How DonoShan will take us to the Playoffs this year.

[jdc65]

With the acquisition of Donovan McNabb, Mike Shanahan can now put the pieces together for a playoff year. Since Coach/GM Shan took over, the over-riding question has been; "Who is the QB and leader for this team?" It was clear from the beginning that Big Mike wanted his own guy to lead his team. He finally found him right up 95 in Philly. ShanAllen now know what their QB's abilities are, and they can pick and choose the players to fit the scheme they intend to run.

McNabb will be the locker-room leader, and the on-field leader that Coach Mike wants and needs. Offensive co-ordinator Kyle can now unleash his full playbook, and have full confidence in Donovan being able to run and execute all the plays.

The receivers will all be better as Donovan is a move in the pocket passer who can extend plays, the running game will be better as defenses have to respect McNabb's arm, and the line will be better because Shanahan knows what he is doing.

I don't know how they will do it yet; be it trades, the draft, or picking up additional free agents; but we can rest easy in knowing that Mike and Bruce will get the pieces in place to compete this year.
There are 2 main reasons that I believe the Redskins will make the playoffs this year:

Reason number 1: Mike Shanahan, and Reason number 2: Donovan McNabb.

I rate Shanny as 3 wins better than Zorn, and McNabb as 3 wins better than Campbell. I can now see this team winning 10 games this year.
Philly is now rebuilding, and I expect a sweep. I believe we will split with Dallas and the Giants. I expect wins against Detroit, Tampa, St. Louis, and Jacksonville. Remember, Mike Shanahan is coaching. That would give us 8 wins, and DonoShan will find a way to win at least 2 games from the remaining opponents: Packers, Vikes, Colts, Texans, Bears, and Titans.

Shanahan and McNabb already have the full faith, confidence, and trust from the players. McNabb knows how to lead, and he has a Mission now. He has something to prove, and I expect him to have Laser Focus on the task at hand, and to keep everyone else focused as well.

My prediction: Playoffs this year, and a Super Bowl Championship in 3 years. I believe Mike and McNabb both retire after 4 years together.
Now is the time to get behind this team and enjoy the ride.

[CRedskinsRule]

Or, this thread could be titled "Why I love being an Off-season champion"

[jdc65]

It's cliche I know, but champions are made in the off season.
The team made the 2 biggest moves a team can make to be a winner.
Hired a great coach, and picked up a great QB
I think Heyer will be much better this year, and I am sure the team will get a
solid, if not great, LT in the draft.
They have 5 months before the season starts, look at what they have done in the last 2 months. They have plenty of time to get solid players in place.
They already have the 2 most important pieces a team needs to win. Coach and QB.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by jdc65

It's cliche I know, but champions are made in the off season.
The team made the 2 biggest moves a team can make to be a winner.
Hired a great coach, and picked up a great QB.

And Defense wins championships. If Haynesworth is traded they better get Suh or McCoy.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

And Defense wins championships. If Haynesworth is traded they better get Suh or McCoy.

A defense is NECESSARY to win championships. Most SB winners have stout O's

[REDSKINZ-RIDEORDIE]

DonoShan???


That's HORRIBLE, God forbid people start calling them that.

[warpaint]

Originally Posted by REDSKINZ-RIDEORDIE

DonoShan???


That's HORRIBLE, God forbid people start calling them that.

Yeah I've always found those names really lame, it all started with Benifer BEN AND JEN and its never stopped since. People think its cool or clever.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by REDSKINZ-RIDEORDIE

DonoShan???


That's HORRIBLE, God forbid people start calling them that.

Originally Posted by warpaint

Yeah I've always found those names really lame, it all started with Benifer BEN AND JEN and its never stopped since. People think its cool or clever.

nice points paintordie

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by warpaint

Yeah I've always found those names really lame, it all started with Benifer BEN AND JEN and its never stopped since. People think its cool or clever.

I also hate the whole "Team So&So" thing. "I'm with Team Campbell, he still can be great," "Well I'm with Team McNabb, he's a proven winner."

SHUT THE F' UP!!!

So, what's this thread about?

[SolidSnake84]

Originally Posted by REDSKINZ-RIDEORDIE

DonoShan???


That's HORRIBLE, God forbid people start calling them that.

McMike would be another good one....

[SirClintonPortis]

Please remember that the laws of physics do exist and chums like Stephon Heyer cannot play at the same level they did last year, even if it was not all their fault.

[Lotus]

How about we get a left tackle before we talk playoffs?

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Lotus

How about we get a left tackle before we talk playoffs?

And a couple of LB's and a replacement NT (if Haynesworth is traded), etc.

[cdskins26]

Originally Posted by Lotus

How about we get a left tackle before we talk playoffs?

And a right tackle, and some guards, and a safety. I think that in previous years playoffs would have been a no, but in the east the eagles have gotten worse, as have new york, so we have a chance to move up. plus we play the rams and lions this year. We do have a tough schedule however with three solid NFC north teams and 4 afc south teams we could lose to. My guess is we are 9-7/10-6 with a chance going into the last week.

[SUNRA]

Originally Posted by Lotus

How about we get a left tackle before we talk playoffs?

The redskins are talking to Flozell Adams and we know that either Russell Okung or Brian Bulaga will be a Redskin. We've added Artis Hicks who can play left or right tackle so we are certainly on our way to winning this division. Hail to the Redskins.