Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs Ravens)

[SmootSmack]

Offensive LineIt doesn't even need to be said really, it's just sad what's happening with the line. Even Colt Brennan can't solve their problems.

MisonceptionsJust like it's a misconception that Springs misses several games every year, and it's a misconception that players who smile must mean they don't care, it's a misconception that I don't have high expectations of the team and I don't get frustrated. I'm also not going to be knee-jerk and simply say we suck and I can't believe we spent so much money on retreads and then use Andre Reed as an example. This is an average team with plenty of room to grow. It's as simple as that

FearI was impressed we had Kelly and Thomas in as our WRs on a key 3rd and 9. I want to see more of that, don't be afraid to put them in pressure situations. They are our future.

[MTK]

Prepare for another week full of misconceptions, bench Campbell talk, fire Vinny talk, blah blah.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Prepare for another week full of misconceptions, bench Campbell talk, fire Vinny talk, blah blah.

We can still make it to the playoffs, blah blah blah. Let's start Colt, blah blah blah. Yup, losses will cause these posts.

[Miller101]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Prepare for another week full of misconceptions, bench Campbell talk, fire Vinny talk, blah blah.

Hey! You forgot! Drink another beer! Drinking beer is very important in these kind of situations! Crud! Maybe you should have one! That way you have an excuse for NOT saying it!

[jamf]

Defensive Line played as poorly as I have ever seen a line play. Linebackers are making too many tackles.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by jamf

Defensive Line played as poorly as I have ever seen a line play. Linebackers are making too many tackles.

I thought the line did ok, but I felt like the linebackers were really getting pushed around a lot on the run defense. I thought Rocky was especially getting pushed around.


And I've been wondering the same thing about Fabini, Matty

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

I just don't know what to do about the O-line...We can't replace them all at once, but they are all inconsistant and old. How does the situation with this team get better before it gets worse?

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

I just don't know what to do about the O-line...We can't replace them all at once, but they are all inconsistant and old. How does the situation with this team get better before it gets worse?

Rabach and Jansen need to go ASAP. Heyer is just a back-up.

[sportscurmudgeon]

Granted it was in garbage time when nothing mattered, but Malcom Kelly did extend his streak of games where a ball hits him in the hands and he drops it.

That's a positive thing to build on - - or not.


Someone asked where Rhinehart is/was. He was where he has been for most of the year and that is on the inactive list.


For all those folks who were sure that playing Heyer in place of Jansen would solve everything, please note that he was at RT and Samuels was at LT for about half of the game. No fireworks in that time that were noticeable...

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Granted it was in garbage time when nothing mattered, but Malcom Kelly did extend his streak of games where a ball hits him in the hands and he drops it.

That's a positive thing to build on - - or not.


Someone asked where Rhinehart is/was. He was where he has been for most of the year and that is on the inactive list.


For all those folks who were sure that playing Heyer in place of Jansen would solve everything, please note that he was at RT and Samuels was at LT for about half of the game. No fireworks in that time that were noticeable...

Yeah obviously he's inactive since we don't see him on the sideline yet his name still appears on the roster. The point is how can our only o-lineman in the draft not be worth the salt to get on the f'ing field? Most of us around here agree the FO has been utterly incompetent when it comes to playing football in the trenches, but where does it leave us when even the lineman we do go out and get mean nothing to team on gameday.

I've said it already on other threads and believe it now more than ever, the FO is more or less a joke. Too bad for the franchise and especially the fans that Danny is too insecure or whatever it is to do things the professional way rather than keep some idiot toady around - Vinny.

[Jake2008]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

I just don't know what to do about the O-line...We can't replace them all at once, but they are all inconsistant and old. How does the situation with this team get better before it gets worse?

You don't need to replace all of them. If we just brought in 2 good offensive lineman I think it would be a huge improvement. You have to be able to trust your lineman that they can handle someone 1v1. We don't have that. I see guys trying to help out because the guy next to them just whiffed on the block and so they don't get a good block on their guy. If you don't trust the guy next to you can do his job and might need help then you have already lost.

[The Goat]

Matty I can't imagine anyone advocating JC to the bench after this game (although I know you're right, people will). Tonight, more than any game so far this season, highlighted just how awful the line is and how little Campbell has to work with. I counted three bad throws from him all game, and at least one was under tremendous pressure.

[MTK]

I have to question Zorn's protection schemes more than anything, or a lack thereof. Plus, losing Samuels and Jansen doesn't help much either. Why isn't Fabini active?

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I have to question Zorn's protection schemes more than anything, or a lack thereof. Plus, losing Samuels and Jansen doesn't help much either. Why isn't Fabini active?

Pretty sure Fabini went back to work full-time as a truck driver

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I have to question Zorn's protection schemes more than anything, or a lack thereof. Plus, losing Samuels and Jansen doesn't help much either. Why isn't Fabini active?

Yeah, how about lining up Geisinger at left tackle opposite Terrell Suggs, and not giving him some tight end help?