I like the Skins chances already - Peter King has us listed as #23 with no chance

[Bill B]

The way things always play out in the NFL a lot of times the teams that are left for dead and written off before the season begins often end up surprising. So I see Peter King has us at #23 and he states this:

23. Washington
Prediction: I'll look foolish when Washington starts 4-2 or 5-1. These things happen with St. Louis, Detroit, Tampa Bay and Kansas City on the schedule before Halloween, three of them at home. But then, when they finish against the Giants, Cowboys and Chargers, I might be closer to right -- and Jason Campbell might be closer to being somewhere else in 2010.Pittsburgh Steelers, N.Y. Giants atop early NFL power rankings - Peter King - SI.com

My question is has King taken into consideration anything about our defense and how good it is going to be this year. Overall I am glad he predicted us to finish last in the NFC East and #23 overall - I have a feeling we could be one of the surprise teams this year with our D Line causing some serious havoc this year.

[MTK]

Who cares.

Power polls in May are about as useless as mock drafts.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

23 seems about right.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Who cares.

Power polls in May are about as useless as mock drafts.

Absolutely right.

I will say, I am happy both our Dallas games come at the end of the season. If they hold true to form, we could sweep them.

[Zerohero]

He has Chicago at 4th, nuff said.

[53Fan]

Peter King has "no chance" of credibility.

[Paintrain]

Prepare to see a whole bunch of power polls ranking us in the 20's. Our reputation is pretty bad nationally. I'd bet if you asked most national writers how many games we'd won in the past 4 years most of them wouldn't know we only had one season under .500 (2006) and had been in the playoffs as frequently (twice) in the last 4 years as anyone else in the division other than the Giants.

As a matter of fact, the entire breakdown of the division over the past 4 years dating back to 2005:
Giants: 41-23 (11-5, 8-8, 10-6, 12-4)
Cowboys: 40-24 (9-7, 9-7, 13-3, 9-7)
Eagles: 33-31-1 (6-10, 10-6, 8-8, 9-6-1)
Redskins: 32-32 (10-6, 5-11, 9-7, 8-8)

In reality, the only team in our division that can't be considered 'mediocre' by most standards is the Giants over the past 4 years. The Cowboys record is skewed by their 13-3 season but if you look at it, they've been mediocre also despite what the media would lead you to believe.

We all (with the exception of the Giants) should be 15, 16, 17 based on recent history but it's commonplace to under estimate our team, we should be used to it by now.

[skinsfaninok]

These "EXPERTS" pick us to finish bad every season, I honestly don't remember when anybody picked us as a top 10 team. O well we will just have to prove everybody wrong like we usually do.

[SBXVII]

I'd love to know his formula. Yes we had one of the worst offenses in the league after the half way point last yr, but one has to think being in the same offense for a second yr in a row would improve that. Especially after looking at how well we did the first half of last yr.

Then to top off the fact we had the 4th ranked defense last yr and have added pieces that will improve the team, w/o having lost any intricate parts to it. Hmmm.

Honestly I see us doing better then the Bears. Of NFCEast teams I see it as NY, Skins, Philly, Dallas. Only cause I think NY will be there untill they either lose a lot of pieces or drop themselves. I think this yr it's more of a toss up between us and philly. I like what they did with getting talent for McNoodle. Dallas.......I think they lost too many pieces to their puzzle. Maybe I'll be wrong, but I don't see them recovering and their Coach is not that great. He's a better co-ordinator.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Prepare to see a whole bunch of power polls ranking us in the 20's. Our reputation is pretty bad nationally. I'd bet if you asked most national writers how many games we'd won in the past 4 years most of them wouldn't know we only had one season under .500 (2006) and had been in the playoffs as frequently (twice) in the last 4 years as anyone else in the division other than the Giants.

As a matter of fact, the entire breakdown of the division over the past 4 years dating back to 2005:
Giants: 41-23 (11-5, 8-8, 10-6, 12-4)
Cowboys: 40-24 (9-7, 9-7, 13-3, 9-7)
Eagles: 33-31-1 (6-10, 10-6, 8-8, 9-6-1)
Redskins: 32-32 (10-6, 5-11, 9-7, 8-8)

In reality, the only team in our division that can't be considered 'mediocre' by most standards is the Giants over the past 4 years. The Cowboys record is skewed by their 13-3 season but if you look at it, they've been mediocre also despite what the media would lead you to believe.

We all (with the exception of the Giants) should be 15, 16, 17 based on recent history but it's commonplace to under estimate our team, we should be used to it by now.

Not to mention the NFC East is the hardest division. We keep beating up on each other. So if we are in the hardest division then that alone would mean we are one of the toughest teams. We finished 8-8, with a new offense. Imagine having more knowledge of said offense this yr.

[Hog1]

We have all things going up, and have made key additions to the squad across the board. It should make for a good season!

[Daseal]

These "EXPERTS" pick us to finish bad every season, I honestly don't remember when anybody picked us as a top 10 team. O well we will just have to prove everybody wrong like we usually do.

Strange. I don't remember being a top 10 team in the recent past.

[SFREDSKIN]

I think I would believe Peter North more than Peter "Fat****" Queen.

[Skins fan 44]

If we would of made the playoffs last year we would of been a top 10 team. Until we prove make the playoffs we will not be predicted near the top. Cant say that I blame the experts. How long have we thought we would be good and not done anything?

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Who cares.

Power polls in May are about as useless as mock drafts.

I like when the media doubts the Skins. I really like the way this team is headed for 2009. If the offense can score 20 points a game the Skins will probably win the NFC East. I have them as a 10-6 team right now but this team has a chance to be special. I agree the medias opinions are pointless and I cant wait til these Skins prove everyone wrong.

P.S. Dont hate on my mock drafts though.