Pre-training camp power rankings from Peter King

Eight in the Box · 07-20-2007, 04:52 PM

24. Washington: I agonized over this one, because I think the Redskins are moving in the right direction. I like young quarterback Jason Campbell. I like Joe Gibbs' ability to make owner Dan Snyder a more patient man and I like -- really like -- the addition of tackling machine London Fletcher-Baker. I could see the 'Skins winning 10, but maybe in 2008, not 2007.

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dallass-blows 2 · 07-20-2007, 04:57 PM

sounds like a little love from PK. but not too much because he still put us at 24th

dmek25 · 07-20-2007, 05:05 PM

peter king is the man that redskin fans love to hate. who cares what he says?

birdz4gibbs · 07-20-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

peter king is the man that redskin fans love to hate. who cares what he says?

the man they call the king ,,yeah right he aint no king ..he,s your typical peter.

he and lenny do well don,t they...
as of right now everybody is 0-0...

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 07-20-2007, 05:53 PM

I've repeatedly said that, if members of the media "have it out for the Skins," Peter King is not among that crowd. Peter King reversed course on Monk and the Hof (admitting he was wrong for all those years), always has good things to say about Gibbs, and is pretty even-handed. I think we have reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season, but since preseason rankings don't depart dramatically from last season's standings, I can't fault him for ranking us so low.

irish · 07-20-2007, 05:57 PM

I agree with PK 100%. The skins will be lucky to win 7 or 8 this year but next year I look for more like 9 to 11.

hooskins · 07-20-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by irish

I agree with PK 100%. The skins will be lucky to win 7 or 8 this year but next year I look for more like 9 to 11.

I agree with PK because rankings arent suppose to change much from the season before. But why are you always so pessimistic? It is almost as if you waiting for it to happen so you can tell people you told em so...

Mizzin44 · 07-20-2007, 07:46 PM

Peter King is a tool. Why would anyone pay attention to what he says?

724Skinsfan · 07-20-2007, 09:12 PM

Peter King still writes sports-related articles? I kinda put him out of my mind a while back. Thanks for reminding me that his opinion still has the same amount of meaning for me.

As for me, I have the Skins ranked somewhere in the 1 thru 32 range. This assessment's accuracy all hinges heavily on:
-injury problems or lack thereof
-heart and determination
-team unity
-QB pressure: providing and preventing
-a little bit of luck
-Alstott's elbow not getting within 5 feet of the endzone
-Betts not fumbling the ball away at a crucial moment
-the kicker not missing 2 or 3 FG attempts in the first game
-not letting Eli throw up ducks and the secondary still not be able to get a hand on it
-Archuleta not blowing cove..oh wait, nevermind, that can't happen now

Schneed10 · 07-20-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I've repeatedly said that, if members of the media "have it out for the Skins," Peter King is not among that crowd. Peter King reversed course on Monk and the Hof (admitting he was wrong for all those years), always has good things to say about Gibbs, and is pretty even-handed. I think we have reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season, but since preseason rankings don't depart dramatically from last season's standings, I can't fault him for ranking us so low.

Nice post, and I agree, King does not have it in for the 'Skins. He and Snyder are on good terms; King spent time with Snyder before the draft this year and King portrayed Snyder as an owner willing to do everything he could to help the team win. And he praised the team for the Landry pick; crediting Snyder for avoiding the sexy move of jumping up to get Calvin Johnson.

Daseal · 07-20-2007, 10:13 PM

Anyone who doesn't buy the hype that the Redskins are super bowl bound are obviously anti-Redskins. The fact that we've been terrible for years upon years might have something to do with no one reaching on us anymore.

GusFrerotte · 07-21-2007, 12:15 AM

Pre training camp rankings? You gotta be kidding me. I can see ff ranking of individual players to help guys draft, but come on. You can't rank teams if they haven't been in camp much less play any preseason games. Even so, I can't see us as low as 24. I think we will miss the playoffs, but not by too much, a game or two.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 07-21-2007, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

Anyone who doesn't buy the hype that the Redskins are super bowl bound are obviously anti-Redskins. The fact that we've been terrible for years upon years might have something to do with no one reaching on us anymore.

Hopefully we can be this season's Saints. We have the talent and fire power, we just have been missing the chemistry, and that has been the most important thing. No Chemistry= Bad season.

jsarno · 07-21-2007, 12:22 AM

Well, we won 10 a couple years back when everyone predicted 4 or so. We have a better team with better chemistry than any season in recent memory. Sure we have our questionable players, but if they just show up and play a little better than average, we'll hit 10 wins again this year.

dallass-blows 2 · 07-21-2007, 12:23 AM

no food + no football = BAD MOOD . ME HUNGRY FOR FOOD AND FOOTBALL. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMY

07-20-2007, 04:52 PM	#1
Eight in the Box Camp Scrub Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 41 Posts: 55	Pre-training camp power rankings from Peter King 24. Washington: I agonized over this one, because I think the Redskins are moving in the right direction. I like young quarterback Jason Campbell. I like Joe Gibbs' ability to make owner Dan Snyder a more patient man and I like -- really like -- the addition of tackling machine London Fletcher-Baker. I could see the 'Skins winning 10, but maybe in 2008, not 2007. Full Article Here __________________ "If I'm the fourth receiver, then that tells you how good we're going to be" - David Patten HE LIED

07-20-2007, 04:57 PM	#2
dallass-blows 2 Camp Scrub Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 67	Re: Pre-training camp power rankings from Peter King sounds like a little love from PK. but not too much because he still put us at 24th __________________ "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me." - Hunter S. Thompson

07-20-2007, 05:05 PM	#3
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Pre-training camp power rankings from Peter King peter king is the man that redskin fans love to hate. who cares what he says? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

07-20-2007, 05:53 PM	#5
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Re: Pre-training camp power rankings from Peter King I've repeatedly said that, if members of the media "have it out for the Skins," Peter King is not among that crowd. Peter King reversed course on Monk and the Hof (admitting he was wrong for all those years), always has good things to say about Gibbs, and is pretty even-handed. I think we have reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season, but since preseason rankings don't depart dramatically from last season's standings, I can't fault him for ranking us so low.

07-20-2007, 05:57 PM	#6
irish Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,575	Re: Pre-training camp power rankings from Peter King I agree with PK 100%. The skins will be lucky to win 7 or 8 this year but next year I look for more like 9 to 11.

07-20-2007, 07:46 PM	#8
Mizzin44 Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22	Re: Pre-training camp power rankings from Peter King Peter King is a tool. Why would anyone pay attention to what he says?

07-20-2007, 09:12 PM	#9
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Pre-training camp power rankings from Peter King Peter King still writes sports-related articles? I kinda put him out of my mind a while back. Thanks for reminding me that his opinion still has the same amount of meaning for me. As for me, I have the Skins ranked somewhere in the 1 thru 32 range. This assessment's accuracy all hinges heavily on: -injury problems or lack thereof -heart and determination -team unity -QB pressure: providing and preventing -a little bit of luck -Alstott's elbow not getting within 5 feet of the endzone -Betts not fumbling the ball away at a crucial moment -the kicker not missing 2 or 3 FG attempts in the first game -not letting Eli throw up ducks and the secondary still not be able to get a hand on it -Archuleta not blowing cove..oh wait, nevermind, that can't happen now __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

07-20-2007, 10:13 PM	#11
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Pre-training camp power rankings from Peter King Anyone who doesn't buy the hype that the Redskins are super bowl bound are obviously anti-Redskins. The fact that we've been terrible for years upon years might have something to do with no one reaching on us anymore. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

07-21-2007, 12:15 AM	#12
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Pre-training camp power rankings from Peter King Pre training camp rankings? You gotta be kidding me. I can see ff ranking of individual players to help guys draft, but come on. You can't rank teams if they haven't been in camp much less play any preseason games. Even so, I can't see us as low as 24. I think we will miss the playoffs, but not by too much, a game or two.

07-21-2007, 12:22 AM	#14
jsarno Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 31 Spooner St. Age: 50 Posts: 9,534	Re: Pre-training camp power rankings from Peter King Well, we won 10 a couple years back when everyone predicted 4 or so. We have a better team with better chemistry than any season in recent memory. Sure we have our questionable players, but if they just show up and play a little better than average, we'll hit 10 wins again this year. __________________ Zoltan is ZESTY! - courtesy of joeredskin

07-21-2007, 12:23 AM	#15
dallass-blows 2 Camp Scrub Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 67	Re: Pre-training camp power rankings from Peter King no food + no football = BAD MOOD . ME HUNGRY FOR FOOD AND FOOTBALL. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMY __________________ "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me." - Hunter S. Thompson

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