PFT: Hightower Predicts Redskins will be in the Superbowl

[KCasady]

Not a big deal to me. I love the confidence.


Well, so much for a Redskins bye week without drama.

Weeks after quarterback Rex Grossman predicted that the team will win the NFC East (something that suddenly doesn’t seem quite so crazy), running back Tim Hightower predicts that the Redskins will win the NFC, period.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/04/hightower-says-redskins-will-be-in-super-bowl/

[HigSkin]

I saw this one when it came out. Pretty funny stuff but yea..I guess anything could happen. HT sure isn't shy about his predictions, i.e. AZ win.

[STBonecrusher21]

Hey he was right the first time.

:)

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

Why set your self up to look an absolute moron if/ when this doesn't come to fruition?

Someone needs to keep these guys away from a mic.

Some guys just NEVER learn.

Hail.

[Santana_89]

I like the confidence but let's just let our play do the talking for us. So far the defense have done their part plus some, these offensive players talking Hightower, Cooley,even Grossman should focus on correcting their flaws first.

[Bibby]

If the media thinks a player predicting to win it all with the Redskins is a form of drama then we have definitely turn the culture here in Washington. I do not see how a prediction like that is "drama" haha :ols:

I'm pumped our players have a winning attitude and are backing it up on the field by bringing in wins.

[JustAfan47]

There's that damn word... Ahhh not cool!!!!...

[IONTOP]

Damnit Hightower... If you're not playing dress up, you're out there stirring the pot with talk about the Super Bowl. CUT THIS CLOWN... He's past his prime after that concussion in ATL 2 years ago...

[ACW]

Damnit Hightower... If you're not playing dress up, you're out there stirring the pot with talk about the Super Bowl. CUT THIS CLOWN... He's past his prime after that concussion in ATL 2 years ago...Overreact much?

[Bostic Hog]

Don't they have some sort of drug testing in the NFL?

[Skinsinparadise]

Why set your self up to look an absolute moron if/ when this doesn't come to fruition?

Someone needs to keep these guys away from a mic.

Some guys just NEVER learn.

Hail.

Yeah if this team doesn't make it, Rex and Hightower look ridiculous. Rex Ryan would love coaching this team -- is there a team in the NFL that brags and talks more than this team? Declaring victories in advance, saying multiple times they will win the division, trashing romo publicly, saying we got the best Wrs in the league and now we are headed to the Superbowl.

[Skins4Life6388]

Big deal being made about nothing

[RANSKINS98]

He is one for one and ill predict he will be two for two.

[THE HAMMER'IN HOG]

Why set your self up to look an absolute moron if/ when this doesn't come to fruition?

Someone needs to keep these guys away from a mic.

Some guys just NEVER learn.

Hail.

Asolutly!

[STBonecrusher21]

Sorry guys, not making the playoffs because my team simply wasnt good enough would be a lot more embarrassing/upsetting than my prediction not coming true. Thats why its no big deal for me.

[Timmy Smith]

It's kind of charming to see all these new faces so psyched and fired up, and to be able to tell that there's been a real change in culture at Redskins Park: the players actually believe we can, and will, win these games.

The bold proclamations and predictions make me wince a little bit, but hey, gotta have some swag sometimes.

[Chicken Fried]

I've said it before. Building a [I]winning culture[I] is the most important step. Confidence like this is a big part of that no matter the outcome.

[NLC1054]

How dare our players have confidence in our football teams ability to be competitive and not rollover for anyone!?

Barring a complete collapse by this team, even if we don't win the East, win a playoff game or win a Super Bowl...is anyone going to care? Seriously, is anyone going to care about some one off comment, taken horribly out of context in week 5? Notice how the article pretty much brushes aside the fact that Tim was just being jovial and joking around while being confident about his team?

Of course not. Because it's much easier to jump down our own team's throats than to actually realize that being confident in yourself isn't a giant handicap.

[ciresolstice]

I like confidence...but stay focused...one step at a time. Win the next game against Philly...then another...and so on.

[Blue Collar Skins]

Overreact much? Roflmao. Just a smidge :silly:

[skinsfanindallas88]

What the hell is he supposed to say? "Ahhh ya know its going good now but i just don't see us doing anything special this year"????????

[Wyvern]

Why bash Hightower for liking what he's seeing with his new team? This is not bragging -- this seems more like 'emotional investment' -- Hightower is willing to ante up with all those hits to his body to 'walk the talk.' I admire the positive mindset.

Why not aim for the prize? When you're already 3 and 1, and going 7-5 for the next twelve games might land you in the playoffs...isn't it worthwhile stating that you're hoping for the NFC championship?

Or should you say, "Gee, we're really hoping for a wild card so we can exit in the first round of the playoffs on the road."

Sorry, that's a defeatist mindset. We've got a decent defense, this team is still finding its offensive identity, and the Shanahans have been good at building a scary ball-control offense in the past. Why not allow yourself to hope?

Now I do understand Hightower's reasons for saying this. If you're a running back with an expected average of 5-6 years in the NFL -- you'd be wanting to do something with your career. So I applaud his enthusiasm, and take it as a positive. Washington may have become a great place for players who want to win ... as a team. Shanahan must have been running one heckuva training camp, pre-season session, and regular season preparations for game-day. From what I'm hearing this team is starting to sound like they've really bought into the direction the Redskins are going.

So, maybe as fans, we can too? Okay, maybe you might get a bruised ego if the Skins don't break through this year -- but at least you've got to be enjoying that the Skins are in the game. Consider the Bengals, Broncos, Chiefs, and <cough> Vikings. We're in the hunt, and why not generate some confidence?

I've put myself on the line in my workplace for a "9-7 record and who knows what happens in the playoffs?", but Hightower is putting his body and personal reputation on the line. At least allow yourself to believe that the Skins are getting better. I think the rest of the nation is starting to do so.

[MontanaSkins]

All I have to say is every NFC has issues with the Pack and the Lions having the least amount.

[SkinsFTW]

Don't jump on him too much because stranger things have happened, and he was on the team where it happened.

The Arizona Cardinals just 3 years ago.

[thesubmittedone]

Why set your self up to look an absolute moron if/ when this doesn't come to fruition?

Someone needs to keep these guys away from a mic.

Some guys just NEVER learn.

Hail.

I seriously don't think he gives a crap what anyone says about it if it doesn't come to fruition. He shouldn't. And it's not like he's excessively guaranteeing it, just saying he believes we'll be there all while smiling about it.

Nothing wrong here, really. I think you're being a little too dramatic about it, which is exactly PFT's intent here.

[WhoRUSupposed2Be]

That's what every player is supposed to believe... strive for more or achieve less.

Some of y'all nanny poos need to come to terms with the fact that maybe "THIS TEAM BELIEVES IN ITSELF!"

[IONTOP]

I like the quote from him... Shows confidence...

[DieHard86]

this is what rex ryan did - he convinced his jets that they were better than they really are, so why not?

[CPORTISFAN999]

Damnit Hightower... If you're not playing dress up, you're out there stirring the pot with talk about the Super Bowl. CUT THIS CLOWN... He's past his prime after that concussion in ATL 2 years ago...

yeah...past his prime......nevermind the fact that he was drafted in 2008, same year as fred davis and malcolm kelly and devin thomas, right? those guys must be past their prime too. fred davis? past his prime. cut him.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

I seriously don't think he gives a crap what anyone says about it if it doesn't come to fruition. He shouldn't. And it's not like he's excessively guaranteeing it, just saying he believes we'll be there all while smiling about it.

Nothing wrong here, really. I think you're being a little too dramatic about it, which is exactly PFT's intent here.

Shrugs, your entitled to your opinion man.

Mine is it's a dumbass thing to predict, not least from a team that's done jack **** for two decades now; and even if we had and we're a dominant franchise like the Patriots it would be bordering on arrogance. And I kinda' don't like that from my players. It's setting yourself up as a target, and opening yourself and the franchise up to ridicule if it doesn't come off.

Saying 'we hope to have a successful season/ make the post-season' is one thing. Predicting you'll win the whole lot, particularly when your just starting out, is something completely different.

Maybe I'm old school, but I know for a fact the only HC to win those silvery things in the lobby would have him in his office first thing in the morning for a dressing down.

Hail.

[IONTOP]

yeah...past his prime......nevermind the fact that he was drafted in 2008, same year as fred davis and malcolm kelly and devin thomas, right? those guys must be past their prime too. fred davis? past his prime. cut him.

:secret: I was making a joke comparing this distraction to Clinton Portis and how everyone hates his distractions...

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

That's what every player is supposed to believe... strive for more or achieve less.

Some of y'all nanny poos need to come to terms with the fact that maybe "THIS TEAM BELIEVES IN ITSELF!"

Believe it within the locker room.

Don't go shouting the odds about it outside of it.

Hail.

[CPORTISFAN999]

:secret: I was making a joke comparing this distraction to Clinton Portis and how everyone hates his distractions...

ohhhhhh. sorry about that :( i thought for a moment that u could have possibly meant clinton portis cause he got a concussion 2 years ago against the falcons. my bad, carry on then.

[Skinsinparadise]

Shrugs, your entitled to your opinion man.

Mine is it's a dumbass thing to predict, not least from a team that's done jack **** for two decades now; and even if we had and we're a dominant franchise like the Patriots it would be bordering on arrogance. And I kinda' don't like that from my players. It's setting yourself up as a target, and opening yourself and the franchise up to ridicule if it doesn't come off.

Saying 'we hope to have a successful season/ make the post-season' is one thing. Predicting you'll win the whole lot, particularly when your just starting out, is something completely different.

Maybe I'm old school, but I know for a fact the only HC to win those silvery things in the lobby would have him in his office first thing in the morning for a dressing down.

Hail.

Piggybacking off of this, confidence is cool but what's the point of declaring it publicly? We see how the rest of the league loves throwing Vince Young comment's back in the Eagles face when he called them the "dream team". Funny that Rex & Hightower are the big talkers, both guys have been questionable of late and ranked statistically below their peers in many categories. We don't see London Fletcher making declarations. I've heard London say before he believes in staying humble and hungry.

[Phat Hog]

er uh, let's beat the Beagles...

[Skinsinparadise]

er uh, let's beat the Beagles...

Recall the Landry trash talking pregame last time against the Eagles, and D. Jackson smoking Landry in play #1. Should be interesting to see what goes down if anything pregame this time.

[fifthorkid88]

I really wish the players would quit talking and just let their playing prove people wrong.

[B&GVol24]

For the people saying: "Well, what was he supposed to say?? We suck and we'll collapse and won't make the playoffs?! That we should just give up now?!" That's a little extreme don't you think? You can't honestly believe that there's only 2 ways to answer a question about the future of the season, either "We goin' to the 'ship!" or "We suck and we should quit!" There's a difference between being confident and making a prediction that bold. What about: "We're really clicking right now and just taking things one game at a time", or how about "Right now our focus is on the Eagles. If we keep doing our jobs in practice and in the games, we're gonna be a tough team to beat."

Now that being said... I don't mind what he said (didn't expect that did ya? :D :ols:). I like the confidence, and I like how this team doesn't just believe they can win, they know it. Every team should believe they can win, and as long as someone doesn't get obnoxious about it (Rex Ryan-style), then I'm okay with it.

Here's to hoping he's right. :cheers:

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

I really wish the players would quit talking and just let their playing prove people wrong.

EXACTLY! THAT'S the best way to answer anyone. Out on the field where it matters.

And Sip, fantastic example in a dignified man that does exactly that in London Fletcher.

Hail.

[Soup]

I'm cool with it, people act like its going to happen. Its obviously he's having fun with it, no one believes him.

There are other worse things he could say like, "I'm not coming to offseason workouts next season and I don't care what they think". or the whole 2 min fiasco that happened during the last bye week.

[Bacon]

He doesn't think we'll win it though. :(

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

Damnit Hightower... If you're not playing dress up, you're out there stirring the pot with talk about the Super Bowl. CUT THIS CLOWN... He's past his prime after that concussion in ATL 2 years ago...


yeah...past his prime......nevermind the fact that he was drafted in 2008, same year as fred davis and malcolm kelly and devin thomas, right? those guys must be past their prime too. fred davis? past his prime. cut him.

:ols:

Ironic.

At least Hightower's pocket's straight ;)

[IONTOP]

I really wish the players would quit talking and just let their playing prove people wrong.

I bet they wish the same...

---------- Post added October-4th-2011 at 08:31 PM ----------


:ols:

Ironic.

At least Hightower's pocket's straight ;)

:ols:

[LuRedskins]

IMO shanny is causing confidence in this team. not in the way rex ryan does though, when he tells his team they're the best and will win the super bowl. Shanny has said it before that he always wants to win the super bowl, thats why you play the game, so the players have the same goal. They want to win it all and its about time they got some confidence

[RandyHolt]

The power of positive thinking is underrated. Try it sometime, and stop being so worried about, and preparing for, failure. Strive for greatness. Why the heck not.

[ciresolstice]

I agree I'd rather it be said in house. There is confidence and then there are somewhat silly public proclamations. Unless you actually win it then it's all good. Like taking an ill advised shot and the coach is like wtf is he doing and it goes in and you're like..great shot! lol Either way...keep riding the good vibes. Hail!

[Dallsux]

Hey he was right the first time.

:)

Right? So far, he's batting 1.000

[rockfan7224]

God, some of you sad people need to lighten up and get a sense of humor.

Before some of you overreact and start chastising some players for having a little faith in their time, why don't you look at the source. It's PFT, and they write their titles and articles to get a reaction. Pretty much like the National Enquirer.

It's a nice change having players with a winning attitude who aren't satisfied with the status quo rather than players who are content with mediocrity. And players who want the fanbase to feel the same energy and excitement they do.

(Using London Fletcher is a terrible example because he's not outspoken, never has been, never will be, just the type of guy he is.)

[IONTOP]

At least HT didn't say "If we win the Super Bowl I will give a BJ to Shanahan and Grossman"

[TD_washingtonredskins]

I don't see the problem. I understand that some would rather have them keep their mouths shut and believe what they ar saying privately. But this team is so refreshing that I'm willing to give them some leeway.

---------- Post added October-4th-2011 at 09:08 PM ----------


At least HT didn't say "If we win the Super Bowl I will give a BJ to Shanahan and Grossman"

Silver lining!

[abdcskins]

Don't like it particularly, keep it in house like a poster said above me. No reason to blurt it out because then you seem overzealous and generally over confident. Humility and confidence go hand in hand.

I think all three of our running backs are equally as good btw. Torian is a truck who runs straight ahead, Helu is an elusive, agile, and quick RB, and Hightower is a bit of both. Love having them all.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

At least HT didn't say "If we win the Super Bowl I will give a BJ to Shanahan and Grossman"

STILL pissed I missed that thread.

And somewhat disturbed that I am.

Hail.

[MattFancy]

Slow news day. Who cares. I want all of our players to believe they can get to the Super Bowl. Will they? I doubt it. But I like the confidence of the players.

[Bobbyst21]

Lets hope this prediction is as good as his first. Say Redskins vs Ravens. Battle of the Beltway.

[B&GVol24]

STILL pissed I missed that thread.

And somewhat disturbed that I am.

Hail.

:ols: Well put.

[shakinaiken]

:secret: I was making a joke comparing this distraction to Clinton Portis and how everyone hates his distractions...

yeah, im not sure why everyone else negelcted to catch your sarcasm here... but it can be hard to interpret sarcasm with words and little context.

[SkinsFanCTT]

Only way they get to the Super Bowl is with Hightower on the bench.

[gortiz]

Big deal being made about nothing

dude, its how most people roll.

we create drama over someone who we scorn for .... for ... you guessed it,

creating drama ...

WHO CARES WHAT HE SAYS.

dude is confident ... and he's letting them hang. :point2sky

[SkinsFanRicky]

Go Tim...Someone has got to win it - Why not us?

[LD0506]

The machine is yet to be invented that can measure the distance between two years ago and now, how is not refreshing to hear positive, upbeat comments from the team? No one is reserving tickets for the SB but c'mon, they are supposed to want to get there, that is the freekin point of playing the game!

Some of the comments here make me think of Destino's thread about the determined storm cloud.

[HogNose]

That is everyone's goal when they start the season...the Super Bowl. No big deal, glad he is confident.

[LetThePointsSoar]

Love his comments. Love. Them. This team has a swagger unlike anything we've had in Washington for way too long. We've got a chance to be elite iif we can continue to improve...as long as these comments don't accompany complacency (and Shanahan won't allow it I don't believe, let them keep talking).

Now go handle business after they bye & let's get to 4-1.

Hail.

[tr1]

I still have the Skins at 14-2 for the regular season.

[SAli457180]

What really bothers me about this is that this is the ultimate jinx. The team is 3-1 and on the right track. Don't say stuff like this and put more pressure on yourself. Dumb@ss Vince Young did it with the "Dream Team" crap. Take it one game at a time. Plus now every so-called "expert" will look back at these comments if things start going wrong and make fun of them for saying stuff like this and then not backing it up.

[Truant]

lol, it's not a big deal but it's so sad we have this "swagger" for being 3-1. Act like you expected to be there and go to work. The defense talks about how we like being disrespected and feed off of it. The offense, clearly the weaker unit, is out there talking about it instead of backing it up.

If Hightower was maybe over 4 yards a carry maybe I wouldn't care at all. Still not a big deal, but why say anything at all. TH needs to worry about potentially being our 3rd best running back.

[Audible_Red40]

Paloffs is now!

[Rudechain]

Some of you really need to get a grip.

It's confidence and it's certainly not really going to be bulletin board material for every team to be gunning for the Redskins just because one guy said they are going to be in the Super Bowl.
I am sure they will probably be amped up for the game for other reasons and if Hightower's comments offer motivation, they most likely are waaaay down the list.
It creates no more pressure on the team to win then before he made the comment. All the pressure they need is the desire to reach the post season and the big game.

Some of you though, really... step away and relax.

[mzkp54]

I think its great that our players really believe in this team. I wish the media didn't love it so much, but our guys genuinely believe our team is good enough. I haven't heard that from our teams recently. I like it

[The Diesel]

I wish all our guys - Grossman, Cooley, Hightower - would all just shut the **** up.

[Crazy Levi]

Why set your self up to look an absolute moron if/ when this doesn't come to fruition?
l.

Because nobody ever remembers these "guarantees." The only one anybody remembers past the next game is Namath. Now and forever.

---------- Post added October-4th-2011 at 11:38 PM ----------


What really bothers me about this is that this is the ultimate jinx.

Jinxes don't win or lose football games. Might as well be scared that a black cat was seen in the Fed Ex parking lot.

[skins2victory]

Right on.... Cant say that I dont like the confidence..... That would sure be awsome, but we have a ways to go..... But I do like that the players feel that that have a shot at being there in the end, more power to them!!

[DeadExField]

I don't think anyone who has convinced themselves otherwise (that they will miss the playoffs and not compete for post season) deserves to be a member of the team. We haven't won anything yet, that's for sure. Simply putting it out there that the effort will be there to win it all, gives me a good feeling. Personally I'd rather our players say nothing and sneak onto the scene. Sometimes I find it hard to support that kind of thing when we laugh at Romo for saying the same thing when they moved into their new stadium. But then I remembered, it's Romo, so we will be able to laugh regardless.

cheers.

Here's to getting 300 yards rushing in the opening quarter of the superbowl

[vigilante]

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[windsofcreation]

Don't understand why everyone is getting all worked up concerning this.

It's not like anyone is listening.

[s0crates]

Here is a link to video of Hightower making the prediction:
http://www.csnwashington.com/pages/video_redskins?PID=1iMLTB-Z6at2LuIFwVybUh387yT861s_XJy_8GM

NFL.com also has an article about this.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d822d6d33/article/forget-nfc-east-title-hightower-see-skins-in-super-bowl?module=HP11_headline_stack

[pray4surf]

Here is a link to video of Hightower making the prediction:
http://www.csnwashington.com/pages/video_redskins?PID=1iMLTB-Z6at2LuIFwVybUh387yT861s_XJy_8GM

NFL.com also has an article about this.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d822d6d33/article/forget-nfc-east-title-hightower-see-skins-in-super-bowl?module=HP11_headline_stack
That's it? Not really sure what the big deal is.

[fwo40]

lol, it's not a big deal but it's so sad we have this "swagger" for being 3-1. Act like you expected to be there and go to work. The defense talks about how we like being disrespected and feed off of it. The offense, clearly the weaker unit, is out there talking about it instead of backing it up.

If Hightower was maybe over 4 yards a carry maybe I wouldn't care at all. Still not a big deal, but why say anything at all. TH needs to worry about potentially being our 3rd best running back.

I agree, what Tim said...heck even what Cooley said (although to me worse) is not that big a deal. But, you don't hear the Packers or the Patriots sounding off after 3-1 starts - and they have had more impressive success. Hell even the Lions aren't saying stuff like this and they "haven't been there before" either.

[Chanhillbilly]

I like the confidence, but would rather they lock up a playoff spot before they pencil themselves into the superbowl. Boasts like this come back to bite teams in the butt year after year.

[Skinsinparadise]

We are going to win the division
We have the best WRs in the league
We are going to the Superbowl

Wounder what's coming next? We are and will be the team of the decade?

As much as people are digging this -- admit it if it was the Cowboys talking like this, at least some of us would be trashing them as ego maniacs who haven't earned squat.

[tiger187126]

"i feel like we'll be lucky to compete for the 3rd in the division this year, and i think that we're still 2 to 3 years away from being a real force. we need a better qb, more consistent line play, and a better secondary. we'll be lucky to get through this year with a winning record and we have zero chance when we line up against teams like the Patriots."

would you rather him say something like that? if you're not in it to win it all then you shouldn't be in the league. no team or player should ever go out there and tell themselves that they're playing for anything but a championship.

all the "oh no! someone on our team made a positive prediction! they believe in our system and our coaching staff!!"

there is no such thing as bulletin board material. in fact it's only ever brought up when you lose.

[Thirtyfive2seven]

So much for wanting to stay under the radar. Moron.

I agree with what someone said earlier - Torrain and Helu will get the bulk of the carries. I don't think that's a bad thing. RB's get dinged up and having 3 backs that can carry to load is refreshing.

[greenspandan]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzz biggest non-issue ever. there's zero reason to get worked up over a player thinking his team can make it to the superbowl. who cares.

skins fans can be such drama queens, jeez.

[The Bounty Hunter #21]

It's a given that our fanbase isn't proclaiming the division or the Super Bowl this year so this doesn't really affect us at all. We're not Cowboys fans so it's going to be ok. The attitude surrounding this team has drastically changed and I actually like the confidence that's brewing amongst the players, however they need to take this confidence/attitude and show it on the field and prove a point. I'm just relieved that Shanahan isn't a Rex/Rob Ryan type coach making bold statements like that and instead some of the players are stepping out and showing a renewed confidence. Making bold statements like this will put a target on your back in some way, shape, or form but I'm really liking the future outlook of this team and the confidence is contagious.

[Titaw]

He didn't predict being in the Superbowl he said the reporters were going to be interviewing them in Indy. It does imply that the Skins will be in the big dance, but reporters could interview him on radio row during the festivities and he's just there for the event.

[rick7423]

Why set your self up to look an absolute moron if/ when this doesn't come to fruition?

Someone needs to keep these guys away from a mic.

Some guys just NEVER learn.

Hail.

I love the confidence. Would you want him to say anything different? If he had said, "I am just hoping we make the playoffs, that would be good enough", would you be happy then? That is a realistic statement, right?

I WANT these guys to be bold, cocky, and confident! I am not embarrassed of my team, which it appears you are.

[chipman5544]

Love the false confidence they're getting by winning a few easy games, and finding a way to lose one that they should have won. I thought we were supposed to be the Boringest team out there?

[mr_neon]

I love the confidence even if I do have the "don't say it, show it" mentality.

[SoCalSkinsFan1975]

This would mean that Green Bay is not representing the NFC in the SB and I just don't see that happening.

[DM72]

SuperBowl teams don't "escape" with victories against the Rams.

[Skinsinparadise]

SuperBowl teams don't "escape" with victories against the Rams.

probably not, I doubt they have to come back and beat teams like Arizona by a hair at home either. I like this team, but Superbowl, wow. For me, I'd be ecstatic to sneak in the playoffs this year.

[Reaper 21]

SuperBowl teams don't "escape" with victories against the Rams.

but do they escape with losses to the redskins right? the packers lost to a much worse redskin team then us beating a better rams team this year. take it for whats it worth. todays nfl a win is a win, and nothing has changed. we saw a few divisional rivals blow it, but the other teams fought that much harder to win.

[AKM311]

I think this team knows that it isn't playing up to its potential.

The problem is, this team needs to be quiet until we do start playing to our potential.

[steve09ru]

SuperBowl teams don't "escape" with victories against the Rams.

You may want to go back and look at previous superbowl teams and see what trash teams they played close or even loss too...just sayin'

[Taylor4Life]

You know, if you don't believe that you have a chance to win the championship every year that you don the uniform, then why play at all? I have no problem with THT's statement.

[DM72]

You may want to go back and look at previous superbowl teams and see what trash teams they played close or even loss too...just sayin'

Any team can have a bad day, but on most weeks, superbowl teams take care of business. I don't think we're there yet.

[Taylor4Life]

Any team can have a bad day, but on most weeks, superbowl teams take care of business. I don't think we're there yet.

Well, if we make the playoffs to begin with, then the assumption is that we'd have a winning record. Wouldn't that mean that we've "taken care of business" on most weeks? Of course us making a Super Bowl is a long shot, but then again you have to acknowledge that in the past several years there has been a wild surprise every year.

[illone]

Isnt the superbowl every team's goal going into the season?

Nothing to see here. He's just saying out loud what every player on every team in the NFL wants to happen.

[DM72]

Well, if we make the playoffs to begin with, then the assumption is that we'd have a winning record. Wouldn't that mean that we've "taken care of business" on most weeks? Of course us making a Super Bowl is a long shot, but then again you have to acknowledge that in the past several years there has been a wild surprise every year.

I'm just looking for that one game where we beat a team down. It should have been last week. EVERY superbowl team has a few of those.

But seriously, I strongly feel Groosman is a HUGE liability to this team. He has kind of gotten away with his play because of our record, but dude is gonna cost us some games, just wait and see.

[steve09ru]

I'm just looking for that one game where we beat a team down. It should have been last week. EVERY superbowl team has a few of those.

But seriously, I strongly feel Groosman is a HUGE liability to this team. He has kind of gotten away with his play because of our record, but dude is gonna cost us some games, just wait and see.

He's also done what he's needed to to win some games for us already...Giants game, Cardinals (4th and 3 - TD in the 4th), Rams (got us to 17-0 ; Moss dropped a would be TD - more than likely) - not to mention his 1st down % and total 1st down are both ranked top 10 - he can move the team down the field.

Yes, he does make poor decisions here and there but you also have to look at the separation, or lack of, that the receivers are getting. We have good #2s,3s but no legit number one to where he can get those big plays. Armstrong having been injured isn't helping the situation as Moss is just being doubled down the sideline which is why you see so much of the Gaffney/Davis over the middle plays.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

I love the confidence. Would you want him to say anything different? If he had said, "I am just hoping we make the playoffs, that would be good enough", would you be happy then? That is a realistic statement, right?

I WANT these guys to be bold, cocky, and confident! I am not embarrassed of my team, which it appears you are.

I know a three time SB winning, HoF HC that would be embarrassed and mad as all heck too if that helps; and would of had THT in his office for a dressing down the morning after.

Hail.

[Taylor4Life]

I know a three time SB winning, HoF HC that would be embarrassed and mad as all heck too if that helps; and would of has THT in his office for a dressing down the morning after.

Hail.

Sorry, but I seriously doubt Gibbs would mind this. Why would he mind one of his players actually believing that his team is one of the best in the NFL? I really don't think this is all that big of a deal.

[Skins n' Bones]

I LOVE the confidence!!!
Players like Hightower and Cooley are acting like Redskins FANS showing confidence in their team, talking about hating our biggest rival, etc...yet half the fans seem to want to crucify them for it...really??
Same thing with Grossman's comments about winning the NFCE and his confidence in our WR corps....whether it's true or not, I love that these guys see what's around them and have that much confidence in it.

Cooley's been here for 7 years and he hates Romo and the Cowboys just like we fans do. :thumbsup:
D Hall and Hightower are from the area and feel the same way...and even though D Hall tends to say things the wrong way at times, I was very glad that he was so pissed after the Dallas game. :thumbsup:
Grossman and Hightower have high confidence in this team and have made bold statements showing that. :thumbsup:
All good things in my book! This is a young team that is growing and gelling together more each week.

PFT's job seems to be to take comments like this and blow them out of proportion, so of course they did it again...big deal...

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

Sorry, but I seriously doubt Gibbs would mind this. Why would he mind one of his players actually believing that his team is one of the best in the NFL? I really don't think this is all that big of a deal.

Oh, listening to Dex Dallas week talking about the **** his mouth got him in with Joe kinda' reaffirmed he wouldn't of been pleased. Gibbs was all about dignity and humility; and not giving your opponents ANY sporting advantage to use against you. Let your football do your talking, not your mouth.

But it's moot as Joe's no longer here.

Hail.

[Taylor4Life]

Oh, listening to Dex Dallas week talking about the **** his mouth got him in with Joe kinda' reaffirmed he wouldn't of been pleased. Gibbs was all about dignity and humility; and not giving your opponents ANY sporting advantage to use against you. Let your football do your talking, not your mouth.

But it's moot as Joe's no longer here.

Hail.

We'll just agree to disagree here. I really think that this is just yet another case of PFT making a mountain out of a molehill.

[pacarter]

Damnit Hightower... If you're not playing dress up, you're out there stirring the pot with talk about the Super Bowl. CUT THIS CLOWN... He's past his prime after that concussion in ATL 2 years ago...

Should we cut Cooley for talking about Romo too.... or any other player that has something to say.... at least players around here are confident now and believe they can win!!!!!!!!

[IONTOP]

Should we cut Cooley for talking about Romo too.... or any other player that has something to say.... at least players around here are confident now and believe they can win!!!!!!!!

Yeah sure, cut him too, that oversleeping son of a *****...

[Fight4RGIII]

Haha, Charles Woodson said Hightower might be interviewing him in Indy.

[RansomthePasserby]

Hey, the first step is to believe!

[tiger187126]

We'll just agree to disagree here. I really think that this is just yet another case of PFT making a mountain out of a molehill.

it's only a story because they think it's ridiculous that the redskins would make it to the super bowl.

if aaron rogers said the same thing, they would just smile and nod and talk about what a great leader he is.

[stevemcqueen1]

I fail to see what's so outlandish about this. Seems like most here are being defensively pessimistic.

I thought playoffs was likely before the season and you can check my post history. Now it'd be an upset if we didn't win the division given the way we are positioned moving forward.

Then we can beat anyone in the NFC. Detroit and Green Bay are the two power programs? Absolutely beatable. Hell, we beat Green Bay last season. We were 2-0 against the teams in the NFC Championship last year and we were a bad team.

We're so much better now than we were last year it's not comparable. We can beat the Packers at the LoS and we can hang around against the Saints, Bucs, and Falcons. No one in the NFC west scares me as we just took down the two best teams in that division last year and can certainly match up with the 49ers.

Who do we have to fear in the NFC outside our division? The Saints are the only team that could outclass us and it looks like they have trouble with some of the other good NFC teams. We already beat the Giants convincingly and the Eagles and Cowboys look vulnerable.

We have a coaching advantage over everyone else in the NFC, we control the LoS as well as anyone else, we can pass protect fairly well, and we run the ball as well as anyone. Poor QB play is the only thing holding us back and that's not an everyweek constant.

We don't have to be perfect to win any more because we can bully teams at the LoS. We should make the playoffs and after that, it's anyone's game.

[Skinsfanatic_1]

I think the Skins need to just shut up and play no matter who it is. Especially those of us who have only been Redskins for ONE YEAR!!!.....WTF Hightower????

[Roger.Staubach]

Haha. (sing it) Dreamer. Nothing but a dreamer....

[grantarchy]

it's only a story because they think it's ridiculous that the redskins would make it to the super bowl.

if aaron rogers said the same thing, they would just smile and nod and talk about what a great leader he is.

Yeah, it might be less of a story with Rodgers because he actually was the MVP of the superbowl last year and considered by many to be the best QB in the league right now. Even so, I think people would call Rodgers out on it too because there's just no need for it. Let your play do your talking for you.

[paloosa]

Why set your self up to look an absolute moron if/ when this doesn't come to fruition?

Someone needs to keep these guys away from a mic.

Some guys just NEVER learn.

Hail.

I guess these guys can't predict anything and have confidence. Where you can get on a computer in front of a keyboard and write whatever you want and it is ok because you're a fan. Well if he needs to saty away from a mic you need to stay away from your keyboard when the urge strikes you to say something like that.

[Rudechain]

Why set your self up to look an absolute moron if/ when this doesn't come to fruition?

Someone needs to keep these guys away from a mic.

Some guys just NEVER learn.

Hail.

You mean like this


http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?353013-GHH-addicted-2011-final-record-signature-bet.-Non-believers-and-homers-of-the-B-amp-G-unite!

[jeffsays]

You mean like this


http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?353013-GHH-addicted-2011-final-record-signature-bet.-Non-believers-and-homers-of-the-B-amp-G-unite!

Burn!