The Gud, the bad and the Great. Eagles Post Game Reactions

We should move on from Reed.
I hope next years draft is TE heavy.

Well we would have Paul coming back next year. But I would think that we have to draft someone.

Leading up to that last drive, the previous Gruden called plays were 5 straight passes which lead us off the field with zero points. Yes it comes a time where a QB will have to make a play; you know its the NFL, but we cannot afford to abandon with run. I thought we ran the ball against a stout run defense just fine. Look 125 yards rushing for a game is a success...
The reason the Eagles defense looked tired was us controling the clock running the ball.Agree.


I thought Jay had his best game yesterday. Maybe so far in his tenure. Loved the boots and taking shots down the field. I thought the draw on 3rd and long shows growth. Stuck with the run. I saw good reads by Kirk and Gruden gave him easy throws. Getting Crowder involved in the passing game was maybe the best call by Gruden this year. Garcon/Crowder were a solid combo.

I really hope Desean can get his ass back on the field soon.Same. Even though imo Jay still hasn't fully embraced this team's identity (speculation based on him still getting away from or choosing to run in certain circumstances) we're on the path to success and the gameplan and playcalling is getting better.

Jay is gonna be tested with how he handles the injuries to Cully and Reed heading into this game though.

I LOVED to see an effort of getting the ball to imo our best skill position players...Alf and Pierre. I would like to see that focus start early but loved seeing that focus in crunch time. I have been critical of Garcon because imo he needs help through scheme (isn't great against press, doesn't gain clear separation and isn't good downfield high pointing the ball) BUT when through the help of scheme he gets open he's tough as nails and sure handed and is a strong runner after the catch. I would like to see him targeted more and earlier.

Alf is just a stud in my eyes. Dude almost never goes down with first contact. The OL struggled vs the Iggles but Alfred just plugs away, grinding out the tough yards sometimes through his on effort. Then we take him out on the goalline (effing hate that!). Anyhow games like the Iggles are what makes Alf the best back in a good backfield. Alf inside runs, Jones outside runs, CT shifty-speed runs.

Playcalling/Gameplan- J remains heavy handed/imbalanced towards the run on 1st down and imo that predictability has a negative impact on 1st down run success rate. I would like to trade some 1st down runs for 2nd down runs in an effort to achieve greater overall balance and therefore unpredictability. Also, 1st down passes don't have to be full-play action. I'm going into game theory here but..... if we use more "pass" formations i.e. spread/shotgun or spread/pistol formation on 1st downs as opposed to standard base personnel formations (i.e. show run and run formations) then it would give more overall disguise to the offense. If we use our "base" runs come from the same formations as our "base" pass game then overall the offense is better. But I digress...Would like to see more runs on 2nd down. We don't do it enough.

Liked seeing Crowder out there too, for all the love Ryan gets Crowder seems to be showing more production more quickly.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/10/05/phi-was-grades-best-outing-so-far-for-sam-bradford/

"– After playing only 44 snaps in the first three weeks, sixth round rookie Kyshoen Jarrett (CB +3.1) was not overmatched versus the Eagles. Playing every defensive snap, Jarrett allowed three catches on seven targets for 23 yards. While his work in the passing game was very good, it was Jarrett’s work in run support that was impressive for a rookie corner; Jarrett had two stops in the run game on 17 run plays. If Jarrett is able to preform at a good level verse the run and pass, Washington should do well against teams that want to run outside."Cully played with heart, but it was clear the guy couldn't run long/deep. If he doesn't get better I'm not sure I would play him. Kyle will obviously attack him if he's out there.

Jarrett is kicking tail, especially considered where was drafted. I wonder if Jarrett could start on the outside CB if Cully can't go?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/10/06/a-closer-look-at-kyshoen-jarretts-impressive-performance-against-the-eagles/?tid=pm_sports_pop_b

Take away the 42 yard run by CT and we averaged under 3 ypc. We ran just enough to keep their d honest and we moved the ball consistently with the pass. Stop the abandoned the run talk. It wasnt working.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/10/06/a-closer-look-at-kyshoen-jarretts-impressive-performance-against-the-eagles/?tid=pm_sports_pop_b

Good find 53....loved this quote:

His emergence as the nickelback has surprised the Redskins, Gruden admitted Monday. “Jarrett really is a surprise to me because he’s not doing it at safety, he’s doing it at nickel. We had no idea that that would be the case. We had him penciled in as competing for safety and being a special teams player Year 1, but he came in here and really surprised us with his versatility, you know, being able to play nickel, being able to play safety.”


Boom. McC is really ballin.

The one he has in 2013 must have been real bad. Apparently he had insomnia and it lingered for a real long time. I agree, the Redskins need to find a replacement. Reed seriously needs to consider his future.

I've had 1 bad concussion. Maybe 1 or 2 decent head whips. It changed my life. They're no joke. We've all got our bell rung at some point and we're too worried about looking soft so we go back in. I've had sleep issues ever since. I've always considered it just a part of it and I don't regret the little football I played as a kid but those of you who went on to play college ball and a few that played a few years in the pros? I can't imagine how those types of hits add up over time. Once you've had a few serious concussions, you've made a little money, go home and enjoy it before you screw yourself up big time. These aren't broken bones, they don't just heal up like they never happened.

Need to Know: Redskins accountability in action | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins (http://realredskins.com/2015/10/06/need-to-know-redskins-accountability-in-action/)

Good article from Tandler about accountability. It really is nice seeing it in action.

The excuse train keeps rolling along.....

Chip Kelly: We’re two field goals away from 3-1 | ProFootballTalk (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/06/chip-kelly-were-two-field-goals-away-from-3-1/)

Matthew McConaughey got Washington Redskins 'fired up' - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/20412/matthew-mcconaughey-got-redskins-fired-up-before-eagles-game)

In the end, you might say the Redskins did “all right, all right, all right,” after listening to McConaughey’s speech.

fan of this guy for his acting and sense of self.