Smoot Lays The Smack Down (Redskins vs. Colts)

[NLC1054]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I feel like maybe you glossed over the part where I said "when needed"

I saw it. I just didn't see any opportunity when the Redskins "needed" to stretch the field versus the Colts.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by NLC1054

I saw it. I just didn't see any opportunity when the Redskins "needed" to stretch the field versus the Colts.

And I don't think I ever said there was a time against the Colts

[NLC1054]

I agree, GTripp, which is why I think the gameplan for the Ravens will be a lot different than it was here, and why Beck (provided he starts) will possibly take advantage of some holes in their secondary.

The Ravens are now playing a rookie, and a third year player who has only had 1 pass defensed and new interceptions in two seasons with the Ravens. And Bernard Pollard will probably be playing at strong safety, but I think he'll be in the box because he blows in coverage.

There's some holes to exploit there, with our first team offense, and I think Beck will take a few more shots with our vet receivers working on young players, especially with the Ravens gameplanning against us.

Going to be an interesting game.

[mooby]

What I want to know is when will ESPN's new qb rating become relevant. It feels like it's been virtually ignored by the entire media this preseason, and I figured they'd introduce it before the preseason to let people get acclimated to it through the preseason so it'd be more smooth sailing by the time the regular season started. Instead of hearing anything about the new qb rating method, I've seen multiple references to the old one, including analysts talking about how Grossman had a 107 (I think, not definite) qb rating against the Steelers.

[SmootSmack]

Won't really happen overnight. Plus it's not meant to be an instant stat.

I'm in a meeting to talk about it next week actually. But I may skip it though.