Fox Sports Piles On (Preseason 2005)

I think that after ONE year of a great defense it's a little early to say that we can just plug players in. Comments like those are usually reserved for established defenses, which we aren't -- yet. The only continuity that defense has is the record of how Greg Williams defenses have faired over the year, but he's never really lacked impact players. He has some here, luckily!

This said, I don't think that the media has a huge bias against us. I don't believe all the crap that these guys spew, but is it possible that maybe we're slightly blinded by our loyalty? I think the biggest change this system comes with a more aggressive Joe Gibbs. If we see an aggressive, mean-streak Gibbs then we'll be much improved. He needs to blow the Bears out to show teams he means business. We need to establish some sort of offense, we seemed to lack the nail in the coffin which teams need. Even two TDs isnt a safe lead.

I think our WRs are a downgrade, but they'll fit the build of what Gibbs wants to do. If they can be serviceable and try to get a few people out of the box, they've done their job. I look forward to the new plays and a stronger Clinton Portis, I REALLY like how our starting line has looked. This is the biggest suprise to me, and the reason I think we should get more respect. The defense is enigmatic. Not sure how they're going to react, Im WORRIED about the CB / DB position. I don't know if Harris is good enough, I dont know if Rogers is ready, and if Springs goes down we're toast. I also wonder if the defensive line can play to the same standard they did last year. We had quite a few over-acheivers (compared to their lifetime stats) on defense last year. Hopefully that's going to be a constant. I'll feel much more confident in our defense after one more year of a great showing.

The most important thing to me is how much progression our young guys: Taylor, Cooley, Dockery, Ramsey, Royal, and the rookies were able to make in the offseason. Either way, IM PUMPED FOR SUNDAY!

Actually, I just looked. He has thrown 221 TD's with 181 INT's
He also has been sacked 402 times in only 172 games with 92 fumbles vs parcells last savior of a quarterback, Testaverde, who had been sacked 396 times with 62 fumbles in 217 games.

All I can say is "that's why we play the games".

Speculation is just that. The truth is that the Bears were pretty good a couple of years back and I think they might return to form. That said, I don't think anyone should expect a rookie QB to win his first game against the 3rd best defense in the league.

It's funny to see the so called experts report on the skins and then read what some of the guys that have played for him (Joe T) say when they see the skins. It's like you have to be an insider to truely understand the bottle of woop ass that is about to be opened.

Ohh wait...:pi_lightb We have the bears defensive coaches that made thier defense so good. Never mind.:food-smil

I hope we beat the Bears black and blue. But I'm really looking forward to smacking Dallas around the following week. :smashfrea

I hope we beat the Bears black and blue. But I'm really looking forward to smacking Dallas around the following week. :smashfrea

Now you're biting off more than you can chew :FIREdevil

Now you're biting off more than you can chew :FIREdevil

The only thing we're gonna be chewing on is Bledsoe's a## during the game!

I like how the reporter said that Taylor and LA are our two greatest players. Interestingly enough, LA hardly contributed to the success of the defense last year, so how they could even say he one of our two best defensive players bewilders me. Especially when they don't mention a M.Washington, C.Griff and a few others. And they constantly throw up Taylor's name with these off-field challenges as if they have affected his play - when clearly the guy is super focused. Anyone within twenty miles of Redskins Park knows this.

I guess when we pound the Bears, then they'll backpeddle, like they usually do and say," oh Kyle Orton is a rookie, or if they had Grossman things would be different....or some other BS.

Come on Sept. 11!!!

holy crap foxsports was so wrong about us and the dolphins....what a bunch of gays

but we were probably the worst team to ever win a playoff game though:hitfan:

Let's remember, just like us, they're making predictions. You're going to be wrong more often than not!

To me, it's the people that say things like this, yet quickly change their tune or deny it that upset me.

All I can say is "that's why we play the games".

Speculation is just that. The truth is that the Bears were pretty good a couple of years back and I think they might return to form. That said, I don't think anyone should expect a rookie QB to win his first game against the 3rd best defense in the league.

It's funny to see the so called experts report on the skins and then read what some of the guys that have played for him (Joe T) say when they see the skins. It's like you have to be an insider to truely understand the bottle of woop ass that is about to be opened.wow!!!!! he was dead on