Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs Ravens)

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by 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.

Yeah I was glad to see that too Smoot. Put the burden on them and see how they do. As far as the inactives go, we may see Fabini and Rinehart active next week after the injuries we had tonight.

[tryfuhl]

Thomas didn't look bad tonight.

[53Fan]

I'm glad to see they're finally going to Thomas. He seems to be stepping up.

[tryfuhl]

Broke a nice tackle... I know that ARE is a small guy but what's up with his little shuffle then fall face down move?

Couple interesting things.. thought that Portis' fumble should've been down on contact, but same thing with the Ravens' RB... Cartwright wasn't down on that kick return, whistle blown early... and when Reed INT'd the ball and held it up after sliding, ARE grabbed the ball, not touching Reed... what's the technical ruling on that? Should that have been a strip??

Not that any of that would've changed the game. We got a lil break on the Campbell fumble since they called it dead once Campbell was wrapped up.

[53Fan]

Reed went down on his own, I thought it should have been a live ball and ARE made a smart play. For whatever reasons the officials did'nt see it that way.

[MTK]

Yeah good question, Reed was down and not touched so the play wasn't over, should have been a strip by ARE the way I see it. Or did the refs blow it dead?

[hooskins]

Good point, that's messed up.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yeah good question, Reed was down and not touched so the play wasn't over, should have been a strip by ARE the way I see it. Or did the refs blow it dead?

A player is allowed to give himself up voluntarily without being touched down by contact. It was very clear that this is what Reed did.

[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!

[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

[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?

[EternalEnigma21]

Coaching staff did a poor job in preparation. We were disorganized. I don't know how many penalties and miscues we had but that showing was abysmal. I expected a loss, but we didn't even look competitive most of that contest.

I know we've played some good teams with great defenses but our offense has backslid since we played St. Louis. This is why some fans get a little dissappointed when we squeak past winless detroit. This is the result of a team that is not prepared to win football games.

I wonder what changed and why we completely dominated philly and dallas in those two games and look so bad now?

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

Coaching staff did a poor job in preparation. We were disorganized. I don't know how many penalties and miscues we had but that showing was abysmal. I expected a loss, but we didn't even look competitive most of that contest.

I know we've played some good teams with great defenses but our offense has backslid since we played St. Louis. This is why some fans get a little dissappointed when we squeak past winless detroit. This is the result of a team that is not prepared to win football games.

I wonder what changed and why we completely dominated philly and dallas in those two games and look so bad now?

Good question, I've wondered that too. The obvious answer is injuries, but that doesn't really work because every team is banged up around this time of year.

It just goes with the theme of the day: this organization has not adequately prepared for the future and for depth when these injuries happen.

Could also be that we peaked, and we're not as good as we think we are.

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

Coaching staff did a poor job in preparation. We were disorganized. I don't know how many penalties and miscues we had but that showing was abysmal. I expected a loss, but we didn't even look competitive most of that contest.

I know we've played some good teams with great defenses but our offense has backslid since we played St. Louis. This is why some fans get a little dissappointed when we squeak past winless detroit. This is the result of a team that is not prepared to win football games.

I wonder what changed and why we completely dominated philly and dallas in those two games and look so bad now?

Embarrassed is a good word for JZ and co. I didn't believe this a few weeks ago but I'm starting to believe the league has a little more on JZ now and his WC offense.

[Takeuon]

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?

Well even when Samuels was in the game playing he was letting anybody & everyone around him & come up on Jason's back side. I don't know if his injury was nagging him or what. I've never been a fan and I think he's really not very good!