WEEK 1 : Redskins vs Dolphins Prediction Thread

[donofriose]

Dolphins score a lot and win by a couple of possessions. Like 35 to 21.

[RedskinJake]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

Redskins 27 Dolphins 24

Kirk throws 2 picks but passes for 325 yards, defense gives up 450 yards but gets 2 ints and recovers a fumble.

I think this is probably about as realistic as anyone is going to get on this game.

[RedskinJake]

Originally Posted by Meks

I fear for our o line ... That could prove bad for us and make this a long day

When we've had anyone other than RG3 behind center, that line hasn't been as atrocious as people want to believe. Do they break down, yes but it's not like 5 high school kids out there. Callahan will coach them up.

The secondary on the other hand scares me.

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by RedskinJake

When we've had anyone other than RG3 behind center, that line hasn't been as atrocious as people want to believe. Do they break down, yes but it's not like 5 high school kids out there. Callahan will coach them up.

The secondary on the other hand scares me.

Exactly. And Kirk's been the best at not getting sacked the last few seasons, but maybe that's why he forces passes sometimes. Who knows, but there shouldn't be the same concern about Cousins taking hits and getting hurt, because he seems to be aware of what's going to happen PRE-SNAP and one of his strengths is getting the ball out quickly... sometimes to the wrong team unfortunately. Most young QBs correct that and hopefully he will be one of them.

[RobH4413]

Gruden gameplans for the quick release style offense. We know the drill:

Screen passes to the running back, quick slants, and lots of those stupid bubble screens. We take a few shots deep, but get caught and Kirk Cousins throws 2INT's and one sack fumble.

Despite this, the defense impresses and gives up only 19 points, (offense for Miami really hasn't recovered after losing that stud TE a few years ago :-) . Still not enough-

Skins 17
Fins 19

[RedskinJake]

My favorite post on thephins.com..

Agreed. I'd feel a lot better if RG3 were starting the game.

[over the mountain]

Line favors Dolphins by 4. Dolphins have gone 8-8 last 2 years.

They seem ready to take the next step. Young QB ready to improve. Huge investment in Suh.

I just havent seen many Dolphin games the last few years.

27-24 skins just bc im a skins fan and I have no clue what either team will look like.

part of me thinks that if the secondary can not give up big plays, we have a chance.

what if Kirk lights it up? just comes out of the gate lobbing bombs to d jax and the dolphins shitty safeties? .... could happen.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

Line favors Dolphins by 4. Dolphins have gone 8-8 last 2 years.

They seem ready to take the next step. Young QB ready to improve. Huge investment in Suh.

I just havent seen many Dolphin games the last few years.

27-24 skins just bc im a skins fan and I have no clue what either team will look like.

part of me thinks that if the secondary can not give up big plays, we have a chance.

what if Kirk lights it up? just comes out of the gate lobbing bombs to d jax and the dolphins shitty safeties? .... could happen.

If our Oline can hold up in Pass protection, Cousins could very well light up the Dolphins, the dolphins secondary is not good. I really really hope D Jax is ready to play. Like Schneed says, he changes everything

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

If our Oline can hold up in Pass protection, Cousins could very well light up the Dolphins, the dolphins secondary is not good. I really really hope D Jax is ready to play. Like Schneed says, he changes everything

im excited about the possibilities here. really excited. pre-week 1 may be the only time skins fans can be excited so i am going to soak it all in.

Hail!

[calia]

The old adage that it's best to avoid playing crappy teams early in the season because they don't know they're crappy yet may apply here. Who the heck knows what either team will do? Maybe one or both of these teams will be crappy (or neither). All pure speculation at this point.

For the Dolphins, they have no running game to speak of. They have a QB that has improved and likely on the upswing, but let's not anoint him the next Brady or Brees just yet. And their secondary isn't any better than ours. Suh should scare us all, but it isn't like we haven't faced him and the Lions in recent years (with a worse line than what we should have now).

On the other hand, our secondary has question marks, particularly at safety, and we don't know how Scherff and Moses will hold up in prime time (and the Phins D line will be as good as any they face this year). In most other phases of the game, I think it's a toss up -- sure they have Devante Parker, but he's a rookie, and we have DJax and Garcon (not to mention Jordan Reed) -- solid targets all around. And who knows what we have with Cousins?

For the Phins AND Redskins fans who say that their team will dominate, my response is maybe, but that's pure guesswork at this point. It's a lot easier to start making those predictions once you're a few games into the season and you can see what your team brings to the table (or doesn't). Not saying it isn't fun to make predictions, but I saw comments from Phins fans saying that if they don't win by 2 TDs they'll be disappointed, or a prediction of 34-6. Please. Your team hasn't done that to anyone since Marino was still playing (and our team hasn't since Joe Gibbs version 1.0).

[That Guy]

the dolphins are a bit under rated. they haven't been flashy, but they've been competent. I've love for the skins to come out with a win, but I really don't know what to expect right now. gut says the phins are a better team right now, but this is still a winnable game.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by calia

Phins fans saying that if they don't win by 2 TDs they'll be disappointed, or a prediction of 34-6. Please. Your team hasn't done that to anyone since Marino was still playing (and our team hasn't since Joe Gibbs version 1.0).

49ers vs. Redskins - Box Score - October 23, 2005 - ESPN
Cowboys vs. Redskins - Box Score - December 18, 2005 - ESPN

too bad mark brunell was only good for like 2 games a year at that point. still, your point stands.

[kingj]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13...power-rankings

I feel good about the season now. When espn ranks you last, that usually means you aren't that bad and you end up ascending.

Rejoice 'skins fans!

[Paintrain]

I don't think it's going to be very pretty. The Dolphins are a good football team, very sound on the defensive line (obviously) but they have some OL questions. If they can generate a running game and protect Tanneyhill it's going to be a quick day for the Skins.

31-16 Dolphins

[Meks]

To those citing kirks better pre snap reads and quick to get rid of the ball traits, while I agree, suh and wake are both nasty as hell so I'm still worried