Good...and Getting Better

SmootSmack · 10-05-2008, 10:11 PM

Take a look at our growth in three key areas-3rd down conversions, time of possession, and penalties-since week one. With the exception of a couple of hiccups, we have steadily improved in these categories. That's the sign that this team is not only good, but also only getting better.

Week 1: 3rd Down: 3/13 23%; Time of Possession: 24:17; Penalties: 7-35

Week 2: 3rd Down: 3/10 30%; Time of Possession: 34:14; Penalties: 4-26

Week 3: 3rd Down: 5/11 45%; Time of Possession: 33:05; Penalties: 7-67

Week 4: 3rd Down: 6/15 40%; Time of Possession: 38:09; Penalties: 5-30

Week 5: 3rd Down: 11/19 57%; Time of Possession: 34:45; Penalties: 3-24

53Fan · 10-05-2008, 10:15 PM

We've only scratched the surface.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 10-05-2008, 10:16 PM

Nice research Smootsmack. That's really encouraging and confirms my feelings about the team. I haven't felt this good about our team in a decade.

Extreme · 10-05-2008, 10:16 PM

It's great really. To think back to opening night, and see how far we've come since then is remarkable.

skins6 · 10-05-2008, 10:25 PM

I Go Back To All The Two A Days Coach Zorn Held At Training Camp---this Is The Best Conditioned Team The Redskins Have Had

Mattyk · 10-05-2008, 11:39 PM

The last two weeks have really been impressive with the way we've flat out punched teams in the mouth. It's classic Redskins football.

steveo395 · 10-05-2008, 11:41 PM

Week 2 time of possession was 34:14 and week 3 was 33:05

Ruhskins · 10-05-2008, 11:46 PM

I think it's good to see that we are improving. In the next couple of weeks we are not going to be the underdogs anymore and teams are really going to come after us. Plus we are going to be playing teams that are going to be desperate for a win, so it is good to see the team improve.

hucapn · 10-05-2008, 11:48 PM

I love this thread by the way. Great research. I find myself doing these types of things at four am. Anyway, we have come a long way. I was at Ashburn during training camp looking at a DISASTER of an offense and to see the players learn on the fly every Sunday is inspiring on and off the field. I'm am proud to be a fan, but now I'm proud to be a part of a team getting better as a franchise!!!!!

GO SKINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GusFrerotte · 10-05-2008, 11:54 PM

I hope we can get more of the long ball(passes over 15 yards) going during the next 3 weeks against weaker opponents. Coach Zorn's system is proving to be a winner, but I must admit, I still love the long ball. It was the perfect game plan for Philly today.

GusFrerotte · 10-05-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Take a look at our growth in three key areas-3rd down conversions, time of possession, and penalties-since week one. With the exception of a couple of hiccups, we have steadily improved in these categories. That's the sign that this team is not only good, but also only getting better.

Week 1: 3rd Down: 3/13 23%; Time of Possession: 24:17; Penalties: 7-35

Week 2: 3rd Down: 3/10 30%; Time of Possession: 25:46; Penalties: 4-26

Week 3: 3rd Down: 5/11 45%; Time of Possession: 34:14; Penalties: 7-67

Week 4: 3rd Down: 6/15 40%; Time of Possession: 38:09; Penalties: 5-30

Week 5: 3rd Down: 11/19 57%; Time of Possession: 34:45; Penalties: 3-24

You forgot the most important stat- No turnovers thus far in 2008!!!!!!

SmootSmack · 10-05-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveo395

Week 2 time of possession was 34:14 and week 3 was 33:05

thanks. I thought I had changed it before I posted. thanks again

SmootSmack · 10-05-2008, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The last two weeks have really been impressive with the way we've flat out punched teams in the mouth. It's classic Redskins football.

Yeah I think there was a concern amongst a lot of people that the WCO was another word for "soft" but it's far from that

GMScud · 10-06-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah I think there was a concern amongst a lot of people that the WCO was another word for "soft" but it's far from that

I think a big part of it is Zorn being smart enough to adjust to personnel. This is team built to run the football, and he's sticking with that while mixing in his passing attack. A testament to the players and the coaches. Well done.

dmek25 · 10-06-2008, 06:55 AM

this team, and the way they are playing, brings back memories of the old glory days. hit them in the mouth, and take some chances. i like the fact we have a first time head coach, and not some old retread

10-05-2008, 10:11 PM	#1
SmootSmack Mad Men Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43,097	Good...and Getting Better Take a look at our growth in three key areas-3rd down conversions, time of possession, and penalties-since week one. With the exception of a couple of hiccups, we have steadily improved in these categories. That's the sign that this team is not only good, but also only getting better. Week 1: 3rd Down: 3/13 23%; Time of Possession: 24:17; Penalties: 7-35 Week 2: 3rd Down: 3/10 30%; Time of Possession: 34:14; Penalties: 4-26 Week 3: 3rd Down: 5/11 45%; Time of Possession: 33:05; Penalties: 7-67 Week 4: 3rd Down: 6/15 40%; Time of Possession: 38:09; Penalties: 5-30 Week 5: 3rd Down: 11/19 57%; Time of Possession: 34:45; Penalties: 3-24 __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You Last edited by SmootSmack; 10-05-2008 at 11:55 PM.

10-05-2008, 10:15 PM	#2
53Fan Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,354	Re: Good...and Getting Better We've only scratched the surface.

10-05-2008, 10:16 PM	#3
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 34 Posts: 8,317	Re: Good...and Getting Better Nice research Smootsmack. That's really encouraging and confirms my feelings about the team. I haven't felt this good about our team in a decade.

10-05-2008, 10:16 PM	#4
Extreme Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Age: 33 Posts: 8	Re: Good...and Getting Better It's great really. To think back to opening night, and see how far we've come since then is remarkable. __________________ I don't have any enemies, but I am intensely disliked by my friends.

10-05-2008, 10:25 PM	#5
skins6 Camp Scrub Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 24	Re: Good...and Getting Better I Go Back To All The Two A Days Coach Zorn Held At Training Camp---this Is The Best Conditioned Team The Redskins Have Had

10-05-2008, 11:39 PM	#6
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,653	Re: Good...and Getting Better The last two weeks have really been impressive with the way we've flat out punched teams in the mouth. It's classic Redskins football. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-05-2008, 11:41 PM	#7
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,673	Re: Good...and Getting Better Week 2 time of possession was 34:14 and week 3 was 33:05 __________________

10-05-2008, 11:46 PM	#8
Ruhskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Columbia, MD Age: 34 Posts: 14,592	Re: Good...and Getting Better I think it's good to see that we are improving. In the next couple of weeks we are not going to be the underdogs anymore and teams are really going to come after us. Plus we are going to be playing teams that are going to be desperate for a win, so it is good to see the team improve. __________________ R.I.P. #21 New words created on The Warpath: Rewalsr - Somretimes - Fualt - Jersesy - Itiot - Composetory Afeard - Storgn - Empliment - Gaissn - Saftys - Minnisota Faviort - Hatter - Phsyched - Foof - Heloing - Brutual Stroried Check out this cool local internet radio show Weds 7-9pm: The DC Sports Chat I sense an annoyance in the Force

10-05-2008, 11:48 PM	#9
hucapn Camp Scrub Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 24	Re: Good...and Getting Better I love this thread by the way. Great research. I find myself doing these types of things at four am. Anyway, we have come a long way. I was at Ashburn during training camp looking at a DISASTER of an offense and to see the players learn on the fly every Sunday is inspiring on and off the field. I'm am proud to be a fan, but now I'm proud to be a part of a team getting better as a franchise!!!!! GO SKINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-05-2008, 11:54 PM	#10
GusFrerotte Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 3,961	Re: Good...and Getting Better I hope we can get more of the long ball(passes over 15 yards) going during the next 3 weeks against weaker opponents. Coach Zorn's system is proving to be a winner, but I must admit, I still love the long ball. It was the perfect game plan for Philly today.

10-06-2008, 06:55 AM	#15
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 51 Posts: 10,438	Re: Good...and Getting Better this team, and the way they are playing, brings back memories of the old glory days. hit them in the mouth, and take some chances. i like the fact we have a first time head coach, and not some old retread __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

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