Top 10 reasons why the Skins won't win 10 games this year

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The point of this thread was for me to play devil's advocate to the thread I posted about the team winning 10 games, and actually it's kinda fun.

Schneed10, you point out John Riggins' per carry averages, but Portis is NOT John Riggins. If we continue to pound him into the line for 3 yards and a cloud of dust is that really productive and playing to his strengths?

Somebody else pointed out the MLB depth to take over for Pierce, let me address that one. Barrow missed all of last season with a mysterious injury and is no guarantee to even make the roster. Holdman couldn't hold down a job with the Browns. McCune is a manimal and looks great in pads, but can he actually play?? Yes Pierce was a one year starter but let's no overlook the outstanding job he did. I find it hard to believe his presence in the middle won't be missed on some level.

Someone said Moss doesn't miss games? Checking on NFL.com it appears he's missed a few starts over the last two seasons. I do know that he's been frequently banged up with hamstring injuries. Also, weren't the Jets ready to demote him to their #3 WR this year?

As for Patten, facts are facts, the guy has been a career backup. Yes he knows how to play in this league but the jury is still out as to whether he can be a WR that can be counted on game in and game out. Perhaps there's a legit reason he's been a career backup?

Not trying to argue too much Matty, but who would have cared at all about Pierce at this time last year? Williams made Pierce shine. Pierce was a good fit for Williams. That said, I think that Pierce had a career year last season and someone will step up and fill that spot. Maybe not as well, but maybe even better. I'm really on the fence trying to determine the truth behind Pierce's great season.

As for Moss, I checked NFL.com. He played 15 game in 2002, 16 in 2003, 15 in 2004. The real question is does he fit Gibbs offense. Coles was not used to the best of his abilities and will probably do better in NY. Maybe the same can be said for Moss. I trust Gibbs knows what he is doing there.

As for Patten, your right... he is a career backup. I think that Jacobs has a good chance at stealing the #2 receiver position from him this year, but that would be a good thing. As a #3, Patten has proved he can really wreck havock. If he can catch the ball, he is at least an improvement over Gardner.