Pour Some Sugar On Me -- Regime Change For This Redskins Team Faster
Wow...we are 3-2 and in control of our destiny. Sure, I predicted this, but I predict it every year. I am as shocked as anyone. Let's get to the Fight.
Ten Yard Fight -- 10 Chances to Make One Good Point
1. Cutting Devin Thomas is the latest piece of evidence we have that Shanahan does not plan to wait until the offseason to get the kind of roster he wants for his system. Both Joe Gibbs and Jim Zorn inherited players that were less than suited for the style of play they preferred. Gibbs took a guy like Clinton Portis and added a few pounds to his frame so he could bang more in the power running game. Zorn decided to fill the holes on his roster with plays for Hunter Smith. Shanahan is turning this thing over right in front of our eyes. I like the sense of urgency.
2. The inactive status of Dockery had me scratching my head. Here is another guy that does not fit the Shanahan style we are told. I guess I can't praise the roster formation above and then criticize this...but don't we just always seem to need offensive linemen by the end of the game? I have to believe we would have been happy to have a healthy Dockery in the 4th quarter this past week.
3. Is there a team that would surrender a high draft pick or picks for a Haynesworth/Dockery package? I hope we are trying to find out.
4. Barring injuries, we might get used to hearing the names Armstrong and Torain for a long time to come. Cutting Devin Thomas was as sure a sign as any that Shanahan is looking to move forward with Anthony Armstrong. This is Torain's second opportunity under Shanny. These guys could be contributors on this offense for years.
5. LaRon Landry is so much fun to watch this year. All offseason we commented on how hard he was working and how jacked he looked. I assume a lot of guys work hard but his participation in the offseason program really seems to be paying off. cough...Albert...cough
6. The Giants win over the Texans has me worried. First of all, it looks like I am wrong--again--about the Texans. Secondly, it looks like that the Giants have woken up on defense. That is not good. Finally, it is a common opponent that we share with New York and Dallas. And we are the only ones who lost. I think it would be wrong to read too much into that, but early in the season, it is one of the barometers we have to judge the Redskins.
7. Don Burgundy is every bit the MVP dark horse right now. That is NFL MVP by the way. I can't wait to get clobbered for saying that but is there any way we are 3-2 without #5?
8. I said it all last week: the Packers are a dumb team. They have loads of talent and that offense is crazy potent, but they are a stupid team. They have battled their own errors all season and I was hoping we would benefit from their mistakes. We actually matched a few of their bonehead plays but we got five 1st downs from penalties by Green Bay. The Packers got none.
9. I can't stress this enough: it is simply the wrong thing to do to photograph your genitalia and text it to someone. It is 2010...there is no way that does not come back to haunt you. How in God's name do people not know this?
10. Kevin, check your phone. I just texted you something.
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DT kinda surprised me
I was watching the Caps game and saw the line that Carolina scooped him up off of waivers. I must have been in a fog the last few days, but the last thing I read was about Shanny giving him the “choose to be a pro or don’t play” speech. Do we get a compensatory pick from him being picked up, like a sandwich pick or something? I really haven’t a clue how those picks work in the NFL.
In response to #9 – What if you text a picture of your balls to a ball doctor? Maybe Favre had an “issue” taking place and thought she could help….. Regardless, I think he learned this behavior from Mark Chmura….
what you've just said... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Nah...
I’d take a pick of any sandwich from Boli’s over the PJ pie……
what you've just said... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Didn’t think of that – all I could think of when the subject of DC and pizza went up was that I’ll likely be hitting Boli’s up this weekend for my monthly trip….. ok then, I’ll go with the headline “Panthers acquire Thomas, Redskins bathe in pizza and dipping sauce”
what you've just said... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
I said after the loss to Houston that the Texans would not make the playoffs and I stand by that. When you get waxed by two teams in the same divison and you were getting waxed by a third team from the same division that says something.
Also agree with your feelings about the Packers stupidity. They should be 5-0, but, like the Cowboys, they can’t get out of their own way.
Add
“Dirty, Old Prevert” to Favre’s resume and list of accomplishments. Jeabus.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
by Scott E on Oct 12, 2010 8:46 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Point number nine
"I can’t stress this enough: it is simply the wrong thing to do to photograph your genitalia and text it to someone. It is 2010…there is no way that does not come back to haunt you. How in God’s name do people not know this?"
The man was addicted to painkillers (everyone seems to forget this), and has probably been concussed multiple times. Add to this that he’s 40 years old and should probably not be texting or recording TV shows with a DVR without his daughter’s help; and I think you have the answer to your question.
The world looks mighty different when you're peeking out your belly button
by Skins Fan '77 on Oct 12, 2010 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I remember...
I was yelling that every time I heard someone say Farve is a first time offender for any type of trouble…
And
he was traded to Green Bay from Atlanta because their GM thought he was going to kill himself with alcohol if he stayed in a big city.
No way...
He and Dale Jr. coulda ruled the southern jean world….
what you've just said... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Yeah, I never understood how he never ran afoul of the substance abuse policy
The world looks mighty different when you're peeking out your belly button
by Skins Fan '77 on Oct 12, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Peter King said
DON"T RUSH TO JUDGEMENT!!!!!! WE DONT KNOW WHO REALLY TOOK THAT PHOTO!!!!
"Stop the run to earn the right to rush the passer"- great philosophy from new SU DLine coach Jimmy Brumbaugh.
by bigbluethruandthru on Oct 12, 2010 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Peter King probably took that photo
God I hate that man, every time he speaks he starts with “Well I just got off the phone with…”
“Well I just got off the phone with Brett Favre and he said ‘Peter that’s definitely not my peter, you know I tell you the truth’, don’t worry Brett i believe you buddy”
by Parks Smith on Oct 12, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
"Have I told you about that time I took a crap in the St. Louis airport"
by Parks Smith on Oct 12, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess I'm the only one
still holding out hope that Haynesworth “jumps aboard”. He is the closest thing to a difference maker we have on that D-line. Philly was by far has best game this year. And to steal a comment from a buddy of mine at work, maybe he will come back from this tragedy with a new dedication to the teammates that have stood by him through all his off-season blunders, and dedicated this last game to him.
For those that think that us knocking Vick out was the difference in the Philly game, then you would have to say Haynesworth was the catalyst there. Him steamrolling that center back into Vick, crushing him out if the pocket, is what sent the QB’s wheels churning downfield and, ultimately, into a DB sandwich.
I’m just not ready to shop out our only (potential) difference maker on the D line, unless we can somehow get another D tackle in return.
As for Dockery, I’m OK with trading him since he’s obviously not in the king term plans (just like Carter), but I’m still not sold on Lichtensneigle. He still looks like a saloon door out there.
HAIL ARMSTRONG. He is becoming Ricky Sanders to Moss’ (more exciting) Gary Clark. Now if only we had an Art Monk……..
by CJHutch on Oct 12, 2010 8:47 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
+!
On the thought that AH comes back from his family tragedy with a new vision on life in general, and how it pertains to making the best of every day you are blessed with life.
As for the human false start Dockery, I agree that a trade wouldn’t be the end of the world as long as management has a serious amount of commitment to improving the line. Not like the Vinny way of improving the line through hoping for divine intervention.
what you've just said... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
I’m not so sure he hasn’t be “aboard” for a while, but he is still learning the scheme, as are a lot of redskins. AH is probably still a little behind, but seemed to be gaining in the Philly game. When he learns the scheme his physical talents will assert themselves more consistently and we may get his Philly game every week.
Yea i think he's firmly on board
You definitely don’t see him on his ass after routine plays anymore, his teammates all have his back, and he’s making a difference out there. I agree that he is still learning the defense, and understanding that if he sticks to his assigment, the plays will be there.
Shanahan 1, Haters 0
Im with you but the most telling thing I've seen is the way playes avoid him on the sidelines
I think we NEED him in the middle if we’re ever going to stop the run. Just dont know if the players want him around…
by RememberSean21 on Oct 12, 2010 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
How ridiculous was it that
the MNF pregame crew kept comparing last night’s game to the games Favre played after his father died and his wife was diagnosed with cancer?
ESPN has been a joke
For the better part of this century. I just can’t figure out why more people haven’t switched to local programming like CSN or MASN for their sports team stuff and the niche channels like MLB and NHL network for national stuff. “Espin” has become an overindulgent character driven soap opera like excuse for what used to be edgy but sincere about sport. The ONLY thing they still get right is College Gameday IMO.
what you've just said... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
by gopens44 on Oct 12, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
-1, Berman is the WORST
How can you possibly listen to him and not feel dumber for doing so? I’ve sent all my pre and post game patronage to NFL Network and CSN.
by Parks Smith on Oct 12, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
He's a cartoon character
A gasbag cartoon character whose “schtick” was worn out right around the Fuad “Cry Me a” Riveiz or Alfred Pupunu Platter days.
I did forget about John Clayton though – he’s still pretty solid.
what you've just said... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
I don't disagree with any of that....
and he is certainly not a wealth of information, or even thoughtful insight….I just find him entertaining for a few minutes before the game starts.
their broadcast is ghetto?
What does that even mean, their not using bootleg home video…
by Parks Smith on Oct 12, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
kind of a labeling, racist view on things, but whatever
by Parks Smith on Oct 12, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
not really...
I’m as ghetto as it comes but I want tv programs to be a little more insightful than snickering comments and laughing in the background
Thats just their highlight/post game show… Their pregame show isn’t bad
by Parks Smith on Oct 12, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Deion & Irvin know more and say more than a majority of the talking heads out there
Fox’s studio crew, for starters
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
You'd rather listen to Keyshawn Johnson
and everyone on ESPN yell “C’mon Man” and then Stewart Scott try to add some “flava”
by Parks Smith on Oct 12, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Deion and Michael
Don’t represent the NFL Network. They’re only on one show, and that show only comes on during Sundays. I don’t necessarily care for Deion or Michael on that show, but I wouldn’t classify them or the NFL Network as ghetto.
by bigrm18 on Oct 12, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
point taken.
does dukes still have a show there? that one also contributed to my opin. I try to watch sunday highlights on there and it gets really annoying. Of course I watch the game replays and their 100 greatest have been cool.
He's occasionally on Total Access
And sometimes has his own mini segment, which I don’t really like nor dislike. But I’d still watch NFL Network over ESPN any day.
Besides seeing Jason LaConfora's ugly face every once in a while
I like watching the NFL Network. What exactly is “ghetto” about it?
by bigrm18 on Oct 12, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Their game broadcasts were slacking last year for sure
I remember there being 10-30 second lull’s in speaking. at one point neither of the announcers knew what to say about a penalty and said something to the effect of “that’s the darndest thing… 30 seconds with open air…”
Definitely not saying they're great or anything
But overall, I enjoy watching them and the NFL Network as a whole.
Completely agree
I’m always on CSN, NBA TV, NFL Network, and of course Hogs Haven. If it weren’t for the games like MNF, I’d have absolutely no reason to even turn to ESPN.
it's utterly retarded we don't have a MNF game thread
Will do going forward.
Hogs Haven. On Twitter. And Facebook.
by Kevin Ewoldt on Oct 12, 2010 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
two hilarious jokes my man
10. Kevin, check your phone. I just texted you something.
hahahaha
Don Burgundy is every bit the MVP dark horse right now.
HAHAHAHHA. He has 4 TD passes.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
I didn't read the post to begin with, just skimmed it...
by Parks Smith on Oct 12, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
well I was going to reply "lol"
..because I actually did laugh out loud this morning while reading this over coffee. Then I remembered how frowned upon "lol"ing is here, so I just clammed up. Come see the oppression inherit in the system!
LOL!
what you've just said... is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
It hasn't stopped LJP
Unfortunately
The world looks mighty different when you're peeking out your belly button
by Skins Fan '77 on Oct 12, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
dude I absolutely hate you.
Change your name!
by RememberSean21 on Oct 12, 2010 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
It may be too early to evaluate the Redskins by using comparisons since the Skins are in transition on offense and defense.
“6. The Giants win over the Texans has me worried. First of all, it looks like I am wrong—again—about the Texans. Secondly, it looks like that the Giants have woken up on defense. That is not good. Finally, it is a common opponent that we share with New York and Dallas. And we are the only ones who lost. I think it would be wrong to read too much into that, but early in the season, it is one of the barometers we have to judge the Redskins.”
The Cowboys were short on their offensive line in the preseason game against the Texans. On the other hand, the Texan lost their LT, Duane Brown, for the losses. The two NFL East teams that won shutdown the Texans running game and the Redskins injured the Texans top receiver. The Redskins game against the Texans offered subsequent teams valuable information to counter the Texans success against the Skins.
Another factor is that the Redskins may now be playing better defense themselves, Eagles and Packers’ games. The Skins have backed off some on the heavy blitzing.
Then again how does the Rams game fit in opinions about the Skins?
Unfortunately we had the task of showing everyone in the league that Bradford is the real deal
The Rams wont continue to be a bad team I dont think. They’ve got the franchise QB now
by RememberSean21 on Oct 12, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you really stumped on this?
Is there a team that would surrender a high draft pick or picks for a Haynesworth/Dockery package?
A team looking for starting offensive and defensive linemen? I’ve got two for you. The 2008 Redskins and the 2009 Redskins.

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