Ross Tucker picks Redskins to go 10-6

rbanerjee23 · 08-31-2010, 03:17 PM

NFC East race wide open between Redskins, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants - Ross Tucker - SI.com

Pretty interesting - in order:

Washington Redskins (10-6)
Dallas Cowboys (10-6)
New York Giants (9-7)
Philadelphia Eagles (9-7)

Monkeydad · 08-31-2010, 03:34 PM

Whomever this guy is, I like the way he thinks.

I don't see the Eagles and Giants winning 9 games each though.

Hog1 · 08-31-2010, 03:34 PM

Ross is my new favorite...........

Mc2guy · 08-31-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster

Whomever this guy is, I like the way he thinks.

I don't see the Eagles and Giants winning 9 games each though.

He was a journeyman OL player. He actually played for the Skins for a couple of seasons as a back-up during the Gibbs II era. Also played for Buffalo and the Patriots.

His writing is honest and direct, usually from the perspective of a former player. I don't know what his prognostication skills are, but he calls is like he sees it.

MTK · 08-31-2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mc2guy

He was a journeyman OL player. He actually played for the Skins for a couple of seasons as a back-up during the Gibbs II era. Also played for Buffalo and the Patriots.

His writing is honest and direct, usually from the perspective of a former player. I don't know what his prognostication skills are, but he calls is like he sees it.

He was here in 2001-2002. Re-signed in 2007 but went on IR and then retired.

tryfuhl · 08-31-2010, 03:47 PM

Let's hope he's right

DIEHARD1980 · 08-31-2010, 04:09 PM

He has a point with Anthony Armstrong having to step up. He Can be a huge playmaker for us in the regular seasons to come.

Lotus · 08-31-2010, 04:31 PM

Ross Tucker is one of my favorite NFL commentators. He is knowledgeable, balanced, and clear.

However, all of that does not make him a soothsayer, but I hope he is correct.

GMScud · 08-31-2010, 04:32 PM

Eh. Jon Gruden thinks we'll win less than 8. Everyone's got a prediction. I think it's a stretch to go from 4-12 to 10-6. I don't think a lot of people realize how rare those kind of one season turnarounds are.

Great read from Thomas Boswell on just how rare those kind of big turnarounds are:

washingtonpost.com

tryfuhl · 08-31-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Eh. Jon Gruden thinks we'll win less than 8. Everyone's got a prediction. I think it's a stretch to go from 4-12 to 10-6. I don't think a lot of people realize how rare those kind of one season turnarounds are.

Great read from Thomas Boswell on just how rare those kind of big turnarounds are:

washingtonpost.com

My issue with that is that not all 4-12 teams are the same. They can be just as good as a 2-14 team or a 6-10 team. Now if he wants to start breaking down strength of schedule in both years, strength of additions, etc then I'll start listening. Not saying that he won't end up being right, but to try to make a science out of it with just those two constants (coach change, 4-12 record) and a shitton of other variables is a bit irresponsible. Maybe not irresponsible, but it ignores a lot.

GMScud · 08-31-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tryfuhl

My issue with that is that not all 4-12 teams are the same. They can be just as good as a 2-14 team or a 6-10 team. Now if he wants to start breaking down strength of schedule in both years, strength of additions, etc then I'll start listening. Not saying that he's right, but to try to make a science out of it with just those two constants (coach change, 4-12 record) and a shitton of other variables is a bit irresponsible. Maybe not irresponsible, but it ignores a lot.

I hear you, but he's using such a large sample size with his comparisons, I think it probably averages out.

tryfuhl · 08-31-2010, 04:49 PM

It could, wouldn't mind being the exception rather than the rule however.

NYCskinfan82 · 08-31-2010, 04:53 PM

Finally some good news/thoughts.

TheMalcolmConnection · 08-31-2010, 04:56 PM

I don't think the Eagles are 9-7 this year. Kolb has looked like GARBAGE.

rbanerjee23 · 08-31-2010, 05:09 PM

Haha, who cares how rare they are ... most if not all preseason predictions are usually off base. It was just nice to see something so gleamingly positive written about the Redskins by someone not on this board.

08-31-2010, 03:17 PM	#1
rbanerjee23 The Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,440	Ross Tucker picks Redskins to go 10-6 NFC East race wide open between Redskins, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants - Ross Tucker - SI.com Pretty interesting - in order: Washington Redskins (10-6) Dallas Cowboys (10-6) New York Giants (9-7) Philadelphia Eagles (9-7) __________________ "Tough times don't last but tough people do" -Mike Shanahan HTTR

08-31-2010, 03:34 PM	#2
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Ross Tucker picks Redskins to go 10-6 Whomever this guy is, I like the way he thinks. I don't see the Eagles and Giants winning 9 games each though. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

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Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Ross Tucker picks Redskins to go 10-6 Ross is my new favorite........... __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

08-31-2010, 03:47 PM	#6
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 41 Posts: 12,514	Re: Ross Tucker picks Redskins to go 10-6 Let's hope he's right __________________ http://www.twitter.com/RedskinsRT

08-31-2010, 04:09 PM	#7
DIEHARD1980 Camp Scrub Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CROFTON, MD Posts: 37	Re: Ross Tucker picks Redskins to go 10-6 He has a point with Anthony Armstrong having to step up. He Can be a huge playmaker for us in the regular seasons to come.

08-31-2010, 04:31 PM	#8
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Ross Tucker picks Redskins to go 10-6 Ross Tucker is one of my favorite NFL commentators. He is knowledgeable, balanced, and clear. However, all of that does not make him a soothsayer, but I hope he is correct. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

08-31-2010, 04:32 PM	#9
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Ross Tucker picks Redskins to go 10-6 Eh. Jon Gruden thinks we'll win less than 8. Everyone's got a prediction. I think it's a stretch to go from 4-12 to 10-6. I don't think a lot of people realize how rare those kind of one season turnarounds are. Great read from Thomas Boswell on just how rare those kind of big turnarounds are: washingtonpost.com __________________ Tardy

08-31-2010, 04:49 PM	#12
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 41 Posts: 12,514	Re: Ross Tucker picks Redskins to go 10-6 It could, wouldn't mind being the exception rather than the rule however. __________________ http://www.twitter.com/RedskinsRT

08-31-2010, 04:53 PM	#13
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 55 Posts: 3,803	Re: Ross Tucker picks Redskins to go 10-6 Finally some good news/thoughts.

08-31-2010, 04:56 PM	#14
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Ross Tucker picks Redskins to go 10-6 I don't think the Eagles are 9-7 this year. Kolb has looked like GARBAGE. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

08-31-2010, 05:09 PM	#15
rbanerjee23 The Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,440	Re: Ross Tucker picks Redskins to go 10-6 Haha, who cares how rare they are ... most if not all preseason predictions are usually off base. It was just nice to see something so gleamingly positive written about the Redskins by someone not on this board. __________________ "Tough times don't last but tough people do" -Mike Shanahan HTTR

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