Remember in 2000 when people were accusing Redskins...

Redskinsfansince81 · Post by **Redskinsfansince81** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:19 pm

of trying to buy a Super Bowl? Where are these people now and why
aren't they accusing the Eagles of doing the same thing?

Burgundy&Wha? · Post by **Burgundy&Wha?** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:56 pm

I think Jamie Dukes made the comment on NFL Network that for the past several years the Skins were having great offseasons but it never translated to the field. Philly can spend the money, but it won't necessarily translate. Didn't they have a big free agency year a while back? How'd that Jevon Kearse deal work out for them?

Be patient and let it play out.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:58 pm

The media are saying that it's because the Eagles have an established reputation of being really good at bringing in players and getting the most out of them and we don't

who really cares about the other stupid franchises in our division - sit back, enjoy the rebuilding process here

fleetus · Post by **fleetus** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:00 pm

Wins cure everything. If Philly doesn't win, they will get criticism too. Maybe not as much, but they will get some.

cleg · Post by **cleg** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:06 pm

Because Philly is not bringing in useless past their prime players and have a history of making the right moves. Until the Redskins start winning consistently we just have to take the abuse.

KazooSkinsFan · Post by **KazooSkinsFan** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:08 pm

cleg wrote:Because Philly is not bringing in useless past their prime players and have a history of making the right moves. Until the Redskins start winning consistently we just have to take the abuse.

You seem to be more interested in helping them dish it out

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:09 pm

Wait until they lose their 1st game

KazooSkinsFan · Post by **KazooSkinsFan** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:11 pm

1niksder wrote:Wait until they lose their 1st game

You're not suggesting Philly fans would be impatient, are you?

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:13 pm

KazooSkinsFan wrote:
1niksder wrote:Wait until they lose their 1st game

You're not suggesting Philly fans would be impatient, are you?

The media

KazooSkinsFan · Post by **KazooSkinsFan** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:14 pm

1niksder wrote:
KazooSkinsFan wrote:
1niksder wrote:Wait until they lose their 1st game

You're not suggesting Philly fans would be impatient, are you?
The media

Ahhh, well that's OK then

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:20 pm

Philly's all in, it's the Coaches contract year and the Owner has said "it's Super Bowl or Bust.

The only question now is who will be coaching them next year.

Who's gonna want to take over a 5-11 team with cap issues :?:

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:23 pm

^ ding, ding, ding! The man has called it. This is about the coach's contract... Win now or go home.

I'm not so sure he won't do it... The major flaw is the lack of truly servicable LB's...

HarleyHog · Post by **HarleyHog** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:34 pm

A couple of hamstrings and a concussion or two can change their odds in a hurry. Never discount luck in the failure or success of a season.

tribeofjudah · Post by **tribeofjudah** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:41 pm

fleetus wrote:Wins cure everything. If Philly doesn't win, they will get criticism too. Maybe not as much, but they will get some.

oh they will....Those Filthy Boo Birds don't take too much to set them off.

tribeofjudah · Post by **tribeofjudah** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:43 pm

1niksder wrote:Philly's all in, it's the Coaches contract year and the Owner has said "it's Super Bowl or Bust.

The only question now is who will be coaching them next year.

Who's gonna want to take over a 5-11 team with cap issues

Andy will be re-signed....

yupchagee · Post by **yupchagee** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:45 pm

Burgundy&Wha? wrote:I think Jamie Dukes made the comment on NFL Network that for the past several years the Skins were having great offseasons but it never translated to the field. Philly can spend the money, but it won't necessarily translate. Didn't they have a big free agency year a while back? How'd that Jevon Kearse deal work out for them?

Be patient and let it play out.

I think they were "Kearsed"

TimSkin · Post by **TimSkin** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:48 pm

SkinsJock wrote:
who really cares about the other stupid franchises in our division - sit back, enjoy the rebuilding process here

You couldn't have said it any better my friend....I believe that we have enough improvements DEPENDING on QB play AND the Oline gelling that we could compete with Philly for the East......Call me stupid Call me a homer that's just the way I feel :lol:

Redskins_Fanatic · Post by **Redskins_Fanatic** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:49 pm

SkinsJock wrote: - sit back, enjoy the rebuilding process here

You do realize that's an oxymoron for many of us, right? Losing brings NO JOY to a large number of us, thank you very much.

Scottskins · Post by **Scottskins** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:28 pm

I'm very happy with the skins moves so far, but what they Birds have done is depressing. That team is going to be good for awhile. If Vick goes down, which he will for at least a few games, Vince will still win with that team. It doesn't matter for us this year, but it will make it tough to take this division over in 2012 or 2013 unless we can find a good QB...and i highly doubt beck is the answer. But, I do think this team is on it's way back to the top, and I can't wait to see our defense in action THIS year =)

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:07 pm

What is this victimhood nonsense?

I don't remember people accusing the Redskins of anything in 2000. I remember superbowl buzz and the media praising our signings.

langleyparkjoe · Post by **langleyparkjoe** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:51 am

yupchagee wrote:I think they were "Kearsed"

hahahahahhaha... NICE!

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:08 am

I hate the Eagles, but don't try to validate our ineptitude by comparing it to their actions. Sure they haven't won a ring, ever but that's such a weak argument in this debate. They've been a viable, exciting and mostly consistent team that is run decently from top to bottom. Let's stop caring about what the next team is doing and just get this house in the right direction for more than 2 years at a time.

riggofan · Post by **riggofan** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:44 am

This just sounds like sour grapes on our part. I don't see any comparison to the Redskins 2000 and the Eagles this year. The Eagles have been a solid team for years now. You can hardly blame them for going all in and bringing in some big players to try to get over the hump.

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:39 pm

riggofan wrote:This just sounds like sour grapes on our part. I don't see any comparison to the Redskins 2000 and the Eagles this year. The Eagles have been a solid team for years now. You can hardly blame them for going all in and bringing in some big players to try to get over the hump.

I don't blame them, but I will enjoy the implosion they are asking for.

blowwad · Post by **blowwad** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:49 pm

KazooSkinsFan wrote:
cleg wrote:Because Philly is not bringing in useless past their prime players and have a history of making the right moves. Until the Redskins start winning consistently we just have to take the abuse.

You seem to be more interested in helping them dish it out

Actually it seems more like an honest statement to me. Truth hurts sometimes. No escaping that.