Diehard Otis Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Yes, this thread is coming off the heels of a BIG Home Win against the Philadelphia Eagles. But consider several factors that buttress this thread title: -The Washington Redskins are the reining NFC East Champions -After starting 0-2, they have Won 4 straight -They have beaten 3 Winning Teams, 2 on the Road -They have a Winning record after the 1st go round through the Division -They have come-from-behind several times to Win -Since Week 3, The Defense have only given up 15 Second Half points (I believe) -The Skins are undefeated on the Road!!! And this is while playing a First Place schedule. My point is, there is no "nobody saw them coming", "they're only beating up on crappy teams", "they don't make any noise in the Division". There are no ways to explain it away. Now are The Skins the class of The NFL? Not yet. But they are a legitimately good team. Yes, there are weaknesses. Yes, they haven't played consistently well. And yes, they haven't played the 'meat' of their schedule. But with all that said, it's time to acknowledge the obvious: The Washington Redskins are a GOOD TEAM. Agree? Disagree? Let's discuss it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 They are better than NFL conventional wisdom has been saying, that's for damn sure lol... While I think it's still too early to be calling them a good team, they are looking the part at least. The Redskins are 11-3 over the last 14 regular season games, I believe... EDIT: they are 10-4, not 11-3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 If we were a good team, we would have blown them out like we should have. Pump the breaks a little. But yeah, this feels damn good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazel-Ra Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 The win feels great! I won't belittle it at all. But to earn the great team title, we need that elusive prime time win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike42 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Winning 4 games in a row in the NFL...only good teams do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 When all three sides of the team are playing well, I think us a good team. We let them hang around and it could have gone the other way. Granted, we are 4-2 and have 2 winnable games before the bye. Defense has been impressive. Cousins looked better and this game wouldn't have been close if our receivers hadn't dropped some passes. I think we are definitely getting there. We're certainly a better team than the one that started the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehard Otis Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 1 minute ago, BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 said: If we were a good team, we would have blown them out like we should have. Pump the breaks a little. But yeah, this feels damn good You can consider it hyperbole. That's fine. But let me ask you this: if you removed the team's name & just looked at that team's resume, would you consider it the body of work of a "good team"? I would. And that's my point. A successful beginning right off the heels of a successful season is the hallmark of a good team. Skins qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 1 minute ago, Diehard Otis said: But let me ask you this: if you removed the team's name & just looked at that team's resume, would you consider it the body of work of a "good team"? I Yes, I would. It's not fair (and probably unfair to even talk this way after such a big win) but I just gotta see it over the long haul. Do I think we are on the way? Hell yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehard Otis Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 1 minute ago, hawgboy said: The win feels great! I won't belittle it at all. But to earn the great team title, we need that elusive prime time win. I don't disagree at all. But we are entirely reasonable to call The Washington Redskins a GOOD TEAM. Sure we've been through it, but look - this ain't a mirage. 2 minutes ago, mike42 said: Winning 4 games in a row in the NFL...only good teams do that. Well said. I agree entirely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazel-Ra Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I hope you're right brother, I hope you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertbeagle85 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 We're 4-2 with a lot of tough games ahead. We're a better team,but good is pushing it. This team has a lot of work to do, but I'm happy with what I'm seeing. Just keep improving and I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 No. Not ready yet. But 4-2 feels good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 15 minutes ago, BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 said: If we were a good team, we would have blown them out like we should have. Pump the breaks a little. If we would've blown them out, we would be a GREAT team. One thing for sure is the team is elevated to the point where mistakes (like a pick 6 or an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty) aren't fatal anymore. The team still wins. That is a big step up, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 The whole division has a slate of brutal games the second half of the season...we need to win these winnable games the next couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Still waiting for them to own someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehard Otis Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 said: Yes, I would. It's not fair (and probably unfair to even talk this way after such a big win) but I just gotta see it over the long haul. That is for sure. Hell, me too. But I cannot ignore what my eyes are telling me. Am I biased? Damn right! Am I a homer? Absolutely! But that doesn't mean that this sentiment is wrong. The Redskins are a good team. Case in point: against a BAD TEAM (Cleveland), we were favored by 9 points(!) We beat that bad team by 11 points! (Look, even I was surprised) Here's the thing: good teams cover the Point Spread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 From the 6 game sample size I have seen so far this season I would classify the 'Skins as "above average" I still can't say "good" yet because I have seen too many game scenarios where they should be putting games away yet they are coming down to a defensive stand on a final drive of the game. A GOOD team beats the Eagles by a couple TD's (at least) considering the opportunities to do so today. There was ample opportunity to have this game a borderline laugher but the 'Skins manage to do what they seem to always do and make a non-competitive game, a very close one. Right now that asinine loss to the Cowboys is what hurts the most. Another game where the 'Skins had ample chances to put it away, but seemed to play so conservatively. Total reminder of the MNF loss at home last year. Good teams give bad teams a BEATDOWN, they don't let games like today come down to a 4th quarter stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsLegacy Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, DM72 said: Still waiting for them to own someone. Without the 2 costly mistakes, they owned the Eagles and Wentz today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TouchdownSkin Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I like how they are fighting back from penalties, mistakes, and being behind on the score board. Granted, I'm still not overly confident that they can accomplish this, but they have proven me wrong and pulled out some nice WINS. Our coaching and play calling still need work, but I am hopeful we can pull this together. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehard Otis Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 4 minutes ago, SkinsGuy said: If we would've blown them out, we would be a GREAT team. Couldn't have said it better myself. Strong point SkinsGuy -------------------------- Folks, I know we've had hot starts before. I know how Zorn started. But this team is Winning ballgames losing teams don't Win missing key players when it matters. We just did. Is that a mirage? I'm not saying that we are a Great Team - but we are a good team. And I'm not backing off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Just now, RedskinsLegacy said: Without the 2 costly mistakes, they owned the Eagles and Wentz today! We definitely outplayed the Eagles today, but not on the scoreboard. I want to see us win a few more games that don't come down to the final minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey hodge Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Chewie, Fire up the bandwagon! A lot of dormant fans are ready to come out! Loved our ability to play smashmouth running and ability to harass the Iggles backfield. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50yrSKINSfan Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Just now, BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 said: If we were a good team, we would have blown them out like we should have. Pump the breaks a little. Agree. We should have won by 24 points. Real good teams don't give up ko returns for 6 or int for 6. We are a decent team. We still make a lot of mistakes. Great day though. But yeah, this feels damn good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 20 minutes ago, mike42 said: Winning 4 games in a row in the NFL...only good teams do that. So, we were a good team in 2008? I'd say just mediocre in 2007. I guess we were great in 2001? Even in 1998, we had a for game streak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedlamVR Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I would say we are a good team at the moment . Because we are a team . For the first time in a long time all the headlines in Washington are all about the team on the field . And kirk might have his trademark phrase this season ." By any means necessary ". I dont think we ever are going to be a blow out the opposition team ... but we will kick scratch and bite our way against anyone ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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