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franklinhimself · 09-22-2009, 10:18 AM

I'll add to DMV and 53fan from page 2:

Besides opening week against NYG, these next few games are gifts. Not in the sense that they'll be easy, but how much progress and morale could our team muster up if it was NYG, Philly, Atlanta, San Diego, NO, and Dallas our first 6 games? My guess is probably not very much, and we might walk away 2-4 realistically. That's a downer for almost an entire half-season.

Game 1 shows us that we're not on par with a Superbowl caliber team like the Giants, but the mistakes we made can be worked through.

Game 2 shows us that we still have mistakes, but some adjustments were made (D playing better as a whole, better route running), and we chalked a W on the board. We're tied for 2nd in the NFC East.

Game 3 will give us the opportunity for another week of practice with WCO, major work with the Red Zone, and to test our defense against another good RB in Kevin Smith, and an outstanding WR in Calvin Johnson. It will be nice to see Jansen working hard, too.

Game 4 will give us yet another opportunity to hash out adjustments, and try to defend Cadillac, Ward, and Graham- which will be tough to do.

By Game 5, although Carolina will have 2 weeks rest/practice, the name of the game is improving from week to week and I think our players and coaches will guide the team to do so.

09-22-2009, 10:18 AM	#38
franklinhimself Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 110	Re: Could the Redskins go 5-1? I'll add to DMV and 53fan from page 2: Besides opening week against NYG, these next few games are gifts. Not in the sense that they'll be easy, but how much progress and morale could our team muster up if it was NYG, Philly, Atlanta, San Diego, NO, and Dallas our first 6 games? My guess is probably not very much, and we might walk away 2-4 realistically. That's a downer for almost an entire half-season. Game 1 shows us that we're not on par with a Superbowl caliber team like the Giants, but the mistakes we made can be worked through. Game 2 shows us that we still have mistakes, but some adjustments were made (D playing better as a whole, better route running), and we chalked a W on the board. We're tied for 2nd in the NFC East. Game 3 will give us the opportunity for another week of practice with WCO, major work with the Red Zone, and to test our defense against another good RB in Kevin Smith, and an outstanding WR in Calvin Johnson. It will be nice to see Jansen working hard, too. Game 4 will give us yet another opportunity to hash out adjustments, and try to defend Cadillac, Ward, and Graham- which will be tough to do. By Game 5, although Carolina will have 2 weeks rest/practice, the name of the game is improving from week to week and I think our players and coaches will guide the team to do so.