Chances of 9-7 Making the Playoffs?

[JDSkins47]

What are the chances of us making the playoffs at 9-7 because I see that as our best case scenarioe right now.

[#98QBKiller]

Let it go dude

[Bacon]

Decent, but how are we going to get to 9-7 when we can't even beat the Bucs or Eagles?

[Backpack3r]

Were not going to make the playoffs

[Chief skin]

Comic Relief Thanks I Needed It

[BuryYourDuke]

9-7 gets us in. Guaranteed. The problem is, we have to win 4 games.

[2006Skins]

50/50 to answer your question.

Can it be done? I'm not as sure as I was after a 6 TO day...

[ALLWORLD]

Giants and Eagles losing this weekend could help, but with some I agree.. What is the point? We do suck. Rather its cuz of injuries or coaching... We suck, face it.

[Tastes Like Chicken]

Good.

Our chances of making between 9 and 7 turnovers is very good, actually. Wait, was that the question?

[GaryGreenMonk]

Surprisingly pretty good.

Problem is we can only lose one more game.

The biggest team standing in our way is also surprising in Arizona.

Unfortunately, the paloffs will be Cowboys, Green Bay, Tampa, Seattle as divisional winners. And Giants and Arizona as the wildcards. Yes...we will lose a wild card spot to Arizona and most likely it will come back to this game as the reason why.

And to pile it on, we will end up 8-8 and miss the playoffs and not get any good draft picks ensuring that we are 8-8 at best next year too probably.

[kevin11]

8-8..we are going to go on a 3 game winning streak to end the season.,

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[W1N_SKINS]

to be honest i would rather go 7-9 or 6-10 get a draft pic or have we already traded it away

[Rolling Thunder]

The real question is will 8-8 be enough to make the playoffs? :doh:

[bulldog]

The odds on this team are long, mainly because you can't count on Portis and Moss to put up good numbers and be effective week in and week out. Without quality play from the RB and WR positions, Campbell can sit back there and make a lot of throws but the end result is going to be a loss.

[pitchdogg]

even if we do make the playoffs, we won't last long. this team doesn't know how to close.

[SkinFan20]

Why care about playoffs at this point, besides the grand reward would be getting crushed on national TV by the Patriots at best. :laugh:

A respectable record and some more NFC East wins would be enough for me, this team isn't ready.

[djspinoy]

Face reality man, i have always been pro redskins even when a lot of these people were very pessimistic...we arent goin to the playoffs.. the season is over..look forward to year.. :helmet:

[NOVA2Tampa]

Why care about playoffs at this point, besides the grand reward would be getting crushed on national TV by the Patriots at best. :laugh:

A respectable record and some more NFC East wins would be enough for me, this team isn't ready.

Exactly...we'd be lucky to win the wild-card game...give it a rest, folks...8-8 AT BEST...season=OVER.

[hervoicehoneyed]

Seriously, does this look like a playoff team to any of you?

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

I just can't accept the fact that I have to wait until yet another September to have any hope. It's like the Olympics with this team. Every 4 ****ing years you can expect real competition.

[Wyndorf25]

This team just needs to concentrate on winning the next two home games against teams that they should beat--Buffalo and Chicago. After that, everyone will know whether or not this team is going anywhere.

Its easy to give an emotional repsonse and proclaim that the season is over, its not. Yes, you have recent events to back you up in your 'bold' proclimations, but there is still football left to be played. With the exception of the Pats game, the Skins have been competitive in every single game until the end. It is possible to correct these mistakes that are leading to 4th quarter breakdowns and the breaks will start coming the Skins' way, they just need to be prepared for when they do.

Soon, two pro-bowlers will be returning to the line-up (Taylor and Thomas) and Campbell has gained another experience feather in the headress. Im taking a wait and see aproach. My :2cents:

[pgitta]

How about we worry about going 9-7 when 10-6 is impossible?
You people are a disgrace.

Go ahead, give up. Be realistic.

I'm going to keep watching. And rooting.

Pathetic quitters the lot of you.

[armada58]

Mathematically?? We're still in it.

Realistically?? Don't go buying any playoff tickets.

[Backpack3r]

How about we worry about going 9-7 when 10-6 is impossible?
You people are a disgrace.

Go ahead, give up. Be realistic.

I'm going to keep watching. And rooting.

Pathetic quitters the lot of you.

I think we all are going to continue watching, and rooting, I know I am. But I dont want to set myself up to be dissapointed, everyone in this topic is just accepting reality, that playoffs are most likely not going to happen\

Does that mean we are going to stop rooting for our team? Hell no

[Craig]

Please stop the insanity. 3 losses in a row. The team isn't heading in the right direction. Give it a rest. please.

[Craig]

How about we worry about going 9-7 when 10-6 is impossible?
You people are a disgrace.

Go ahead, give up. Be realistic.

I'm going to keep watching. And rooting.

Pathetic quitters the lot of you.

Did u say something?

[Portis N Pals]

I've been a Redskins fan for all my life (37 next month) but I'm sorry, I just don't believe this team believes they can win. All those close games, and all these losses, it has to be hard to take. As frustrating as it is for us as fans, can you imagine how bad it must feel for them? Fact is, we still do have a young QB. Its easy to forgot that at times, he's played so well this year, but I think it just takes time and experience to become a winner. Jason is close, but its just not there yet. And Moss' drops are continuing to hurt us. And Portis hasn't had a fumbling problem this year, but today sure was brutal. I'm just so wiped out. Its emotionally draining to get my hopes up each week, only to be crushed in the last minute of the game. I'll go cry to my dog now. :(

[bubba9497]

there is no way the Skins can make the playoffs

they make too many stupid mistakes

they are not mentally talented enough to win


turnovers
dropped passes
stupid penalties that continues drives
wrong coverages

etc..............

the Redskins are their own worse enemy

[2006Skins]

Face reality man, i have always been pro redskins even when a lot of these people were very pessimistic...we arent goin to the playoffs.. the season is over..look forward to year.. :helmet:

Still plenty of time. It will be tough, and it doesn't look good. But there's still a chance. Can't count this team out yet.

[Sticksboi05]

Playoffs? You kiddin' me? I just hope we can win a game...seriously...we'll probably let Rex Grossman beat us in two weeks.

[doom44]

How about winning 1 more single game? How about people holding onto the ball?
How about not throwing to the other team. All this must happen before this pitiful team even thinks about the word Play off.

Pathetic display of having to overcome mistake after mistake. Just beat somebody.

[Backpack3r]

Yo bubba seriously change your signature size, its over the limit, if the mods manually destroy my sig twice, the same should happen to you

[SkinFanZim]

LoL!!! Playoffs. Thats a good one.

[natsfan762]

please delete this thread... The playoffs are completely out of the question. 7-9 is their destiny

[pgitta]

there is no way the Skins can make the playoffs

they make too many stupid mistakes

they are not mentally talented enough to win


turnovers
dropped passes
stupid penalties that continues drives
wrong coverages

etc..............

the Redskins are their own worse enemy

*sigh*

[SkipJackSkin]

I don't understand how some people think we even still have a chance at making the playoffs. If we can't beat the Eagles or Bucs, and just slip away with wins with Miami and New York (Jets), why in the world do we even deserve to be in the playoffs.

Being a Redskin fan has shown me on to get my hopes up for a very unlikely event, such as making the playoffs this season. You just gotta deal with it and then move on to next season. And if we did make the playoffs this season, we don't deserve it.

[armada58]

there is no way the Skins can make the playoffs

they make too many stupid mistakes

they are not mentally talented enough to win


turnovers
dropped passes
stupid penalties that continues drives
wrong coverages

etc..............

the Redskins are their own worse enemy

The worst thing about the fact that this statement is 100% true is that it's been true for many years now

[TotalRecall]

I said it back when they were 5-3....DREAM ON.

[theTruthTeller]

The Skins don't deserve to make the playoffs, but you could say the same thing about all the teams left in the mix for the last spot: Cards, Saints, Panthers, Lions, Vikes, Eagles.

[armada58]

The Skins don't deserve to make the playoffs, but you could say the same thing about all the teams left in the mix for the last spot: Cards, Saints, Panthers, Lions, Vikes, Eagles.

We had the chance to be in the drivers seat today amongst these teams. Today was a must win. Instead we got another "Horseshoes and Handgrandes" Redskins classic.

[f_trizzy]

9-7 gets us in. Guaranteed. The problem is, we have to win 4 games.
Yes, there will be a 9-7 wild card from the NFC but it aint going to be us because we aren't winning 4 more games. Hell, I'm scared of the Bills at this point.

[Joel Sowers]

I don't think this team has the intelligence or heart to win. The offensive could not pick up half a yard in a must win game in the red zone and our QB does not have the intelligence to play the position in the NFL....Two key turnovers with the game on the line...

[UltimateSkins]

We aren't going to the playoffs. With all the injuries, turnovers, and crappy red zone play calling, 7-9 is where we are headed.

[ECU-ALUM]

Can we let the playoffs talk go right now. If we get in it will be because we backed in...right now I'd settle for 8-8...it's a sad thing when we think 8-8 is not a bad thing.

[bulldog]

well, as long as the skill players don't make plays but cost the team with turnovers and the offensive line remains the brittle, weak unit it has been on the right side since Week 2........the Skins don't figure to beat too many quality teams from here on out.

Minnesota's win today over the Giants should be ample evidence that those last 5 games are not going to be easy.........ANY of them :)

[Mark The Homer]

even if we do make the playoffs, we won't last long. this team doesn't know how to close.I don't agree with this. The team did an outstanding job in the second half. They were down 16 points and came back to within striking distance. The Bucs were held to three and outs what, four times in a row? Redskins totally dominated the second half, save one play. JC is young and still learning. There is a lot to be optimistic about.


This team just needs to concentrate on winning the next two home games against teams that they should beat--Buffalo and Chicago. After that, everyone will know whether or not this team is going anywhere.

Its easy to give an emotional repsonse and proclaim that the season is over, its not. Yes, you have recent events to back you up in your 'bold' proclimations, but there is still football left to be played. With the exception of the Pats game, the Skins have been competitive in every single game until the end. It is possible to correct these mistakes that are leading to 4th quarter breakdowns and the breaks will start coming the Skins' way, they just need to be prepared for when they do.

Soon, two pro-bowlers will be returning to the line-up (Taylor and Thomas) and Campbell has gained another experience feather in the headress. Im taking a wait and see aproach. My :2cents:I agree with everything above.


How about we worry about going 9-7 when 10-6 is impossible?
You people are a disgrace.

Go ahead, give up. Be realistic.

I'm going to keep watching. And rooting.

Pathetic quitters the lot of you.Amen pgitta. Amen.


there is no way the Skins can make the playoffs

they make too many stupid mistakes

they are not mentally talented enough to win


turnovers
dropped passes
stupid penalties that continues drives
wrong coverages

etc..............

the Redskins are their own worse enemyBubba, I am surprised, this coming from you. I understand the frustration. But, I hope this post is an emotional tangent, and not how you really believe.


Still plenty of time. It will be tough, and it doesn't look good. But there's still a chance. Can't count this team out yet.Historically, Gibbs' teams play well in November, and they did play well this month, when you look at the whole picture. Historically, Gibbs' teams play even better in December. And I'm not talking about Gibbs I teams, I'm including '04 through '06. There's plenty of unexpected wins coming up this season. Stay tuned.

[Joel Sowers]

I see another 5-11 season in front of us. No one is hungry, not even Gibbs or campbell would be on the bench.

[SkipJackSkin]

I see another 5-11 season in front of us. No one is hungry, not even Gibbs or campbell would be on the bench.

I don't think we are going to end up 5-11 but 9-7 is a long shot. A very very long shot.

[cakmoney61]

The real question is will 8-8 be enough to make the playoffs? :doh:

Can we just win one game in a row? I believe the Skins have lost 4 of their last 5 and its last 3 in a row!...

...and we are trying to figure out what it takes to make the playoffs!?!

Give me a breaK!!!

[Veretax]

I'll be honest making 8-8 at this point is looking very dim. Injuries have really hurt us. I think what we should do is pull out all stops in our next game, if we lose there, then we start seeing what some of our depth is like and rest some of our starters so they don't get injured near end of the season

[goldenster95]

If we do make the playoffs, we might actually surprise some people. Why? Randy Thomas will be back. So will Sean Taylor. Moss will continue to heal. And Campbell will continue to progress.

So long as we make it there with no further injuries, things might get interesting.

Of course, as Craig stated previously, we've got to start winning. And I think we can do that.

[knowledge316]

slim to none...object of playing these games is to win and not lose and we haven't done that consistently to be able to win 4 of the next 5 games

[cakmoney61]

there is no way the Skins can make the playoffs

they make too many stupid mistakes

they are not mentally talented enough to win


turnovers
dropped passes
stupid penalties that continues drives
wrong coverages

etc..............

the Redskins are their own worse enemy

When I watch the Redskins in critical situations or with the game on the line, I now hear the The Three Stooges music playing in my head. The stooges were always knocking themselves in the head, poking each each in the eyes, kicking one another in the rear, and generally inflicting numerous other pains on one another.

I think if we lower our expectations, it wouldn't hurt so much when the inevitable loss happens for the umpteenth time. Starting with the Philly loss, I lowered my expectations. If they make the playoffs, I will consider it a very pleasant surprise.

On the other hand, the players are getting paid millions of dollars even after these crushing defeats. What are the fans getting other than ulcers, high blood pressure, heart palpitations, and other medical problems. Lowering expectations is a form of preventative medicine. So let's stop the playoffs talk for now. You'll feel a lot better after another disheartening defeat. :2cents:

[ArtMonk_fav.redskin]

What are the chances of us making the playoffs at 9-7 because I see that as our best case scenarioe right now.

What?!?!?!

Dude, 7-9 is a stretch...

:logo:

[ArtMonk_fav.redskin]

even if we do make the playoffs, we won't last long. this team doesn't know how to close.

... or start

:logo:

[Chachie]

The Redskins are not going to the playoffs. They will go 8-8 at best. It's a mediocre pro football team at best. Let's call a duck a duck.

[Louie 14]

Lets not loose our hope. Hail.

[TheDoyler23]

Gotta root against the Vikes, Cards, Lions, Bears, etc.

[SkinsJackpot]

Playoffs! Playoffs! Did you say Playoffs!

[Mark The Homer]

Reading through this thread -- I've realized something: REDSKINS FANS SUCK.

We played a SPECTACULAR second half against one of the best defenses in the National Football League, and all most of you can do is ***** and moan.

You people make me sick.

[Wyndorf25]

Reading through this thread -- I've realized something: REDSKINS FANS SUCK.

We played a SPECTACULAR second half against one of the best defenses in the National Football League, and all most of you can do is ***** and moan.

You people make me sick.

LOL...I hear ya Mark. Just take it with a grain of salt. It's one thing to root for a team that gets blown out every week, it is another to root for a team that (nearly) always plays well enough to win--but does'nt. I think many Skins fans are experiencing the equivelent of football blue-balls. It hurts and people are just venting.

[skin_finatic]

to be honest i would rather go 7-9 or 6-10 get a draft pic or have we already traded it away

true fans dont want there team to lose

[SkinsFan48]

we have to get to 9-7 first.




What are the chances of us making the playoffs at 9-7 because I see that as our best case scenarioe right now.