Redskins Rant

[andy7171]

I'm still recovering from losing to the Giants yesterday. The Giants had nothing to play for. The Skins had everything to play for. The Skins showed up like the Giants were going to lay down. I only saw 6-7 players actually trying to win. I'm completely disgusted with all the other players...

Offense:
Pierre Garcon
Jamison Crowder
Chris Thompson
Vernon Davis

Defense:
Mason Foster
Ricky Jean Francois
Maybe Trent Murphy(playing out of position)

While Cousin performance was poor yesterday, if the Skins let him go off to free agency, we are going to suck HARD for another 5 years.

[kalm]

Daniel Snyder...

[andy7171]

Daniel Snyder...

Little Danny goes without saying. For the last 2-3 years he seems to have matured. If he dispatched Cousins, we are back to throwing bank at FA's. And down the slippery slop we go again.

[CAA Flagship]

Critical play came during the first Redskins' possession of the game. 2nd down pass over the middle to Reed. Reed caught it a yard short of the first down and instead of bowling ahead for an easy first down, he tried to make a move and lost another half yard. Skins failed to convert on 3rd down. It set the tone for the rest of the first half.

While I really wanted a win, I know they don't have the defense to go deep in the playoffs anyway. Time to build up the roster for next year.

[93henfan]

I'm still recovering from losing to the Giants yesterday. The Giants had nothing to play for. The Skins had everything to play for. The Skins showed up like the Giants were going to lay down. I only saw 6-7 players actually trying to win. I'm completely disgusted with all the other players...

Offense:
Pierre Garcon
Jamison Crowder
Chris Thompson
Vernon Davis

Defense:
Mason Foster
Ricky Jean Francois
Maybe Trent Murphy(playing out of position)

While Cousin performance was poor yesterday, if the Skins let him go off to free agency, we are going to suck HARD for another 5 years.

You like that?

[AshevilleApp]

The Lions storm into the playoffs!

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[Ivytalk]

The Lions storm into the playoffs!

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Thanks to the Skins!

[93henfan]

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

If 2016 would have got Snyder I would give it some credit.................

[Gil Dobie]

I though Washington changed their name to the Fighting Hawks?

[bandl]

I'm still recovering from losing to the Giants yesterday. The Giants had nothing to play for. The Skins had everything to play for. The Skins showed up like the Giants were going to lay down. I only saw 6-7 players actually trying to win. I'm completely disgusted with all the other players...

Offense:
Pierre Garcon
Jamison Crowder
Chris Thompson
Vernon Davis

Defense:
Mason Foster
Ricky Jean Francois
Maybe Trent Murphy(playing out of position)

While Cousin performance was poor yesterday, if the Skins let him go off to free agency, we are going to suck HARD for another 5 years.

All very true.
But #silverlining, it's nice to actually still be watching a game at the end of the season that actually means something, 2 seasons in a row.
Heck (ah heck!), the Giants finally made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2011.

[Rob Iola]

Cousins seemed to wear down over the course of the season. He can be excellent, but he can also lock onto/predetermine certain receivers and not take what the defense is giving him.

Key acquisition for the Skins has been GM Scot McCloughan - experienced with winning football (and the bottle, but sounds like he has those demons under control) and seems to have the buy-in from Snyder to keep being smart about where they spend their money. I would guess that they spend the money for Cousins and then go big after defenders in the draft and free agency. Maybe pick up Chip Kelly as the QB coach, unless Gruden feels as though he's personally responsible to coach up Cousins.

[andy7171]

Critical play came during the first Redskins' possession of the game. 2nd down pass over the middle to Reed. Reed caught it a yard short of the first down and instead of bowling ahead for an easy first down, he tried to make a move and lost another half yard. Skins failed to convert on 3rd down. It set the tone for the rest of the first half.

While I really wanted a win, I know they don't have the defense to go deep in the playoffs anyway. Time to build up the roster for next year.

I agree. The can sign Cousins and get a d-line man not named Hainesworth easily. Draft a corner.

[89Hen]

Sports radio is SO much more entertaining when the Redskins implode. It's been 20+ years of fun for me being a Redskin hater. Even my friends who used to give me shit for being an Eagles fan... "How many rings do the Eagles have?" have thrown up the white flag and have come to realize that the Skins are one of the worst franchises of the last 25 years. I can't remember the exact number, but I think only two or three teams in the NFL haven't been to a Conference Championship game in the last 25. Skins are one of them. Five trips to the playoffs in that timespan and two wins.

[Grizalltheway]

Cousins seemed to wear down over the course of the season. He can be excellent, but he can also lock onto/predetermine certain receivers and not take what the defense is giving him.

Key acquisition for the Skins has been GM Scot McCloughan - experienced with winning football (and the bottle, but sounds like he has those demons under control) and seems to have the buy-in from Snyder to keep being smart about where they spend their money. I would guess that they spend the money for Cousins and then go big after defenders in the draft and free agency. Maybe pick up Chip Kelly as the QB coach, unless Gruden feels as though he's personally responsible to coach up Cousins.

With a name like that, there's no need to point out the obvious.

[andy7171]

Sports radio is SO much more entertaining when the Redskins implode. It's been 20+ years of fun for me being a Redskin hater. Even my friends who used to give me shit for being an Eagles fan... "How many rings do the Eagles have?" have thrown up the white flag and have come to realize that the Skins are one of the worst franchises of the last 25 years. I can't remember the exact number, but I think only two or three teams in the NFL haven't been to a Conference Championship game in the last 25. Skins are one of them. Five trips to the playoffs in that timespan and two wins.

Me thinks there might be a Super Bowl win in there.

[Vidav]

Sports radio is SO much more entertaining when the Redskins implode. It's been 20+ years of fun for me being a Redskin hater. Even my friends who used to give me shit for being an Eagles fan... "How many rings do the Eagles have?" have thrown up the white flag and have come to realize that the Skins are one of the worst franchises of the last 25 years. I can't remember the exact number, but I think only two or three teams in the NFL haven't been to a Conference Championship game in the last 25. Skins are one of them. Five trips to the playoffs in that timespan and two wins.

Me thinks there might be a Super Bowl win in there.

That was exactly 25 years ago so obviously doesn't count.

[89Hen]

Sports radio is SO much more entertaining when the Redskins implode. It's been 20+ years of fun for me being a Redskin hater. Even my friends who used to give me shit for being an Eagles fan... "How many rings do the Eagles have?" have thrown up the white flag and have come to realize that the Skins are one of the worst franchises of the last 25 years. I can't remember the exact number, but I think only two or three teams in the NFL haven't been to a Conference Championship game in the last 25. Skins are one of them. Five trips to the playoffs in that timespan and two wins.

Me thinks there might be a Super Bowl win in there.

Now you made me look it up. Last time a team appeared in at least a conference championship...

2015 - Broncos
2015 - Panthers
2015 - Patriots
2015 - Cardinals
2014 - Seahawks
2014 - Colts
2014 - Packers
2013 - 49ers
2012 - Ravens
2012 - Falcons
2011 - Giants
2010 - Steelers
2010 - Jets
2010 - Bears
2009 - Vikings
2009 - Saints
2008 - Eagles
2007 - Chargers
2002 - Titans
2002 - Buccaneers
2002 - Raiders
2001 - Rams
1999 - Jaguars
1995 - Cowboys
1993 - Bills
1993 - Chiefs
1992 - Dolphins
1991 - Lions
1991 - Redskins
1989 - Browns
1988 - Bengals
Never - Texans (big asterisk)

[89Hen]

nm

[andy7171]

Me thinks there might be a Super Bowl win in there.

That was exactly 25 years ago so obviously doesn't count.

He know exactly what hes doing if he listening to DC sports radio. They just celebrated the 25th anniversay of this super bowl.

[89Hen]

They just celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Skins being relevant.

FIFY

[89Hen]

He know exactly what hes doing if he listening to DC sports radio.

dal, give Andy his keyboard back.

[andy7171]

In the last 25 years how many times have the Eagles made the playoffs without TO? Or do you claim him as yours?

[89Hen]

In the last 25 years how many times have the Eagles made the playoffs without TO?

A lot more times than with him. How many times have the Skins made the playoffs without Joe Gibbs?

[Vidav]

Redskins and Eagles are both watching the playoffs from home.