Overall, I'm very happy and excited about what I've seen so far this year. I couldn't have asked for a more positive preseason. (Well, I would have preferred to have not lost Jenkins for the year, but I guess that sort of thing just happens). I think I fall mostly in line with what Boone said earlier in the thread, that no matter what happens this season it appears that we have upper management at long last following what appears to be a sane, productive plan. I think that in time we'll find ourselves with an upper echelon ball club. While some teams who follow this plan never seem to get over the top, I think that here's where the money of Daniel Snyder makes the difference. Maybe not this year, but at some point down the line it will.
I really don't know what to expect come opening day.....but I also know better than to think that the game against the Giants will tell the tale for the season. Win or lose, it'll be games 2 thru 4 that will tell us what we have. The team feels, for the first time in a long time, like a team. No dissension, no strife. I'm not worried about the QB position....either guy can put us in a position to win. Frankly, I'm not worried about the "skill" positions at all.....on either side of the ball. What I'm concerned with is defensive line depth....and most importantly, the offensive line. I feel like the OL has made great strides and that in time may develop into a great unit (emphasis on the word UNIT). Still, we may be a year or two away from having an elite unit there. If we can handle the blitzes and make smart choices from the QB position under pressure (and we WILL be under pressure), then I think anything can happen this year.
Lotta "ifs".....but at the very base level, I'm excited for the season and for the direction the team seems to be going in.
Let's get the cuts done today....and let's get to game one. Bring on the Giants!!
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