Ravens at Redskins Post Game Thread (RG3 MRI Result-Sprained Knee)

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Yeah 3rd and long has been our main problem.

Good thing we're able to make up for it in other areas, like big plays.

Seriously who gives a crap what down it is when we are scoring 30 a game?

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Yeah 3rd and long has been our main problem.

Good thing we're able to make up for it in other areas, like big plays.

There are not many teams that can convert 3rd and long consistently

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Seriously who gives a crap what down it is when we are scoring 30 a game?

Considering out defense can easily give up 30 per game, I do.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Seriously who gives a crap what down it is when we are scoring 30 a game?

Scoring 30 a game means nothing when the other team can drop 30+ as well.

[Skins4L]

You know who steps up during key moments.. Rob Jackson.
still.. this defense is playing as well as it can. We lack speed on defense bigtime beside a few of our CBs. We need a young ballhawk LB to be honest as bad as we do a Safety.

[Mechanix544]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Considering out defense can easily give up 30 per game, I do.

ding ding ding, we have a winner!!!!

Hopefully, with an addition of at least one competent safety and Orakpo back, the defense should get better. At least that is the thought........... But corner remains the number two need right after safety, then ILB, then RT.

[NC_Skins]

Maybe I should redirect the focus here to the penalties since I think these are causing us the 3rd and long situations that we are having problems converting.

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Scoring 30 a game means nothing when the other team can drop 30+ as well.

Well, scoring 18-20 a game when others dropped 30 on us got us to 5-11 or 6-12. Scoring the 30 has us at 7-6 and in the playoff hunt with 3 more games to play. Scoring 30 clearly means something when our defense is as bad as it is.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Considering out defense can easily give up 30 per game, I do.

So if instead of big plays on first or second down we were more consistent on third and long it would help our defense. You cant really expect to score much more than we are scoring is my point.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

Well, scoring 18-20 a game when others dropped 30 on us got us to 5-11 or 6-12. Scoring the 30 has us at 7-6 and in the playoff hunt with 3 more games to play. Scoring 30 clearly means something when our defense is as bad as it is.

We have become very spoiled since the last twenty years apparently. I remember when 17 was the high water mark. Lol. I cannot believe i am hearing that 30 a game isnt good enough. Well maybe i can.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

Well, scoring 18-20 a game when others dropped 30 on us got us to 5-11 or 6-12. Scoring the 30 has us at 7-6 and in the playoff hunt with 3 more games to play. Scoring 30 clearly means something when our defense is as bad as it is.

Let's be honest here. We are 2 lucky fumbles away from being 5-8 right now. How often are you going to have a ball bounce like it did to Morgan for a score? Six more inches on the Paul recovery and the Ravens seal that game. Luck has played a huge part in use being 7-6. Mind you, skill, talent, and coaching put them in the position to be here.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Maybe I should redirect the focus here to the penalties since I think these are causing us the 3rd and long situations that we are having problems converting.

The bottom line is why are you focusing on the offense at all? I think it is humming along just fine.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

Well, scoring 18-20 a game when others dropped 30 on us got us to 5-11 or 6-12. Scoring the 30 has us at 7-6 and in the playoff hunt with 3 more games to play. Scoring 30 clearly means something when our defense is as bad as it is.

What? That's the point. If we're dropping 30 and the other team drops 31. What does that mean? Not only that the defense blows but the little things on the offensive side of the ball count as well.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by punch it in

The bottom line is why are you focusing on the offense at all? I think it is humming along just fine.

You think leading the league in penalties is "humming along just fine"? Sure, it is when you are winning. How about that stretch when we played...


Giants
Steelers
Panthers

...yeah...

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Let's be honest here. We are 2 lucky fumbles away from being 5-8 right now. How often are you going to have a ball bounce like it did to Morgan for a score? Six more inches on the Paul recovery and the Ravens seal that game. Luck has played a huge part in use being 7-6. Mind you, skill, talent, and coaching put them in the position to be here.

That can be said for a fair amount of teams actually. Plus, we are a couple of bounces or a controlling of a temper or two from being 9-4. The replacement refs make a good call and we are tied with Seattle. That entire argument can go both ways and doesnt prove much of anything. You are what your record says you are.