Against the Eagles ... We won right ?

[Diss]

I'm definitely feeling pretty good today and enjoying watching the highlights for a change, but it's gonna take more than beating perhaps the worst Eagles team I've ever seen us face ever to restore confidence in this team.

I saw too many of the same things yesterday: suspect playcalling, trouble on third downs, terrible penalties, etc.

We bring that crap to Dallas and they are going to beat us yet again.

We played a team yesterday that had basically quit against a QB who was totally out of his element. Yeah, I know we've lost those games in the past, so again, this is definitely a step in the right direction, RG3 was incredible, and our defense with Merriweather back there looks improved, but I need a really meaningful victory to get me out of this malaise. I need a victory over Dallas for Thanksgiving. That's what I need.

Give me that, and I will be jumping on that playoff bandwagon like a hobo jumping a freight train.

[Blue Collar Skins]

I loved the win, but honestly was biting my nails until there was less than 4 minutes left on the game clock in the 4th quarter, especially with how our defense has been this year. If there has been a change in attitude, and we will continue to see it, then great, but I need to see it. Again, loved seeing all the Wide Receivers catching the darned ball! And that is one of my biggest pet peeves. A wide receiver dropping a ball that hits him right in the gloves, makes him, the team, and his QB look horrible.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

The bar for me is getting to 6 and 6. Sunday was step one, we beat Dallas on Thursday and have a shot to get to 6 and 6 and I'm pumped. I'm always happy after a win but we have more work to do.

Shanny told the team to enjoy the win for 12 hours, I think that is spot on.

Good mentality. Honestly, if we're 6-6 in early December, even a 7-9 finish has to be considered progress and a positive step in year 3. I still don't think that 6-6 is all that realistic as much as I'm enjoying how we got the W yesterday. So, for me 7 wins is the benchmark for this team. If we go 7-9, win 3+ division games, and continue play well on offense and improve on defense despite the personnel issues/injuries we're encountering I'll be OK with the direction of this team.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

Good mentality. Honestly, if we're 6-6 in early December, even a 7-9 finish has to be considered progress and a positive step in year 3. I still don't think that 6-6 is all that realistic as much as I'm enjoying how we got the W yesterday. So, for me 7 wins is the benchmark for this team. If we go 7-9, win 3+ division games, and continue play well on offense and improve on defense despite the personnel issues/injuries we're encountering I'll be OK with the direction of this team.

Not to derail the thread and take it in another direction, but if 7 wins is your benchmark TD_w, how will you feel if yesterday was one more closer to the 5/ 6 tops I think we'll end up with?

Hail.

[TheGreek1973]

to the OP. Most of us are very happy with RGIII performance and the win but this Eagles team has basically quit. If we beat the boys on Thrusday the you will see a much more upbeat reaction.

The fact is so many times in the past this team gave us some optimism only to end up in agony. Lets not also forget, for me at least when you have so many penalties it says you are not a team that can be trusted. Thanksgving is not far away.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

Not to derail the thread and take it in another direction, but if 7 wins is your benchmark TD_w, how will you feel if yesterday was one more closer to the 5/ 6 tops I think we'll end up with?

Hail.

I'd be disappointed at the end of the season if we end up 5-11...no doubt. I'd be slightly less disappointed if we end up 6-10 (which I believe is the most likely record we'll finish with for some reason). I'm torn...to me, 7-9 would be showing signs of life and ending strong which would give me hope for the final 2 years of Shanahan's contract. 5-11 would be pretty bad and make me believe we have no hope for the future with this regime. 6-10 is kind of a push, but would have me generally skeptical going into next season.

So, I think what I'm HOPING to get out of our final 6 games is a reason to believe in Shanahan during his final 2 seasons. Splitting those 6 games would give me that (and mean that we ended the season 4-3 against a division-heavy schedule. I don't know if I answered your question because I'm still figuring out how I feel!

[celticsalmon]

It's a game- and we won-against an NFL rival! Enjoy it and look forward to Dallas. The glass is half full!

[Bigmuss1]

Loved this win, especially because of where I live. Nothing beats it! Uh wait...a turkey day win will over cowgirls would!!

[Bigmuss1]

Like others have said, I was finally able to sit back in the 4th quarter and enjoy a game. I was pissed at Haslett and Kyle for stupid play calls, but for the most part, I could finally enjoy the game. I know we made alot of mistakes and the Eagles are walking dead, but I won't go into detail of our mistakes, because we all know what they were. I'm just enjoying the win for a couple of days. I'll start worrying again on Wednesday.

What really pissed me off? The Santana touchdown. I couldn't enjoy it for one reason. I saw the flag thrown by the umpire and said, **** it's coming back. Don't even bother, it's coming back. Then they called illegal hands to face on the defense, but the moment was gone. Damn refs!! Spoiled my celebration. You could see Chester get his head and neck pushed back. Easy call.

I went thru the exact same emotional roller coaster!

[deejaydana]

Let's be clear: most fans aren't happy with our overall record right now BUT I would remind them that we have lost some games this year that were ours for the taking right up until the end (I'm excluding Pitts of course). I don't know if Shanny makes it back or much further beyond next year but we have our QB finally and an RB that can keep defenses honest. All we can do is build upon it and if the next couple weeks knock us from paloff contention then we happily play the role of spoiler.

[pjfootballer]

Like others have said, I was finally able to sit back in the 4th quarter and enjoy a game. I was pissed at Haslett and Kyle for stupid play calls, but for the most part, I could finally enjoy the game. I know we made alot of mistakes and the Eagles are walking dead, but I won't go into detail of our mistakes, because we all know what they were. I'm just enjoying the win for a couple of days. I'll start worrying again on Wednesday.

What really pissed me off? The Santana touchdown. I couldn't enjoy it for one reason. I saw the flag thrown by the umpire and said, **** it's coming back. Don't even bother, it's coming back. Then they called illegal hands to face on the defense, but the moment was gone. Damn refs!! Spoiled my celebration. You could see Chester get his head and neck pushed back. Easy call.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

...... I don't know if I answered your question because I'm still figuring out how I feel!

You answered it pretty much as good as what I keep coming up with, lol.

I'm in a funny place on the HC at present. I've been a vehement believer and backer of him, but the first real serious seeds of doubt were planted the Carolina game. Compounded by what was said after.Yesterday, as fun as it was, didn't really alleviate that at all given the mess of opponent and our overall showing outside of the genius in the #10 jersey.

If we went 3-3 through the last 6, and earned those wins, and not just stumbled through them, there'd be cause for optimism again. But as I currently stand, that optimism is running very thin on Mike. I'm fearing we've made another in a long line of fruitless HC hires.

Here's looking forward to (hopefully) having those fears dispelled once more the remainder of this year.

Hail.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

You answered it pretty much as good as what I keep coming up with, lol.

I'm in a funny place on the HC at present. I've been a vehement believer and backer of him, but the first real serious seeds of doubt were planted the Carolina game. Compounded by what was said after.Yesterday, as fun as it was, didn't really alleviate that at all given the mess of opponent and our overall showing outside of the genius in the #10 jersey.

If we went 3-3 through the last 6, and earned those wins, and not just stumbled through them, there'd be cause for optimism again. But as I currently stand, that optimism is running very thin on Mike. I'm fearing we've made another in a long line of fruitless HC hires.

Here's looking forward to (hopefully) having those fears dispelled once more the remainder of this year.

Hail.

Here's my thing...wins are wins and we haven't gotten them lately. So, if we finish the season 4-3 after the bye (5 divisional games plus the Browns & Ravens), then I'll feel like we've earned those 4 wins. You could say we stumbled through yesterday's game, but I'd almost consider that a pro that we're capable of winning a game that convincingly against ANYONE.

So, to me, the record will come with no qualifications. If we win 7+ games, then Shanahan has earned some faith. If we don't, all bets are off and I would certainly understand pessimism and skepticism (even though I'm sure I'd find a way to convince myself to be positive).

[endzone_dave]

I liked the win but Philly was horrible. It would be like an NBA fan being happy they beat up on the Wizards. It doesn't tell you anything about your team.

We'll know how good this team is after they play the next two games. I'll be stoked if they are 6-6.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

Here's my thing...wins are wins and we haven't gotten them lately. So, if we finish the season 4-3 after the bye (5 divisional games plus the Browns & Ravens), then I'll feel like we've earned those 4 wins. You could say we stumbled through yesterday's game, but I'd almost consider that a pro that we're capable of winning a game that convincingly against ANYONE.

So, to me, the record will come with no qualifications. If we win 7+ games, then Shanahan has earned some faith. If we don't, all bets are off and I would certainly understand pessimism and skepticism (even though I'm sure I'd find a way to convince myself to be positive).

I hear that man. I'd just like to feel confident about the next game after a win ya' know? And not feeling like the next game could go either way, and we're probably gona' need a dose of luck and opponents mistakes to see it through. That's what I mean by 'earned.' For my team to go out, do their jobs, and dominate an opponent without relying on outside factors. Another big reason yesterday didn't feel like a blow-out the final scoreline suggested. It's hard to fully express as message board posts are so ambiguous someone invariably takes them in the wrong direction. All wins are 'earned' of course. But there's being convincing, and knowing your team can live with others. And just stumbling through with other factors. Yesterday was like two bad teams, with one doing more than the other to come out on top. But not leaving you with great optimism for Thursday in the same way a dominating performance (not scoreline); would of left you come the gun ya' know?

So how any and all wins are attained from this point on this year is as big a factor as merely a W to me as to just where this team is heading.

Hail.