For everyone that didn't give up!

As a Redskins fan, I expect nothing less than a Lombardi Trophy each year. However, as a fan of the game, I realize that there are going to be times where my team does not do enough to earn that respect and that trophy. And I can live with that.

Predictions aside, it's been a hell of a ride to this week. Beat Dallas Sunday afternoon at 4:15 Eastern (11:15 in Hawaii) and the 6th seed belongs to the Skins. 2 times in 3 years, the Skins will have backed into the playoffs...

There is a difference between wavering doubt and giving up. I never give up...

2 times in 3 years, the Skins will have backed into the playoffs...

Correction if they make the playoffs they would have EARNED not BACKED into the playoffs. The last 3 games have been hard fought and I expect the same come Sunday. If Minnesota or NO make the playoffs that's backing in.

Yeah, a 9-7 playoff team.

That's nothing to be ashamed about. Anything can happen in the playoffs and this team appears to be peaking at the right time.

All I'm saying is the odds are stacked against the Skins. Got to win 3 road playoff games to get to The Promised Land and that isn't going to be easy.

thanks for hanging in there?look if you aint left the team by now you'll never leave.I've been a skins fine since 91.which means i got to enjoy the terrible 92-04 seasons.yeah we made the playoffs a few times between there but i'll never take off.

There won't be a delay in Hawai'i. Just find a bar or sit in your hotel room. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

CRAP! That's not good. I wonder if I can pay the concierge to tape it for me or something...maybe they have a DVR or something.

Great thread! i was thinking about all the people on this site who counted the skins out all season. Part of being a fan is wanting your team to suceed and sticking with them through their darkest hour, not kicking them when they're down. It's been an extremely tough season for this team and the way they have responded has made me very proud to say I'm a Redskins fan. I continue to be impressed with our Hall of Fame Coach Joe Gibbs and hope he remains with the Skins for years to come. BEAT DALLAS!!!

I agree...Gibbs has done one hell of a job. Sure he has made some pretty evident mistakes, but I seriously doubt anyone could have accomplished what he has. How many teams lost a ton of their starters during the season, including o-line and starting qb, plus the death of an all pro, and will make the playoffs...only 1! The Skins. That's Gibbs...plain and simple.

All I'm saying is the odds are stacked against the Skins. Got to win 3 road playoff games to get to The Promised Land and that isn't going to be easy.

The odds are definitely stacked against the Redskins this postseason. The team will be playing on the road without half of its starters in the secondary, McIntosh, the starters on the right side of the O-line, and their #1 QB. And that assumes that the team beats Dallas, which probably will not be as easy as some expect.

That said, I'll be happy with A playoff appearance. Perhaps my standards are too low, but after the playoff drought from 1992-1998 and 2000-2004 I just want to see our team play in January. Moreover, with all that this team has gone through this season, I think it's reasonable to hang our hats on a wildcard spot.

I know i gave up..
right after that Bills game i was like, i had enough..
but that giving up thing only worked for about 1 day : )

Hey, wheres PaulSkinsFan?

2 times in 3 years, the Skins will have backed into the playoffs...


I don't know if I would call that backing into the playoffs. If you're controlling your own fate by simply winning out, that's earning your spot not backing in.