Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Preseason Week 1)

SmootSmack · 08-14-2009, 10:21 AM

Back for year two, it's the start of another season of Smoot laying the smack down.

After just the first preseason game, we shouldn't panic and think the season is over (but of course we will panic). Still, we can lay the smack down.

This week I lay the smack down on

Jim Zorn Zero points is unacceptable. The score doesn't matter, sure. But you're on a short leash here and you need to realize that you were first and foremost brought here to develop Jason Campbell and get this offense moving. Could you use more talent? Sure. But let's not act like you don't have enough talent. It's on you Zorn. Step it up...plus you didn't play Chase Daniel so now I hate you

Linebackers in pass coverage Uh oh. This could be a concern.

Devin Clark I couldn't understand why your name was brought up so much this offseason...and I still can't figure it out

Marques Hagans Zorn made a really interesting comment the other day when he said his #5 WR doesn't necessarily need to be a special teamer (contrary to what I always thought). That means Marques that if you want to beat DJ Hackett/Mitchell/Eloi for that last spot you better be more than just a blazer on special teams. You better be able to catch the ball and move the chains on offense. You couldn't and it's going to hurt you

Everyone who gave up on Chad Rinehart because he didn't play last year and JLC had an article in February saying some in the organization thought he had a ways to go You know who you are

MTK · 08-14-2009, 10:27 AM

Glad to hear Rinehart was solid.

How did Hackett look? I see he had a few catches.

BDBohnzie · 08-14-2009, 10:27 AM

Justin Tryon Continuously got beat like a red-headed stepchild, and at 5-9, he's not going to have much luck against guys like Miles Austin, Sam Hurd, David Tyree, Reggie Brown, Jason Avant, Jeremy Maclin, Hank Baskett (3rd and 4th wideouts who are 6 foot or taller). If he wants to secure the #4 corner spot, he's going to have to step it up several notches.

53Fan · 08-14-2009, 10:35 AM

Rinehart's development is a huge step. Devin Clark..not so much at this point. Hopefully he'll do better and stop getting penalties.

vallin21 · 08-14-2009, 10:48 AM

Fred Davis: All of this talk about improvement in camp, yet he fumbles twice ending 2 drives where we had a chance to score. He needs to step up and hold onto the ball.

roth74va · 08-14-2009, 10:59 AM

Kevin Barnes-for us to spend a 3rd round pick, this guy wont see the field this year.

Miller101 · 08-14-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by roth74va

Kevin Barnes-for us to spend a 3rd round pick, this guy wont see the field this year.

I don't know man. He got beat by a pump fake. He tried to make a play and screwed it all up. He's going to learn. Thats why we have preseason. I'm not going to hold that against him. Besides, he should have had help over the top anyways.

firstdown · 08-14-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by vallin21

Fred Davis: All of this talk about improvement in camp, yet he fumbles twice ending 2 drives where we had a chance to score. He needs to step up and hold onto the ball.

He fumbled twicw loosing the ball once stopping one drive. It happens but he needs to come back and show he can hold onto the ball. JT comented that he was holding the ball away from his body and thats something they can fix in the film room so that not a big concern of mine.

SmootSmack · 08-14-2009, 11:02 AM

I think that's really jumping the gun on Barnes

roth74va · 08-14-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think that's really jumping the gun on Barnes

And I knew you would, there are lots of "Maryland Lovers" on this board

. The thing is....lots of people were praising this pick, and suggesting this was a pre-cursor to getting Smoot off the field. That wont be happening anytime soon IMO, this guy has a long ways to go. Gonna end up being a situation like last years 3rd rounder(Rhinehart), he is gonna need alot of seasoning before he is ready for the bigtime.

SmootSmack · 08-14-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by roth74va

And I knew you would, there are lots of "Maryland Lovers" on this board

. The thing is....lots of people were praising this pick, and suggesting this was a pre-cursor to getting Smoot off the field. That wont be happening anytime soon IMO, this guy has a long ways to go. Gonna end up being a situation like last years 3rd rounder(Rhinehart), he is gonna need alot of seasoning before he is ready for the bigtime.

I couldn't really care less about the Maryland Terps to be honest. I still think though this was a really good move and he will be our nickel back...in 2010. But I think he'll get significant playing time in 2009.

70Chip · 08-16-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I couldn't really care less about the Maryland Terps to be honest. I still think though this was a really good move and he will be our nickel back...in 2010. But I think he'll get significant playing time in 2009.

Yeah Maryland Schmaryland. I get sick of this Maryland/local kid angle. It's pure boilerplate for lazy writers who have to do a Redskins story a day for all of camp. They pull up last year's story and change the name. Heyer, Buzbee, Barnes.

Maybe we should try loading up on players from teams that you know WIN their conference and a better conference at that. People act like Maryland is some factory when they are in actuality, middle of the pack in a conference that has not been taken all that seriously of late. All the athletes are in the SEC and at the Florida schools.

Lotus · 08-14-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by roth74va

And I knew you would, there are lots of "Maryland Lovers" on this board

. The thing is....lots of people were praising this pick, and suggesting this was a pre-cursor to getting Smoot off the field. That wont be happening anytime soon IMO, this guy has a long ways to go. Gonna end up being a situation like last years 3rd rounder(Rhinehart), he is gonna need alot of seasoning before he is ready for the bigtime.

I am far from a Terp fan. But third rounders typically do need seasoning before they are ready for the big time. Otherwise they'd be first rounders.

roth74va · 08-14-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

I am far from a Terp fan. But third rounders typically do need seasoning before they are ready for the big time. Otherwise they'd be first rounders.

Yeah I understand like Cooley needed a full year before contributing right? If you make the right pick, the guy will contribute right away. Barnes is a rookie, so I wasnt expecting much, but to put him ahead of Smoot is crazy. Tryon will be the 4th corner(scary), Barnes will see only see time on special teams at best.

Pocket$ $traight · 08-14-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think that's really jumping the gun on Barnes

I agree. He went for a pump fake. This happens all the time and especially on rookies. He acknowledged the mistake and will learn from it.

I am starting to feel bad for Tryon. Someone mentioned that he is fighting for the #4 corner. I wonder if he is fighting for a spot on the team. Throwing at him was almost a guaranteed first down.

08-14-2009, 10:21 AM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Preseason Week 1) Back for year two, it's the start of another season of Smoot laying the smack down. After just the first preseason game, we shouldn't panic and think the season is over (but of course we will panic). Still, we can lay the smack down. This week I lay the smack down on Jim Zorn Zero points is unacceptable. The score doesn't matter, sure. But you're on a short leash here and you need to realize that you were first and foremost brought here to develop Jason Campbell and get this offense moving. Could you use more talent? Sure. But let's not act like you don't have enough talent. It's on you Zorn. Step it up...plus you didn't play Chase Daniel so now I hate you Linebackers in pass coverage Uh oh. This could be a concern. Devin Clark I couldn't understand why your name was brought up so much this offseason...and I still can't figure it out Marques Hagans Zorn made a really interesting comment the other day when he said his #5 WR doesn't necessarily need to be a special teamer (contrary to what I always thought). That means Marques that if you want to beat DJ Hackett/Mitchell/Eloi for that last spot you better be more than just a blazer on special teams. You better be able to catch the ball and move the chains on offense. You couldn't and it's going to hurt you Everyone who gave up on Chad Rinehart because he didn't play last year and JLC had an article in February saying some in the organization thought he had a ways to go You know who you are __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-14-2009, 10:27 AM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Preseason Week 1) Glad to hear Rinehart was solid. How did Hackett look? I see he had a few catches. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-14-2009, 10:27 AM	#3
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 46 Posts: 4,628	Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Preseason Week 1) Justin Tryon Continuously got beat like a red-headed stepchild, and at 5-9, he's not going to have much luck against guys like Miles Austin, Sam Hurd, David Tyree, Reggie Brown, Jason Avant, Jeremy Maclin, Hank Baskett (3rd and 4th wideouts who are 6 foot or taller). If he wants to secure the #4 corner spot, he's going to have to step it up several notches. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

08-14-2009, 10:59 AM	#6
roth74va Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 336	Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Preseason Week 1) Kevin Barnes-for us to spend a 3rd round pick, this guy wont see the field this year.

08-14-2009, 11:02 AM	#9
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Preseason Week 1) I think that's really jumping the gun on Barnes __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-14-2009, 10:35 AM	#4
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Preseason Week 1) Rinehart's development is a huge step. Devin Clark..not so much at this point. Hopefully he'll do better and stop getting penalties. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

08-14-2009, 10:48 AM	#5
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,180	Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Preseason Week 1) Fred Davis: All of this talk about improvement in camp, yet he fumbles twice ending 2 drives where we had a chance to score. He needs to step up and hold onto the ball.

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