Washington Redskins vs Detroit Lions Pregame Thread

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

I'll never make a prediction against the Skins.

Skins:
Lions:

I'm afraid we're in for a long season, but on a positive note at least we'll be able to clean house with the coaching staff and get some high $$$ players gone that aren't producing.

Hall - $ 9M, Carriker - $ 6M, Morgan is OK, but not at $ 10M/yr., Josh Wilson - $ 5.3M, Moss - $ 6M.
and I'd seriously consider trade offers for Trent Williams ($11M) who I'm tired of seeing either reaching out for a missed blitzer or getting pushed into RG3's face.
Orakpo - $5M+ can be traded as well, for every QB pressure or sack he has, there's 3-4 plays where he's flying too far upfield and backs are cutting under him for big gains. He'd be much better is a traditional 4-3 where he can just get after the QB with his hand in the dirt.

Hall now makes 2.25 mil, Carriker, Wilson, and Moss took pay cuts, and Morgan is between 5-6 mil for this year and a UFA at the end of the year (with some dead money for next year). Orakpo is a FA at the end of the year, so to trade him, it has to be now or we need to franchise him then try to trade him next year.

And you honestly want to get rid of our best O-lineman that we have with the existing concerns that we already have with the O-line. And not having a legit LT to step up behind him. Really?

[skinsfaninok]

did u really just say u would consider trading the best LT in the NFC away?? Wow

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

did u really just say u would consider trading the best LT in the NFC away?? Wow

I think Sammy is watching the game inverted. While he thinks he's watching Trent Williams get man handled, it's actually Polumbus he's viewing. Fix those TV settings Sammy.

[skinsfaninok]

well i mean I just cant understand trading our BEST player on the team pretty much

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

If you want to talk about benching somebody, you should start with London Fletcher. Have you heard his name called in the past two games? He had 2 tackles (1 solo) this past game with a RB that have over 100 yards rushing. He can't cover in space, and now he can't even stop a RB from running.


Back to back RBs have posted 100 yard rushing games against us, one coming from a team that hadn't posted a 100 yard rusher in over 45 games.

Boom goes the dynamite. Get Barnett ready cause London bridge has fallen down.

[JoeRedskin]

I was all for the resigning of London and openly admit I didn't think we overpayed.

I was very, very wrong.

Love the guy, but he is a physical liability. Barnett should start.

[irish]

I think that week 3 is a bit early for a must win game but the Skins really need to win this one.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

did u really just say u would consider trading the best LT in the NFC away?? Wow

Williams isn't even close. Jason peters is the best LT in the NFC even coming off that gruesome injury last season. Okung is also better when healthy. Idk about others. Saints always have a solid LT.

Williams is the best olineman on the roster tho. Can't trade him.

[Tiny12]

I actually think Redskins win this one 31-27. I think this is a good defense for RG3 to get back on track

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by irish

I think that week 3 is a bit early for a must win game but the Skins really need to win this one.

It is a must win for a previous playoff team who gets blown out of the water in the first half of their first two games.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I was all for the resigning of London and openly admit I didn't think we overpayed.

I was very, very wrong.

Love the guy, but he is a physical liability. Barnett should start.

Forgot all about Barnett. Has he played at all? He used to be damn decent back in the day, but he's a little on the old side as well.

And you know they're not going to pull Fletch. He's the NFL Iron Man. I guess he figures if he can't be proud of his play so far this year, he can at least keep that streak alive.

[Tiny12]

Originally Posted by irish

I think that week 3 is a bit early for a must win game but the Skins really need to win this one.

If you want to make the playoffs I'm thinking it's pretty close to a must win game. I'm not sure what the statistics are but I doubt many 0-3 teams make it to the playoffs...

[SouperMeister]

Detroit NEVER wins in DC and our team will be like rabid, desperate dogs. We got this one.

[skinsfaninok]

no its a must win game for sure

[Tiny12]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Forgot all about Barnett. Has he played at all? He used to be damn decent back in the day, but he's a little on the old side as well.

And you know they're not going to pull Fletch. He's the NFL Iron Man. I guess he figures if he can't be proud of his play so far this year, he can at least keep that streak alive.

Is this where Nick Barnett landed? I thought he was playing for the Bills... I think he can still play it's sad to know he's wasting away on the bench honestly. He was good when healthy