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Its all about wins and losses. With that said playoffs is what I expect every single season.
I always believe our team is capable of making the playoffs if everyone can get on the same page.

Team chemistry is probably more important then talent. But when you can have everyone on the same page with a sound strategy and talented players to execute the plan. Thats when the magic happens.

I think our talent has already improved drastically from last season. Now we just need everyone to gel.

I predict a top ten defense this season. Our run defense will be stout. Our new additions in the secondary will improve our passing defense. Our linebackers are already a very good group.

The offense will improve. Our running game with the new additions will be close to tops in the league.
If we can get improved play out of RG3 then we just might see an improved version of RG3s 2012 form.

So basically we have a stout defense, strong running game and the only question mark is QB play.

My only real concerns are whether or not Gruden is capable of implementing a winning strategy.
Also the relationship between Gruden and RG3 which is a big concern. This could affect the locker room which we all know could be bad for team chemistry and morale.

If all goes well. We could see a 10-6 season. I have full faith in Scotty Mac. I actually like the new defensive Coordinator. He did coach a good group of linebackers in San Diego.
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HEROHAMO wrote:Its all about wins and losses. With that said playoffs is what I expect every single season.
I always believe our team is capable of making the playoffs if everyone can get on the same page.

Team chemistry is probably more important then talent. But when you can have everyone on the same page with a sound strategy and talented players to execute the plan. Thats when the magic happens.

I think our talent has already improved drastically from last season. Now we just need everyone to gel.

I predict a top ten defense this season. Our run defense will be stout. Our new additions in the secondary will improve our passing defense. Our linebackers are already a very good group.

The offense will improve. Our running game with the new additions will be close to tops in the league.
If we can get improved play out of RG3 then we just might see an improved version of RG3s 2012 form.

So basically we have a stout defense, strong running game and the only question mark is QB play.

My only real concerns are whether or not Gruden is capable of implementing a winning strategy.
Also the relationship between Gruden and RG3 which is a big concern. This could affect the locker room which we all know could be bad for team chemistry and morale.

If all goes well. We could see a 10-6 season. I have full faith in Scotty Mac. I actually like the new defensive Coordinator. He did coach a good group of linebackers in San Diego.


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No seriously, I hope you are right but for me it's been incompetence and ineptitude for so long 4-12, 3-13, 5-11, 6-10 and 4-12 that I can’t hope for so much this year. Yes, I intentionally omitted 2012 because in my opinion it was an outlier that was driven by a gimmick offense that Griffin couldn't or shouldn't run in 2015 because it isn’t sustainable. I just want to see solid improvement over last year running Gruden’s conventional WCO with a better defense and I'll be hopeful if not happy.

After watching football teams for over 50 years I know what an improving team looks like, I'll recognize it if I see it and that is what I want to see this year. If we get much more than that I might even be suspicious, I want it built right this time with a culture and an identity that is going to last a couple of decades.

Other franchises adopt a style of play and establish a culture that endures as players and coaches come and go why not Washington? Think of how the Steelers, Packers, 49ers, Seahawks, Patriots, Giants and other teams have established and maintained an identity and standard of performance over a period of time. We had that in DC for a long time and I want it back. I want to see the birth of new Redskin identity this season at FedEx. No shortcuts, no smoke and mirrors or Snyder fan boy marketing nonsense that is going leave us all deflated and feeling stupid just solid, old school blocking and tackling physical football. This is what SM came to town preaching I want to see the first glimpses of it and a team in 2015 that runs on 3-1 and expects to manfully pick up the first down.
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It's a fact that this franchise has been badly managed but to intimate that this season's expectations and future should be based on what happened here over the last 15 years is to not give any credence to what happens when a franchise is managed properly by NFL savvy guys

this franchise is undergoing a transformation and Scot and the FO will turn things around - it will take time but the evidence is clear already

I'm not intimating that we'll win a lot of games this season - these guys will have an improved product on the field because they have a clue
Until recently, Snyder & Allen have made a lot of really bad decisions - nobody with any sense believes this franchise will get better under their guidance
Snyder's W/L record = 45% (80-96) - Snyder/Allen = 41% (59-84-1)
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btw - nobody here is going to run a specific offense or a specific defense - these coaches will prepare and install a game plan to suit the players
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SkinsJock wrote:btw - nobody here is going to run a specific offense or a specific defense - these coaches will prepare and install a game plan to suit the players

That's the hope, but I'm not sure why you say that, when that hasn't really been the track record. Maybe they didn't really have the players before.
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Has LPJ weighed in with his Super Bowl prediction, yet?


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SkinsJock wrote:btw - nobody here is going to run a specific offense or a specific defense - these coaches will prepare and install a game plan to suit the players

That's the hope, but I'm not sure why you say that, when that hasn't really been the track record. Maybe they didn't really have the players before.

I think that Jay will have learned from last year that his best chance at keeping his job here is to devise a way to best utilize the players and coaches he has than to try and put them in situations that they are not comfortable handling or managing
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SkinsJock wrote:btw - nobody here is going to run a specific offense or a specific defense - these coaches will prepare and install a game plan to suit the players

That's the hope, but I'm not sure why you say that, when that hasn't really been the track record. Maybe they didn't really have the players before.

I think that Jay will have learned from last year that his best chance at keeping his job here is to devise a way to best utilize the players and coaches he has than to try and put them in situations that they are not comfortable handling or managing


I'm just hoping that the team has improved the roster somewhat this year. There's nothing that exotic about what Gruden does. I'm far more concerned about having a QB who can drop back the required number of steps and throw to the open WR. Linemen who are big and strong enough to buy him some time in the pocket. Having more players on defense who aren't afraid to tackle would be a plus too. Gruden isn't going to scheme his way out of a weak roster.
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+1 - it would be a huge help if Griffin is able to show that he can be a good NFL QB - there are many other issues we will still need to address but if we have the QB it put's Scot a little further ahead on the rebuilding of the offense

totally agree that the defense also has a ways to go - this has been a huge disappointment for some time

still ... I'm looking forward to seeing a group playing better together ...
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I'm just hoping that the team has improved the roster somewhat this year. There's nothing that exotic about what Gruden does. I'm far more concerned about having a QB who can drop back the required number of steps and throw to the open WR. Linemen who are big and strong enough to buy him some time in the pocket. Having more players on defense who aren't afraid to tackle would be a plus too. Gruden isn't going to scheme his way out of a weak roster.[/quote]

Yes, this. Gruden runs a mainstream offense whoever is under center needs to be able to run it.
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Ive seen a couple articles predicting our defense to be best in the east this year. While im not on that band wagen, I think its possible that as we get toward the halfway point we have the chance of playing that way.

The talent is there now. Its just can the coaching staff perform as advertised. Joe Barry has a solid plan, and even though our DBs have a lot to prove, Fewell is one hell of a DB coach to have.

Our imediate vs long term success will very much be dictated by RG. If he can perform like we expected him to when drafted, we can we a winning team right now and legit playoff contenders this year or next. If he isnt the guy, the tean rebuild could take 3-5 years depending on the qb we bring in to start and getting him up to speed with the system and his team mates.

Our offense EASILY has the potentiak to be a top 5 scoring offense. So if we can even have a defense that ranks in the top half of the league for points scored, playoffs are a possibility.
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It's mostly about attention to detail and confidence.

A few teams have no chance since they simply lack the talent. A few are so talented they will absolutely make it. The vast middle of mostly equals will play for 6 to 8 spots. The ones who get those spots will do the little things. Playing with confidence allows one to perform to one's ability with relative ease as opposed to hesitating and sucking.

Good coaching with interested players who love the game coupled with a little early success could go a long way. I think we have picked up a lot of interested players since that is important to Scot. We will see about the coaching and the early success.
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Prowl33 wrote:Ive seen a couple articles predicting our defense to be best in the east this year. While im not on that band wagen, I think its possible that as we get toward the halfway point we have the chance of playing that way.

The talent is there now. Its just can the coaching staff perform as advertised. Joe Barry has a solid plan, and even though our DBs have a lot to prove, Fewell is one hell of a DB coach to have.

Our imediate vs long term success will very much be dictated by RG. If he can perform like we expected him to when drafted, we can we a winning team right now and legit playoff contenders this year or next. If he isnt the guy, the tean rebuild could take 3-5 years depending on the qb we bring in to start and getting him up to speed with the system and his team mates.

Our offense EASILY has the potentiak to be a top 5 scoring offense. So if we can even have a defense that ranks in the top half of the league for points scored, playoffs are a possibility.


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16-0 BAAABBBBYYYYY !!!!!!!
SUPERBOWL CHAMPS !!!!!!!

That's my expectation and if we don't get a superbowl, complete waste of the season and my fandom and I'll find something to b**** about at that time.
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Countertrey wrote:Has LPJ weighed in with his Super Bowl prediction, yet?

Yes.

langleyparkjoe wrote:16-0 BAAABBBBYYYYY !!!!!!!
SUPERBOWL CHAMPS !!!!!!!

That's my expectation and if we don't get a superbowl, complete waste of the season and my fandom and I'll find something to b**** about at that time.


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Prowl33 wrote:Ive seen a couple articles predicting our defense to be best in the east this year. While im not on that band wagen, I think its possible that as we get toward the halfway point we have the chance of playing that way.


I'm surprised anyone is making that prediction. Even though it is a pretty low bar, as yupchagee says, we were not good last year and have had a fair amount of turnover. I believe in McCloughan's plan and think we had a good FA (which was practically all defense) . . . but it's still last year's bad unit + turnover, which is no guarantee for success. Add to that the fact that we have a new coordinator and scheme, and it's just more volatility. Who's to say at this point whether they'll show up stronger or weaker.

The talent is there now. Its just can the coaching staff perform as advertised. Joe Barry has a solid plan, and even though our DBs have a lot to prove, Fewell is one hell of a DB coach to have.


We'll see about talent. There's definitely potential and depth, but as for starter-level players who make an impact, our new roster is still on the unproven side. Our new coordinator is probably better than Haz, from what I can tell, but he's also an unproven commodity at this level.

I hope for the best, of course.
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Countertrey wrote:Joe has spoken... and the season may proceed.


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I just want to see that the new guys running the FO and on the sidelines have this franchise on the right track ...

yes I'd like to see us win some of the close games that we seem to blow in the recent past but more important is to see improvement

there is no way we're making the playoffs but we should be showing that we're going to be 'there' soon

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SkinsJock wrote:there is no way we're making the playoffs

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SkinsJock wrote:there is no way we're making the playoffs

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oh well :lol: - yes, it can happen .... we could, in fact, win all 16 ...

I'm just looking for this franchise to play consistently well - we can get lucky and make the playoffs but that's just not realistic
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there have been franchises that have gone from last to first but there are not many that become 10 - 12 game winners every season after playing the way this franchise has played recently - we have been in last place in the NFC East 6 of the last 7 seasons

I feel we're on the right track but it's going to take more than 1 draft and I hope we can be contenders next season - that would be amazing
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HEROHAMO wrote:Its all about wins and losses. With that said playoffs is what I expect every single season.
I always believe our team is capable of making the playoffs if everyone can get on the same page.

Team chemistry is probably more important then talent. But when you can have everyone on the same page with a sound strategy and talented players to execute the plan. Thats when the magic happens.

I think our talent has already improved drastically from last season. Now we just need everyone to gel.

I predict a top ten defense this season. Our run defense will be stout. Our new additions in the secondary will improve our passing defense. Our linebackers are already a very good group.

The offense will improve. Our running game with the new additions will be close to tops in the league.
If we can get improved play out of RG3 then we just might see an improved version of RG3s 2012 form.

So basically we have a stout defense, strong running game and the only question mark is QB play.

My only real concerns are whether or not Gruden is capable of implementing a winning strategy.
Also the relationship between Gruden and RG3 which is a big concern. This could affect the locker room which we all know could be bad for team chemistry and morale.

If all goes well. We could see a 10-6 season. I have full faith in Scotty Mac. I actually like the new defensive Coordinator. He did coach a good group of linebackers in San Diego.


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No seriously, I hope you are right but for me it's been incompetence and ineptitude for so long 4-12, 3-13, 5-11, 6-10 and 4-12 that I can’t hope for so much this year. Yes, I intentionally omitted 2012 because in my opinion it was an outlier that was driven by a gimmick offense that Griffin couldn't or shouldn't run in 2015 because it isn’t sustainable. I just want to see solid improvement over last year running Gruden’s conventional WCO with a better defense and I'll be hopeful if not happy.

After watching football teams for over 50 years I know what an improving team looks like, I'll recognize it if I see it and that is what I want to see this year. If we get much more than that I might even be suspicious, I want it built right this time with a culture and an identity that is going to last a couple of decades.

Other franchises adopt a style of play and establish a culture that endures as players and coaches come and go why not Washington? Think of how the Steelers, Packers, 49ers, Seahawks, Patriots, Giants and other teams have established and maintained an identity and standard of performance over a period of time. We had that in DC for a long time and I want it back. I want to see the birth of new Redskin identity this season at FedEx. No shortcuts, no smoke and mirrors or Snyder fan boy marketing nonsense that is going leave us all deflated and feeling stupid just solid, old school blocking and tackling physical football. This is what SM came to town preaching I want to see the first glimpses of it and a team in 2015 that runs on 3-1 and expects to manfully pick up the first down.


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If you look at our talent acquired on defense. You should be able to see an improved defense. Our Dline will now be very stout with pot roast as the anchor. Pot roast will probably demand a double team and that means Kerrigan is going to have one on one situations.

We acquired quite a few pieces for the secondary as well. Which was our weakest area. I actually think Amerson can be a solid player now that we have shored up the Dline plus Goldson will help on the deep end.
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Irn-Bru wrote:
Countertrey wrote:Joe has spoken... and the season may proceed.


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It's like the long offseason is finally over.


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langleyparkjoe wrote:i get so excited i turn on the dvds of our superbowl wins. (


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