skins4eva Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Guys, We're all thrilled with our 4-1 record and our incredible coaching, effort and attitude. We have a chance to be 7-1 BUT we can take no opponent for granted, not the Rams, not Detriot, not Cleveland...no one. If we are the team we think we are, we will come out the same intensity we showed against the Cowboys and the Eagles this sunday against the Rams. In fact, this Sunday, we should come out and do what a 4-1 team does to an 0-5 team: completely dismantle them. But we have to keep our focus and composure. Hail to the Redskins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodiesel#44 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Zorn, himself a new coach, is unlikely to underestimate these guys. I also think the team is vet-heavy and realizes the importance of these "gimme" games. They will be a little difficult to gameplan against because we don't know the new coaches tendencies, but I think we will be OK. Zorn's "keep it medium" attitude should help us avoid emotional letdowns if it is embraced by the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfMan Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I have the same fear but I really think ZORN will be the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I thought trap games had to be in the other teams' stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 god i can only imagine what the media and haters would say if we lost this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins4eva Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 I thought trap games had to be in the other teams' stadium? Trap games can be anywhere and generally occur when a team has come off a bunch of impressive victories and then faces an inferior opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 and the team should know this. If they fall at home to the win less, helpless Rams, they deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiswadeness Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I don't believe in "Trap Games" at the pro level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recent Vintage Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Yeah, I think the players know they are going up against another NFL (albeit bottom tier) team, and need to give it their all, at least until we're up 40-some points in the third. Then they can take a break. Besides that, Zorn doesn't seem like the kind of coach that's going to sleep on anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Honestly this isn't the game. This isn't the trap game. Regardless of head coach change and bye week, these clowns have nothing going for them. Their offensive line is putrid and our run d will contain Jackson which leaves the rams with nothing. If the Seahawks can dominate this team, we can. Also we are at home with an invigorated crowd. This team is soaring right now and only a powerhouse has a shot at taking it down. The Rams are horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan1523 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'm sorry but these players are not dumb. They know it is not ever going to be easy in the NFL. No team will roll over for you because of your record and they know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Zorn is a rookie head coach who knows some are still skeptical of him and still has a lot to prove. He is not going to come into this game overconfident, and the team usually reflects its coach's demeanor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 This is just another test for Jim Zorn. Last week and the week before were taller orders but this week will test Zorn to see if he can keep his players level, focused and hungry...and I think he can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Trap games can be anywhere and generally occur when a team has come off a bunch of impressive victories and then faces an inferior opponent. I was thinking that because the fans will be crazy this week in fed Ex. But, I don't think the rams will just become a great team. The offense is still the Al Saunders system and the rams QB is having the same 700 page problems Campbell had. Their defense just looks horrible. The offensive-line is weak. I'd say it was a trap with Miami, 49ers, or Atlanta because they have shown some talent. The rams haven't done anything A trap game would be the Browns because they just seem like they need a spark to start it up again. But the Rams just stink in all ways and they have been that way since last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 There's that record of 7-1 being mentioned yet again. Someone please make it stop.:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 The only "trap" is if the Redskins get complacent...but thats with any team. I really don't think they will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasthunder Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I thought trap games had to be in the other teams' stadium? Well in 1989 there was a team from Texas that wears a star on their helmet. They went 1-15. And can you guess who the win was against? And where that win took place? Yup- they beat the Skins on our home field. Which some say was the loss that prevented the Skins from making the playoffs. Just another reason on my long list of things to hate the Cowboys for. :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 The Rams have ZIPPY chance of winning this game. They don't even really have a shot at covering the 13.5 point spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stugein Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 In all honesty I think we have a good group of guys on this team who are down-to-earth and aren't going to overlook any opponent. I believe that they will game plan for this game and prepare just as hard as they would for Dallas or Philly. I am confident, but maintaining a cautious optimism. We should win this game. If everyone keeps their heads about them and knows their role, we will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I agree with Soup's Up. As long as we play our game, we should beat the Rams and the Browns may give us more problems. Detroit is always tough to play in Detroit, but it seems like they can't do anything right. What worries me is, all my teams seem to be the perfect antidote for what ails another team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins4eva Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Well, kudos to me...they feel hard for the trap. Hopefully this serves as a wake up call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupin_iv Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Well, kudos to me...they feel hard for the trap. Hopefully this serves as a wake up call. Happy now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 you called it. The skins definately played as if they were expecting an easy win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Prescient or a jinx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins24 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Well, kudos to me...they feel hard for the trap. Hopefully this serves as a wake up call. Not really. 1. Stats wise, we dominated them as we should have. These new things called turnovers killed us. 2. We were dealing with an unknown. We had no idea how this Rams team would respond to a new coach and the changes that have been made. Yeah we should have won and won handedly but we didn't lose because we were looking ahead or taking the Rams for granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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