Yeah, I'm a 'Skins fan, but I have huge respect for BDawk.

 

[Paddy O'Seanessy]

You mean the Dallas defense that only allowed 3 points?

That must be the one hes talking about. Romo set Buffalo up countless times on the wrong side of the field, and the Buffalo Offense scored a total of 3 points. Yeah, they sure were exposed.

There seems a lot of extremes of opinion here. From the middle I noticed often that I expected the Cowboys to have the ball back sooner than actually occurred.But, back on the topic -- like Steve Young says, the NFL is a quarterback league and Washington doesn't YET have a quarterback with enough experience to start conceding them titles.

 

[Ghost Rider]

I thought Dallas' defense was exposed last night. They still have trouble against the run,

Dallas is 7th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game and are tied for 4th in the NFL in yards allowed per rush (3.6). Yep, lots of trouble. If you want to worry about their offense, because of Romo's turnover problems, that is perfectly understandable, but their rush defense is fine. If their defense has a weak spot, it is their pass defense, which Buffalo never really tried to take advantage of, unless you consider throwing 4-yard passes all night daring.

 

[redman]

I thought Dallas' defense was exposed last night. They still have trouble against the run,

Dallas is 7th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game and are tied for 4th in the NFL in yards allowed per rush (3.6). Yep, lots of trouble.

That may be somewhat inflated by the fact that their offense is giving them some inflated leads in the 2nd half of games, forcing other teams to pass. They're far from sucking, but the 7th place ranking may not be fully indicative.

 

[timschochet]

FYI -- there's already a thread for delusionally optimistic Redskins fans. I know that because I am one.

However, I don't think anyone in that thread is delusional enough to label Sean Taylor the best anything yet. In fact, he's probably only the third best free safety in Redskins history, behind Sammy Baugh and Ken Houston.

OK Let me defend my Sean Taylor comment since I'm taking crap about it even from Redskins homers, of which I am NOT one.One question first, I admit I don't know Redskin history but wasn't Sammy Baugh a QB and punter? Did they even have the position known as free safety then?

The two best free safeties I had ever seen before Taylor were Kenny Easley and Ronnie Lott. Easley's career was cut short by injury, and Lott was a tweener who at times played both FS and SS. In today's NFL we have a whole list of great strong safeties: Polamalu, Reed, Dawkins, Williams, etc. It's considered the more physical of the two positions, so it tends to be more appreciated by the fans. Lott is usually considered at the top because he combined physicality with a great athleticism.

Now we get to Taylor. He is physically a freak of nature. He has the size and burst of the fastest linebacker, the speed of a good cornerback, and he hits as hard as any football player I have ever seen. Imagine Ronnie Lott only bigger and faster.

All of this is amazing enough, but this guy also is blessed with as good ball instincts and football understanding as the best backfield guys of all time. Everyone gets burned on some plays, but it rarely happens to this guy. As a Steeler fan, I love Troy, but Taylor is Troy on steroids.

This year, the Redskin defense is apparently playing Taylor off of the line of scrimmage in order to better take advantage of his athleticism, ala Polamalu (and Junior Seau a decade ago at a different position.) This move makes Taylor better than ever before. So no, I don't think it's a question of potential, I beleive you have your greatest free safety in the history of the NFL RIGHT NOW.

(Incidentally, you can take what I write with a grain of salt, but I heard Bill Parcells say the same thing on the radio Sunday morning. And I think he knows a little something about football...)

 

[Ghost Rider]

I thought Dallas' defense was exposed last night. They still have trouble against the run,

Dallas is 7th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game and are tied for 4th in the NFL in yards allowed per rush (3.6). Yep, lots of trouble.

That may be somewhat inflated by the fact that their offense is giving them some inflated leads in the 2nd half of games, forcing other teams to pass. They're far from sucking, but the 7th place ranking may not be fully indicative.

Three of Dallas' five games were still relatively close (10 points or less) up until the final minutes of the game, and they didn't pull away in the Bears game until the 4th quarter, too. The St. Louis game is really the only game were a huge lead forced the Cowboys' opponent to pass a lot for the majority of the second half. Besides, their YPC average is still tied for 4th in the NFL.

 

[Bankerguy]

Sean Taylor in particular is simply the best free safety in the history of the NFL, bar none, in my opinion.

I'm one of the biggest Sean Taylor fans here and I consider your statement to be a bit much.As for the rest of your post, assuming health, I certainly think they have the potential to be playing better football in December than anyone else in the NFC. Right now, though, they aren't there.And I'm a homer.

I'll agree that Taylor has athletic gifts that no other FS in NFL history has had, but he needs to prove more over time to be called the best ever. I will say that I'm more optimistic about him developing into that this year than I was last year. As far as a comparison with Dallas goes, most of the respected Cowboys homers around her (Bankerguy, Big Tex, to name two) agree that the Redskins seem to have matched up well against the Cowboys over the last couple of years, but that only gets you a chance. The Cowboys offense is about the best thing going in the NFL outside of NE or Indy. The Redskins need to keep growing, stay healthy and beat some good teams (Green Bay this week would be a good start) to start placing them at the top of the conference. They're not there yet.

For me, the Redskins are the top challenger to Dallas. There are a couple of interesting match ups and things to look at when comparing the teams.1)The Cowboys D versus the Skins WR's:-Cowboys pass rush looks improved (Ellis is getting healthy and rookie OLB Spencer is the real deal). -Cowboys still can't tackle in the open field especially in the nickel (Bobby first round bust Carpenter sucks).-Has the addition of Hamlin helped agaisnt the deep ball that the Skins have beaten the Cowboys with in the past.-Cowboys D seems to struggle agains the WR screen (Bills had some success with it last night)2)Improved Skins D against the Cowboys Offense:-Was last night a fluke, or have co-ordinators found something on Romo-Can Wash go 4 Q's against the biggest O-line in Football-Can JJ or MB3 get untracked.-Can TO catch the ball....lol..sorry had to throw that in there as much as I love the guy. -Wash blitzes will give the O-line fitsThese are the things that are on my mind. My prediction as of now........The season series gets split.The fact that the final game is in Wash hurts them as opposed to earlier in the season. IMO the Cowboys will have the NFC wrapped up by then at 13-3. Can't wait for the first game in Dallas, going to be a physical and nasty game.

 

[redman]

I thought Dallas' defense was exposed last night. They still have trouble against the run,

Dallas is 7th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game and are tied for 4th in the NFL in yards allowed per rush (3.6). Yep, lots of trouble.

That may be somewhat inflated by the fact that their offense is giving them some inflated leads in the 2nd half of games, forcing other teams to pass. They're far from sucking, but the 7th place ranking may not be fully indicative.

Three of Dallas' five games were still relatively close (10 points or less) up until the final minutes of the game, and they didn't pull away in the Bears game until the 4th quarter, too. The St. Louis game is really the only game were a huge lead forced the Cowboys' opponent to pass a lot for the majority of the second half. Besides, their YPC average is still tied for 4th in the NFL.

Fair enough. I certainly haven't researched that so I'll defer to you on it.

 

[timschochet]

I thought Dallas' defense was exposed last night. They still have trouble against the run,

Dallas is 7th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game and are tied for 4th in the NFL in yards allowed per rush (3.6). Yep, lots of trouble.

That may be somewhat inflated by the fact that their offense is giving them some inflated leads in the 2nd half of games, forcing other teams to pass. They're far from sucking, but the 7th place ranking may not be fully indicative.

Three of Dallas' five games were still relatively close (10 points or less) up until the final minutes of the game, and they didn't pull away in the Bears game until the 4th quarter, too. The St. Louis game is really the only game were a huge lead forced the Cowboys' opponent to pass a lot for the majority of the second half. All right I'm convinced! I honestly didn't know that stat. It appears that I was wrong about the Cowboy run defense. I still am impressed by Washington, though.Besides, their YPC average is still tied for 4th in the NFL.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I thought Dallas' defense was exposed last night. They still have trouble against the run, and I think in the end this will be their downfall.Meanwhile, I think that the Redskins have the best defense in the NFC, if not the NFL. They are playing as well as anyone in football. Sean Taylor in particular is simply the best free safety in the history of the NFL, bar none, in my opinion. The offense is steady, balanced and workmanlike. Campbell is really impressing me, as well.I am not a homer; I don't even particularly like this team to be honest. But it just seems to me, that they, not Dallas, is the team to beat in the NFC.

EXPOSED??? They basically pitched a shutout...

 

[Ghost Rider]

I thought Dallas' defense was exposed last night. They still have trouble against the run,

Dallas is 7th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game and are tied for 4th in the NFL in yards allowed per rush (3.6). Yep, lots of trouble.

That may be somewhat inflated by the fact that their offense is giving them some inflated leads in the 2nd half of games, forcing other teams to pass. They're far from sucking, but the 7th place ranking may not be fully indicative.

Three of Dallas' five games were still relatively close (10 points or less) up until the final minutes of the game, and they didn't pull away in the Bears game until the 4th quarter, too. The St. Louis game is really the only game were a huge lead forced the Cowboys' opponent to pass a lot for the majority of the second half. Besides, their YPC average is still tied for 4th in the NFL.

Fair enough. I certainly haven't researched that so I'll defer to you on it.

It only took me a minute to find it. And I say all of that with the recognition that the Redskins' defense is arguably as good as Dallas', if not better. I just think it is incorrect to say that Dallas' defense is having trouble against the run. Dallas' offense is better than Washington's, but they are more likely to turn the ball over, so there is that. Should be good games, regardless. I suspect many Cowboys' fans are ready to just hand their team the East title, but that would be very premature.

 

[Bankerguy]

I thought Dallas' defense was exposed last night. They still have trouble against the run, and I think in the end this will be their downfall.Meanwhile, I think that the Redskins have the best defense in the NFC, if not the NFL. They are playing as well as anyone in football. Sean Taylor in particular is simply the best free safety in the history of the NFL, bar none, in my opinion. The offense is steady, balanced and workmanlike. Campbell is really impressing me, as well.I am not a homer; I don't even particularly like this team to be honest. But it just seems to me, that they, not Dallas, is the team to beat in the NFC.

EXPOSED??? They basically pitched a shutout...

Haven't given up a defensive TD in the last 2 games.

 

[redman]

Sean Taylor in particular is simply the best free safety in the history of the NFL, bar none, in my opinion.

I'm one of the biggest Sean Taylor fans here and I consider your statement to be a bit much.As for the rest of your post, assuming health, I certainly think they have the potential to be playing better football in December than anyone else in the NFC. Right now, though, they aren't there.

And I'm a homer.

I'll agree that Taylor has athletic gifts that no other FS in NFL history has had, but he needs to prove more over time to be called the best ever. I will say that I'm more optimistic about him developing into that this year than I was last year.

As far as a comparison with Dallas goes, most of the respected Cowboys homers around her (Bankerguy, Big Tex, to name two) agree that the Redskins seem to have matched up well against the Cowboys over the last couple of years, but that only gets you a chance. The Cowboys offense is about the best thing going in the NFL outside of NE or Indy. The Redskins need to keep growing, stay healthy and beat some good teams (Green Bay this week would be a good start) to start placing them at the top of the conference. They're not there yet.

For me, the Redskins are the top challenger to Dallas. There are a couple of interesting match ups and things to look at when comparing the teams.1)The Cowboys D versus the Skins WR's:

-Cowboys pass rush looks improved (Ellis is getting healthy and rookie OLB Spencer is the real deal).

-Cowboys still can't tackle in the open field especially in the nickel (Bobby first round bust Carpenter sucks).

-Has the addition of Hamlin helped agaisnt the deep ball that the Skins have beaten the Cowboys with in the past.

-Cowboys D seems to struggle agains the WR screen (Bills had some success with it last night)

2)Improved Skins D against the Cowboys Offense:

-Was last night a fluke, or have co-ordinators found something on Romo

-Can Wash go 4 Q's against the biggest O-line in Football

-Can JJ or MB3 get untracked.

-Can TO catch the ball....lol..sorry had to throw that in there as much as I love the guy.

-Wash blitzes will give the O-line fits

These are the things that are on my mind. My prediction as of now........The season series gets split.

The fact that the final game is in Wash hurts them as opposed to earlier in the season. IMO the Cowboys will have the NFC wrapped up by then at 13-3. Can't wait for the first game in Dallas, going to be a physical and nasty game.

I'll only add a couple of more observations regarding Redskins O vs. Dallas D. The Redskins also favor a physical running game, and the Cowboys defense, especially without Ferguson at NT, is built around a speed advantage rather than a size advantage. That's going to be a fascinating matchup.

Also, Campbell is both mobile and shows good pocket instints and throws well on the run, which figures to save his bacon once or twice versus Ware and Co. and turn a sack into a first down throw/scramble.

I too am a Romo fan and think that he's developing into a very good QB. He lacks Favre's arm, but otherwise I don't mind the comparisons there. He is volatile (meaning he can go into the tank sometimes like he did last night) but his game instincts and ability to improvise on the fly are simply excellent. He's a scary opponent, especially when he's got a weapon like TO who can use Romo's ability to buy time to get separation and run free.

 

[timschochet]

OK I'm convinced! I admit I don't know as much about the Cowboy run D as you guys do. I was judging by a few plays I saw, and I should no better than that. Obviosuly their run D is very good, much better than I supposed.

I still am so impressed by the Redskins, however...

 

[redman]

I thought Dallas' defense was exposed last night. They still have trouble against the run,

Dallas is 7th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game and are tied for 4th in the NFL in yards allowed per rush (3.6). Yep, lots of trouble.

That may be somewhat inflated by the fact that their offense is giving them some inflated leads in the 2nd half of games, forcing other teams to pass. They're far from sucking, but the 7th place ranking may not be fully indicative.

Three of Dallas' five games were still relatively close (10 points or less) up until the final minutes of the game, and they didn't pull away in the Bears game until the 4th quarter, too. The St. Louis game is really the only game were a huge lead forced the Cowboys' opponent to pass a lot for the majority of the second half. Besides, their YPC average is still tied for 4th in the NFL.

Fair enough. I certainly haven't researched that so I'll defer to you on it.

It only took me a minute to find it. And I say all of that with the recognition that the Redskins' defense is arguably as good as Dallas', if not better. I just think it is incorrect to say that Dallas' defense is having trouble against the run. Dallas' offense is better than Washington's, but they are more likely to turn the ball over, so there is that. Should be good games, regardless. I suspect many Cowboys' fans are ready to just hand their team the East title, but that would be very premature.

Even more than in 2005, the matchup between these two teams is going to be a show IMHO. It'll feel like it did circa 1990-92, or back in the early 80's.

 

[buck naked]

You mean the Dallas defense that only allowed 3 points?

Romo handed that game to Buffalo on a silver platter, and Dallas still won. If anything, last night cemented in my mind that Dallas is the team to beat in the NFC.

And as a Redskins homer, it absolutely kills me to say that.

As a Redskins homer, I should be having a good week after watching them completely the Lions. But, after watching the Bills fall on their face last night, I'm actually a little down today. Part of me feels like the Redskins lost when I watched the Cowboys win last night.

I laugh because it's true.

I will say that Nick Folk impressed me more than any rookie kicker I can remember last night. That dude has ice water in his veins.

Do you forget how great Robbie Gould was for the Bears last year? Dude wouldn't miss a kick!

 

[redman]

You mean the Dallas defense that only allowed 3 points?

Romo handed that game to Buffalo on a silver platter, and Dallas still won. If anything, last night cemented in my mind that Dallas is the team to beat in the NFC.

And as a Redskins homer, it absolutely kills me to say that.

As a Redskins homer, I should be having a good week after watching them completely the Lions. But, after watching the Bills fall on their face last night, I'm actually a little down today. Part of me feels like the Redskins lost when I watched the Cowboys win last night.

I laugh because it's true.

I will say that Nick Folk impressed me more than any rookie kicker I can remember last night. That dude has ice water in his veins.

Do you forget how great Robbie Gould was for the Bears last year? Dude wouldn't miss a kick!

Was he a rookie? I hadn't realized.

 

[RBM]

When do these two play? Very interested in those two games.

Actually do think the Skins are a slightly better team. Very close though. Should be great games.

 

[The_Man]

Big game for the Redskins to show something at Green Bay this week. If they can win there, it's a big statement. I think it's a good matchup for their D -- they will be able to shut down GB's running game with the front 7 (heck, maybe even 6) and match their excellent secondary vs. GB's passing attack.

After GB, the Skins have:

AZ

@ NE

@ Jets

Philly

Could see them going 3-1 to get to 7-2. Dallas has:

NE

Min

@ Philly

@ NYG

If they go 3-1, it would be a sweet matchup of 8-1 Cowboys vs. 7-2 Redskins.

 

[Bankerguy]

OK I'm convinced! I admit I don't know as much about the Cowboy run D as you guys do. I was judging by a few plays I saw, and I should no better than that. Obviosuly their run D is very good, much better than I supposed.I still am so impressed by the Redskins, however...

Honestly, Cowboy fans have taken notice as well. Personally I think the 3 best NFC teams are all from the East. There I said it!!! Win or lose, it is always great when the Boys/Skins both have good teams and something to play for. It's what Football is all about.NFC (For me)Cowboys Washington NYG GB SeattleTBChiDetThe rest

 

[redman]

When do these two play? Very interested in those two games.Actually do think the Skins are a slightly better team. Very close though. Should be great games.

Week 11 @ Dallas, and Week 17 @ Wash. Bankerguy, your ranking may be right, but they've also lost to the best team they've played, and it also rankles me to put them ahead of the Giants when the Giants beat them. I'd like to see them handle GB this weekend before I start having confidence in that kind of ranking.

 

[daveandken]

Redskins also favor a physical running game, and the Cowboys defense, especially without Ferguson at NT, is built around a speed advantage rather than a size advantage. That's going to be a fascinating matchup.

What about Tank?

 

[redman]

Big game for the Redskins to show something at Green Bay this week. If they can win there, it's a big statement. I think it's a good matchup for their D -- they will be able to shut down GB's running game with the front 7 (heck, maybe even 6) and match their excellent secondary vs. GB's passing attack.After GB, the Skins have:AZ@ NE@ JetsPhillyCould see them going 3-1 to get to 7-2.

Agree GB is a big test. I'm not as optimistic as you are. I'm leery about the Jets on the road, and I've seen too many dogfights with the Eagles over the years to assume anything about them, regardless of their problems. Anymore, we can't even assume away Arizona as they're actually playing good defense and running the ball - and I have a feeling that Russ Grimm is going to have that o-line extra motivated to perform!

 

[Bankerguy]

When do these two play? Very interested in those two games.Actually do think the Skins are a slightly better team. Very close though. Should be great games.

Week 11 @ Dallas, and Week 17 @ Wash. Bankerguy, your ranking may be right, but they've also lost to the best team they've played, and it also rankles me to put them ahead of the Giants when the Giants beat them. I'd like to see them handle GB this weekend before I start having confidence in that kind of ranking.

That game against NYFG for you guys was like Buffalo for us last night (Over look the quality of opponents). It was an off day for Washington and it cost them. Thankfully the Cowboys scratched one out (Best game I have ever been to btw). Anytime you don't come out and play your best, you can lose to anybody.I am not going to come out and predict a win this Sunday against NE like some of the other Dallas fans (BDK). However, I will say Wade will have them ready to go on Sunday. Washington HAS to win against GB if Dallas happens pulls one out over NE. Otherwise, I am not sure I like their chances to come back based on the schedules and having to play the first game in Big D. I know it's early....so again take with a grain of salt, just my 0.02.

 

[redman]

Redskins also favor a physical running game, and the Cowboys defense, especially without Ferguson at NT, is built around a speed advantage rather than a size advantage. That's going to be a fascinating matchup.

What about Tank?

Have they signed him yet? Is he in shape? I agree, he could help them, but I'd like to see him in action first.

 

[redman]

When do these two play? Very interested in those two games.

Actually do think the Skins are a slightly better team. Very close though. Should be great games.

Week 11 @ Dallas, and Week 17 @ Wash. Bankerguy, your ranking may be right, but they've also lost to the best team they've played, and it also rankles me to put them ahead of the Giants when the Giants beat them. I'd like to see them handle GB this weekend before I start having confidence in that kind of ranking.

That game against NYFG for you guys was like Buffalo for us last night (Over look the quality of opponents). It was an off day for Washington and it cost them. Thankfully the Cowboys scratched one out (Best game I have ever been to btw). Anytime you don't come out and play your best, you can lose to anybody.I am not going to come out and predict a win this Sunday against NE like some of the other Dallas fans (BDK). However, I will say Wade will have them ready to go on Sunday.

Washington HAS to win against GB if Dallas happens pulls one out over NE. Otherwise, I am not sure I like their chances to come back based on the schedules and having to play the first game in Big D. I know it's early....so again take with a grain of salt, just my 0.02.

Perfectly fair, GB. 3-2 under the circumstances will feel a hell of a lot different to me than 4-1.

 

[Bankerguy]

Redskins also favor a physical running game, and the Cowboys defense, especially without Ferguson at NT, is built around a speed advantage rather than a size advantage. That's going to be a fascinating matchup.

What about Tank?

Have they signed him yet? Is he in shape? I agree, he could help them, but I'd like to see him in action first.

Tank is signed to a heavily incentive laden contract. This could be motivating to him. This is also his last chance ala TO and Dallas has had some success with these types of players. From everything I have read and hear Tank is working out at Valley Ranch like a mad man. He is also appealing the suspension in the next while in an effort to get his suspension reduced to 6 games.Not sure he is a great run stuffer. He brings more speed and disruptive force shooting the gaps and bring a pass rush from the middle.

 

[redman]

Redskins also favor a physical running game, and the Cowboys defense, especially without Ferguson at NT, is built around a speed advantage rather than a size advantage. That's going to be a fascinating matchup.

What about Tank?

Have they signed him yet? Is he in shape? I agree, he could help them, but I'd like to see him in action first.

Tank is signed to a heavily incentive laden contract. This could be motivating to him. This is also his last chance ala TO and Dallas has had some success with these types of players. From everything I have read and hear Tank is working out at Valley Ranch like a mad man. He is also appealing the suspension in the next while in an effort to get his suspension reduced to 6 games.Not sure he is a great run stuffer. He brings more speed and disruptive force shooting the gaps and bring a pass rush from the middle.

That's what I remembered too - he's been an up tackle in the Tampa-2, like Warren Sapp. Great for IDP and pass rushing but not necessarily known for great run stopping.