Is the Redskins' Window starting to Open?

i'd have to go back and watch it, but at the time i remember thinking that kirk looked like a guy playing to protect his stats rather than win the game (ie, 5 yard completions on 3rd and 10, etc).

other guys outplayed us, so maybe it's moot, i just remember being a bit disappointed there.

Do you still think that? I hope not.

Do you still think that? I hope not.

for that game (only that game) i did. it was like, his personal version of martyball. we're months removed now, and i'm not really going to go find and rewatch a playoff loss just to confirm that.

I don't have any issues with kirk or any hesitation that he's the guy going forward though.

The Redskins have had some tough seasons and very good seasons. As a Redskins fan, I always feel that window of winning is always open to us. Its all on the team to play tough, make plays, and score points. Hope for as many little injury's as possible and make each game as meaningful as it is in a playoff game.

The Redskins have had some tough seasons and very good seasons. As a Redskins fan, I always feel that window of winning is always open to us. Its all on the team to play tough, make plays, and score points. Hope for as many little injury's as possible and make each game as meaningful as it is in a playoff game.

Welcome PA! I always feel the same way...I get pissed if we aren't in the playoffs every year.

I mean we're on the rise IMO. With the draft we just had.. Doctson is gonna be a stud, Cravens too. Then you add Josh Norman, Vernon Davis, Kendall Reyes. I think we're in good shape as long as Kirk keeps making sure we Like That.

Kirk did that, or the offensive playcalling overall did that?

I think it was a strategic reaction by Gruden, McVay and Cousins deciding they had to get the ball out quick because the Packers pass rush was all over the place. Clay Matthews and Peppers gave us a hard time.

Which gets to your point about defensive improvement. There's such a difference between teams that bring consistent heat on the passer and teams that don't. We need Galette to wreck shop.

I am like a kid in a candy shop waiting for him to get out there

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Superbowl starting to come into focus??!!

Interesting question poise by Tandler, is it legit? I believe it is based on several things:

1) McCloughan - First the first time during the Snyder Regime, we are finally run like a professional football team in every aspect of the franchise.

2) Cousins - Pro Style QB who learned not only Jay's system but also learned how to lead a team into the playoffs. I don't see a step back and even a plateau wouldn't be a team killer.

3) Romo and Manning are in the back end of their careers and the supporting structures within those squads aren't strong enough to carry the load. IE the defense cant carry the offense or the coaching staffs cant out scheme the deficiencies lacking on the team. Philly is in transition and are generally a mess.

The window opening depends on the improving defense and my guess with the addition of Cravens, Norman, Fuller and Gallette we will certainly see an improvement.


Is the window opening, open, or still closed?

I would say it's starting to open. Still a lot of question marks, especially on the d-line and inside lb. The drafted players need to keep progressing plus we need another solid draft next year. Add in a couple free agents in the mix and we're well on our way.

Love how SM is running things. We might have a worse record than last year. 7 or 8 wins could be a possibility. Snyder just needs to stay patient. We're building something here...

I would disagree with Manning. He's still in the prime of his career and has had no injuries. Plus he has one of the best wr's in the game.

I'm also with people saying let's see it one more year. We've seen this song and dance before: win the division only to suck donkey balls the next couple years. This FEELS different and my cynicism is lower than it has been in years, but just need to see it one more year.

The window certainly is not painted and rusted shut anymore, but I remain cautiously optimistic.