The Sky is NOT Falling!

jbcjr14 · 09-27-2011, 09:17 AM

OK I totally agree with most that this was a tough loss to stomach, a REALLY tough one. We have to step back and realize that this team is still a work in progress. This was a brutal NFC East game that played down to the wire and they made 1 or 2 plays more than we did.

Time to put this one behind us, keep working on the little things (like holding a snap on a field goal and sticking with the run late in the 4th quarter). Wipe this from memory and move on to St. Louis.

Remember, most of us here have this a 7-9 or 8-8 team when the season started. As Coach Denny Green said, "We are who we though we were". I am encouraged by the nucleus of this team and they are on the right track. A win next week to be 3-1 at the bye will be huge and put us in good position going into October and November. This is not the same old Redskins we have seen the past 10-15 years. They are a much improved team that is still putting it all together and they will be in every game. The SKY IS NOT FALLING!

Hog1 · 09-27-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jbcjr14

OK I totally agree with most that this was a tough loss to stomach, a REALLY tough one. We have to step back and realize that this team is still a work in progress. This was a brutal NFC East game that played down to the wire and they made 1 or 2 plays more than we did.

Time to put this one behind us, keep working on the little things (like holding a snap on a field goal and sticking with the run late in the 4th quarter). Wipe this from memory and move on to St. Louis.

Remember, most of us here have this a 7-9 or 8-8 team when the season started. As Coach Denny Green said, "We are who we though we were". I am encouraged by the nucleus of this team and they are on the right track. A win next week to be 3-1 at the bye will be huge and put us in good position going into October and November. This is not the same old Redskins we have seen the past 10-15 years. They are a much improved team that is still putting it all together and they will be in every game. The SKY IS NOT FALLING!

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Chico23231 · 09-27-2011, 09:36 AM

i dont think anyone is saying the sky is falling. I think most are pissed at a missed opportunity against a division foe, who on offense, was just pathetic. We caught the Cowgurls at the perfect time, with the lead in the 4th and found a way to lose. I think this thread more appropriate if we went in there and got killed.

MTK · 09-27-2011, 09:40 AM

I'm disappointed that we let a very winnable game slip away, but big picture I still like the team and the direction we're heading in.

NC_Skins · 09-27-2011, 09:52 AM

If people think the sky is falling than chances are they aren't looking at this team closely. This was a tough loss against a division rival at their home. This game should have been in the bag. It's astounding they had 7 fumbles and we only recovered 1. What is the luck that those balls bounce in the air for Romo to snag it. Also that 3rd and 21 was the dagger.

MTK · 09-27-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NC_Skins

If people think the sky is falling than chances are they aren't looking at this team closely. This was a tough loss against a division rival at their home. This game should have been in the bag. It's astounding they had 7 fumbles and we only recovered 1. What is the luck that those balls bounce in the air for Romo to snag it. Also that 3rd and 21 was the dagger.

Hard to believe with all those botched snaps that one of them didn't bounce our way.

jamf · 09-27-2011, 10:02 AM

We just gave away a win to our most hated opponent and division rival.

If this game is nothing more than a bad loss to any team in the league then go ahead and pretend it's not a big deal.

For me, This game will matter more than any other game this year. We are a rebuilding team. I have no dreams of a long playoff run.
My superbowl this year is the Redskins Vs the Cowboys and we blew it.

44ever · 09-27-2011, 10:05 AM

True but Grossman has been a work in progress his whole career. until we plug that hole, the ship will sink. I have the Skins going 10-6 this season and believe they will. But it will be off the shear force of the Defense and just enough Offense to get it done. But if we are going to win the big battles, Grossman has to finally get his shit together. After all these years, it's finally our time, the last thing we need now is a team that is a QB away from what I believe to be this seasons NFC Championship contender and a run for a SB in within the next 2 years.

We need to recognize this now... in the end it will all come down to the QB position. Grossman has the ability, but there is just something that that throws him off, we need to find out what it is and fix it.

Last week he had such a nice feel on the ball and his mind was sharp. Last night it was like he was throwing lead weights and had zero awareness to his surroundings both in the backfield and upfield.

Longtimefan · 09-27-2011, 10:07 AM

When/if we solve our red-zone problems, score a few TD's as opposed to FG's we can rest a little easier in some of these close, hard fought games. When you allow teams to stay close because you can't score, what happened last night will usually result.

The sky is not falling, but the smallest of things are magnified when we lose.

irish · 09-27-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

I'm disappointed that we let a very winnable game slip away, but big picture I still like the team and the direction we're heading in.

I totally agree. They are 2-1 and they really werent that far from being 0-3 . They werent going 16-0, this is 1 loss and now on to StL. If things go bad there then it might be time to re-evaluate but lets cross that bridge when we get to.

MTK · 09-27-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by irish

I totally agree. They are 2-1 and they really werent that far from being 0-3 . They werent going 16-0, this is 1 loss and now on to StL. If things go bad there then it might be time to re-evaluate but lets cross that bridge when we get to.

Welcome back, I knew a loss would bait you out of hiding.

SouperMeister · 09-27-2011, 10:46 AM

Keeping Dallas out of the end zone is further validation on how much the D has improved. Once the offense catches up, the Skins will be a consistent playoff threat. Even if the Skins don't finish better than 8-8, for the first time in years, I feel like better days are coming soon.

Lotus · 09-27-2011, 10:52 AM

If the game had been in Washington we would have won. I think we will take round 2.

irish · 09-27-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Welcome back, I knew a loss would bait you out of hiding.

LOL, glad to be back. Actually I have been out of town but I was in town for last night's game and it was disappointing.

bertoskins2 · 09-27-2011, 11:17 AM

yup, we can come back from it, learn from it, there is now other way but up for this team.
don't blame it on Rex. our oline also have a lot of lapses

09-27-2011, 09:17 AM	#1
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,015	The Sky is NOT Falling! OK I totally agree with most that this was a tough loss to stomach, a REALLY tough one. We have to step back and realize that this team is still a work in progress. This was a brutal NFC East game that played down to the wire and they made 1 or 2 plays more than we did. Time to put this one behind us, keep working on the little things (like holding a snap on a field goal and sticking with the run late in the 4th quarter). Wipe this from memory and move on to St. Louis. Remember, most of us here have this a 7-9 or 8-8 team when the season started. As Coach Denny Green said, "We are who we though we were". I am encouraged by the nucleus of this team and they are on the right track. A win next week to be 3-1 at the bye will be huge and put us in good position going into October and November. This is not the same old Redskins we have seen the past 10-15 years. They are a much improved team that is still putting it all together and they will be in every game. The SKY IS NOT FALLING! __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

09-27-2011, 09:36 AM	#3
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34,419	Re: The Sky is NOT Falling! i dont think anyone is saying the sky is falling. I think most are pissed at a missed opportunity against a division foe, who on offense, was just pathetic. We caught the Cowgurls at the perfect time, with the lead in the 4th and found a way to lose. I think this thread more appropriate if we went in there and got killed. __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us Last edited by Chico23231; 09-27-2011 at 09:38 AM.

09-27-2011, 09:40 AM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: The Sky is NOT Falling! I'm disappointed that we let a very winnable game slip away, but big picture I still like the team and the direction we're heading in. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-27-2011, 09:52 AM	#5
NC_Skins Gamebreaker Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 14,402	Re: The Sky is NOT Falling! If people think the sky is falling than chances are they aren't looking at this team closely. This was a tough loss against a division rival at their home. This game should have been in the bag. It's astounding they had 7 fumbles and we only recovered 1. What is the luck that those balls bounce in the air for Romo to snag it. Also that 3rd and 21 was the dagger. __________________ "So let me get this straight. We have the event of the year on TV with millions watching around the world... and people want a punt, pass, and kick competition to be the halftime entertainment?? Folks, don't quit your day jobs."- Matty

09-27-2011, 10:02 AM	#7
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,296	Re: The Sky is NOT Falling! We just gave away a win to our most hated opponent and division rival. If this game is nothing more than a bad loss to any team in the league then go ahead and pretend it's not a big deal. For me, This game will matter more than any other game this year. We are a rebuilding team. I have no dreams of a long playoff run. My superbowl this year is the Redskins Vs the Cowboys and we blew it.

09-27-2011, 10:05 AM	#8
44ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Fortune Teller Posts: 2,512	Re: The Sky is NOT Falling! True but Grossman has been a work in progress his whole career. until we plug that hole, the ship will sink. I have the Skins going 10-6 this season and believe they will. But it will be off the shear force of the Defense and just enough Offense to get it done. But if we are going to win the big battles, Grossman has to finally get his shit together. After all these years, it's finally our time, the last thing we need now is a team that is a QB away from what I believe to be this seasons NFC Championship contender and a run for a SB in within the next 2 years. We need to recognize this now... in the end it will all come down to the QB position. Grossman has the ability, but there is just something that that throws him off, we need to find out what it is and fix it. Last week he had such a nice feel on the ball and his mind was sharp. Last night it was like he was throwing lead weights and had zero awareness to his surroundings both in the backfield and upfield.

09-27-2011, 10:07 AM	#9
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: The Sky is NOT Falling! When/if we solve our red-zone problems, score a few TD's as opposed to FG's we can rest a little easier in some of these close, hard fought games. When you allow teams to stay close because you can't score, what happened last night will usually result. The sky is not falling, but the smallest of things are magnified when we lose. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

09-27-2011, 10:46 AM	#12
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 60 Posts: 3,419	Re: The Sky is NOT Falling! Keeping Dallas out of the end zone is further validation on how much the D has improved. Once the offense catches up, the Skins will be a consistent playoff threat. Even if the Skins don't finish better than 8-8, for the first time in years, I feel like better days are coming soon. Last edited by SouperMeister; 09-27-2011 at 11:21 AM.

09-27-2011, 10:52 AM	#13
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: The Sky is NOT Falling! If the game had been in Washington we would have won. I think we will take round 2. __________________ 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

09-27-2011, 11:17 AM	#15
bertoskins2 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Age: 51 Posts: 260	Re: The Sky is NOT Falling! yup, we can come back from it, learn from it, there is now other way but up for this team. don't blame it on Rex. our oline also have a lot of lapses

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