Our offense CANNOT score!!!

Winskins · 12-11-2005, 07:29 PM

Our team looks pretty decent right now, and, to be honest, they are a good team. We are 7-6 and in good position to win a wildcard spot in the NFC. We are even on a two game winning streak.

So, what's my problem you ask? Well, I finally noticed something: WE NEVER SCORE MORE THAN 20 POINTS!!! So far, we have only managed four, count em, FOUR 20 point games on offense. To throw more gas on the fire, we are only averaging 19.1 points a game (including the 50+ point San Francisco performance. If we take out the San Francisco game and substitute a 20 point performance, our average points scored is down to 16.6 points a game.

People have been complaining about our defense lately. WE ARE 7-6 AVERAGING ONLY 19.1 POINTS PER GAME! This is especially amazing considering our -7 turnover ratio.

SO, what's the problem on offense????

-Is it the playcalling?
-Is it any particular players?
-Is it sheer bad luck?

Whatever it is, we definitely have to fix it if we want to have any chance of being a legitimate playoff contender.

itvnetop · 12-11-2005, 07:31 PM

not sure what the problem is... but let's count our blessings that we're over .500 with that turnover ratio. i think it's a testament to the team that the record isn't worse with that ratio.

Duffman003 · 12-11-2005, 07:31 PM

I'd have to go with us only having 1 real threat.

wilsowilso · 12-11-2005, 07:39 PM

No one really respects our running game.

Beemnseven · 12-11-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

No one really respects our running game.

Opponents don't really have any reason to respect it. Even today, with Portis barely cracking the 100-yard mark against the 26th ranked run defense, and with him being responsible for the team's only offensive touchdown, the game was still way too close, and had it not been for that last 7-yard run on third and 6 to close out the game, it could have been a scenario very similar to the Tampa Bay game.

FRPLG · 12-12-2005, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

No one really respects our running game.

No offense but do you have any idea what you're talking about? The only two things teams DO RESPECT about the Skins' offense are a) Santana Moss and b) Our running game. That's why we consistently see 8 men up and Moss doubled downfield. The fact that Portis can get 100 yards on anybody stacking the line is something positive. It is our passing game that is killing us.

Daseal · 12-11-2005, 07:45 PM

PLaycalling.

skinsguy · 12-11-2005, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

PLaycalling.

So what would you have done from start to finish?

FRPLG · 12-11-2005, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

PLaycalling.

I think this is right. But I think it is a function of our limited offensive weapons right now. We have no second WR of consequence and it is totally killing our ability to get down the field. We need Thrash back in a huge way. He isn't a great WR but he has to be dealt with by the opposing defense and that should free up the downfiled a bit.
I think we are clearly a better outside running team than inside and have been for two seasons. We need to start running the stretch more and we should see that pitch with Thomas and Cooley blocking at least three times a game. It goes for huge yards every time.
I think besides today Brunell has done exactly what they wanted him to do. Be smart and not throw ints. Basically keep us out of trouble. This is again where our lack of a quality QB weapon is hurting us. Brunell has done exactly what they wanted but we need someone who gives ur coaches confidence to actually run a more open offense.
I have no problem with the game plans because they seem to fit the talent we have. The lans are simply no frills and aren't going to get us huge points.

Redskins_P · 12-12-2005, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

PLaycalling.

I agree with Daseal here. Not so much that the playcalling sucks, but I wish we could be a little more creative.....especially in the 4th quarter. Maybe some more screens, playaction bootlegs......anything different. We can't be too predictable.

SmootSmack · 12-12-2005, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskins_P

I agree with Daseal here. Not so much that the playcalling sucks, but I wish we could be a little more creative.....especially in the 4th quarter. Maybe some more screens, playaction bootlegs......anything different. We can't be too predictable.

You want to talk bad playcalling. How about Dennis Green running a sweep to JJ Arrington on 4th and 2 with the game on the line. What was that all about? You don't look for Fitz or Boldin, instead you toss it outside when you've had no runner rush for more than 60 yards in a game this season-and usually far less?

And to think Dennis Green was supposedly the leading candidate to be our next coach had the Gibbs deal fallen through.

offiss · 12-13-2005, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

You want to talk bad playcalling. How about Dennis Green running a sweep to JJ Arrington on 4th and 2 with the game on the line. What was that all about? You don't look for Fitz or Boldin, instead you toss it outside when you've had no runner rush for more than 60 yards in a game this season-and usually far less?

And to think Dennis Green was supposedly the leading candidate to be our next coach had the Gibbs deal fallen through.

actually Taf I don't know that that was such a bad call really, think about it teams have been killing us with that play to the left side, Bell, Barber, even the little guy from the 9er's, Taylor made a big play to stop it, and Arrington is nothing to write home about, perhaps Shipp should have gotten the ball there, obviously it didn't work but I can see why a team would call that play against us in that situation, Taylor showed why he's the best saftey in football and shut it down.

offiss · 12-12-2005, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

PLaycalling.

Ditto!

illdefined · 12-11-2005, 08:02 PM

lack of true No.2 reciever

and sucks to say, but not enough improvement on the offensive line.

#56fanatic · 12-12-2005, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by illdefined

lack of true No.2 reciever

and sucks to say, but not enough improvement on the offensive line.

#2 receiver I agree with. However, offensive lines need a few years to gel, and Jansen wasn't with this team last year with the injury. We have a 40 something year old playing tackle, and that side of the line was in flux with people coming in and out trying to play tackle. Give it some time, I see a remarkable improvement over the second half of the season. Our real tests come in the next few weeks.

12-11-2005, 07:29 PM	#1
Winskins Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wheaton, MD Age: 41 Posts: 282	Our offense CANNOT score!!! Our team looks pretty decent right now, and, to be honest, they are a good team. We are 7-6 and in good position to win a wildcard spot in the NFC. We are even on a two game winning streak. So, what's my problem you ask? Well, I finally noticed something: WE NEVER SCORE MORE THAN 20 POINTS!!! So far, we have only managed four, count em, FOUR 20 point games on offense. To throw more gas on the fire, we are only averaging 19.1 points a game (including the 50+ point San Francisco performance. If we take out the San Francisco game and substitute a 20 point performance, our average points scored is down to 16.6 points a game. People have been complaining about our defense lately. WE ARE 7-6 AVERAGING ONLY 19.1 POINTS PER GAME! This is especially amazing considering our -7 turnover ratio. SO, what's the problem on offense???? -Is it the playcalling? -Is it any particular players? -Is it sheer bad luck? Whatever it is, we definitely have to fix it if we want to have any chance of being a legitimate playoff contender. __________________ The Skins will make the Cowboys their woman...and they're gonna enjoy it!

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Duffman003 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 602	Re: Our offense CANNOT score!!! I'd have to go with us only having 1 real threat.

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Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Our offense CANNOT score!!! PLaycalling. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

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illdefined Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nyc Age: 49 Posts: 2,631	Re: Our offense CANNOT score!!! lack of true No.2 reciever and sucks to say, but not enough improvement on the offensive line. __________________ a fan. not a cheerleader.

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itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 48 Posts: 3,007	Re: Our offense CANNOT score!!! not sure what the problem is... but let's count our blessings that we're over .500 with that turnover ratio. i think it's a testament to the team that the record isn't worse with that ratio.

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