Comments on: Signs of the ugly times in D.C.

By: DeeDubb

DeeDubb — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:36:00 +0000

@SliKRiK
Were you loving it when this same pitiful team SWEPT your overachieving chokers last year? Get ready for round 2 clown. Wake up and realize that you’re a Philly fan and know your place. Oh and you misspelled that little cheer, let me help you out:
S-H-E-A-G-L-E-S…SHEAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: maxtastic

maxtastic — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:07:51 +0000

WetHog… you’re right Homer…DC has a better color than Baltimore other than that the Ravens destroy the Redskins. These past couple of seasons watching these two teams play is like watching OSU play some Division II team. Holmgren or Shanahan won’t be this franchise’s salvation either….

By: WorstSeat

WorstSeat — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:06:32 +0000

Sports Bog. No “l”.

By: jbRedskins

jbRedskins — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:30:04 +0000

To Root or not to Root
That is the question, my friend. It seems that the Redskins have yet again, well, in Lehman’s terms, failed. In the offseason, they signed free agent Albert Haynesworth to a 7 year, $100 million deal with some $40 million guaranteed. Those numbers are staggering for a defensive tackle that has one sack in 3 games and to whom the entire defense which has given up more than 100 yards rushing yards in every game so far. This is just the brief synopsis of my anger, and I really do hate to do this, but I am going to root for the Redskins the entire season…to lose. They already have one win, so we won’t be the Lions of 2008…but we will lose to them (harsh!) What’s also harsh was how former NFL players said the Redskins appeared to be “out of it” and it looked like they “didn’t care.” Really (Seth and Amy)? You make hundreds of thousands of dollars each game and are role models to kids and adults and you don’t try against a team who is winless in its last 19 games (sigh). I think for the Redskins to become a better team, they need to have an absolutely dreadful year, in which everything goes wrong for them. Head coach fired, starting QB benched, Portis goes off on a tantrum, Haynesworth gets injured, defense stops trying (oh wait, they already have). This, hopefully, would catch the attention of owner Dan Snyda, who would hopefully finally realize that money can’t buy wins (or happiness in a fans view). Cerrato needs to be given the boot, and Snyda needs to leave from the GM or operational position or whatever he does wrong. This horrible season would finally teach Snyda a lesson to start growing a team from the inside out, with a GM, steady ownership, and an efficient coach. With an awful season, Snyda would lose ticket value and revenue which would ultimately make him have to do something rash (maybe even purchase another bust-of-a free agent). It’s like the old fable: Learn from your mistakes. Well, to say Snyda has learned from his mistakes, would be, um, wrong. Message to Snyda: Get rid of Cerrato. Get rid of Zorn. Get rid of Portis/Campbell/Haynesworth. Draft a QB. Go from there. To lose to the Lions would be like me losing to his dad in fantasy football (damn, even that happened). Like I said, it pains me to root against the Redskins (and it probably won’t happen), but I truly think that the only way for the Washington Redskins to get better is to lose…a lot.
p.s. I hope this reaches Snyda.

By: VoxVeritas

VoxVeritas — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:32:15 +0000

“The skins will hire Mike Shanahan”
Are you kidding? They’ll be lucky to get Richie Petitbon.

By: Beezer

Beezer — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:16:24 +0000

Why is this a suprise to anyone? The Skins have absolutely no depth and they have an old inadequate offensive line. Jason Campbell is not a good quarterback. Sure he has a good QB rating but that is simply because he doesn’t take chances downfield. There is a reason that his career high for touchdown passes is 13.
I would feel sorry for skins fans but they are just so annoying. Every year they are the superbowl champions of the offseason and disappointments during the regular season. Next offseason will be no different. The skins will hire Mike Shanahan then restructure several players contracts to get under the cap so that they can sign a big name free agent, probably Julius Peppers, rather than using the money to sign lower tier players to add depth to the offensive and defensive lines. I really hope Snyder never sells this team because it is a pleasure watching him run this team like the Dolan’s run the knicks.

By: VoxVeritas

VoxVeritas — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:11:03 +0000

“As irrelevant as the skins are they have still been to the playoffs twice in the past 4 years and have actually won a playoff game. Cowboys have beaten two 0-3 teams this year.”
Uh huh, and the Deadskins got beaten by an 0-19 team.

By: F-Dallas

F-Dallas — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:41:39 +0000

The Burgundy Revolution has begun.
It started when the clocked reached 0:00 in Detroit on Sunday.
It will end when the owner is changed…
that doesn’t necessarily mean when Snyder is replaced (although that is the ideal solution)…the Burgundy Revolution will cease when Snyder changes his ways, until then, get ready, this shiznit is fo’ real and it’s nationwide.
We’re calling upon ALL skins fans to revolt and rise up aginst Snyder and Vinny.
Losing is one thing. Losing with zero class is another. WE’RE MAD AS HELL AND WE’RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!!!

By: Ocelot138

Ocelot138 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:04:43 +0000

Good point, DanSynder!
The Redskins have more playoff wins this decade than the Cowboys.
Food for thought.

By: hayward giablommi

hayward giablommi — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:14:32 +0000

@ WetHog
I agree with you about the Baltimore Browns, but M & T Bank Stadium is 100x better experience than the disaster that is FedEx Field.
FYI- when in Baltimore park in the UM Medical Center garage downtown, it’s a breeze, no chop shops, only a few homeless people, $10 if I recall correctly.
- bummed the Braves and Redskins left Boston

By: I_Hate_Yams

I_Hate_Yams — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:41:24 +0000

The Redskins are as efficient as the Federal government.

By: Forever21

Forever21 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:33:57 +0000

Wow there are a ton of redskin haters. Yeah they suck, they have for a long time. So what’s the big deal? They have talent but no coaching, no chemistry, and more importantly no heart. They need a coach and from the looks of things, that could be happening very soon. I actually think the cowboys are a bigger bust, experts have said for years that they are gonna win the superbowl and every year they choke, there aren’t any expexctations for the redskins, they are always picked last in the division and that’s where they finish.

By: simple_simon1

simple_simon1 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:27:29 +0000

The radio said it best this morining. No excuses, the Lions simply walked on the Skins on Sunday. For all the sad rhetoric, the Lions are not the same team as last year. They still are a long way off from being a contender but their two losses came to New Orleans and Minnesota. Those aren’t bad losses to take.
I think the Redskins should be somewhat happy. Without a few miscues from Stafford, a couple dropped pick sixes, and a questionable call on a long, offensive pass interference against Calvin Johnson, this game would have, and should have been, easily a 20 point win for the Lions.
Count your blessings Skins’ fans. If this game came in the second half of the season when Stafford has found his rhythm with his receivers and learned the game better, this game would have been long over by halftime.
Nice $100 million given to Haynesworth. LMAO

By: magsdad1

magsdad1 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:26:34 +0000

Uh, don’t put the Broncos in the same league as Dan Snyder and Jerry Jones.
The Broncos didn’t go out and try to buy a championship. They dumped a lot of dead weight, brought in guys with good work ethic and leadership skills, got rid of a whiney, self-absorbed punk, and put the hammer down on a malcontent.
They are nothing like Dallas or Washington.

By: shawnc16

shawnc16 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:26:01 +0000

Someone pointed out they were 6-2 last season before it started going down hill. I didn’t realize that. I don’t follow or pay attention to the skins so could someone with better knowledge tell me how they got to this point?
Did they lose key players? Injuries? Coordinator? Change of philosophy? Easy 1st eight games last season?
Seriously what changed between then and now because right now they are really bad and I’m not trying to pile on.

By: sn@ke

sn@ke — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:25:12 +0000

Just a speed bump on the road to the playoffs right Florio?
HAIL!

By: pubicreign

pubicreign — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:19:19 +0000

Deadskins vs Cowturds is going to be the WORST game in matchup history between the two. Both trash.

By: DanSnyder

DanSnyder — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:18:52 +0000

As irrelevant as the skins are they have still been to the playoffs twice in the past 4 years and have actually won a playoff game. Cowboys have beaten two 0-3 teams this year. Cowboys don’t have a playoff win in over a decade.

By: Gautam

Gautam — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:18:31 +0000

@Stoogie … have a look at who wrote the article first of all!

By: SimAlex2000

SimAlex2000 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:14:28 +0000

hey, there’s nothing wrong with the redskins that a new owner, GM, head coach, offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator won’t fix …

By: birdmancometh

birdmancometh — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:11:19 +0000

Um, did someone really say “I’m with twinkletoes”?

By: Flimflam1

Flimflam1 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:06:02 +0000

First, it’s the D.C. Sports Bog, Florio. At least get the title right.
Regardless of what they “retweeted”, ESPN 980 is a Snyder-owned station and consistently touts the Skins. Nothing remotely negative comes from that station.
For a more unbiased look at the Skins- and all D.C. area teams- check out LaVar Arrington and Chad Dukes, 2p-6p, at 106.7 The Fan or at 1067thefandc.com.

By: SliKRiK

SliKRiK — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:02:08 +0000

I’m very pleased with the developments in Deadskin land! hahahahahaha!!!!!
This team is pitiful, they can’t get anything going on offense and they continue to overpay for loser’s like fat albert… They won’t beat anybody in the NFC Beast! not even the cowgirls lmao! Get ready for a 4 and 12 season deadskins!
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: ItalianArmyGuy

ItalianArmyGuy — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:58:17 +0000

They won’t be able to pay Cowher enough money to clean up this mess.

By: mrogers18

mrogers18 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:41:18 +0000

If they had an ounce of smarts they’d get underrated QB Jeff Garcia from the Eagles to run this west coast offense. Once McNabb returns he’s probably let go from the team. Do what you want with Zorn as long as he’s gone at the end of the season or a week afterwards. And Danny Boy that also goes with your puppet Vinny Cerrato… Then drop a pile of money on Parcell’s front yard or some credible GM or coach (Shanahan, Cowher) somebody!!! Use your money for good Daniel… not on a fat DLinemen or an overrated Hokie at CB. Next up find that QB… that’s really the only hard part b/c you just can’t buy that… you may need a credible GM to actually search out some talent in the draft.

By: McBleezy

McBleezy — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:29:53 +0000

Love it.

By: Rafterman

Rafterman — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:28:24 +0000

At least Jones won some Super bowls, Synder can’t get past round one in the play offs. Not that the Deadskins have deserved to get THAT far!
Heartless, this team has been and is heartless! The only difference is the rest of the country now knows it.
Zorn had them at 6-2 last year before their seasonal implosion, this year it’s here after only 3 games. Come to think of it, this is easier for their fans, no point in getting their hopes up.
If the people of DC want change, try staying home on Sundays. If you can’t do that, start asking for paper when checking out of the grocery store. Place bag on head when you reach your seats, for those who didn’t get the reference. These are Deadskin fans after all!

By: endzoneview

endzoneview — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:26:30 +0000

Across the street from 32 Suck St where the Browns live, it’s 31 Suck St. where the Redskins are.
Both places are a long, long way from the SuperBowl.

By: FumbleNuts

FumbleNuts — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:23:26 +0000

It’s time to clean house in the land of Skins.’

By: Bill In DC

Bill In DC — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:23:15 +0000

Wait til they get blown out by Carolina.