Is the defensive line back?

GTripp0012 · 11-19-2007, 09:30 AM

They've been missing the last 4 weeks, and over that time period the run defense fell from 4th in efficiency to 21st. This week, they played a great game, shut down all of Barber's room to run, and pressured Romo.

Is the DL back, or was this just a one game thing?

skinsfan69 · 11-19-2007, 09:32 AM

They are better than last year. But not good enough to be dominate. Our D-line is just average.

MTK · 11-19-2007, 09:33 AM

I guess we'll see next week where they are headed.

SouperMeister · 11-19-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

They are better than last year. But not good enough to be dominate. Our D-line is just average.

They stepped up yesterday against Barber, and they've been better overall than I thought they would be going into the season. Montgomery has been a major find. Add an excellent two way DE in the draft, and this DL will be better than average next season. Imagine if we had a guy like Ware? How about Umenyiora? To think we could have drafted either just plain hurts.

Stacks42 · 11-19-2007, 09:37 AM

Were we watching the same game? The DL didnt get any pressure, Romo had all day, you have to hold the ball for quite a while in order to throw 50 yard bombs.

Southpaw · 11-19-2007, 09:39 AM

The one person I was really worried about yesterday was Barber, and they shut him down, so terms of run defense, they played very well. I'm still not sold on the front four being relied on to apply pressure though. Carter is the only real threat, so if he's contained, they'll get zero to one sack a game like yesterday.

SouperMeister · 11-19-2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Stacks42

Were we watching the same game? The DL didnt get any pressure, Romo had all day, you have to hold the ball for quite a while in order to throw 50 yard bombs.

I said they stepped up and stopped Barber, which very few teams have all season. I agree that we need to get more pressure from the front four, hence the comment to draft a great 2-way DE.

GTripp0012 · 11-19-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Stacks42

Were we watching the same game? The DL didnt get any pressure, Romo had all day, you have to hold the ball for quite a while in order to throw 50 yard bombs.

No. You can throw a bomb right off the five step drop if no one picks up the receiver. That's what was happening yesterday.

The secondary has to pick up the receivers running deep, at least initially to try to delay the throw. Can't blame the line for that.

Stacks42 · 11-19-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SouperMeister

I said they stepped up and stopped Barber, which very few teams have all season. I agree that we need to get more pressure from the front four, hence the comment to draft a great 2-way DE.

So would you say that the dallas D line did a great job too since C. Portis only got 36 yards? Nope. both teams forgot about the run and got into a shoot out through the air.

skinsfan69 · 11-19-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SouperMeister

They stepped up yesterday against Barber, and they've been better overall than I thought they would be going into the season. Montgomery has been a major find. Add an excellent two way DE in the draft, and this DL will be better than average next season. Imagine if we had a guy like Ware? How about Umenyiora? To think we could have drafted either just plain hurts.

Montgomery is only going to get better. That was a real nice find by the FO. But we need somone in the worst way coming off the edge that can create some havoc. And right now we just don't have anybody.

SouperMeister · 11-19-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Stacks42

So would you say that the dallas D line did a great job too since C. Portis only got 36 yards? Nope. both teams forgot about the run and got into a shoot out through the air.

Yes, I would also say that the Dallas front 7 did a great job on Portis. His 3 yard average per carry had something to do with Saunders abandoning the run, plus Campbell was moving the ball through the air with greater efficiency. The key to beating Dallas is forcing Roy Williams to have to cover somebody. As soon as you allow Williams to play like another linebacker, you're playing into their hands.

Bill B · 11-19-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SouperMeister

I said they stepped up and stopped Barber, which very few teams have all season. I agree that we need to get more pressure from the front four, hence the comment to draft a great 2-way DE.

Soupmeister - how about drafting Chris Long of Virginia?

SouperMeister · 11-19-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill B

Soupmeister - how about drafting Chris Long of Virginia?

Long would be a PERFECT fit. No pun intended, but he will be LONG gone by the time we're on the clock. The scary thing, New England might be in position to get Long since they own SF's 1st round pick.

dmek25 · 11-19-2007, 02:32 PM

there were times yesterday when the redskins had Colson, Montgomery, Carter, and Wilson on the field together. all on the younger side. and then they would use Evans. they are trying to get younger, and they played OK against a good Dallas oline

skinsfan69 · 11-19-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Long would be a PERFECT fit. No pun intended, but he will be LONG gone by the time we're on the clock. The scary thing, New England might be in position to get Long since they own SF's 1st round pick.

You think so? Is he a top 15 pick?

11-19-2007, 09:30 AM	#1
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Is the defensive line back? They've been missing the last 4 weeks, and over that time period the run defense fell from 4th in efficiency to 21st. This week, they played a great game, shut down all of Barber's room to run, and pressured Romo. Is the DL back, or was this just a one game thing? __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

11-19-2007, 09:32 AM	#2
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,435	Re: Is the defensive line back? They are better than last year. But not good enough to be dominate. Our D-line is just average.

11-19-2007, 09:33 AM	#3
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11-19-2007, 09:37 AM	#5
Stacks42 Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington Va. Age: 48 Posts: 836	Re: Is the defensive line back? Were we watching the same game? The DL didnt get any pressure, Romo had all day, you have to hold the ball for quite a while in order to throw 50 yard bombs. __________________ The NEXT special teams coordinator

11-19-2007, 09:39 AM	#6
Southpaw The Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. MD Age: 47 Posts: 1,319	Re: Is the defensive line back? The one person I was really worried about yesterday was Barber, and they shut him down, so terms of run defense, they played very well. I'm still not sold on the front four being relied on to apply pressure though. Carter is the only real threat, so if he's contained, they'll get zero to one sack a game like yesterday.

11-19-2007, 02:32 PM	#14
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Is the defensive line back? there were times yesterday when the redskins had Colson, Montgomery, Carter, and Wilson on the field together. all on the younger side. and then they would use Evans. they are trying to get younger, and they played OK against a good Dallas oline __________________ "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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