Scud's Studs (Redskins vs Ravens)
 

This is the debut of what will be a weekly thread throughout the season. It's the ying to SmootSmack's yang with the Smoot Laying the Smack Down thread. Scud's Studs will focus on who stood out in a positive way on a game by game basis.

Let's get right into it.

[B]Ryan Kerrigan:[/B] I think it's pretty obvious he was a good selection at 16 overall. He's got sacks in back to back weeks now. That spin move he had coming off the right tackle in the first half was awesome. He then charged laterally down the line and made a solid tackle. On replay, you could hear Jaws say "woah." He needs to clean up the neutral zone infractions, but I think that's just a function of rushing the passer out of a two-point stance. He's not used to having that much weight on the balls of his feet without a hand in the dirt. That will go away over time.

[B]Terrence Austin: [/B]5 catches, 71 yards, and a touchdown. Plus he's a dynamic return man. Welcome to the 53-man roster, Terrence. Glad to have you.

[B]Kevin Barnes:[/B] Looked good in the nickel, had a very nice sack and four solo tackles. Once Wilson and Landry are 100% and Phillip Buchanon is off suspension, I think we'll have a pretty solid secondary.

[B]Rex Grossman: [/B]Solid 1st half, good decision making, quick release, gorgeous 24 yard TD to Santana. Fantastic 2 minute drill. Now I see why Shanny benched McNabb at the end of the Lions game last year. ;) Beck was solid, too. Interesting competition.

[B]Graham Gano: [/B]I know it was one kick, but it was a 48 yarder. He's had a very good preseason. I'm hopeful that we may have some stability at the kicking position for years to come. It's been a while since we've been able to say that around here.

So who are your stud's from last night's game?

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Yours are definitely ones I agree with, and I wish I had the DVR recording right here, but there was this DT playing most of the game I've never heard of that was getting GREAT push through most of the game.

I will definitely agree with all of the above, particularly Austin.

It's been a long time since I've been SURE that if a ball hits a receiver in the hands they're going to catch it.

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[B]3-4 D-Line:[/B] I think the d-line did a heck of a job harassing Flacco, Rice, and Ricky Williams. This unit is going to get better as they continue to play together. It seems that we finally have an adequate 3-4 defensive line to help Orakpo and London.

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Kool Aid Drinker! ;)

I'll add the offensive line. Particularly TW and Jammal Brown. They've really done a very solid job with run blocking

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Who was it that Ricky Williams planted? I know he was off balance but WOW that was a nice block!

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Kerrigan....chasing down from behind! Gotta get his jersey..how long is his deal?

Both QB's looked good. I don't really care as much about who as it appears either one can do it...nice problem to have
Trent for pounding Ray ray to the turf in the Hightower run.

If your a Skins fan you have to feel good about what you are seeing....HTTR

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Hightower...I think he's been the stud of Preseason so far. You dont see a guy run like that against the first team Ravens

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[quote=Jontrem;827976]Who was it that Ricky Williams planted? I know he was off balance but WOW that was a nice block![/quote]

It was Cofield.

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My stud has to be my wife who finally managed to stay awake for an entire preseason game.

Seriously though I have to give props to the offensive and defensive lines. It is amazing how much of a difference line play makes.

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[quote=SmootSmack;827974]Kool Aid Drinker! ;)

I'll add the offensive line. Particularly TW and Jammal Brown. They've really done a very solid job with run blocking[/quote]If we end up being one of the best rushing teams this year, the improved ability of Williams and Brown on the edges (compared to Week 1 last year). Night and day.

I also thought that Trent had a good game in pass protection in his one on ones, but we're clearly down blocking a lot more often then we'd like to in order to protect him from being in space against a guy like T Sizzle.

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[quote=Jontrem;827976]Who was it that Ricky Williams planted? I know he was off balance but WOW that was a nice block![/quote]

It was Cofield.

Cofield swims past the center. Ricky Williams pretty much saved Joe Flacco's life on that play, because Cofield woulda destroyed Flacco otherwise.

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Oline
Tim Hightower
Beck and Rex
Moss
Austin
Hall
Rak
Kerrigan
Jenkins
Coefield
Number 40 can't remember name good play in 3rd Qtr
Ms/Ks/JH

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Loved seeing TW pancake Ray Ray!

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TW had a really nice game this week to bounce back from a bad game last week. Now if he can just be consistent every week, we'll be set there.

I pretty much agree with all the players listed above. But there is one player I haven't seen mentioned yet, and that's Sav Rocca. A 60+ yard punt that goes out of bounds at the 4 yard line? Holy shit that was nice. Now I know he did have that one punt at the end that was returned because it didn't have enough hangtime but still, this guy has shown this preseason that he's very solid.

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[quote=mooby;828006]TW had a really nice game this week to bounce back from a bad game last week. Now if he can just be consistent every week, we'll be set there.

I pretty much agree with all the players listed above. But there is one player I haven't seen mentioned yet, and that's Sav Rocca. A 60+ yard punt that goes out of bounds at the 4 yard line? Holy shit that was nice. Now I know he did have that one punt at the end that was returned because it didn't have enough hangtime but still, this guy has shown this preseason that he's very solid.[/quote]

Rocca did have a good outing...I just don't understand why he didn't punt that ball out of bounds at the end. I mean, I would hope that he doesn't do that during the regular season. Although the entire 3rd team seemed to be running at slow motion during the 4th quarter.

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[quote=Ruhskins;828010]Rocca did have a good outing...[B]I just don't understand why he didn't punt that ball out of bounds at the end[/B]. I mean, I would hope that he doesn't do that during the regular season. Although the entire 3rd team seemed to be running at slow motion during the 4th quarter.[/quote]

Yeah, I don't either, but as long as he learns from it and doesn't do it in the regular season it's fine.

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[quote=mooby;828014]Yeah, I don't either, but as long as he learns from it and doesn't do it in the regular season it's fine.[/quote]

The only thing I can think of is that maybe they asked him to punt it like that to see what the scrubs have to show for in a situation where the game is on the line. I say this because I think Gano kicked a short kickoff, which allowed the return guy to actually return the ball.

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Kerrigan has looked better than Orakpo did when he was a rookie going through the same.. These two could become a force for the defense for many years..

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[quote=Jontrem;827976]Who was it that Ricky Williams planted? I know he was off balance but WOW that was a nice block![/quote]
Cofield.

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[quote=Ruhskins;828018]The only thing I can think of is that maybe they asked him to punt it like that to see what the scrubs have to show for in a situation where the game is on the line. I say this because I think Gano kicked a short kickoff, which allowed the return guy to actually return the ball.[/quote]

I think that's the case as well. We won't know because we're not privy to the coach/player instructions, but I think that's the case. They might've just wanted something on film to teach players from.

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[quote=IrMitchell;828058]Kerrigan has looked better than Orakpo did when he was a rookie going through the same.. [B]These two could become a force for the defense for many years.[/B].[/quote]

Damn the sound of that makes me smile! And the "mauling" of Ray Lewis by TW was awesome! Lot's of studs in this game. I'm gonna like this weekly thread. :)

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John Beck's attitude is something I'd consider as a "stud". Keeping himself well-prepared by treating every practice as important as a game, studying, etc. I'd definitely be comfortable with a guy like that as a backup or starter.

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Austin (mofo catches everything)
Hightower (he looks like AP out there...i am going to pick him up for my FF team)
Hall (nice pick 6, ok game)

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[quote=SirClintonPortis;828315][B]John Beck's attitude is something I'd consider as a "stud".[/B] Keeping himself well-prepared by treating every practice as important as a game, studying, etc. I'd definitely be comfortable with a guy like that as a backup or starter.[/quote]

Totally agree. He's very intelligent and well-spoken, seems to have a fantastic attitude and disposition, and definitely seems to have the kind of intangibles you want in a QB.

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[quote=SirClintonPortis;828315]John Beck's attitude is something I'd consider as a "stud". Keeping himself well-prepared by treating every practice as important as a game, studying, etc. I'd definitely be comfortable with a guy like that as a backup or starter.[/quote]I am really glad the Redskins added John Beck to their roster when they did. I'm far less glad that it's come to the point where a legitimate talent evaluator might conclude that the Redskins are [I]smart[/I] to name John Beck their starter, but I'm ready to conclude that his acquisition, at this time in 2010, was a success.

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You have to add Stephen Bowen. The man has been a beast all preseason. I wonder if that is the lineman Malcom is talking about? He gets pressure, moves the pocket, and has gotten to the QB.

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Darrion Scott #93. Reserve stud who looked good against Balt. He gives us some nice depth. Were you thinking of him Malcolm?

Keyaron Fox didn't do too badly filling in for Fletch.

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[quote=Lotus;828633][B]Darrion Scott #93. Reserve stud who looked good against Balt. [/B] He gives us some nice depth. Were you thinking of him Malcolm?

Keyaron Fox didn't do too badly filling in for Fletch.[/quote]


agreed

Was not that impressed with Fox. I thought he made quite a few mistakes and the first touchdown (I believe) was a rushing touchdown where he had a chance to make a clean tackle at the 3 yrd line and he got bowled over.