Can We Agree That the Season Isn't Over Yet!

[cakmoney61]

This is why I love ES. I get to hear both sides of myself. One week I hate the Redskins because of the great pain I experience when we lose. The next week I love them because my favorite team won. Yes, some fans are too negative while others are too positive. But the one thing that's true of both groups and the groups that sit somewhere between the too-negative and the too-positive groups is passion...and intelligence...and wit...and, most importantly, a sense of humor.

The people in the center are the ones I like the most, because they bring the most balance. You know...the people who say I'm extremely disappointed, but I haven't given up on the team or the season yet. And really none of us should be giving up yet...IT'S TOO EARLY TO DO THAT!!! I'll admit that I've been tempted to give up on the team and the season, but I've read many times from many people on this site that it's too early to do that. And they are absolutely right!

So, although I'm very unhappy about the current situation and somewhat pessimistic about our short- and long-term future, I will not give up hoping that the best is yet to come. Regardless of who is our starting QB or who is not playing well or who is injured, can we at least agree that this season isn't over until we are mathematically eliminated? I'll still be upset if we lose, and you will hear about it, because I am a passionate fan. But let's not forget that in sports anything can happen! It ain't over 'til it's over!

HTTR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ozskin]

Ain't over till it's over is spot on. We are still in this, but it has to start on Sunday. A win in Indy would spark something big.

[Loyal2Washington]

Obviously the season isn't over, when the team decides to play smash mouth football and stop depending on Brunell to win is when we will see a good team. Hopefully this is the week it finally clicks.

[flexxskins]

I would like us to shock the world tomorrow.

[blackchucknorris]

its not over till thee fat lady (eli) sings



in other words, its not over till we play the week 17 game against the giants

[More Complete]

I'm with ya! :cheers:

[endzone_dave]

To make 10-6 we'd have to go 8-2 the rest of the way. We'd have to go from being a team that lost to an 0-5 team to being just about the best team in the NFL who now has a very tough schedule from here on out. Not impossible but unlikely.

[Darth Tater]

I'd assume that by saying 'the season is over' one would mean that we are NOT going to the playoffs but only a fool would say that with certainty. 6 games in, no team can legititimately believe their season is 'over'. At 2-4, it is possible that we could win the division (esp. given our upcoming schedule) even with an additional loss or two. We could still go to the playoffs even giving away as many as 3 more game.

[Mr_ Skinshead]

Yes, Yogi we can agree that "it ain't over 'til it's over". But can we agree that the fat lady's warming up and there's an "all-you-can-eat" buffet calling her name?

[cakmoney61]

To make 10-6 we'd have to go 8-2 the rest of the way. We'd have to go from being a team that lost to an 0-5 team to being just about the best team in the NFL who now has a very tough schedule from here on out. Not impossible but unlikely.

Reality can be a girl dog! But reality also compels me to say "It's not over yet."

[RedskinzOwnU]

I have this funny feeling that we might upset the colts. Unfortunately, I don't find the colts nearly as intimidating as dallas, philly, or new york, because they have no defense. Even if we do win, however, the season is still pretty much over. Hope, at this point, lies in nothing more than theoretical possibility. But there's just no way we can get to 10 or 11 wins with the team we are fielding right now, especially when you actually look at the remaining schedule and the OTHER teams we would actually have to play. The season is over with Brunell at QB.

[cakmoney61]

I'd assume that by saying 'the season is over' one would mean that we are NOT going to the playoffs but only a fool would say that with certainty. 6 games in, no team can legititimately believe their season is 'over'. At 2-4, it is possible that we could win the division (esp. given our upcoming schedule) even with an additional loss or two. We could still go to the playoffs even giving away as many as 3 more game.

That is exactly what the fan who is too negative is saying. You, obviously, are one of the more centered Redskins fans, which makes you invaluable to the pessimistic Redskins fan.

People can question the pessimistic Redskins fans without being rude. The question to the pessimistic fan is, "Have the Redskins been eliminated from the playoffs?" Since the answer is obviously "No," let's keep hoping and believing, because everything is still out there for the taking. Believe me, the first person I'm talking to is myself!

[JimmiJo]

Ask me Monday.

[sportsfan882]

It's over if we lose tomorrow which we most likely will. I don't think I've ever seen such an uneven matchup. Peyton Manning VS a non-existent secondary... LOL

[JimmiJo]

It's over if we lose tomorrow which we most likely will. I don't think I've ever seen such an uneven matchup. Peyton Manning VS a non-existent secondary... LOL

I heard something like that before...oh yea, second to worst run defense against Clinton Portis. Yea, that was it, last week.

[NOVA2Tampa]

The season will be "over" when the Redskins have their 7th loss of the season. As long as we don't lose more than 6 games, we'll make the playoffs...and once you're in the playoffs, regular season records don't really matter...just ask the Steelers.

[cakmoney61]

Yes, Yogi we can agree that "it ain't over 'til it's over". But can we agree that the fat lady's warming up and there's an "all-you-can-eat" buffet calling her name?

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Sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying...which is one of the reasons why I come here. ;) The ES "family" helps me cope when times are bad and keeps me grounded when times are great. This board is exactly how it should be! So thank you to all who contribute, whether I agree or disagree!!! :cheers:

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

The season will be "over" when the Redskins have their 7th loss of the season. As long as we don't lose more than 6 games, we'll make the playoffs...and once you're in the playoffs, regular season records don't really matter...just ask the Steelers.


Yeah, I really think 7 is the magic number here.

We hit that, we are done for the year, and it is time to see JC and change some things up.

As long as we are under that, all hope prevails!

GO SKINS!

[Darth Tater]

To make 10-6 we'd have to go 8-2 the rest of the way. We'd have to go from being a team that lost to an 0-5 team to being just about the best team in the NFL who now has a very tough schedule from here on out. Not impossible but unlikely.
In the NFL, the difference between an 0-5 team and a 5-0 team is about 5-10 plays. Heck, in 2003, the 14-2 Patriots were only about 8 plays from going 6-10. The difference between the 1998 6-10 Redskins and the 1999 10-6 Redskins was about 4-6 plays. The difference between the 2004 and 2005 Redskins was just a handful of plays. A game that ends 35-0 has only about 3-5 key plays that make the difference.

Do you remember the second Dallas game last year? Two key plays took Dallas out of the game: the batted ball int and the missed FG.

[cakmoney61]

I have this funny feeling that we might upset the colts. Unfortunately, I don't find the colts nearly as intimidating as dallas, philly, or new york, because they have no defense. Even if we do win, however, the season is still pretty much over. Hope, at this point, lies in nothing more than theoretical possibility. But there's just no way we can get to 10 or 11 wins with the team we are fielding right now, especially when you actually look at the remaining schedule and the OTHER teams we would actually have to play. The season is over with Brunell at QB.

Reality bites, doesn't it!?! :( The schedule is truly sick! Thanks for keeping it real. :cool: Here's to hoping what many would consider a miracle: the consistenly stellar play of Mark Brunell. :cheers:

[Art McDonough]

Here's what I think. It's over, playoff wise, when we have no chance for a winning season. Then it's time to let the young guys get some game experience. If we are still going with MB then, I think we all have a right to gripe.

[GIANTS DOMINATE]

Being that you couldn't handle an 0-5 Rookie QB at home, what makes you think you'll beat a 5-0 future HOF QB on the road?

FAIL!

[Arsenic]

Being that you couldn't handle an 0-5 Rookie QB at home, what makes you think you'll beat a 5-0 future HOF QB on the road?

FAIL!

Because we have a current Hall of Famer coaching the team, and a future hall of famer at runningback.

Shew troll :stop:

[GIANTS DOMINATE]

Because we have a current Hall of Famer coaching the team, and a future hall of famer at runningback.

Shew troll :stop:

Your HOF coach doesn't touch the ball and Portis has a long way to go before even being mentioned as a HOF'er.

Tell me again about your beast secondary and pass rush.....that's right, you don't have one!

[BleedBNG]

A win in Indy would spark something big.
It'll put us back on track. But we HAVE TO beat the cowgirls to stay there.

[Arsenic]

Your HOF coach doesn't touch the ball and Portis has a long way to go before even being mentioned as a HOF'er.

Tell me again about your beast secondary and pass rush.....that's right, you don't have one!

You guys only have 2 more sacks than us.

Didn't you have the absolute worst secondary in the league last year, and aren't you ranked around 21 or so this year? Giants fans have no bragging rights, when it comes to secondary play, and your pass rush hasn't been anything spectacular.

So based on your own selective analysis, I think it's safe to say you have no chance this sunday against Dallas.

[Live4Skins]

You guys only have 2 more sacks than us.

Didn't you have the absolute worst secondary in the league last year, and aren't you ranked around 21 or so this year? Giants fans have no bragging rights, when it comes to secondary play, and your pass rush hasn't been anything spectacular.

So based on your own selective analysis, I think it's safe to say you have no chance this sunday against Dallas.

Lavar is that you???

=GIANTS DOMINATE]
Your HOF coach doesn't touch the ball and Portis has a long way to go before even being mentioned as a HOF'er.

Tell me again about your beast secondary and pass rush.....that's right, you don't have one!


:owned:

[twenty-eight]

I would like us to shock the world tomorrow.

If we cant shock the world maybe we can hook peyton up with a little shocker:D

[Arsenic]

So based on your own selective analysis, I think it's safe to say you have no chance this sunday against Dallas.

...When future Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens comes to town...

[fight4oldc]

We could win the next 10 straight, we could lose all 10. Your point that it's not over is obvious. Until mathematically eliminated it's never over. Even if that time comes it's not over. It will be critical in evaluation for next year. We may get to see extensive time for the players of next year that may take us to the promised land. Win lose or draw I'll enjoy every Skins game until there are no more, whether thats December 30th or sometime later.

[banks979]

...When future Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens comes to town...

:puke: :tantrum: :puke: :cry:
That's quite possibly the most depressingly true thing I've read on the board all week. Esepcially if it comes before a certain Monk gets in the hall.

Just for that SKINS WIN THE NEXT SEVEN

Joe Gibbs is universally declared by all to be the greatest coach of all time.'

[MEXSKIN1]

I realy hope that the Redskins will start playing better at some point, and I keep feeling that is coming soon, I think that the ofense will start clicking and the defese will get better, I don't think our players and coaches will let this team get lost or the season get lost, we have very good players and coaches. It will happen our team has the potential. :helmet:

[crunk-colt]

if you lose to indy you can wave goodbye to your chances this year. 11-5 might not even win the divison.

[Arsenic]

:puke: :tantrum: :puke: :cry:
That's quite possibly the most depressingly true thing I've read on the board all week. Esepcially if it comes before a certain Monk gets in the hall.

Just for that SKINS WIN THE NEXT SEVEN

Joe Gibbs is universally declared by all to be the greatest coach of all time.'

Oh, I was just mocking his previous post.