(Merged Thread) Overreacting to a loss

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Is it just me, or does it seem that people (no one in particular) are taking this loss a little too hard? So far, I have heard people say:

1. "Brunell sucks"
2. "Portis sucks"
3. "The O-line sucks"
4. "The coaching staff sucks"
5. "The defense sucks"
6. "The team as a whole sucks"

It's one thing to say that Brunell throws the ball away too often, too many balls were dropped, Portis can't grind it out, the defense gives up too many big plays, the coaching staff is too predictable, the team is frustrating, or the team let the Chargers beat them. It becomes a totally different matter when someone starts saying how everything sucks and lays out f-bombs every two sentences.

The team is average, not awful, not great, but average. That doesn't mean that the entire team needs to be leveled and rebuilt. Do you totally retool a machine when a few parts are broken? No, although that is what the Dan Snyders of the world like to do.

I understand the emotional component of each loss. But, we lost in overtime to one of the best and most complete teams in the league. Yet, people are acting like we are 0-11 and just got blown out by the Texans. What gives?

[saskin]

Well, people are getting their hearts ripped out week after week, year after year. And there's no relief in sight. Now, saying such and such sucks may not be called for but it can almost be expected.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Redskins88

Well, people are getting their hearts ripped out week after week, year after year. And there's no relief in sight. Now, saying such and such sucks may not be called for but it can almost be expected.

I couldn't talk to my girlfriend for 2 hours after the game. She kept asking me questions and I just waved my hand at her and she understood not to talk to me. I wanted to pound my television screen into tiny little fragments of glass and plastic. So yes, I can understand how people feel that their hearts have been ripped out.

As for the relief, it's in sight and it is the Rams and Cardinals.

[saskin]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

I couldn't talk to my girlfriend for 2 hours after the game. She kept asking me questions and I just waved my hand at her and she understood not to talk to me. I wanted to pound my television screen into tiny little fragments of glass and plastic. So yes, I can understand how people feel that their hearts have been ripped out.

As for the relief, it's in sight and it is the Rams and Cardinals.

1-1......if we're 2-0 I'll be the happiest person ever.....but I don't see us actually pulling off a road win to an average team. I wouldn't even be surprised if we put Walt Harris on Torry Holt.......

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Redskins88

1-1......if we're 2-0 I'll be the happiest person ever.....but I don't see us actually pulling off a road win to an average team. I wouldn't even be surprised if we put Walt Harris on Torry Holt.......

I think once we are 7-6 a lot of people will forgive the team for today's loss.

[saskin]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

I think once we are 7-6 a lot of people will forgive the team for today's loss.

I wouldn't mind it.......but it's a longshot.....

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

I couldn't talk to my girlfriend for 2 hours after the game.

Listen, I have a confession to make. It's my fault we lost. I was on the phone with my fiance from the opening kickoff all the way until the play just before LT's first touchdown. If I had stayed on the phone with her just five more minutes we probably would have won.

Of course that would mean she and I have to talk for the entire game every game from now on.

[mooby]

don't worry Tafkas all will be forgiven. . . eventually. As for those things that you said you saw RF, i didn't say any of those. But i did say and i will say the coaching staff is too predictable, the defense gives up too many big plays, and the offense can't grind it out in the long run. Actually on second thought, i did lay the f-bomb on a few players, namely Royal, Harris, and another guy. I do think those guys are the weak links. I got caught up, because i was emotional after the way we've been losing these past three weeks. It's just really frustrating to know how good we can be, yet always seem to lose.

[e16bball]

Hey guys, I've been away for a while, but upon my return it seems like everyone is really down in the dumps, which is perfectly understandable.

But I've been having a look at some remaining schedules, and I think we still have a realistic shot.

We should definitely take these next two games against the Rams and Cards, and that leaves us 7-6 with the 'Boys coming in.

Win that, and we're 8-6 with the G-Men coming in.

Win that, and we're 9-6 going into Philly against a depleted Eagles team.

Win that, and we're 10-6, and headed to the playoffs.

I truly think that it can be done. Don't ask yourself "Do I think this team will win 5 straight," That is too macro, and it's depressing. If you are seeking positivity, ask yourself "Do I think this team will beat the Rams ?" and "Do I think this team will beat the Cardinals?" etc.

In all honesty, there is not a game in the upcoming 5 where I think we are unlikely to win. That's crucial. We are just as or more talented than these other teams, and if we can put it all together, we have a damn shot at this thing.

I know some of you will think I'm being way too optimistic, but show me a game where you really think we can't win...

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by e16bball

I know some of you will think I'm being way too optimistic, but show me a game where you really think we can't win...

Looking at the fact that this team has managed to drop six of their last eight games, I'd have to say that you are definitely being waaaay to optimistic. This is the same pattern that this team has followed every season,for the past decade. They'll be lucky to win two of the last five, and that's if they can squeak by the Rams.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

Looking at the fact that this team has managed to drop six of their last eight games, I'd have to say that you are definitely being waaaay to optimistic. This is the same pattern that this team has followed every season,for the past decade. They'll be lucky to win two of the last five, and that's if they can squeak by the Rams.

You really think the Cardinals, Rams, and Eagles are going to put up a stiff fight? I see them being fairly close, but I don't think we should have a lot of difficulty squeezing two wins out of those three games.

As for the G-men and Dallas, we're facing them at home. I think we have a shot of winning one of those games.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

You really think the Cardinals, Rams, and Eagles are going to put up a stiff fight? I see them being fairly close, but I don't think we should have a lot of difficulty squeezing two wins out of those three games.

As for the G-men and Dallas, we're facing them at home. I think we have a shot of winning one of those games.

I'm impressed that you can remain so positive, but the Skins are not going to magically right the ship, and reel off four or five wins in the final five weeks. Of their six losses, they should have won, or at least had a chance to win five of them, but as has been the case for several years, they're unable to close games at the end of the season. They had no business losing any of the last three games, but yet, they managed to give it away at the end.

And I'm surprised that you think the Rams will be a cakewalk in St. Louis. They have one of the best young backs in the league, in addition to two pro bowl wide receivers. Washington has proven in the last few weeks that they cannot stop anybody when it matters.

[e16bball]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

I'm impressed that you can remain so positive, but the Skins are not going to magically right the ship, and reel off four or five wins in the final five weeks. Of their six losses, they should have won, or at least had a chance to win five of them, but as has been the case for several years, they're unable to close games at the end of the season. They had no business losing any of the last three games, but yet, they managed to give it away at the end.

I agree that we should have won all of those games.

That's why I think we can win. We played on a high enough level to win, we just didn't finish things off and come away with the W.

I'm not saying we can assume or expect that to change, but the fact is we have been playing well enough to win, especially against weak competition like the Rams and the Cardinals.

If we were getting blown away, then I'd say we have no shot. But few teams are clearly outplaying us, especially amongst our remaining competition.

[Skinnydo]

I think you are RIGHT ON!!! The Skins will definitely WIN-OUT and be in the playoffs. And we will not be disappointed in the post season results.

Originally Posted by e16bball

Hey guys, I've been away for a while, but upon my return it seems like everyone is really down in the dumps, which is perfectly understandable.

But I've been having a look at some remaining schedules, and I think we still have a realistic shot.

We should definitely take these next two games against the Rams and Cards, and that leaves us 7-6 with the 'Boys coming in.

Win that, and we're 8-6 with the G-Men coming in.

Win that, and we're 9-6 going into Philly against a depleted Eagles team.

Win that, and we're 10-6, and headed to the playoffs.

I truly think that it can be done. Don't ask yourself "Do I think this team will win 5 straight," That is too macro, and it's depressing. If you are seeking positivity, ask yourself "Do I think this team will beat the Rams ?" and "Do I think this team will beat the Cardinals?" etc.

In all honesty, there is not a game in the upcoming 5 where I think we are unlikely to win. That's crucial. We are just as or more talented than these other teams, and if we can put it all together, we have a damn shot at this thing.

I know some of you will think I'm being way too optimistic, but show me a game where you really think we can't win...

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

I didn't mean to sound confused as to why people would be upset. I also didn't mean to sound angry about people who were upset. Sorry if I didn't communicate myself better.