Redskins vs Rams pre game thread

[RedskinJake]

Comment from the Rams forum.. Seems like they are more optimistic about the Redskins than a few of you guys..

The Skins have pro bowl level talent at LT, RB and WR - fortunately the last guy is out. Still, Pierre Garcon and Andre Robert are quality WRs, arguably better than we saw last week. The TE Reed is capable of having a big day too. The line and QB play are what have killed them lately. Seems like the line is coming along, and while Cousins is probably below average at this time of his career he's got a good arm, good pocket presence, and a decent grasp of their system. IMO he's an upgrade over the two QBs we saw last year, Colt McCoy and RGIII.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by RedskinJake

Comment from the Rams forum.. Seems like they are more optimistic about the Redskins than a few of you guys..

Regretfully, you will frequently find that to be the case.....
HTTR!

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by RedskinJake

I think that's normally true but shedding the drama and playing physical football should help. I think the guys understand that wins aren't going to come very often this year but they can see that everyone is starting to row in the same direction..

im stealing that phrase. good one.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

If we lose Sunday it could really be a bad season like 3 to 4 win season. Teams that start out 0-2 don't make the playoffs and with all our bs drama it will get bad fast. So hopefully they win and I believe they will.

Huh? You ain't from around here, are you, son? The thought of the Redskins making the playoffs this season hasn't entered my mind once. I'm just looking for good effort and progress, as a team. We can start thinking about the playoffs in a year or two.

[skinsfan69]

Playoffs??? Yeah I think we just really need to try and win a game. Doubt we'll beat the Giants next Thursday. Can't go 0-3. Would like to see more from the coaching staff this week. Try and gain a possession with a fake punt, push the ball down field a little more too. Just need to be more aggressive overall.

[Chief X_Phackter]

I completely understand the wide range of pessimism with regard to this upcoming game with STL, and for that matter the entire season. After all, and I think someone on here said this to some degree, until they start actually winning it’s hard to get on board with a positive outlook. However, I am cautiously optimistic about this game and the season, just based on the small sample size of one game vs a very good Miami team – a team that some have picked to overtake the Patriots in that division. Whether you buy into that scenario or not, they are still a very good team, and the Redskins played right with them, even dominated early – ultimately to lose due to (in my opinion) excessive and untimely penalties, special teams, and perhaps some overly conservative tendencies.

I think if they can get the same O-line play, not give up the big play on ST (maybe even make one of their own), and take some shots down the field – they simply win, by more than a TD.

If not, then they have little chance.

I for one hope Ross or Crowder has a big game.

[RedskinJake]

[CRedskinsRule]

my problem with getting optimistic is the penalties. If we had played the miami game, and lost because of the 1 ST blunder, I would be more encouraged. But penalties don't just go away, and this coaching staff hasn't shown that they can clean those up.

Penalties alone will cost us games even against teams that we otherwise would have beaten (captain obvious agrees with this statement)

[Buffalo Bob]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Playoffs??? Yeah I think we just really need to try and win a game. Doubt we'll beat the Giants next Thursday. Can't go 0-3. Would like to see more from the coaching staff this week. Try and gain a possession with a fake punt, push the ball down field a little more too. Just need to be more aggressive overall.

That is the only way you are going to beat teams that are man to man more talented than you, other than a few lucky bounces. Like the surprise onside kick to start the second half in SB44, that took guts and swung the momentum.
Nothing I hate more than the conservative approach against a superior opponent. Right now after beating last year's NFC Champion last week, the Rams are the superior team.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

my problem with getting optimistic is the penalties. If we had played the miami game, and lost because of the 1 ST blunder, I would be more encouraged. But penalties don't just go away, and this coaching staff hasn't shown that they can clean those up.

Penalties alone will cost us games even against teams that we otherwise would have beaten (captain obvious agrees with this statement)

Penalties were the biggest killer last week imo. That one drive I think we had 4-5 consecutive penalties. Drive killers.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

That is the only way you are going to beat teams that are man to man more talented than you, other than a few lucky bounces. Like the surprise onside kick to start the second half in SB44, that took guts and swung the momentum.
Nothing I hate more than the conservative approach against a superior opponent. Right now after beating last year's NFC Champion last week, the Rams are the superior team.

Beating last year's NFC Champion last week shows that the Rams were superior to the Seahawks in week 1, at home, in overtime.

That is all.

[skinsfaninok]

Guys seriously we aren't a playoff team lol not even close. We don't have enough talent to be right now. QB situation is shaky. Injuries and a ? Secondary still. I'd be happy with 7 wins

[jamf]

Originally Posted by RedskinJake

Comment from the Rams forum.. Seems like they are more optimistic about the Redskins than a few of you guys..

They don't realize Andre Roberts has hands like Jason Pierre Paul.

[redskinsfan1980]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

That is the only way you are going to beat teams that are man to man more talented than you, other than a few lucky bounces. Like the surprise onside kick to start the second half in SB44, that took guts and swung the momentum.
Nothing I hate more than the conservative approach against a superior opponent. Right now after beating last year's NFC Champion last week, the Rams are the superior team.

There are no superior teams in the NFL. Any and every team can be beaten. We can win this game if we execute our schemes and remain discipline. The reason why we loss this week didn't have anything to do with talent. It was a matter of poor play calling, poor execution, and lack of discipline. To win this game the coaches have to be more aggressive. If they coach scared how can we expect our team to every progress? When coaches are being aggressive and trusting our players they have to execute. This team has the talent to beat the Rams. We just have to go out there and do it.

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

my problem with getting optimistic is the penalties. If we had played the miami game, and lost because of the 1 ST blunder, I would be more encouraged. But penalties don't just go away, and this coaching staff hasn't shown that they can clean those up.

Penalties alone will cost us games even against teams that we otherwise would have beaten (captain obvious agrees with this statement)

About 5 of those calls were absolute BS. Better refereeing will take care of some of their penalty problems.