benskins26 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I know there are a ton of threads on this already, but I was interested by the last few words in this write up: "Everyone knew the NFC East was the best division in the NFL already. But most experts based that opinion on the three obvious top dogs: the Cowboys, Giants and Eagles. We learned Sunday not to ignore the Redskins, a team that also made the playoffs last season but has been overlooked. By going into Dallas and beating everyone's NFC favorite, the Redskins identified the NFC East as maybe one of the toughest divisions ever." http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/pgStory?contentId=8618968#sport=NFL&photo=8619010 What do yall think? Clearly the NFCE is the best this year by miles, but could the 2008 NFCE be the best division of all time? I think it's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meskeet21 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 stupid iggles ruined it for the division last night. i hope we beat the **** outta them for making us look bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom [Giants fan] Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'm just glad the Eagles lost to the Bears last night. I was worried the Giants would be the first to lose outside the division. The game this week against the Seahawks scares me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 ;5612162']I'm just glad the Eagles lost to the Bears last night. I was worried the Giants would be the first to lose outside the division. The game this week against the Seahawks scares me. Hawks are healthy and you guys don't have Plax. Could be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGibbsRypenGClark91 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Dallas is overrated every year. The Giants are underrated. Philly is living off the past. The Redskins are ignored every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahbird Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Best ever? Waaaay to early to tell. Best this year? Probably. Best right now? definitely. The potential is there though, especially if every team splits their division games (we owe you one Tom). Imagine trying to sort that mess out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benskins26 Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Best ever? Waaaay to early to tell. Best this year? Probably. Best right now? definitely. The potential is there though, especially if every team splits their division games (we owe you one Tom). Imagine trying to sort that mess out. I agree, way to early to tell. But it's out there. The potential is there. It's scary to think that 11-5, maybe even 12-4 doesn't make the playoffs. Doubt that will happen, but man if it did, would it ever be a louder cry to ebolish divisions and just have 2 conferences. Not that that's what I want, but that's what they've been talking about for years, coinciding with an expansion in L.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I don't see it. Our questions are being answered favorably. The rest, not so much. TO is about to break down in Dallas. Philly is starting to get beat up. NY, coming off it's bye but without Plexico. I think some of the excitment in DC today is based on the fact that we continue to get better while the other three are slipping a tad and look beatable. We have a serious team right now fella's. Bask in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 ;5612162']I'm just glad the Eagles lost to the Bears last night. I was worried the Giants would be the first to lose outside the division. The game this week against the Seahawks scares me. Yeah, you guys usually play bad against bad teams. (ie: The Bengals last week) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Dallas is overrated every year. The Giants are underrated. Philly is living off the past. The Redskins are ignored every year. So goes the tale of the NFCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsheimSkins Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I know nothing of the history of "greatest division ever" so I won't try to argue. But it is a helluva division with three teams....O WAIT! THERE'S 4 NOW!!!! (gah i hate the media) with four teams that are talented enough to be NFC championship game bound. I refuse to utter the name of the game that Bruce Springsteen is playing at halftime, before the halfway point of our season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 These idiots that so call experts calling me have they forgotten that the Skins did make the playoffs last year ? I think this team is better than last years team. Do not get me wrong I think they had an awesome year under very tough circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJL Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Best ever? Waaaay to early to tell. Best this year? Probably. Best right now? definitely. The potential is there though, especially if every team splits their division games (we owe you one Tom). Imagine trying to sort that mess out. to be honest I didn't realize this was a question people asked until recently. Definately not till the switch to four teams per division. Which may be because when it was five teams per every division had a whipping boy or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Dallas is overrated every year. The Giants are underrated. Philly is living off the past. The Redskins are ignored every year. That folks pretty much sums it up what he said ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJL Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I agree, way to early to tell. But it's out there. The potential is there. It's scary to think that 11-5, maybe even 12-4 doesn't make the playoffs. Doubt that will happen, but man if it did, would it ever be a louder cry to ebolish divisions and just have 2 conferences. Not that that's what I want, but that's what they've been talking about for years, coinciding with an expansion in L.A. they'd need another city. I don't see the league operating with an odd number of team long term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commyderm2 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 The best division ever?? after 4 weeks of football??? slow down a little.. Take a deep breath.. My theory was always that if the redskins win, their opponent is awful (Saints, Cardinals) but when the Cowboys win by a close margin, their opponent is a superbowl contender (Eagles, Green Bay).. this all leads to a new type of falacy that the media often uses that you prop everything around the exhibit that you want to make look good, and you cut down everything around the exhibit that you want to ridicule.. When the Redskins beat the cowboys, I thought that a paradox would take place and perhaps a wormhole would form or the world would sponaneously implode.. Instead, most of the media is now calling the Skins superbowl contenders.. back to the drawing board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benskins26 Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 they'd need another city. I don't see the league operating with an odd number of team long term I agree, but I am pretty confident that in the next 2 years there will be a two team expansion, one in L.A., and one in _____. I really don't know what city fits there. Maybe another Texas team? San antonio? Las Vegas? Depending on how the seattle supersonics do in oklahoma city, maybe them? That's what's holding it back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I agree, but I am pretty confident that in the next 2 years there will be a two team expansion, one in L.A., and one in _____. I really don't know what city fits there. Maybe another Texas team? San antonio? Las Vegas? Depending on how the seattle supersonics do in oklahoma city, maybe them? That's what's holding it back That would totally screw up the alignment of the divisions. I don't see the NFL expanding any time soon, only thing I can possibly see is moving a team to LA. I love the format of the divisions and everything else (except maybe the four pre-season games). The 32 teams and the divisions are just perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benskins26 Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 The 32 teams and the divisions are just perfect. Completely agree. I truly hope they don't change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJL Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Completely agree. I truly hope they don't change it. It has been the best set up they've had in a while. I wouldn't be surprised if they're secretly hoping someone moves. Chargers started out in LA. Hey, we're approaching the fifty year anniversary of the Lakers moving to LA in the NBA. You then swap out the Rams and Vikings in divisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubanl81 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 So far its the best. But the season is still young its only the 1st quarter. All I know is today were better then Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVA2Tampa Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 The NFC BEAST, baby!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyman21 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I have NO CLUE whatsoever what other divisions would compete with us for best all-time division. Even if it is too early to tell, does anyone have any ideas or memories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatmeworry Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 The only logical way you could judge that is by records outside the divisio. Might be a research project for someone. The Iggles kinda screwed it up last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomE Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 The best division ever?? after 4 weeks of football??? slow down a little.. Take a deep breath.. My theory was always that if the redskins win, their opponent is awful (Saints, Cardinals) but when the Cowboys win by a close margin, their opponent is a superbowl contender (Eagles, Green Bay).. this all leads to a new type of falacy that the media often uses that you prop everything around the exhibit that you want to make look good, and you cut down everything around the exhibit that you want to ridicule.. When the Redskins beat the cowboys, I thought that a paradox would take place and perhaps a wormhole would form or the world would sponaneously implode.. Instead, most of the media is now calling the Skins superbowl contenders.. back to the drawing board... :applause: Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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