Skins PR Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I've been around too long and seen too many of these threads to get excited. They have to win some damn games before I'll believe we are anything but a bottom-dwelling, laughing stock of the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbiggs Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Given the additions and changes on defense and a quarterback who can throw beyond the line of scrimmage and Gibbs' and Williams' s both seeking to reestablish their reputations, the skins, if they remain reasonably free of the injury bug, will be the most improved team in the 2007 NFL. Thats what everyone thought last year at this time...me, I'll wait till I see some wins strung togehter before I crown them improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 i never thought brunell could manage ours but look at 2005. True, but look what happened in 06. I think any QB can have a nice run once in a while, but a true great QB will do it consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKINS_08 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Yes, but unlike the saints we will make it to the SuperBowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshu Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Really, thats the id factor. Noone can foresee injuries, but if you can stay injury free while the rest of division deals with the loss of a few starters, you can contend. You guys remember how much our offense suffered when we lost Randy Thomas in that blowout against Dallas in 05? We just weren't as effective as an offensive unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 We were hurt on D-line last year. I expect DTs to have a great year and DEs to play solid. Let's see what we can do// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsk58417 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 ']And any team can become the cinderella team in this day and age. Detroit should have an explosive offense. If their defense is decent' date=' they could make a playoff run. But no one really knows.[/quote']Detroit? The Lions? Are you saying "Detroit MIGHT" be good? I live in Michigan. I listen to Sports talk radio locally. The Lions insider, was on the radio. He says he expects the Lions to win 5 or 6 games next season. 7 or 8 wins "IF" everything goes perfectly. Who's playing CB in Detroit now? Remember they traded their best CB (Bly) to Denver and cut one of their better DE's (James Hall). IMO? Detroit won't win more than 5 or 6 games. But I say that EVERY year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flycoach Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 We need to see if our players can make it out of the Pre-season first. However, I do agree. With the additions that we made, as well as how awful we were last year, we could easily make a run. We have amazing potential. What I really like is that we have potential without the hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isle-hawg Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I applaud the optimism of the original poster, but I have to say I'm going to have to see some hard proof of this team's improvement before I can believe in this team's chance to be playoff bound. Hopefully Coach Gibbs and company prove me wrong, but I'm just not seeing the same things that many of you apparently are. We're going to have to get you some of our Kool-Aid, and let you borrow our rose colored glasses then you will see the light :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorcoreskin Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I'd take what the Saints did. 10-6, wildcard and a chance to play for the SB. didn't they win their division? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 didn't they win their division? You're right, my mistake. But I'd take that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderMustGo Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 The Saints added a new and inventive young coach, a pro bowl QB in Brees, the most dynamic offensive player in years in Reggie Bush, the biggest surprise WR in the last decade in Colston and probably some other people. It was a major overhaul. We've added a rookie safety to replace the highest paid safety in the league. Brought in an ancient middle linebacker. And brought in an average CB. We lost a starting OL. We haven't done much to change this team. We can be as good or better than the Saints were this year. But all comes down to one thing and one thing only: Jason Campbell. If he can play like Brees did last year, we are set. If he struggles some, we might have another tough go of it. GO JC! We are counting on you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I hope, like everyone here, that the 'Skins turn everything around this upcoming season.At this point though, I think the smart bet for most improved would have to go to SF in the NFC, and obviously NE in the AFC. how do you figge when was the last time ne missed the playoffs? when was the last time the 49ers finished at the bottom of the NFC west? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash22 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 the saints were americas team last year....we will never be americas team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artnjudy Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 the saints were americas team last year....we will never be americas team The Capitol of the U.S. should demand that the 'Skins are America's team!!:notworthy :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Nah, the Skins will be the 2004 Steelers... In 2002, the Steelers went 10-5-1 behind some surprisingly strong play at the end of the season by a QB thought to be washed up (Maddox). The make the playoffs, win the first round and then lose in the 2nd round, one game from the conference championship. In 2005, the SKins went 10-6 behind some surprisingly strong play at the beginning of the season by a QB thought to be washed up (Brunell). The make the playoffs, win the first round and then lose in the 2nd round, one game from the conference championship. In 2003, the Steelers backslide to a 6-10 record, their "washed up" QB coming a bit back down to earth in the process. In 2006, the Skins backslide to a 5-11 record, their "washed up" QB coming a bit back down to earth in the process. In 2004, the Steelers went 15-1 and make the conference championship game behind their rookie QB who replaced the aforementioned "washed up QB" during the season. In 2007, the Skins go 14-2 and make the conference championship game behind their young QB who replaced the aforementioned "washed up QB" during the previous season. In 2005, the Steelers went 11-5 and won the Super Bowl with their QB only having 2 seasons of starting experience. In 2008, the Skins go 11-5 and win the Super Bowl with their QB only having 2 1/2 seasons of starting experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Except for the national disaster, I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnhnyy Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Did we sign Carson Palmer as a FA? Did we draft Calvin Johnson in the first round? Did we draft a pro-bowler rookie at 7th round? Did we get an young coach when would become COY? These are the reasons saints were good last year, not because they sucked the year before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown_Hornet Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown_Hornet Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Never thought I'd see the day... ...aspiring to be "as good as the New Orleans Saints". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimpey42000 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Given the additions and changes on defense and a quarterback who can throw beyond the line of scrimmage and Gibbs' and Williams' s both seeking to reestablish their reputations, the skins, if they remain reasonably free of the injury bug, will be the most improved team in the 2007 NFL.:eaglesuck :gaintsuck There is little to be seen at least until the season begins, but your sentiments are right. IF they stay healthy, they have a lot of vets and hopefully we see a lot of good things from the depth this preseason....I'm excited to see what happens this year. :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Even with Calvin Johnson, Roy Williams and Kevin Jones, I don't have faith in John Kitna to manage that offense. I think Detroit will be looking for a QB in the very near future. They drafted Drew Stanton in the second round this year. He's a local product who could be alright for them. Besides, Kitna threw for over 4200 yards. I'm sure he can manage that offense just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Happy Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Every team in the league sustains injuries to some degree. The best built teams overcome them. You seem confident in that statement, so you should have no problem providing ample facts to back it up. Why not start with the poorly built 2005 Eagles. Now there is a franchise that clearly needs to learn how to build through the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CustomApparelDirect Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Given the additions and changes on defense and a quarterback who can throw beyond the line of scrimmage and Gibbs' and Williams' s both seeking to reestablish their reputations, the skins, if they remain reasonably free of the injury bug, will be the most improved team in the 2007 NFL.:eaglesuck :gaintsuck I, concur: this is a reasonable presumption. Even the 'legions of Redskins-haters' have to concede such. :applause: :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 readubg the thread title i thought you we're crazy. but reading your comment, I think its very likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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