Good things from this game

GridIron26 · 11-25-2007, 08:48 PM

Well, even though we lost this game; but there were some good things in that game.. And I pretty much got tired of all this negative things pouring into this forum after the game.. And last game vs Cowgirls..

Caldwell: After this game, I asked myself this: why the hell did not he play since he was signed?? He had few good catches, including the jumping catch.. He hasn't even dropped the ball (if I recall right and *knocks on wood*)..

Defense: They played pretty well, better than most of us (including me) expected.. I even expected them to give up a long play to Galloway but they did not.. Even though there were few chances of that happening but it didn't, and it's all thanks to D-line.. I am absolutely impressed with Chris Wilson, he definitely has some speed.. I just hope he can become a every down DE next yr or so.. Marcus Washington- it appears that he has brushed off the rusty and I loved how he threw Garcia down..

Jason Campbell: JC was one of good things coming out from this game.. Yes I know, he made stupid mistakes; two costly interceptions - mainly the reason why we lost this game.. BUT we would not have biting our nails and feeling our heart pumping if it was not for JC.. He was the one who threw balls to our players, he was the one who moved the chain.. If I recall right, MB could not even do that last yr and two yrs ago.. And beside, I would prefer JC to make those stupid and costly mistakes this year instead of next year or so.. How can a quarterback be good quarterback if he never made any mistakes? I know, there are several qbs like that in NFL but we can't have everything we want..

Plays calling: I was really surprised with JG - he gambled and went for it while 4 down and 1 yd three times.. Even though the second one, we should have kicked the FG.. But it was definitely something that almost all of us never expected.. I just hope this is good sign..

DUDEs and DUDETTEs: I do NOT want to see any negative thing in this thread.. For god's sake, I do not want to feel horrible about our team because some of you guys could not control yourselves..

SFREDSKIN · 11-25-2007, 09:20 PM

Good post. I like to look at the positives and not dwell on the negatives. PATIENCE is name of the game, when our walking wounded start to come back and our QB gains experience the hard way, we will win again. Actually with the # of yards we put offensively the last 2 games, we will start kicking ass.

MTK · 11-25-2007, 09:21 PM

Outside of the turnovers which were obviously a huge negative, I agree we did a lot of good things today. Ultimately though we need to start winning some games.

GusFrerotte · 11-25-2007, 09:59 PM

Over 300 yards passing is all good, but 2 dumb INTs negate that. One lousy TD negates that, not much of a running game for most of the game negates that. 4 lost fumbles negates any thing positive that can be taken. Last weeks loss you could take the positives from the loss, it was against our bitter rival and we played admirably til the last INT killed us. Too many foul ups today to be able to look at JC's develpoment as being good. I will take an ugly win over an unbelievable loss anyday. Today just about stuck a fork in our playoff hopes. WE can smoke the Bears and Bills, but Dallas, Minnesota, and the Gmen combine for a formidable trio to think we can go undefeated against. Also, with Dallas and GB neck and neck, don't count for Dallas to pull their starters out for the last game. We better hope for some nasty weather like a blizzard for us to have a chance. Minnesota is doing OK without their hotshot rookie RB also. They destroyed the Gmen at the Meadowlands today. We get them in the dome. We can run the table, but after today's sloppy performance it is highly unlikely.

SFREDSKIN · 11-25-2007, 10:02 PM

Don't count out Buffalo and Chicago either, all games are tough. Just ask the Patriots tonite.

GusFrerotte · 11-25-2007, 10:03 PM

Also, we have bad luck with the Gmen, even at Fedex. Even when we have the better team on paper we still manage to lose to those clowns. I see 8-8 as the probable record at the end of the season. We just cannot play a full 60 minutes of decent football. I know most of you think I am negative and I probably am, but damn, I haven't seen us play a solid 60 minute game at all this season. We suck one half, look good the other. That isn't a hallmark of a good football team or franchise. There is blame to go all around also. Execution has s tunk at times, dumb penalites, and the coaching is also suspect. Only way Snyder should keep Gibbs around is if the rumor is true that Cowher is just waiting for Gibbs to play out his contract.

SFREDSKIN · 11-25-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Only way Snyder should keep Gibbs around is if the rumor is true that Cowher is just waiting for Gibbs to play out his contract.

Please don't start this Cowher vs. Gibbs thing. Personally I don't want some Jay Leno jawed guy coaching this team. Do you think Cowher II can be more successful than Gibbs II? Please. We are so FUCKING close to figuring it out, all we need is some of those injured players back and quit turning over the ball.

Longtimefan · 11-25-2007, 11:21 PM

Unfortunately, the the final score is mostly all that matters but it does not always reflect the good things a team does in a game. The six turnovers are what dominate the thought process, but I thought the team did do some good things today despite the loss. Looking at the game summary, we outplayed TB in every statistical category. Four hundred twelve total yards of offense, fifty three % completion on third down 9-17, 30-49 passing, and TOP 34:53 to 25:07. I was particularly impressed with the 3rd down effeciency as well as the play of the defense. The mistakes made by Campbell is all a part of the process of a young, and developing QB. I have always felt one can benefit from mistakes in the long run, and Jason hopefully, has many more years to become as effecient as we all would like to see him be.

chrisl4064 · 11-25-2007, 11:30 PM

I see a lot of these posts after a loss. Its always the same kind of post i.e. look at the bright side of things, on the other hand, the positives... etc. The issue I have with them is the Skins dont seem to improve on any of it. Sure the defense looked good today, but they will be shit next week. Clinton fumbled twice, great, he will rush for 200 yds and have 3 TD's next week.... It just seems to be the trend. I rarely ever seen this team building off of a good performance. Because of our inconsistency we are now sitting at 5-6.

MTK · 11-25-2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisl4064

I see a lot of these posts after a loss. Its always the same kind of post i.e. look at the bright side of things, on the other hand, the positives... etc. The issue I have with them is the Skins dont seem to improve on any of it. Sure the defense looked good today, but they will be shit next week. Clinton fumbled twice, great, he will rush for 200 yds and have 3 TD's next week.... It just seems to be the trend. I rarely ever seen this team building off of a good performance. Because of our inconsistency we are now sitting at 5-6.

Of course, not everyone likes to cry, piss, and moan after a loss. It doesn't hurt to try to look at both sides.

GridIron26 · 11-25-2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Of course, not everyone likes to cry, piss, and moan after a loss. It doesn't hurt to try to look at both sides.

Exactly.. And beside, which do u feel better when u talk about - negative or positive side?? I personally rather to talk about positive thing, it makes me to feel better.. I don't care if Skins continue to lose or whatever, at least I won't feel really horrible about it..

NYCSkin · 11-26-2007, 12:05 AM

I don't think a bit of pissing and moaning is such a bad thing. I think it is a bit cathartic for many posters and folks should realize that some post on these boards for that very experience. A couple days of purging and most folks will pick the Skins to win next week. And that's fine since we're all fans here...

chrisl4064 · 11-26-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GridIron26

Exactly.. And beside, which do u feel better when u talk about - negative or positive side?? I personally rather to talk about positive thing, it makes me to feel better.. I don't care if Skins continue to lose or whatever, at least I won't feel really horrible about it..

No thats not right, having to choose which to talk about is terrible anyways, you should feel one way or another about this team right now. Thats why this board is split in two. If i were to talk positive about this team i would be lying to myself. I was just screaming at my television and now im going to think positively, i just cant bring myself to do it, not after a performance like tonight.

MTK · 11-26-2007, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisl4064

No thats not right, having to choose which to talk about is terrible anyways, you should feel one way or another about this team right now. Thats why this board is split in two. If i were to talk positive about this team i would be lying to myself. I was just screaming at my television and now im going to think positively, i just cant bring myself to do it, not after a performance like tonight.

People should feel whatever the hell they want to, there's no right or wrong and there shouldn't be two sides to the board. It really doesn't have to be this way.

The vast majority of us all fall somewhere in the middle, with a few extremes on either side. Yet it seems everyone wants to group people in two categories, you're either a kool-aid drinker or a hater. Personally I'm getting tired of this stupid debate, and being told what I should or shouldn't think, or talk about, when it comes to the Redskins.

chrisl4064 · 11-26-2007, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

People should feel whatever the hell they want to, there's no right or wrong and there shouldn't be two sides to the board. It really doesn't have to be this way.

The vast majority of us all fall somewhere in the middle, with a few extremes on either side. Yet it seems everyone wants to group people in two categories, you're either a kool-aid drinker or a hater. Personally I'm getting tired of this stupid debate, and being told what I should or shouldn't think, or talk about, when it comes to the Redskins.

I think just the fact that there is a problem on this board means there is obviously an issue with the team. Besides, do you really think it would be ok to have an entire board being vanilla after a loss. I like the fact that i can debate what I think is wrong with this team.

11-25-2007, 08:48 PM	#1
GridIron26 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Age: 36 Posts: 3,501	Good things from this game Well, even though we lost this game; but there were some good things in that game.. And I pretty much got tired of all this negative things pouring into this forum after the game.. And last game vs Cowgirls.. Caldwell: After this game, I asked myself this: why the hell did not he play since he was signed?? He had few good catches, including the jumping catch.. He hasn't even dropped the ball (if I recall right and knocks on wood).. Defense: They played pretty well, better than most of us (including me) expected.. I even expected them to give up a long play to Galloway but they did not.. Even though there were few chances of that happening but it didn't, and it's all thanks to D-line.. I am absolutely impressed with Chris Wilson, he definitely has some speed.. I just hope he can become a every down DE next yr or so.. Marcus Washington- it appears that he has brushed off the rusty and I loved how he threw Garcia down.. Jason Campbell: JC was one of good things coming out from this game.. Yes I know, he made stupid mistakes; two costly interceptions - mainly the reason why we lost this game.. BUT we would not have biting our nails and feeling our heart pumping if it was not for JC.. He was the one who threw balls to our players, he was the one who moved the chain.. If I recall right, MB could not even do that last yr and two yrs ago.. And beside, I would prefer JC to make those stupid and costly mistakes this year instead of next year or so.. How can a quarterback be good quarterback if he never made any mistakes? I know, there are several qbs like that in NFL but we can't have everything we want.. Plays calling: I was really surprised with JG - he gambled and went for it while 4 down and 1 yd three times.. Even though the second one, we should have kicked the FG.. But it was definitely something that almost all of us never expected.. I just hope this is good sign.. DUDEs and DUDETTEs: I do NOT want to see any negative thing in this thread.. For god's sake, I do not want to feel horrible about our team because some of you guys could not control yourselves..

11-25-2007, 09:20 PM	#2
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Good things from this game Good post. I like to look at the positives and not dwell on the negatives. PATIENCE is name of the game, when our walking wounded start to come back and our QB gains experience the hard way, we will win again. Actually with the # of yards we put offensively the last 2 games, we will start kicking ass.

11-25-2007, 09:21 PM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,741	Re: Good things from this game Outside of the turnovers which were obviously a huge negative, I agree we did a lot of good things today. Ultimately though we need to start winning some games. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-25-2007, 09:59 PM	#4
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Good things from this game Over 300 yards passing is all good, but 2 dumb INTs negate that. One lousy TD negates that, not much of a running game for most of the game negates that. 4 lost fumbles negates any thing positive that can be taken. Last weeks loss you could take the positives from the loss, it was against our bitter rival and we played admirably til the last INT killed us. Too many foul ups today to be able to look at JC's develpoment as being good. I will take an ugly win over an unbelievable loss anyday. Today just about stuck a fork in our playoff hopes. WE can smoke the Bears and Bills, but Dallas, Minnesota, and the Gmen combine for a formidable trio to think we can go undefeated against. Also, with Dallas and GB neck and neck, don't count for Dallas to pull their starters out for the last game. We better hope for some nasty weather like a blizzard for us to have a chance. Minnesota is doing OK without their hotshot rookie RB also. They destroyed the Gmen at the Meadowlands today. We get them in the dome. We can run the table, but after today's sloppy performance it is highly unlikely.

11-25-2007, 10:02 PM	#5
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Good things from this game Don't count out Buffalo and Chicago either, all games are tough. Just ask the Patriots tonite.

11-25-2007, 10:03 PM	#6
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Good things from this game Also, we have bad luck with the Gmen, even at Fedex. Even when we have the better team on paper we still manage to lose to those clowns. I see 8-8 as the probable record at the end of the season. We just cannot play a full 60 minutes of decent football. I know most of you think I am negative and I probably am, but damn, I haven't seen us play a solid 60 minute game at all this season. We suck one half, look good the other. That isn't a hallmark of a good football team or franchise. There is blame to go all around also. Execution has s tunk at times, dumb penalites, and the coaching is also suspect. Only way Snyder should keep Gibbs around is if the rumor is true that Cowher is just waiting for Gibbs to play out his contract.

11-25-2007, 11:21 PM	#8
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Good things from this game Unfortunately, the the final score is mostly all that matters but it does not always reflect the good things a team does in a game. The six turnovers are what dominate the thought process, but I thought the team did do some good things today despite the loss. Looking at the game summary, we outplayed TB in every statistical category. Four hundred twelve total yards of offense, fifty three % completion on third down 9-17, 30-49 passing, and TOP 34:53 to 25:07. I was particularly impressed with the 3rd down effeciency as well as the play of the defense. The mistakes made by Campbell is all a part of the process of a young, and developing QB. I have always felt one can benefit from mistakes in the long run, and Jason hopefully, has many more years to become as effecient as we all would like to see him be. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

11-25-2007, 11:30 PM	#9
chrisl4064 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Travis, Texas Age: 44 Posts: 786	Re: Good things from this game I see a lot of these posts after a loss. Its always the same kind of post i.e. look at the bright side of things, on the other hand, the positives... etc. The issue I have with them is the Skins dont seem to improve on any of it. Sure the defense looked good today, but they will be shit next week. Clinton fumbled twice, great, he will rush for 200 yds and have 3 TD's next week.... It just seems to be the trend. I rarely ever seen this team building off of a good performance. Because of our inconsistency we are now sitting at 5-6.

11-26-2007, 12:05 AM	#12
NYCSkin Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 53 Posts: 513	Re: Good things from this game I don't think a bit of pissing and moaning is such a bad thing. I think it is a bit cathartic for many posters and folks should realize that some post on these boards for that very experience. A couple days of purging and most folks will pick the Skins to win next week. And that's fine since we're all fans here...

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