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SmootSmack · 11-01-2007, 01:26 AM

Ripped from the 12thMan Guide to Thread Starting:

Aside from the obvious wins-and no major injuries, here are the five on-the-field changes (or non-changes) I want to see for the rest of the season, in no particular order:

Play Ladell Betts...but Don't Forget Portis
I always thought Betts would get the early workload this season and Portis the backend of the season. It hasn't worked out that way obviously, but I think it's time (past time) to start working Betts into the offense. Give him more carries, get him in involved in the passing game. Put Betts and Portis out there together. We have two very talented backs, let's not waste that. Between the two of them I'd like to see them touching the ball 25-30 times a game.

Shake-Up at Wide Receiver
Santana Moss' biggest strength is the separation he can get with his speed. He's not getting that right now and he's playing really tentatively it seems. When your #1 WR is playing scared, it shakes the confidence of your young QB. Campbell needs someone he knows he can count on, and right now I don't think Moss is that guy. Keenan McCardell is. I had mixed feelings about bringing KM in, but it's clear from the games he has played that he still has it and knows what he needs to do. Maybe start El and McCardell, bring Moss off the bench. And the attack the intermediate middle with KM and Cooley, freeing up the outside for El and Moss (and even Lloyd). Give Moss his fair number of plays, but shake things up.

Football is Fun...damental
I'm hesitant to really "open up" the offense as long as we keep making fundamental mistakes. A lot of our mistakes can be attributed to lack of basics, namely wrapping up on tackles, blocking and holding onto the ball. If we're going to lose, and I don't doubt we will again at least once this year I don't want it to be because we beat ourselves

Leave It On the Field
I want to see some Jon Jansen playing with two broken thumbs-type attitude. Players are not as self-centered and money-focused as the general public likes to believe, but sometimes fans need a reminder. And it inspires teammates as well if say Fred Smoot, for example, is giving it his all instead of sitting on the sidelines in street clothes.

Improve the Punting Game
We're ranked near the bottom in the conference. As it is we're putting a lot on the defense to carry us. Let's not make it harder for them with poor field position. I want Frost's punting average to be at least 45 yards per punt, right now it's around 41. These are not net yards by the way.

Bonus: Let's also get a positive turnover ratio

Anyhow, as we move forward into the second half of the season these are the things I want to see us focus on. Nothing too elaborate, pretty basic stuff.

How about you? What are the five things you want to see?

11-01-2007, 01:26 AM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Five Things I Want to See the Redskins Do Ripped from the 12thMan Guide to Thread Starting: Aside from the obvious wins-and no major injuries, here are the five on-the-field changes (or non-changes) I want to see for the rest of the season, in no particular order: Play Ladell Betts...but Don't Forget Portis I always thought Betts would get the early workload this season and Portis the backend of the season. It hasn't worked out that way obviously, but I think it's time (past time) to start working Betts into the offense. Give him more carries, get him in involved in the passing game. Put Betts and Portis out there together. We have two very talented backs, let's not waste that. Between the two of them I'd like to see them touching the ball 25-30 times a game. Shake-Up at Wide Receiver Santana Moss' biggest strength is the separation he can get with his speed. He's not getting that right now and he's playing really tentatively it seems. When your #1 WR is playing scared, it shakes the confidence of your young QB. Campbell needs someone he knows he can count on, and right now I don't think Moss is that guy. Keenan McCardell is. I had mixed feelings about bringing KM in, but it's clear from the games he has played that he still has it and knows what he needs to do. Maybe start El and McCardell, bring Moss off the bench. And the attack the intermediate middle with KM and Cooley, freeing up the outside for El and Moss (and even Lloyd). Give Moss his fair number of plays, but shake things up. Football is Fun...damental I'm hesitant to really "open up" the offense as long as we keep making fundamental mistakes. A lot of our mistakes can be attributed to lack of basics, namely wrapping up on tackles, blocking and holding onto the ball. If we're going to lose, and I don't doubt we will again at least once this year I don't want it to be because we beat ourselves Leave It On the Field I want to see some Jon Jansen playing with two broken thumbs-type attitude. Players are not as self-centered and money-focused as the general public likes to believe, but sometimes fans need a reminder. And it inspires teammates as well if say Fred Smoot, for example, is giving it his all instead of sitting on the sidelines in street clothes. Improve the Punting Game We're ranked near the bottom in the conference. As it is we're putting a lot on the defense to carry us. Let's not make it harder for them with poor field position. I want Frost's punting average to be at least 45 yards per punt, right now it's around 41. These are not net yards by the way. Bonus: Let's also get a positive turnover ratio Anyhow, as we move forward into the second half of the season these are the things I want to see us focus on. Nothing too elaborate, pretty basic stuff. How about you? What are the five things you want to see? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You