Passing The Ball!

Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor · 08-16-2008, 08:22 PM

I know that our running game has not changed from last season but why the hell are we running more than we are throwing since the passing game is new for us. If you watch Minnesota in the preseason and they are basically just passing on every down to provide some confidence for their quarterback Jackson since they know they can run the ball. I just don't understand Jim's reasoning but I believe he knows what he is doing. This west coast offense is not easy to learn which is why we need all of the practice we can get in the preseason for our receivers to get accustomed to. What do you guys think?

cpayne5 · 08-16-2008, 08:27 PM

Each week they make a list of things to work on. Maybe the running game, and the types of passing routes they are running this week is what was on this week's list.

MiraclesHappen07 · 08-16-2008, 10:50 PM

You cant just throw it all the time, even if you can run the ball. You still have to throw some runs in there to keep your Rbs going. You dont want to be like the patriots were the continously throw the ball, and when they tried to run they didnt to all to well. While everyone would love to throw everyone down, you have to run to mix it up and keep the deffense honest

RMSkins · 08-16-2008, 10:57 PM

I agree with you. I really didn't like Zorn's playcalling at all tonight.

RedskinPete · 08-17-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RMSkins

I agree with you. I really didn't like Zorn's playcalling at all tonight.

I like that he is willing to go after what he is being given by the D! Play calling wasn't that bad but for a droped pass here and there, missed block and a QB[Collins] that is having a hard time getting to know Coach Z's O didn't help. As the season gets going and Portis,Cooley, Moss,El and other WR's get in there I really think this O is going to fly! Coach is going to hit anyone any where and as much as I love Gibbs this isn't our fathers O! In any given game the run is going to be working and others the pass because D's come in and try to take away what you do best. Believe me come september they will be up in the box to stop the run and Portis untill Campbell and coach Z makes them think other wise!

Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor · 08-17-2008, 10:05 AM

In real games in starting in September I agree that we need to run the ball and pass it to to become a balanced team. In the preseason you are supposed to be working on things like I don't know a "NEW OFFENSE". The running game is the same but the passing game is new so we need to find a rhythm before the season starts. This is starting to remind me of Saunders/Gibbs preseason of not showing everything and using only 2% of the playbook. We need to practice this offense in the preseason to become more efficient for the regular season.

MTK · 08-17-2008, 11:39 AM

We had 22 rushes on the night vs. 34 passes. What's so crazy about that???

JWsleep · 08-17-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

We had 22 rushes on the night vs. 34 passes. What's so crazy about that???

Exactly. The problem was not the play calling.

They need to hit the passes they throw, especially in the red zone. We moved the ball well between the 20s.

crafty201118 · 08-17-2008, 12:34 PM

Very poor play calling and we need to work our rookie receivers more.lets get mason in the mix earlier and work on colt .we know what we have in collins

MTK · 08-17-2008, 12:35 PM

Barring a crazy barrage of injuries Colt is not going to play this year. Collins on the other hand is one injury away from being the starter so he definitely needs the work more than Colt.

WaldSkins · 08-17-2008, 01:31 PM

Id like to split all of Devine's playing time between the top three quarterbacks. Keep Devine at practice, because we all know theres really no battle with him trying to unseat Brennan as our third.
Also cut Frost now, Brooks needs the work.

saden1 · 08-17-2008, 09:10 PM

Cut Devine, waste of time and space.

KLHJ2 · 08-18-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Cut Devine, waste of time and space.

I agree, but the Seattle connection is going to make sure that other teams get a good look at Devine. As far as I can tell they are just trying to help him get a job elsewhere.

skinsguy · 08-17-2008, 09:41 PM

Why are people complaining about the playcalling? It's freakin' pre-season!

TheMalcolmConnection · 08-18-2008, 08:47 AM

Right. Not only that, scrub Devine threw at INT in the end zone. We put together quite a few really nice drives. Now, if during the first half next week our starters can't put anything together, THEN I'd start getting worried.

08-16-2008, 08:22 PM	#1
Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Queens Village, NY Age: 45 Posts: 349	Passing The Ball! I know that our running game has not changed from last season but why the hell are we running more than we are throwing since the passing game is new for us. If you watch Minnesota in the preseason and they are basically just passing on every down to provide some confidence for their quarterback Jackson since they know they can run the ball. I just don't understand Jim's reasoning but I believe he knows what he is doing. This west coast offense is not easy to learn which is why we need all of the practice we can get in the preseason for our receivers to get accustomed to. What do you guys think?

08-16-2008, 08:27 PM	#2
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: Passing The Ball! Each week they make a list of things to work on. Maybe the running game, and the types of passing routes they are running this week is what was on this week's list. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

08-16-2008, 10:50 PM	#3
MiraclesHappen07 Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richlands, Va Posts: 318	Re: Passing The Ball! You cant just throw it all the time, even if you can run the ball. You still have to throw some runs in there to keep your Rbs going. You dont want to be like the patriots were the continously throw the ball, and when they tried to run they didnt to all to well. While everyone would love to throw everyone down, you have to run to mix it up and keep the deffense honest

08-16-2008, 10:57 PM	#4
RMSkins The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 37 Posts: 1,066	Re: Passing The Ball! I agree with you. I really didn't like Zorn's playcalling at all tonight.

08-17-2008, 10:05 AM	#6
Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Queens Village, NY Age: 45 Posts: 349	Re: Passing The Ball! In real games in starting in September I agree that we need to run the ball and pass it to to become a balanced team. In the preseason you are supposed to be working on things like I don't know a "NEW OFFENSE". The running game is the same but the passing game is new so we need to find a rhythm before the season starts. This is starting to remind me of Saunders/Gibbs preseason of not showing everything and using only 2% of the playbook. We need to practice this offense in the preseason to become more efficient for the regular season.

08-17-2008, 11:39 AM	#7
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Passing The Ball! We had 22 rushes on the night vs. 34 passes. What's so crazy about that??? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-17-2008, 12:34 PM	#9
crafty201118 Camp Scrub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ROOTSTOWN,OHIO Posts: 2	Re: Passing The Ball! Very poor play calling and we need to work our rookie receivers more.lets get mason in the mix earlier and work on colt .we know what we have in collins

08-17-2008, 12:35 PM	#10
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Passing The Ball! Barring a crazy barrage of injuries Colt is not going to play this year. Collins on the other hand is one injury away from being the starter so he definitely needs the work more than Colt. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-17-2008, 01:31 PM	#11
WaldSkins Playmaker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 42 Posts: 2,726	Re: Passing The Ball! Id like to split all of Devine's playing time between the top three quarterbacks. Keep Devine at practice, because we all know theres really no battle with him trying to unseat Brennan as our third. Also cut Frost now, Brooks needs the work. __________________ "I would change that around, Jesus isn't Cutler. I guarantee you Jesus couldnt thread the ball like Jay does."-Monksdown

08-17-2008, 09:10 PM	#12
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: Passing The Ball! Cut Devine, waste of time and space. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

08-17-2008, 09:41 PM	#14
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: Passing The Ball! Why are people complaining about the playcalling? It's freakin' pre-season! __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

08-18-2008, 08:47 AM	#15
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Passing The Ball! Right. Not only that, scrub Devine threw at INT in the end zone. We put together quite a few really nice drives. Now, if during the first half next week our starters can't put anything together, THEN I'd start getting worried. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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