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.