Predictions for Preseaon game #3 versus the Steelers
 

[color=Black][size=3]Eventhough the game is meaningless the performances are not. Does anyone have any predictions about how we'll fare against the best team we'll face in the preseason. Will Arrington shine? Will the Steel Curtain darken Ramsey's day? Can our D stop the steelers running game? [/size][/color]

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My predictions. If the first team plays for three quarters: Steelers 21, Redskins 10.
I 'm convinced that Coach Gibbs is not comfortable with Ramsey at QB. This has been the dilemma of our offense. Injuries will continue to keep several first team players on the sidelines, I almost never predict our defeat, but there is no cohesion with the offense as of yet.

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I share SUNRA's sentiments/predictions. The offense will be no match for the Steelers' great defense.

However, I've watched the Bengals game several times over and I've been actually impressed. I give a TON of credit to Gibbs for revamping the offense - it looks nothing like it did last season. I especially like all the deep balls. I think the deep passing attack should open stuff up for Portis.

Ramsey made 3-4 really bad throws, but he also made a bunch of really good throws as well. He's hot and then cold. If Ramsey ever gets his mental game to match his physical abilities, he'll be stud. IMHO, mental sharpness only comes through experience - something which Gibbs is going to give Ramsey.

But, I highly doubt our offense (and Ramsey in particular) will look sharp against Pitt.

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what i would like to see happen, is our offense play like they did last week, minus the turnovers. clinton portis have a good game, get back into the system, and we beat the steelers. no turnovers and no injuries is what i'm hoping for.

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[QUOTE=mooby]what i would like to see happen, is our offense play like they did last week, minus the turnovers. clinton portis have a good game, get back into the system, and we beat the steelers. no turnovers and no injuries is what i'm hoping for.[/QUOTE]


Word...I like how you think.

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[QUOTE=STPainmaker][color=Black][size=3]Eventhough the game is meaningless the performances are not. Does anyone have any predictions about how we'll fare against the best team we'll face in the preseason. Will Arrington shine? Will the Steel Curtain darken Ramsey's day? Can our D stop the steelers running game? [/size][/color][/QUOTE]

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[QUOTE=TheMalcolmConnection]Will Batman escape from the clutches of the Penguin? Tune in same Bat time, same Bat channel...[/QUOTE]

So you perceptively picked up on the inspiration to my thread. You must have used your trusty "Thread Analyzer" is Malcolm Batman??????;)

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Play smart, win the TO battle, and hold our own. It's going to be tough against their 1st string D--not expecting another 200-yard half or anything. But play smart football.

Be nice to see our D show that it's a top 10 D as well. Also, Lavar will be back. I just can't wait to see him out there!

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[QUOTE=STPainmaker]So you perceptively picked up on the inspiration to my thread. You must have used your trusty "Thread Analyzer" is Malcolm Batman??????;)[/QUOTE]

No, I'm just Bruce Wayne. I have no idea who Batman is. :biggthump

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[QUOTE=SUNRA]My predictions. If the first team plays for three quarters: Steelers 21, Redskins 10.
I 'm convinced that Coach Gibbs is not comfortable with Ramsey at QB. This has been the dilemma of our offense. Injuries will continue to keep several first team players on the sidelines, I almost never predict our defeat, but there is no cohesion with the offense as of yet.[/QUOTE]

I guess there isn't much hope for our defense either? Remember besides Ramsey there are 51 other players.

I say, it will be a stalemate, neitehr team is going to look good

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[QUOTE=STPainmaker][color=Black][size=3]Eventhough the game is meaningless the performances are not. Does anyone have any predictions about how we'll fare against the best team we'll face in the preseason. Will Arrington shine? Will the Steel Curtain darken Ramsey's day? Can our D stop the steelers running game? [/size][/color][/QUOTE]


Scrubs, and backups need great performances for evaluation purposes only! The scores are meaningless. Plays are vanilla, and there is no game planning.
Everyone puts too much em-pha-sis on PS!

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I'd like to see our defense stop Jerome Bettis. He rumbled for 100+ yards against us last year. We shut down Rudi Johnson pretty well last week, I want to see Bettis get slowed down and then I'll feel real confident about the defense.

I'd like to see deep accuracy from Ramsey, but more importantly, I'd like to see smart decisions. If the receiver isn't open, I'd rather see him throw it away. I'd rather punt than risk an interception.

I actually don't want to see too much of Clinton Portis. He's too valuable, I really don't want to see him get hurt. I think having him get hurt would kill us as bad as Vick's injury killed the Falcons in 2003.

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[QUOTE=Schneed10]I'd like to see our defense stop Jerome Bettis. He rumbled for 100+ yards against us last year. We shut down Rudi Johnson pretty well last week, I want to see Bettis get slowed down and then I'll feel real confident about the defense.

I'd like to see deep accuracy from Ramsey, but more importantly, I'd like to see smart decisions. If the receiver isn't open, I'd rather see him throw it away. I'd rather punt than risk an interception.

I actually don't want to see too much of Clinton Portis. He's too valuable, I really don't want to see him get hurt. I think having him get hurt would kill us as bad as Vick's injury killed the Falcons in 2003.[/QUOTE]

betts is a dropoff, but not a 9 loss dropoff...

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I can see us beating the Steelers. As long as we eliminate turnovers and the first team scores at least 10 points. I believe our defense can keep us in the game. Remember last year we did a pretty good job of putting pressure on Big Ben, and it was relatively low scoring game.

Ramsey needs a couple of good, long drives and score at least a TD. I think we can move the ball against them.

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I think we win this one 31-14. I see the team coming togethor and eliminating turnovers. Starters on offense will look better, Cooley will catch a TD pass. Ramsey will solidify himself as the started but Campbell will steal the show late in the game with some big plays.

Biggest concern is the return of injured defensive starters. I do not want to see any injuries and I fear we might on that side of the ball if our guys push too hard.

As far as I'm concerned. Man for man, we match up with anybody in the league! No serious, obvious weak spots. Many improvments from last year. The ONLY Wild card is [b]PR[/b]. If he excells (and we NEED him to), the team wil raise some eyebrows this year

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All I'm looking for is no injuries (obviously) and a serious reduction in turnovers.

Ramsey needs to make better decisions and guys need to hang on to the damn ball.

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I'd love to see a game with no injuries and run the game semi-normally so we can pull out a win instead of just playing to see how our passing game is. Portis also needs a few more reps against 1st teamers if he's going to be ready for the season.

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[QUOTE=Schneed10]I'd like to see our defense stop Jerome Bettis. He rumbled for 100+ yards against us last year. We shut down Rudi Johnson pretty well last week, I want to see Bettis get slowed down and then I'll feel real confident about the defense.[/QUOTE]

I agree. The only backs that seemed to be able to run against us last year were the bigger ones.

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[QUOTE=Schneed10]I'd like to see our defense stop Jerome Bettis. He rumbled for 100+ yards against us last year. We shut down Rudi Johnson pretty well last week, I want to see Bettis get slowed down and then I'll feel real confident about the defense.

I'd like to see deep accuracy from Ramsey, but more importantly, I'd like to see smart decisions. If the receiver isn't open, I'd rather see him throw it away. I'd rather punt than risk an interception.

I actually don't want to see too much of Clinton Portis. He's too valuable, I really don't want to see him get hurt. I think having him get hurt would kill us as bad as Vick's injury killed the Falcons in 2003.[/QUOTE]Bettis did have over 100yards but I think it took him over 30 carries and most came late in the third and forth qtrs. We matched up pretty good with them last year with an offence that was just terrible. I would like to see Ramsey progress and put 10 or so points on the board and see us stretch the field and have Portis make some good yards on his few carries. The D just needs to get some presure on the QB.

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Though I don't drink from the kool-aid like some of you guys (Redskins 34-10...come on, get real!)...I think it will be a close game.
My thought is that Gibbs will get the guys really keyed up for this game. He and the coaching staff will essentially see it as: "If we can beat pitt 1st string against 1st string", we've got a real shot at the playoffs this year...our formula works (although it may need some tweaks here and there)

I think it will be close, the team will rise to the challenge and play a physical game, though the give-aways (both fumbles and Ramsey INTs will be the determining factor.)

For those that say pre-season doesn't matter...you're high :Smoker: .

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1 word: "Redskins Victory"

You heard it here first folks. I say we win this thing because we may meet them this year in the Super Bowl. So there!

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[QUOTE=Sammy Baugh Fan]1 word: "Redskins Victory"

You heard it here first folks. I say we win this thing because we may meet them this year in the Super Bowl. So there![/QUOTE]

Whoops, sorry about that...it posted twice.

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[QUOTE=Sammy Baugh Fan]1 word: "Redskins Victory"

You heard it here first folks. I say we win this thing because we may meet them this year in the Super Bowl. So there![/QUOTE]

I like that way of thinking....we need to have the mindset that we can beat people. We also need to trust in our quarterback....whoever he may be.

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I honestly dont even care if we win. I think we might have more depth (better 2nd/3rd string guys), so maybe we'll win. I just want to see Ramsey perform better, and our offense as a whole show some good stuff against a very good defense. I want our defense to continue to show their worth. I just want a solid game from our starters and some good stuff out of the 2nd/3rd string guys who I think can produce this season. If we win, thats gravy. So I'll go 17-14 Redskins.

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[QUOTE=Hog1]As far as I'm concerned. Man for man, we match up with anybody in the league! No serious, obvious weak spots. Many improvments from last year. The ONLY Wild card is [b]PR[/b]. If he excells (and we NEED him to), the team wil raise some eyebrows this year[/QUOTE]

Man, I wish I could say that and mean it. Our QB situation is weak, and I question our D-line play. I really don't think the Steelers will risk Bettis more than a series or two b/c last I heard Deuce was dinged up again. Here's what I expect to see, not what I hope to see:

I expect to see an offensive line that continues to open holes and protect the qb. The line looks much, much better than last year. I expect to see very little production from either team in the first half on the offensive side of the ball. The Steelers haven't gotten the ball in the endzone yet this preseason with the starting offense, and IMO Rotheliswhathisname is going to have a BIG sophomore slump this year. Im looking for 10-3 Skins at the half, with Ramsey being somewhat erratic again. I expect Brunnell to take the reigns in the third quarter and add fuel to the QB controversey, leading us to more second half pts. I expect Campbell to have average numbers in the 4th quarter. Normally I would say that Gibbs could give a rat's ass about the final score, but Gibbs is getting frustrated and the team as a whole needs a little success. I think we'll win this one 24-14.