d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Tony: The only 3-0 team in the NFL right now is the Washington Redskins. They have beaten 3 different opponents by a total of, hello, SIX points. 2 better than Chicago, 1 better than Dallas, and 3 better than Seattle yesterday. That’s not exactly a steamroller, is it Wilbon? So tell me this – The Washington Redskins – Unbelievably lucky, or a Juggernaught in the making? Mike: Could be both Tony, I believe in this theory, a philosophy. Joe Gibbs I learned from a long time ago from when I was a KID reporter, this adage: First you Win then you Get Good. I think the Redskins, by winning these games is being on the proper SIDE of those outcomes. How many times over the last 15 years have you and I gone to these Redskin games and watched them LOSE the kind of game they won yesterday? Tony: There have been coaches Norv Turner, Mary Schottenheimer, Steve Spurrier and even Gibbs last year, who would lose these games all the time. The fact that Gibbs has won 3 in a row, close games, THAT’S more than ALL those guys won, in terms of winning close games. And the difference so far is Mark Brunell. Who was horrendous last year, and threw ground balls all the time. And since 4 minutes to go in the Dallas game, has looked great. He looked great yesterday against Seattle, but they’re also so lucky! If Seattle makes that field goal, they’re done they lose! In the last second of the game. Mike: Hey! You know what? But they DIDN’T. And now that game is in the W department. And they got a schedule which is not horrific. They get teams like the 49ers and Raiders at home. Tony: Yeah but woah woah, yeah but they have to go… Mike: They have to go to Philly… Tony: They have to go on the road to Denver and on the road to Kansas City. Do they win those?? Mike: They can win one…..Tony, with that defense they don’t have to have the quarterback be John Elway. Just pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius J. Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I agree with wilbon, we need to win one of these next two games. Which one is totally inconsequential. But if we just win one, we'll be in great shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef8181 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Yup. 4-1 isn't a bad place to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epistopheles Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 While we're asking, I'd like two wins, please. And a sandwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBChick Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 While we're asking, I'd like two wins, please. And a sandwich. I'm with you!! I think tthe Denver game will be the difference maker. If we can win, even a close lucky win, I think KC will be where we break out offensively. I don't know why really, mostly steam roll effect. I just see the combo of Seattle and Denver being enough to make most other teams sit up and take notice of the rest of the offense and not just key in on Portis. Once the threat of our receivers becomes real to the rest of the league, big things are going to happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedrop Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 if we are asking lets ask for wins at both denver and KC. i for one am tired of all the sports writers and their need to be right. of course they say we can win "one". with our D and our record chances are we will win one of the two next games. it is also a way for the damned writers to sound as if they know something. and if we lost both games they can fall back on all the negative things from the past. when did sports writers become the same as news writers, hedging their bets and playing it safe so they never appear to be incorrect. how asinine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budski Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 The denver game will be tough, but I think KC can be beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 if we are asking lets ask for wins at both denver and KC. i for one am tired of all the sports writers and their need to be right. of course they say we can win "one". with our D and our record chances are we will win one of the two next games. it is also a way for the damned writers to sound as if they know something. and if we lost both games they can fall back on all the negative things from the past. when did sports writers become the same as news writers, hedging their bets and playing it safe so they never appear to be incorrect. how asinine. I think you are looking at this from the wrong viewpoint. They aren't news reporters, they are debators. They aren't supposed to dwell on the fact their predictions were off. They man up to it, and move on. If you don't like it, don't read it. They are a generalized debate team, not reporters. Reporters tell you how it is, like the associated press. Associated press is like a machine, no opinions. These guys have personality and give their qualified opinions of things. They've lived sports every day for decades. They may be wrong sometimes, but it isn't the end of the world. Wilbon and Kornheiser sounded very positive throughout this whole segment. They both like the Redskins. Always have. Even when Kornheiser mentioned how we were lucky to win this game, he sounded like it would have bummed him out if we lost. Wilbon OPTIMISTICALLY said we could win at least 1 of the next two. They were by no means bashing the Redskins. I think you just want anybody with an opinion to say we're a great team, which is not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 While we're asking, I'd like two wins, please. And a sandwich. I'd order two sandwiches...you'll be hungry by halftime of the KC game if you only get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Deadman Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I really want to beat Denver...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedrop Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I think you are looking at this from the wrong viewpoint. They aren't news reporters, they are debators. They aren't supposed to dwell on the fact their predictions were off. They man up to it, and move on. If you don't like it, don't read it. They are a generalized debate team, not reporters. Reporters tell you how it is, like the associated press. Associated press is like a machine, no opinions. These guys have personality and give their qualified opinions of things. They've lived sports every day for decades. They may be wrong sometimes, but it isn't the end of the world.Wilbon and Kornheiser sounded very positive throughout this whole segment. They both like the Redskins. Always have. Even when Kornheiser mentioned how we were lucky to win this game, he sounded like it would have bummed him out if we lost. Wilbon OPTIMISTICALLY said we could win at least 1 of the next two. They were by no means bashing the Redskins. I think you just want anybody with an opinion to say we're a great team, which is not the case. i think that you missed my point or i did not state it correctly. my problem is they talk without actually saying anything half the time. i dont need anyone to tell me the Skins are great. i already know we are on the path to greatness. go back and read Wilbons article concerning the rivalry with dallas BEFORE the MN game. he basically wrote us off with his negativity. IMO most writers are concerned with appearing knowledgable above all else. to me Tony is more realistic than most but Wilbon simply hedges his bets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 While we're asking, I'd like two wins, please. And a sandwich. 19-0 and chips and a drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogoism9 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 sheeit i got 200 bucks on the skins over the donkeys....thats how sure i am.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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