mlmpetert
10-07-2008, 02:17 PM
Even as their first-year coach attacked the exhibition schedule as though it were a five-game referendum on his personal worth, the Redskins had a miserable end to their preseason. After three consecutive faux victories, Washington got blown out by the Panthers (47-3) and Jaguars (24-3), making a very unhappy rookie mentor out of Jim Zorn.
“He’s not viewing these games as learning tools, or as a chance to evaluate young players,” Redskins executive vice president Vinny Cerrato said at the time. “Jim is competitive. He’s trying to win.”
Redskins quickly shake early setback - NFL - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ApGpWES9FrKPbWO3nyESTpM5nYcB?slug=ms-32questions100708&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)
Dblock804
10-07-2008, 02:50 PM
Glad we don't play the Panthers in regular season.
SmootSmack
10-07-2008, 03:07 PM
Here are a couple more
ESPN - NFL Power Rankings - National Football League (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking?week=6&season=2008)
Power Rankings: Defense has Chargers on downward trend - NFL - CBSSports.com Football (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/11013951)
J. Spanky
10-07-2008, 03:08 PM
Glad we don't play the Panthers in regular season.
funny, i wish we did.
mlmpetert
10-07-2008, 03:13 PM
The crazy algorithm rankings SS orginally found.
USATODAY.com (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/nfl08.htm?loc=interstitialskip)
funny, i wish we did.
I know right? Bring 'em on!
Riggo44
10-07-2008, 03:37 PM
When was the last time we where ranked 3rd around the nation?
hooskins
10-07-2008, 03:47 PM
Wow, not too many people can claim that the media hates us now. We won, and we have respect.
I am really eager to see how the Skins respond, now that they are considered one of the NFL's best. Will we let it get to our heads or will we continue trucking?
cooleyforthescore
10-07-2008, 03:48 PM
"when was the last time we were ranked 3rd around the nation."
by espn's standards, right after we beat the bills in superbowl xxvi.
...oh wait. and TODAY
redskinsgirl
10-07-2008, 03:53 PM
Maybe Portis knew what he was talking about in preseason when he said the Skins will be one of the top 5 teams.
Peter Kings has them ranked 4th because he believes Romo is a slightly better Qb than Romo and that in a nuetral setting Kansas, Dallas would beat the skins.
What's wrong with Peyton Manning and the Colts offense? - Peter King - SI.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/peter_king/10/07/mail/1.html)
The Usatoday has the skins at #4.
Power rankings: Redskins up, loom just behind Giants, 'Boys - USATODAY.com (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2008-power-rankings.htm)