Why the low expectations from the pre-season mags?

In other words, I think we have 9-7 or 10-6 personnel, but 7-9 or 6-10 is more realistic because coaching changes simply take time to hash out.

You've got exceptions, of course. Eric Mangini and Sean Payton did darn well in year 1 of their gigs. Hopefully we end up with a first year result like that.

With the offseason mags coming out, the consensus seems to be the Redskins will be in last place in the NFC East with anywhere from 4-6 wins. For a playoff team that was one of the hottest teams entering the post season & returning 22 starters, what factors do you think national writers are using?

(Mods-Poll please)Using your list:

New Coach/System Uncertainty
Everyone else in the division is simply better (NFC East is strong throughout)
We got lucky last year and weren't that good anyways
General disregard for all positive things Redskins
Other

Does it really shock anyone that we are placed last in our division? The Cowboys are going to be good, the Eagles have improved tenfold, and the Giants aren't a bad team either. We are the biggest question mark because we have a brand new coaching staff and we are going to run a completely revamped offense.

Ok, I understand Dallas and NY...

But what have the Eagles done to improve "tenfold"?

Ok, I understand Dallas and NY...

But what have the Eagles done to improve "tenfold"?Certainly they haven't improved tenfold, but Philly will has helped their pass D by adding Samuel at CB (especially if they keep Lito Sheppard around as a nickel). I've always admired their building O-line and D-line depth through the draft, a trend that continued this offseason. Most of all, McNabb will be two years removed from his torn ACL. His mobility was suspect as the beginning of last season, but it was a factor when we met Philly the second time around. As for negatives, they didn't add quality veteran depth at WR, gambling that DeSean Jackson is ready for prime time. Overall, I see Philly in the 9-10 win range, something that will be tough for us to match in year one of a new coach/system.

I think Philly is pretty much on par with us as far as talent goes. I don't see where they have improved themselves that drastically by adding Samuel who is overrated IMO anyway.

I think Philly is pretty much on par with us as far as talent goes. I don't see where they have improved themselves that drastically by adding Samuel who is overrated IMO anyway.

100% agreed

am i the only one that actually draws optimism from the fact the redskins are being written off?

Just to echo what some others have said I really don't care about any preseason predictions or rankings. Wake me up when we get to September and have some real results to talk about.

Just to echo what some others have said I really don't care about any preseason predictions or rankings. Wake me up when we get to September and have some real results to talk about.
For the record neither do I but I needed something Redskins to talk about to get me thru the day!

For the record neither do I but I needed something Redskins to talk about to get me thru the day!

I hear ya it's something to talk about