3-1 Ain't So Bad......

skinsguy · 10-09-2005, 09:28 PM

Ok, we're 3-1! 3-1 is alot better than what we were last year at this time. Plus, our offense is slowly getting better. I thought we played fairly well against a tough Denver team - but we gotta stop comitting stupid penalities...even the phantom penalties as well! We also gotta start relying on our big plays and not big calls by the refs (dumb tuck rule!)

Despite two big runs by Tatum Bell on us (which has me concerned,) we still gave ourselves an opportunity to win or at least tie the ball game. I think by the end of the next two weeks, we have a great shot at 5-1! I can live with that!

How many undefeated teams are left now?

skin4Life28 · 10-09-2005, 09:30 PM

2 undefeated teams now I believe. Indy and Cinci unless I'm missing someone.

skinsguy · 10-09-2005, 09:32 PM

As soon as I posted this, I remembered Indy, but couldn't think of Cincy! I'm not surprised with Indy, but I am surprised with Cincy!

redrock-skins · 10-09-2005, 09:36 PM

Skins and Tampa were the only two unbeaten NFC teams and they both lose by 2 today.

EternalEnigma21 · 10-09-2005, 09:36 PM

I'm extremely disappointed with the loss, but I am still as proud of my redskins as I've been in years. I know a loss is a loss and you cant polish a turd, but how many NFC teams are gonna go to denver and rush for over 100 and have over 440 yards total offense in a game in the freezing rain?

I think we're gonna be good this year. We just have to put a few points on the board when we drive down the field. (the kicker situation is killing us a bit) That and start causing some turnovers in our favor and we have one of the best teams in the NFL.

skin4Life28 · 10-09-2005, 09:39 PM

yeah as soon as we can start forcing turnovers were gonna be even better. brunell has really stepped his game up. wideout's running nice crisp routes. i'm sure we did a lot better than what any media person thought we would. but i still don't want them jumping on this wagon. all we need is to put the points up a little more. anyone know what the deal with john hall is? is he gonna be back soon>

skinsguy · 10-09-2005, 09:44 PM

I know I said this last year and got yelled at by a few, but this year, most of us have to agree that we are so close to being a very, very, good team. Despite the safety call, those two big runs, and the shot in the foot penalities we committed, we still gave ourselves an opportunity in this ballgame! I'm proud of our guys today.

monk81 · 10-09-2005, 09:57 PM

I'm so happy with the improvement in our offensive plays, the way Gibbs/Brunell opened up the passing game.......we just need a TD when we get down in the red zone.... I see progress.

We just need to get healthy on defense......we missed Springs.....

Gmanc711 · 10-09-2005, 10:00 PM

I'm very dissapointed with this loss. This season has erriley reminded me of 2003, but we have to keep it up.

We have another tough game coming up against Kansas City, which I think is going to be much like this game today, we just have to come out on the winning end. Worse case scenerio we HAVE to be 4-2 going into the division games against New York and Philadelphia, and we must take one of those too.

As a whole, I'm happy wiht where we are so far in the season, but for today I'm very dissapointed.

mooby · 10-09-2005, 10:10 PM

i think something has to be done with nick novak, ok. it seems like on 30 yard kicks, he kicks too low, and he's giving other teams chances to block it. if we had gotten that field goal right before the first half ended, we would've been on top at the end. but that blocked kick hurt us, and so did the penalty on the kick right before halftime. i think we should cut him, because there will be other times when we have to rely on him, and he won't be able to do it. either that, or send his ass back to kicking school, because him kicking low on those 30 yard field goals is really hurting us.

skinsguy · 10-09-2005, 10:35 PM

We relied on Novak last week and he kicked the game winner. I don't believe Novak should be blamed for this game at all. There were many factors - us getting too many penalities, the obvious bad reversal on the safety, and the two big runs by Bell. I believe he made the field goal at the end of the first half where we were called for a false start. It does suck that he's got two field goals blocked, but he is a rookie.

MTK · 10-09-2005, 10:42 PM

I know this might sound weird but this is probably the best I've felt after a loss in years.

The offense is really coming together, Brunell is really getting a nice rapport going with everyone, Moss, Cooley, Patten, etc. Portis quietly had over 100 yards today, and we moved the ball pretty well.

If we could have just bottled up Bell on one of those runs, we walk out of Denver with a 'W'.

Two defensive breakdowns is what hurt us, but considering we had a few key guys out I really don't think we can complain about the D too much.

I really think this team has playoff potential, and even though we lost, I still feel like we accomplished something today. To go to Denver in the elements and take them down to the wire like that, it's something we shouldn't downplay.

Gmanc711 · 10-09-2005, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I know this might sound weird but this is probably the best I've felt after a loss in years.

The offense is really coming together, Brunell is really getting a nice rapport going with everyone, Moss, Cooley, Patten, etc. Portis quietly had over 100 yards today, and we moved the ball pretty well.

If we could have just bottled up Bell on one of those runs, we walk out of Denver with a 'W'.

Two defensive breakdowns is what hurt us, but considering we had a few key guys out I really don't think we can complain about the D too much.

I really think this team has playoff potential, and even though we lost, I still feel like we accomplished something today. To go to Denver in the elements and take them down to the wire like that, it's something we shouldn't downplay.

I feel the same way. This is the best i've seen both sides of the ball play in a while. I just dont like having to go into Kansas City next week; I'd rather play San Fransisco next week instead of it two. Actually, check that. I'd rather play San Fransisco every week fo the year.

skinsguy · 10-09-2005, 10:48 PM

I'm feeling really good about the offense, but I'm actually worried a bit about our defense. I'm more worried about injuries in our secondary. Losing Springs was big for us!

MTK · 10-09-2005, 10:54 PM

We gave up 257 total yards to the Broncos, not great but certainly not a defensive meltdown to get our panties in a bunch over.

Bell made two outstanding runs, let's give the guy a little credit he's a very dangerous back and unfortunately he got us today. That was the first back in 8 games to go over 100 against us.

So before we start biting our nails and questioning if Gregg Williams knows what he's doing, take a deep breath and relax. The D isn't broke.

10-09-2005, 09:28 PM	#1
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	3-1 Ain't So Bad...... Ok, we're 3-1! 3-1 is alot better than what we were last year at this time. Plus, our offense is slowly getting better. I thought we played fairly well against a tough Denver team - but we gotta stop comitting stupid penalities...even the phantom penalties as well! We also gotta start relying on our big plays and not big calls by the refs (dumb tuck rule!) Despite two big runs by Tatum Bell on us (which has me concerned,) we still gave ourselves an opportunity to win or at least tie the ball game. I think by the end of the next two weeks, we have a great shot at 5-1! I can live with that! How many undefeated teams are left now? __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

10-09-2005, 09:30 PM	#2
skin4Life28 Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 38 Posts: 447	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... 2 undefeated teams now I believe. Indy and Cinci unless I'm missing someone.

10-09-2005, 09:32 PM	#3
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... As soon as I posted this, I remembered Indy, but couldn't think of Cincy! I'm not surprised with Indy, but I am surprised with Cincy! __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

10-09-2005, 09:36 PM	#4
redrock-skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 783	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... Skins and Tampa were the only two unbeaten NFC teams and they both lose by 2 today.

10-09-2005, 09:36 PM	#5
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... I'm extremely disappointed with the loss, but I am still as proud of my redskins as I've been in years. I know a loss is a loss and you cant polish a turd, but how many NFC teams are gonna go to denver and rush for over 100 and have over 440 yards total offense in a game in the freezing rain? I think we're gonna be good this year. We just have to put a few points on the board when we drive down the field. (the kicker situation is killing us a bit) That and start causing some turnovers in our favor and we have one of the best teams in the NFL.

10-09-2005, 09:39 PM	#6
skin4Life28 Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 38 Posts: 447	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... yeah as soon as we can start forcing turnovers were gonna be even better. brunell has really stepped his game up. wideout's running nice crisp routes. i'm sure we did a lot better than what any media person thought we would. but i still don't want them jumping on this wagon. all we need is to put the points up a little more. anyone know what the deal with john hall is? is he gonna be back soon>

10-09-2005, 09:44 PM	#7
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... I know I said this last year and got yelled at by a few, but this year, most of us have to agree that we are so close to being a very, very, good team. Despite the safety call, those two big runs, and the shot in the foot penalities we committed, we still gave ourselves an opportunity in this ballgame! I'm proud of our guys today. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

10-09-2005, 09:57 PM	#8
monk81 The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 2,029	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... I'm so happy with the improvement in our offensive plays, the way Gibbs/Brunell opened up the passing game.......we just need a TD when we get down in the red zone.... I see progress. We just need to get healthy on defense......we missed Springs..... __________________ "It's absolutely criminal, in my opinion, that Monk has yet to be enshrined (in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame)" Dan Arkush PFW

10-09-2005, 10:00 PM	#9
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... I'm very dissapointed with this loss. This season has erriley reminded me of 2003, but we have to keep it up. We have another tough game coming up against Kansas City, which I think is going to be much like this game today, we just have to come out on the winning end. Worse case scenerio we HAVE to be 4-2 going into the division games against New York and Philadelphia, and we must take one of those too. As a whole, I'm happy wiht where we are so far in the season, but for today I'm very dissapointed. __________________ #21

10-09-2005, 10:10 PM	#10
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,502	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... i think something has to be done with nick novak, ok. it seems like on 30 yard kicks, he kicks too low, and he's giving other teams chances to block it. if we had gotten that field goal right before the first half ended, we would've been on top at the end. but that blocked kick hurt us, and so did the penalty on the kick right before halftime. i think we should cut him, because there will be other times when we have to rely on him, and he won't be able to do it. either that, or send his ass back to kicking school, because him kicking low on those 30 yard field goals is really hurting us. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

10-09-2005, 10:35 PM	#11
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... We relied on Novak last week and he kicked the game winner. I don't believe Novak should be blamed for this game at all. There were many factors - us getting too many penalities, the obvious bad reversal on the safety, and the two big runs by Bell. I believe he made the field goal at the end of the first half where we were called for a false start. It does suck that he's got two field goals blocked, but he is a rookie. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

10-09-2005, 10:42 PM	#12
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,686	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... I know this might sound weird but this is probably the best I've felt after a loss in years. The offense is really coming together, Brunell is really getting a nice rapport going with everyone, Moss, Cooley, Patten, etc. Portis quietly had over 100 yards today, and we moved the ball pretty well. If we could have just bottled up Bell on one of those runs, we walk out of Denver with a 'W'. Two defensive breakdowns is what hurt us, but considering we had a few key guys out I really don't think we can complain about the D too much. I really think this team has playoff potential, and even though we lost, I still feel like we accomplished something today. To go to Denver in the elements and take them down to the wire like that, it's something we shouldn't downplay. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-09-2005, 10:48 PM	#14
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... I'm feeling really good about the offense, but I'm actually worried a bit about our defense. I'm more worried about injuries in our secondary. Losing Springs was big for us! __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

10-09-2005, 10:54 PM	#15
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,686	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... We gave up 257 total yards to the Broncos, not great but certainly not a defensive meltdown to get our panties in a bunch over. Bell made two outstanding runs, let's give the guy a little credit he's a very dangerous back and unfortunately he got us today. That was the first back in 8 games to go over 100 against us. So before we start biting our nails and questioning if Gregg Williams knows what he's doing, take a deep breath and relax. The D isn't broke. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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