Pimpey42000 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Yes, this is indeed a rare find in the media. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVaSkins21 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Clayton is the one internet sportswriter that I do respect because he doesn't blend a lot of personal opinion into his writing pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 The opening part of the schedule looks similar to the 2007 slate, where we played weaker teams like the Dolphins, Lions, and Cards, getting off to the 4-2 start (with the losses to NYG and GB that we kicked away) before a midseason swoon did us in. And we got off to the fast start last year with a tougher schedule. With us playing teams like the Rams, Lions, and Chiefs (did all of them combine for what, 4 wins last season?) in the first 6, no reason why we can't get off quickly again. To me the big question mark will......no suprise......be the offense. There is no excuse why the Skins shouldn't be above .500 at the bye. If not, and its largely due to a struggling offense, think you gotta strongly think about making the change to Brennan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLF Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Props to Clayton for pointing out the obvious. There's no reason, excuse or anything else you wanna call it that we get worse unless we get hit by the injury bug. Our schedule is easier, our D got instantly better and the O is going into its 2nd season with more help on the line. HAIL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sknsnation Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 In fact, he's downright handsome now. I dont know...He always reminded me of Stewie from family guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Didn't the Rams beat us last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 We really won't know how easy the SOS is until AFTER the season... when all the chips fall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I usually don't get all caught up in these type of prediction articles. But, how can you not get all warm and fuzzy inside getting optimism from Mr. John Clayton. Plus, I agree with everything that he had to say about the seven other teams that he chose...especially the Texans. Good find Mr. OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polywog999 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Contrary to popular belief, the media does NOT hate us. When we were doing good last year, they loved us. They heaped glowing praise on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROSCOUT Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 "Don't forget about the Redskins"? Not exactly a GLOWING report. Here's mine. The Redskins will beat the Giants in week one, and wake up the rest of the league....although I suspect the Eagles are already plenty awake and aware of the Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuler74 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Read the comments on the article..pretty funny but true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polywog999 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Some of you fans will not be happy until God cracks open the heavens and rains little No 1 gloves that say God loves Jim Zorn down on your whinny little @$$#$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Contrary to popular belief, the media does NOT hate us. When we were doing good last year, they loved us. They heaped glowing praise on us. This is true. We had the best runner in football. The best young QB. The brightest new coach. The best offensive line. They were catching up in case we were for real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polywog999 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Art? OMG! I'm not worthy! Thanks for the props. We were for real early last year. The accolades were well earned. We will see more of the same this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goflyhelo Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Wait, did Clayton just jinx'd us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 The truth is if we could get our offense averaging just 24 points a game, we would be a dangerous team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintrain Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Didn't the Rams beat us last season? Yeah, and we swept the Eagles, what's your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkipJackSkin Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 don't even pay attention to this type of stuff. I mean, before training camp? no way. I'll wait until August to read these kind of predictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLF Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 don't even pay attention to this type of stuff. I mean, before training camp? no way. I'll wait until August to read these kind of predictions. I mean the schedule will be the same, The only difference is their will be a 53 man roster instead of 80 and thats prolly for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyFacedAssassin Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Last year, we played the Saints,Rams,49ers,Browns,Hawks,Bengals and Lions that should have been easy enough. Lets just wait and see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icbmayday Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 The countdown is hurting me i cannot wait myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Clayton likes the Skins, im starting to like him more and more day by day..Lets hope he's right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFISkins Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Clayton is very wise. In fact I think he is like 200 yrs old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sens11 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thanks John Clayton... A "surprise" team?? Seems like a little bit of a negative for a team who went 8-8 last year...or am I the only one thinking this way... Oh and uh...Thanks for the picture of Smoot on this article.. There's a real poster boy for our squad..:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 As we learned last year, playing weak teams doesn't help if the team isn't playing well. The Redskins chances next year are dependent on them, not their schedule. If they play good football, regardless of the schedule they will make the playoffs. If they don't play good football they wont. I know we see one or two teams every year that benefit or are hurt by their schedule, but the reality is the schedule and who you play means little. If you squeak into the playoffs playing badly against bad teams, you will lose in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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