Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll

SmootSmack · 06-12-2007, 03:54 PM

As we look ahead to the 2007 season, who most needs to take that next step in their pro career for the Redskins to be successful (playoffs). For the purposes of this poll, Jason Campbell is not an eligible option because we all know it ultimately rests on his shoulders.

Kedrick Golston
LaRon Landry
Rocky McIntosh
Carlos Rogers
Todd Wade (at LG)
Other (explain)

Hog1 · 06-12-2007, 03:58 PM

Rogers........Big signing, questionable performance

jdlea · 06-12-2007, 04:00 PM

I voted Rogers, however, I think they all need to step up. I went with Rogers because he was the 9th overall pick (a pick I didn't like at the time) and he hasn't shown me any reason to believe he'll be a #1 corner. I think he's a lot better than people think, but he's not THAT good. He should be a shut down corner if he's gonna go 9.

12thMan · 06-12-2007, 04:02 PM

Gregg Williams. I think I've been pretty consistent with my critism of him dating back to last season.

Before we start preaching about how he's only the coach and he can't tackle or catch the ball, I want to take it a step further.

Those things are absolutely true. But I think he reacted too slowly with integrating Rocky McIntosh into the starting lineup and making other defensive adjustments. By all accounts, thus far, Rocky could end being a gem. Another thing, how is it that Tiki Barber has a career game against every time he plays against us? Where's the game planning? Where's the mentality, if you beat us it won't be with Tiki rushing for over 200 yrds! Why not make Eli Manning beat you with 40 passes?

In my opinion it's the coaches job to "polish" off the talent that exists. I didn't get that impression from Williams last year. Another thing, defensively we didn't play with any fire or urgency last season. You say this was the players fault. I say they didn't whole heartedly buy into what the staff laid out for them on Sundays. These guys are professionals and they have to strap it on every Sunday, I understand that. It just seemed to me that Williams was more interested in doing post game interviews on Comcast rather than make radical adjusments and hold his staff accountable for poor performance after poor performance.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-12-2007, 04:05 PM

I say Rocky. It won't take a lot for him to step it up compared to Holdman, but that was arguably our weakest link last year. Sure Carlos has some improvement to do, but that was nowhere near the ineptitude of Warrick Holdman. If Rocky can at least be MEDIOCRE that'll make a huge difference in our run defense and in turn our reaction to the playaction.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 06-12-2007, 04:06 PM

Rogers without question. This is a guy who was drafted ninth overall and to now he has done NOTHING to show for it. 3 interceptions in two seasons. We are not talking about some walk-on scrub this guy was a thorpe award winner. I am sick of him getting burnt. Get up on the line jam the WR's and run with them. I mean he runs a 4.37 god!!!!!!!!!!!1 If he doesn't start doing this, he WILL be riding the bench.

firstdown · 06-12-2007, 04:09 PM

I voted the whole team. If we look back to last year we could name a few spots or players who had a good year. But now that I think about it maybe the O line was the only part of our team really clicking and hats off to Betts. We need everyone to re-focus and get this thing going.

jbcjr14 · 06-12-2007, 04:10 PM

I said Wade. Filling the left guard position is CRUTIAL to the offenses success. The Skins can ill afford to have a gaping hole on the left side as pressure up the middle can kill an offensive scheme regardless of how good it may be. If Wade steps in and performs, this offense has a much better chance of being VERY good. If not, the team will struggle until they put in the patchwork to fix a leaky line.

Mattyk · 06-12-2007, 04:13 PM

I voted other... I'm going with a boring response of the entire D.

I'm not too concerned about the offense this year, I think they'll move the ball and score points, but the D really needs to rebound for this team to have any hope of making a playoff run.

skinsfan_nn · 06-12-2007, 04:19 PM

I think Rodgers has alot to prove, he really need's to step it up, last year IMO he played aweful. And this year as it stands if we keep Springs as our #1 which of course he will be if he's with the team and healthy, he better step it up there's some stiff competion at CB. But it's close I also want to see something out of Rocky.

ArtMonkDrillz · 06-12-2007, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdlea

I voted Rogers, however, I think they all need to step up. I went with Rogers because he was the 9th overall pick (a pick I didn't like at the time) and he hasn't shown me any reason to believe he'll be a #1 corner. I think he's a lot better than people think, but he's not THAT good. He should be a shut down corner if he's gonna go 9.

Oh... It... We... have no response. That was perfect

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-12-2007, 04:20 PM

I also think that Landry or whoever plays the other safety starting out is a close second. Holdman and AA were HORRIBLE and the journeymen we got out of FA weren't much better. With better safety play, the overall defense is going to be better.

Lady Brave · 06-12-2007, 04:28 PM

Alex, I'll take Carlos Rogers for $1000 please.

skinsfan_nn · 06-12-2007, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hesscl34

I'm so glad to see that most agree with me about Rogers!!!!

hess....go ahead and telll us what you "REALLY" think of rodgers, no sugar on top

12thMan · 06-12-2007, 04:35 PM

For the record, I think we have some helluva talent on defense. Pound for pound, I'll take our unit against any other team in the NFC, save the Bears maybe.

I think C. Rogers can and will develop into a very good cornerback. Cornerback is such an isolated position that if you're not doing too well, it really makes it look like you suck. And conversely, if you're catching a lot of interceptions people tend to equate that with a Pro-Bowl caliber corner.

If Rogers grabs half, yes half, those interceptions last season, we're not even having this conversation about what a bum he is.

View Poll Results: Who Needs to Step Up in 2007 (Campbell not eligible)
Golston	5	4.59%
Landry	1	0.92%
McIntosh	15	13.76%
Rogers	64	58.72%
Wade	9	8.26%
Other (explain)	15	13.76%
Voters: 109. You may not vote on this poll

06-12-2007, 03:58 PM	#2
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 8,372	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll Rogers........Big signing, questionable performance __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... Win! Always win! By fair means or foul, by soft words and hard deeds... by treachery, by cunning, by malpractice... but always win--Edward Teach

06-12-2007, 04:02 PM	#4
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,363	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll Gregg Williams. I think I've been pretty consistent with my critism of him dating back to last season. Before we start preaching about how he's only the coach and he can't tackle or catch the ball, I want to take it a step further. Those things are absolutely true. But I think he reacted too slowly with integrating Rocky McIntosh into the starting lineup and making other defensive adjustments. By all accounts, thus far, Rocky could end being a gem. Another thing, how is it that Tiki Barber has a career game against every time he plays against us? Where's the game planning? Where's the mentality, if you beat us it won't be with Tiki rushing for over 200 yrds! Why not make Eli Manning beat you with 40 passes? In my opinion it's the coaches job to "polish" off the talent that exists. I didn't get that impression from Williams last year. Another thing, defensively we didn't play with any fire or urgency last season. You say this was the players fault. I say they didn't whole heartedly buy into what the staff laid out for them on Sundays. These guys are professionals and they have to strap it on every Sunday, I understand that. It just seemed to me that Williams was more interested in doing post game interviews on Comcast rather than make radical adjusments and hold his staff accountable for poor performance after poor performance.

06-12-2007, 04:05 PM	#5
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 31 Posts: 17,118	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll I say Rocky. It won't take a lot for him to step it up compared to Holdman, but that was arguably our weakest link last year. Sure Carlos has some improvement to do, but that was nowhere near the ineptitude of Warrick Holdman. If Rocky can at least be MEDIOCRE that'll make a huge difference in our run defense and in turn our reaction to the playaction. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-12-2007, 04:06 PM	#6
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 24 Posts: 11,004	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll Rogers without question. This is a guy who was drafted ninth overall and to now he has done NOTHING to show for it. 3 interceptions in two seasons. We are not talking about some walk-on scrub this guy was a thorpe award winner. I am sick of him getting burnt. Get up on the line jam the WR's and run with them. I mean he runs a 4.37 god!!!!!!!!!!!1 If he doesn't start doing this, he WILL be riding the bench. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpp3ycMvQd0 This is why you need Mentos. To justify your questionable problem solving skills. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7geP5ev0VI Awesome isn't it.

06-12-2007, 03:54 PM	#1
SmootSmack Mad Men Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43,095	Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll As we look ahead to the 2007 season, who most needs to take that next step in their pro career for the Redskins to be successful (playoffs). For the purposes of this poll, Jason Campbell is not an eligible option because we all know it ultimately rests on his shoulders. Kedrick Golston LaRon Landry Rocky McIntosh Carlos Rogers Todd Wade (at LG) Other (explain) __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

06-12-2007, 04:09 PM	#7
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 49 Posts: 15,179	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll I voted the whole team. If we look back to last year we could name a few spots or players who had a good year. But now that I think about it maybe the O line was the only part of our team really clicking and hats off to Betts. We need everyone to re-focus and get this thing going.

06-12-2007, 04:10 PM	#8
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 43 Posts: 2,001	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll I said Wade. Filling the left guard position is CRUTIAL to the offenses success. The Skins can ill afford to have a gaping hole on the left side as pressure up the middle can kill an offensive scheme regardless of how good it may be. If Wade steps in and performs, this offense has a much better chance of being VERY good. If not, the team will struggle until they put in the patchwork to fix a leaky line. __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

06-12-2007, 04:13 PM	#9
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,652	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll I voted other... I'm going with a boring response of the entire D. I'm not too concerned about the offense this year, I think they'll move the ball and score points, but the D really needs to rebound for this team to have any hope of making a playoff run. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

06-12-2007, 04:19 PM	#10
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 48 Posts: 4,495	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll I think Rodgers has alot to prove, he really need's to step it up, last year IMO he played aweful. And this year as it stands if we keep Springs as our #1 which of course he will be if he's with the team and healthy, he better step it up there's some stiff competion at CB. But it's close I also want to see something out of Rocky. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

06-12-2007, 04:20 PM	#12
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 31 Posts: 17,118	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll I also think that Landry or whoever plays the other safety starting out is a close second. Holdman and AA were HORRIBLE and the journeymen we got out of FA weren't much better. With better safety play, the overall defense is going to be better. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-12-2007, 04:28 PM	#13
Lady Brave The Starter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Trinity, NC Age: 41 Posts: 1,444	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll Alex, I'll take Carlos Rogers for $1000 please.

06-12-2007, 04:35 PM	#15
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,363	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll For the record, I think we have some helluva talent on defense. Pound for pound, I'll take our unit against any other team in the NFC, save the Bears maybe. I think C. Rogers can and will develop into a very good cornerback. Cornerback is such an isolated position that if you're not doing too well, it really makes it look like you suck. And conversely, if you're catching a lot of interceptions people tend to equate that with a Pro-Bowl caliber corner. If Rogers grabs half, yes half, those interceptions last season, we're not even having this conversation about what a bum he is.

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