Question: Why are Titans a "Super Bowl Contender" while we are laughing stock?

Hail to the Redskins · 09-10-2009, 09:38 PM

I'm just thinking ... as the game is about to kick off tonight..

Why exactly are the Tennessee Titans a legit contender and we are a joke when someone picks us for the playoffs?

What do they have a QB? at WR? Is there defensive players better than ours?

Is it a coach thing? An organization thing?

When I look at their roster, then at ours, I just am puzzled...

dgack · 09-10-2009, 09:44 PM

I believe it may be because we play in the NFC Beast? I'm not saying the AFC South is a cakewalk, but the Colts are no longer invincible, the Jags have been up and down, and the Texans, while I loves me some Andre Johnson on fantasy football, aren't really a legit challenger for anything right now.

WaldSkins · 09-10-2009, 09:55 PM

Everyone knows that the Cowboys are going to sweep the NFC so there's no need discussing it.

Ruhskins · 09-10-2009, 10:04 PM

Personally I don't care that we don't get hyped up or anything like that. The last tine that happened (when Saunders came) we went 6-10.

Hail to the Redskins · 09-10-2009, 10:14 PM

I guess I could have worded my post differently. but what I'm asking is for real, not sarcastic...

What separates the Titans from us?

Is it talent?? I don't see how they have more talent....

I'm thinking it's that they play defense & can run... proves QBs need to just manage games (K. Collins) & you don't need good receivers )J. Gage #1 receiver) to win...

but then I think, that sounds like us... so what the hell!!?!? lol

CooleyFanOV · 09-10-2009, 10:15 PM

I think its because we havnt done anything lately to put us on the radar...We are under the radar! We will not be predicted to win until we show the masses the we are contenders. We tend to see the Skins through rose colored glasses..even the most jaded skins fans still believe that our day is just around the corner.....Most non-skin fans see JC and Snyder (and a few others) as people that will keep us from being competitive. Talking to non-skin fans, I get the impression that other NFL fans view the Skins as if they are not even in the same league as the rest of the teams. We are not even consisdered among other fans as potential contenders...we are not even on the map. We only exist in our own minds...Take a look at other message boards...We are thought of in the same light as the Lions, Bengals etc...Skins fans suffer from the same delusion as our front office....Our front office including management are looking through the same rose colored glasses that us fans are...However the rest of the world looks through different lenses and they do not see what we see..so until we prove to the world that we are any different...get used to being viewed as NON-CONTENDERS

Ruhskins · 09-10-2009, 10:20 PM

By the way, the Raiders are a a laughing stock...we're miles from that.

GTripp0012 · 09-10-2009, 10:25 PM

Organizationally, the Titans are much, much stronger than us.

Under Floyd Reese though, they weren't much better than we are now under Cerrato. Mike Reinfelt took over and he's been able to stay on the same page as Jeff Fisher and the results have been impressive.

With that said, our roster is stronger than their roster this year.

backrow · 09-10-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CooleyFanOV

I think its because we havnt done anything lately to put us on the radar...We are under the radar! We will not be predicted to win until we show the masses the we are contenders. We tend to see the Skins through rose colored glasses..even the most jaded skins fans still believe that our day is just around the corner.....Most non-skin fans see JC and Snyder (and a few others) as people that will keep us from being competitive. Talking to non-skin fans, I get the impression that other NFL fans view the Skins as if they are not even in the same league as the rest of the teams. We are not even consisdered among other fans as potential contenders...we are not even on the map. We only exist in our own minds...Take a look at other message boards...We are thought of in the same light as the Lions, Bengals etc...Skins fans suffer from the same delusion as our front office....Our front office including management are looking through the same rose colored glasses that us fans are...However the rest of the world looks through different lenses and they do not see what we see..so until we prove to the world that we are any different...get used to being viewed as NON-CONTENDERS

Those are Burgandy colored glasses my friend!

The difference is Jeff Fisher has proved that he is a top notch coach. Their trip to the big dance a couple years ago bears that out. They will continue to be respected, all because Fisher knows how to coach, and the organization has .......... well, some organization.

The Burgandy and Gold have an 8-8 2nd year HC.

CRedskinsRule · 09-10-2009, 10:55 PM

13-3, 8-8.
you have to earn respect.
we will this year!

Beemnseven · 09-10-2009, 11:16 PM

The Titans are for real. They were 13-3 for one thing. They were one of the few teams that really abused the Steelers last year.

Their two running backs, Chris Johnson and Lendale White combined for over 2000 rushing yards, Kerry Collins was a Pro Bowler, and they have a really talented O-line which also sent two players to the Pro Bowl. They had the #7 overall defense, 2nd in the league in scoring allowed, 5th in the league in sacks, and a plus 14 turnover ratio. On top of all that, Jeff Fisher is a world class head coach.

Right now, they're way ahead of us as an organization.

Beemnseven · 09-10-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dgack

I believe it may be because we play in the NFC Beast? I'm not saying the AFC South is a cakewalk, but the Colts are no longer invincible, the Jags have been up and down, and the Texans, while I loves me some Andre Johnson on fantasy football, aren't really a legit challenger for anything right now.

Personally, I'm not really on board with the whole NFC "Beast" thing. Dallas is very suspect, and we're just mediocre right now. Philly could make a case for themselves, and the Giants are right there with them, but have some flaws here and there.

I actually think the NFC North might be the best division. Chicago, Minnesota and Green Bay are better than the top three in our division.

tootergray34 · 09-10-2009, 11:27 PM

cowboys sweep? what are you smoking? we are better than the giants.

it will prob. end up like this
Iggles
REDSKINS!
New Jersey Gnats
DallASS Cowgirls/homos

SFREDSKIN · 09-10-2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I actually think the NFC North might be the best division. Chicago, Minnesota and Green Bay are better than the top three in our division.

And what have this teams done lately? Any of those against the NFC teams would lose right now.

Beemnseven · 09-10-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

And what have this teams done lately? Any of those against the NFC teams would lose right now.

That's my projection for the NFC North this year, for what it's worth. Minnesota has been knocking on the door for a couple of years now, and Favre just might take them to the next level. In Chicago, Cutler makes them much better. Green Bay should be improved.

For all the talk of the NFC "Beast", we were ultimately tied with the AFC East and South in total wins, and the NFC South had the most wins with 40.

I just don't think the Cowboys and Giants will be as good this year.

I know we all love to think we have the best, toughest division. It wasn't true last year, and I don't see how it's going to be true this year either.

09-10-2009, 09:44 PM	#2
dgack The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The ATX (formerly Balmer) Posts: 1,125	Re: Question: Why are Titans a "Super Bowl Contender" while we are laughing stock? I believe it may be because we play in the NFC Beast? I'm not saying the AFC South is a cakewalk, but the Colts are no longer invincible, the Jags have been up and down, and the Texans, while I loves me some Andre Johnson on fantasy football, aren't really a legit challenger for anything right now. __________________ "To bring a Sherm Lewis in to a Jim Zorn and whoever his offensive coordinator is, it's like bringing in another man to help teach you how to make better love to your wife or something." -- Tre Johnson

09-10-2009, 09:55 PM	#3
WaldSkins Playmaker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 41 Posts: 2,726	Re: Question: Why are Titans a "Super Bowl Contender" while we are laughing stock? Everyone knows that the Cowboys are going to sweep the NFC so there's no need discussing it. __________________ "I would change that around, Jesus isn't Cutler. I guarantee you Jesus couldnt thread the ball like Jay does."-Monksdown

09-10-2009, 10:04 PM	#4
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,359	Re: Question: Why are Titans a "Super Bowl Contender" while we are laughing stock? Personally I don't care that we don't get hyped up or anything like that. The last tine that happened (when Saunders came) we went 6-10. __________________ R.I.P. #21

09-10-2009, 10:14 PM	#5
Hail to the Redskins The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,687	Re: Question: Why are Titans a "Super Bowl Contender" while we are laughing stock? I guess I could have worded my post differently. but what I'm asking is for real, not sarcastic... What separates the Titans from us? Is it talent?? I don't see how they have more talent.... I'm thinking it's that they play defense & can run... proves QBs need to just manage games (K. Collins) & you don't need good receivers )J. Gage #1 receiver) to win... but then I think, that sounds like us... so what the hell!!?!? lol __________________ “Sometimes it is not enough to our best; we must do what is required.” - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

09-10-2009, 10:15 PM	#6
CooleyFanOV Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 46	Re: Question: Why are Titans a "Super Bowl Contender" while we are laughing stock? I think its because we havnt done anything lately to put us on the radar...We are under the radar! We will not be predicted to win until we show the masses the we are contenders. We tend to see the Skins through rose colored glasses..even the most jaded skins fans still believe that our day is just around the corner.....Most non-skin fans see JC and Snyder (and a few others) as people that will keep us from being competitive. Talking to non-skin fans, I get the impression that other NFL fans view the Skins as if they are not even in the same league as the rest of the teams. We are not even consisdered among other fans as potential contenders...we are not even on the map. We only exist in our own minds...Take a look at other message boards...We are thought of in the same light as the Lions, Bengals etc...Skins fans suffer from the same delusion as our front office....Our front office including management are looking through the same rose colored glasses that us fans are...However the rest of the world looks through different lenses and they do not see what we see..so until we prove to the world that we are any different...get used to being viewed as NON-CONTENDERS __________________ Although these are trying times..I'm actually happy to be right here, right now with the Redskins. I'm standing by our owner. Joe Gibbs instilled Dan Snyder with the tools to do the right thing. We will return to the glory days!

09-10-2009, 09:38 PM	#1
Hail to the Redskins The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,687	Question: Why are Titans a "Super Bowl Contender" while we are laughing stock? I'm just thinking ... as the game is about to kick off tonight.. Why exactly are the Tennessee Titans a legit contender and we are a joke when someone picks us for the playoffs? What do they have a QB? at WR? Is there defensive players better than ours? Is it a coach thing? An organization thing? When I look at their roster, then at ours, I just am puzzled... __________________ “Sometimes it is not enough to our best; we must do what is required.” - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

09-10-2009, 10:20 PM	#7
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,359	Re: Question: Why are Titans a "Super Bowl Contender" while we are laughing stock? By the way, the Raiders are a a laughing stock...we're miles from that. __________________ R.I.P. #21

09-10-2009, 10:25 PM	#8
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Question: Why are Titans a "Super Bowl Contender" while we are laughing stock? Organizationally, the Titans are much, much stronger than us. Under Floyd Reese though, they weren't much better than we are now under Cerrato. Mike Reinfelt took over and he's been able to stay on the same page as Jeff Fisher and the results have been impressive. With that said, our roster is stronger than their roster this year. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

09-10-2009, 10:55 PM	#10
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,503	Re: Question: Why are Titans a "Super Bowl Contender" while we are laughing stock? 13-3, 8-8. you have to earn respect. we will this year!

09-10-2009, 11:16 PM	#11
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 50 Posts: 5,311	Re: Question: Why are Titans a "Super Bowl Contender" while we are laughing stock? The Titans are for real. They were 13-3 for one thing. They were one of the few teams that really abused the Steelers last year. Their two running backs, Chris Johnson and Lendale White combined for over 2000 rushing yards, Kerry Collins was a Pro Bowler, and they have a really talented O-line which also sent two players to the Pro Bowl. They had the #7 overall defense, 2nd in the league in scoring allowed, 5th in the league in sacks, and a plus 14 turnover ratio. On top of all that, Jeff Fisher is a world class head coach. Right now, they're way ahead of us as an organization.

09-10-2009, 11:27 PM	#13
tootergray34 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 681	Re: Question: Why are Titans a "Super Bowl Contender" while we are laughing stock? cowboys sweep? what are you smoking? we are better than the giants. it will prob. end up like this Iggles REDSKINS! New Jersey Gnats DallASS Cowgirls/homos

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