John Clayton picks Skins to win the NFC East
 

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ESPN's John Clayton has picked the Redskins to win the NFC East. He largely bases this prediction on the NFC East's remaining strength of schedules. Discuss here.

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I love hearing his comments about the Eagles. How sweet would it be if they got knocked out of contention in the next 3 weeks. I knew Clayton and his mouth foam were good for something.

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I've always thought Clayton was a closet 'skins fan. Even in our previous dismal seasons he really seemed to stick up for us. Either way, I hope hes right!

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I just hope he is right about everything. I would love to see us win the division and both the cowgirls and eagulls miss the playoffs entirely!!

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why is clayton always picking us?? I don't value his opinion after a while. Now if pasta belli said we were gonna win the division i would say it actually meant something. THis means as much as SI saying we would be the only team from our division not to go to the playoffs

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clayton's just a football nerd, i'd say he's probably one of the least biased analysts, though he can be annoying to watch.

i think he was one of the few to say the skins had a shot in the offseason, most of the analysts decided we were 4-12 to 6-10 fare...

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Not two weeks ago, most of the smart money picked the Skins as the Least of the East. :Flush:

Football isn't played on paper. It's played on television. Go get 'em, Skins. Hail!

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I certainly hope he's right. If so, it's going to be a dramatic turnabout for the team from a year ago. Actually, we can probably say that right now.

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The guy's a geek, but he doesn't seem to consider himself bigger than what he covers. That alone deserves respect when viewed in comparison with the Peter Kings, Dr. Z's and Pasquarelli...

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[QUOTE=BigSKINBauer]why is clayton always picking us?? I don't value his opinion after a while. Now if pasta belli said we were gonna win the division i would say it actually meant something. THis means as much as SI saying we would be the only team from our division not to go to the playoffs[/QUOTE]

I'm sorry to hear that you actually put any stock in what Pasta Belly says. It's a shame really.

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Clayton knows football, geek or not. I think he's right, though. Skins can win this game against the Bucs and beat the Chargers at home. It's a long flight from San Diego for a 1pm kickoff (10am PST).

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I read that....I can see that....or last 3 games or against Division foes and 2 out 3 is at home....I can see that

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I think a big factor so far is that we are the only team to win a division game on the road. Hopefully we can beat the cowboys and giants at home near the end of the year. [Begin winning rant] Shit, I would love the wild-card, but i want to win the division!!! I want it all for our burgundy gold. [End winning rant]

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People can say anything. And they do.
Doesn't make a difference come Sunday.
I hope Clayton is right. Let's hope Joey T is right!
But honestly let's take it humbly and 1 game at a time. Predictions are for TV, reality gives great pain and great joy.

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Hey, the schedule does look in favor for us. And just keep winning the home games. Visions of '99. WIN this division! :biggthump