Hats off to Graham Gano and Roy Helu

Alvin Walton · 11-06-2011, 05:35 PM

Gano booted a 59-yard field goal, setting a new franchise record for longest field goal.
A little bit of goodness in today's crappy loss.
I look forward to him playing well for years to come.
Lord knows we goth other positions with bigger worries.

skinsfaninok · 11-06-2011, 05:43 PM

Sad when a K is the only bright spot

Chico23231 · 11-06-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Sad when a K is the only bright spot

yup. epic fail imo.

DynamiteRave · 11-06-2011, 06:01 PM

Glad we didn't get rid of the guy. He went through a pretty awful learning curve, but I could immediately tell he worked up his leg power during the off season and looks like his accuracy has come a long way as well.

Punter and Kicker are locks for now.

Longtimefan · 11-06-2011, 06:15 PM

Kicker and Punter our two best weapons.

Hog1 · 11-06-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Glad we didn't get rid of the guy. He went through a pretty awful learning curve, but I could immediately tell he worked up his leg power during the off season and looks like his accuracy has come a long way as well.

Punter and Kicker are locks for now.

I say good on us? Only 51 positions to solidify......NO Worries then, right? But seriously.....it's hard to watch. It's good to see some of the younger guys to see what they can do.
AND I hope they can do a little more next week with the Fins. The tickets are to cheap to pass up.

CultBrennan59 · 11-06-2011, 06:31 PM

Good for Graham, and yes he is our only bright spot today. The 49ers just ran right down our throats. But like I said, if you draft and develop a QB, and hit on him as the guy to run your franchise for 10 or so years, it makes a lot of those 'problems' disappear.

hagams · 11-06-2011, 06:35 PM

It's good for Gano, but I don't think it was the only bright spot. Helu played hard today, as well as Rak and Ker. The word for this week is "balance" and how to obtain it. Beck can't throw the ball 47 times, and expect to win.

mooby · 11-06-2011, 06:40 PM

He's certainly been more consistent this season than in years past. I'm glad we've stuck with him, and I hope his 59 yarder today gives him the swag to know he can make all the kicks at this level.

GMScud · 11-06-2011, 07:21 PM

Ok so I unlocked this thread, and decided to make it props to both Gano AND Helu, since they both set franchise records today.

I suppose having two guys do that in a game is in fact deserving of it's own thread, even though our offense is a putrid mess.

But for real, kudos to Gano and Helu.

skins89moss · 11-06-2011, 08:43 PM

I hope this is a real confidence boost to both Roy and Graham. We need our young guys to step up every week for our team to improve. Keep it up cause a great performance would mean much more in a win.

DynamiteRave · 11-06-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by skins89moss

I hope this is a real confidence boost to both Roy and Graham. We need our young guys to step up every week for our team to improve. Keep it up cause a great performance would mean much more in a win.

I dunno about Helu. I felt kind bad for him. In his post-game interview he was incredibly hard on himself and saying he should've done more to help the team win. I like that he's taking responsibility and holding himself accountable, but I was like damn man, you did all you could. This loss was way more than him not doing enough.

I just felt bad watching the dude rip himself when he was one of the brighter spots today. I'd hate for him to become a headcase.

Ruhskins · 11-06-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I dunno about Helu. I felt kind bad for him. In his post-game interview he was incredibly hard on himself and saying he should've done more to help the team win. I like that he's taking responsibility and holding himself accountable, but I was like damn man, you did all you could. This loss was way more than him not doing enough.

I just felt bad watching the dude rip himself when he was one of the brighter spots today. I'd hate for him to become a headcase.

Well I think he dropped two catchable balls, but I like that he holds himself to a higher standard. Still he is showing more heart out there than a lot of people on the offense.

Big C · 11-06-2011, 08:59 PM

helu is definitely a great fit for this scheme. hes a big play threat, im glad he got the start and he deserves to be the starter for the rest of the season. time to blood the youth and see what we have. so far, i like what i see from helu, even considering the fumble.

Ruhskins · 11-06-2011, 09:01 PM

I wish we had a running play or two where Helu runs up the middle.

11-06-2011, 05:35 PM	#1
Alvin Walton Playmaker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 3,861	Hats off to Graham Gano and Roy Helu Gano booted a 59-yard field goal, setting a new franchise record for longest field goal. A little bit of goodness in today's crappy loss. I look forward to him playing well for years to come. Lord knows we goth other positions with bigger worries. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968 CHARTER MEMEBER OF THE DALLAS SWEEPERS CLUB

11-06-2011, 05:43 PM	#2
skinsfaninok Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Norman, OK Age: 26 Posts: 12,994	re: Hats off to Graham Gano and Roy Helu Sad when a K is the only bright spot __________________ Robert Griffin III "if you're good at something, never do it for free"- The Joker

11-06-2011, 06:01 PM	#4
DynamiteRave Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 26 Posts: 9,801	re: Hats off to Graham Gano and Roy Helu Glad we didn't get rid of the guy. He went through a pretty awful learning curve, but I could immediately tell he worked up his leg power during the off season and looks like his accuracy has come a long way as well. Punter and Kicker are locks for now. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I'm a chick, damnit.

11-06-2011, 06:15 PM	#5
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	re: Hats off to Graham Gano and Roy Helu Kicker and Punter our two best weapons.

11-06-2011, 06:31 PM	#7
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,585	re: Hats off to Graham Gano and Roy Helu Good for Graham, and yes he is our only bright spot today. The 49ers just ran right down our throats. But like I said, if you draft and develop a QB, and hit on him as the guy to run your franchise for 10 or so years, it makes a lot of those 'problems' disappear. __________________ When in doubt, go with the SEC

11-06-2011, 06:35 PM	#8
hagams Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Okinawa, Japan Age: 33 Posts: 841	re: Hats off to Graham Gano and Roy Helu It's good for Gano, but I don't think it was the only bright spot. Helu played hard today, as well as Rak and Ker. The word for this week is "balance" and how to obtain it. Beck can't throw the ball 47 times, and expect to win. __________________ We are always superbowl contenders in March!!! HTTR!!!!!!!!

11-06-2011, 06:40 PM	#9
mooby MVP Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NoVa Age: 24 Posts: 11,178	re: Hats off to Graham Gano and Roy Helu He's certainly been more consistent this season than in years past. I'm glad we've stuck with him, and I hope his 59 yarder today gives him the swag to know he can make all the kicks at this level.

11-06-2011, 07:21 PM	#10
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Age: 34 Posts: 12,623	re: Hats off to Graham Gano and Roy Helu Ok so I unlocked this thread, and decided to make it props to both Gano AND Helu, since they both set franchise records today. I suppose having two guys do that in a game is in fact deserving of it's own thread, even though our offense is a putrid mess. But for real, kudos to Gano and Helu. __________________ Insert witty signature here Last edited by GMScud; 11-06-2011 at 08:29 PM.

11-06-2011, 08:43 PM	#11
skins89moss Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,956	Re: Hats off to Graham Gano and Roy Helu I hope this is a real confidence boost to both Roy and Graham. We need our young guys to step up every week for our team to improve. Keep it up cause a great performance would mean much more in a win. __________________ RGIII the franchise QB we have been waiting for since Mark Rypien leads us to a SuperBowl win over the Bills. Redskins Fan Since 1972

11-06-2011, 08:59 PM	#14
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fairfax, Virginia Age: 27 Posts: 4,423	Re: Hats off to Graham Gano and Roy Helu helu is definitely a great fit for this scheme. hes a big play threat, im glad he got the start and he deserves to be the starter for the rest of the season. time to blood the youth and see what we have. so far, i like what i see from helu, even considering the fumble. __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

11-06-2011, 09:01 PM	#15
Ruhskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Columbia, MD Age: 34 Posts: 14,593	Re: Hats off to Graham Gano and Roy Helu I wish we had a running play or two where Helu runs up the middle. __________________ 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

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