KEYS TO PULLING OFF A WIN in DALLAS

[RiggoRules]

The key is very simple. It is essentially the same on offense and defense:

3rd Down

On defense, this is especially true for 3rd and 5+. On offense, it is especially true on 3rd and 3-.

[Counter-Tre]

We need to get a mule to kick our field goals like in that old Don Knotts movie "Gus".

[JankySpanky80]

i hate to admit this but i think we may be outmatched all the way around especially in the secondary so pressure on Bledsoe is the only way we win this game or unless TO and Glenn get hurt by Taylor

[dall-assblows]

u put sean taylor on TO the whole game. one on one

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

We have to win the trenches with our front four on defense. We are going to have to give a lot of assistance to Rogers, in covering T.O., and especially Wright, in covering Glenn. The Cowboys use a lot of 2-TE sets so our linebackers should be occupied as well. So, if we can't get pressure with our front four, we are going to struggle in pass coverage.

I strongly believe we should be stout in run-defense. If we aren't, there is simply no excuse.

We also have to be able to protect Brunell from Ware, Ellis, and Roy Williams. If we can't protect Brunell in pass protection, it doesn't matter how fast our wideouts are.

Finally, we need to play well on special teams, in terms of coverage and kicking.

So, I'd say our keys to the game are:
#1. Get to Bledsoe without having to bring 6 guys.
#2. Protect Brunell.
#3. Play well on special teams.

[backrow]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

So, I'd say our keys to the game are:
#1. Get to Bledsoe without having to bring 6 guys.
#2. Protect Brunell.
#3. Play well on special teams.

Can I quote you on that, and re-quote this key exact same key every week?

[vaoutlaws2006]

My key to victory is for the defense to get to Bledsoe early and often.

[skinsguy]

I think Dallas takes us lightly and it bites 'em in the butt! I think we win 24-13.

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

the way I see it...when we have the ball, we pass and run until we get points, and when THEY have the ball we stop them from doing such things...period

[Beemnseven]

Hey Matty, off the subject a bit, but what was your final prediction this season for the Skins, win-loss wise?

Did your feelings change after Monday night at all?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

This isn't a thread for predictions, but I'll take off my mod hat for a second and join in.

As much as I hate to admit it, I have a hard time believing that we will win this game by a significant margin (7+ points), if at all. I just think Dallas is too talented on defense and has too many weapons for our Springs-less defense to stop. I see us splitting the series with Dallas and I don't think we will be on top the first game. My guess is we lose 17-21.

That said, I think we will have a good season and the team will actually survive a loss in Big D and the totally disproportionate pissing and moaning from the fans on Monday morning. This "must-win game" talk is B.S. There are no "must-win games" until you've lost 5 games.

[irish]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

This isn't a thread for predictions, but I'll take off my mod hat for a second and join in.

As much as I hate to admit it, I have a hard time believing that we will win this game by a significant margin (7+ points), if at all. I just think Dallas is too talented on defense and has too many weapons for our Springs-less defense to stop. I see us splitting the series with Dallas and I don't think we will be on top the first game. My guess is we lose 17-21.

That said, I think we will have a good season and the team will actually survive a loss in Big D and the totally disproportionate pissing and moaning from the fans on Monday morning. This "must-win game" talk is B.S. There are no "must-win games" until you've lost 5 games.

The Redskins better win this game because 0-2 means the team is down to a 14% chance of getting into the playoffs. 14% is not impossible but it sure makes things harder. If they go 0-3 (which I doubt) the % goes down to 4 and the season is pretty much done. This is very close to a must win game.

[That Guy]

#1 healthy shawn springs
#2 play better
#3 play better
#4 play better

[JankySpanky80]

Originally Posted by That Guy

#1 healthy shawn springs
#2 play better
#3 play better
#4 play better

You can scratch a healthy Springs off that list unless some miracle of god happens!!!!!

[MTK]

Defense: We need to be able to put pressure on Bledsoe with our front four. It's obvious that with Springs out out of the lineup it hurts our ability to blitz and leave our corners matched up one on one in coverage. That being said, when we do blitz guys need to step the hell up. Rogers especially.

Overall the defense needs to get stops. If we allow Dallas to convert on 50% or better on 3rd downs forget about it, it will be a very long night again.

Offense: Better execution in the redzone is key. We can't come away with 3 FGs again. That's just not going to get the job done. I think we need at least 3 TDs in this game. That's not too much to expect from this group of offensive talent.

The pass protection needs to shore things up. We had too many instances against the Vikings where Brunell was feeling the heat or getting flushed out of the pocket.

The running game needs to get cranking early. I don't care who it is, Portis, Betts, or Duckett, someone needs to establish the run to help keep the Cowboys defense on their heels.

Overall, the offense needs crisper execution and we need to play physical up front.