12th's 5 Reasons Why The Skins Beat N.E.

[BrudLee]

Originally Posted by chris66

If your Redskins are in it by halftime and manage to cover the spread. You guys will be the first team to do this and should consider this a moral victory.

Welcome to the board, chris66. You can change your avatar to match the Pats if you like - and we look forward to your comments this week.

[chris66]

Originally Posted by BrudLee

Welcome to the board, chris66. You can change your avatar to match the Pats if you like - and we look forward to your comments this week.

Thanks man I appreciate that. It should be a good game this Sunday. unfortunately your offense needs to figure out how to get first downs or your D will be wiped out by halftime.

I see a lot of posters knocking Miami on this board, but they were the only team so far to limit the pats to 51 offensive possessions. Usually they are in the high 60's

[GiantsSuck703]

Originally Posted by chris66

Thanks man I appreciate that. It should be a good game this Sunday. unfortunately your offense needs to figure out how to get first downs or your D will be wiped out by halftime.

I see a lot of posters knocking Miami on this board, but they were the only team so far to limit the pats to 51 offensive possessions. Usually they are in the high 60's

I have the utmost respect for Tom Brady and this offense, but I dont think people understand how good this defense is. This is the same coach who took Randy Moss away every time we have played him, remember he shut Randy down with Garnell Wilds covering him, thats right. I really think this is the only secondary in the league that can match up with you guys, not saying we will shut you down, but we definately match up, I hope Welker is ready to get hit in the mouth. Its always cool to meet a fan from another team thats not a jackass.

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by GiantsSuck703

I have the utmost respect for Tom Brady and this offense, but I dont think people understand how good this defense is. This is the same coach who took Randy Moss away every time we have played him, remember he shut Randy down with Garnell Wilds covering him, thats right. I really think this is the only secondary in the league that can match up with you guys, not saying we will shut you down, but we definately match up, I hope Welker is ready to get hit in the mouth. Its always cool to meet a fan from another team thats not a jackass.

That is because Randy Moss had no complement, no threatening #2 guy with his other teams. Go ahead and double up Moss, go high-low on him. Welker will have that secondary for lunch just as soon as you do. Have you seen Welkers number the last 3 games? Then try and cover Welker too and you will see what Stallworth can do. And lets not forget Watson.

That is my point, they have WAY WAY too many weapons, as soon as you THINK you have one neutralized, the other one burns you. They have 3 WRs that practically demand being doubled at all times because of thier talent level, but there is just not enough players on defense to do that.

[bertoskins2]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

That is because Randy Moss had no complement, no threatening #2 guy with his other teams. Go ahead and double up Moss, go high-low on him. Welker will have that secondary for lunch just as soon as you do. Have you seen Welkers number the last 3 games? Then try and cover Welker too and you will see what Stallworth can do. And lets not forget Watson.

That is my point, they have WAY WAY too many weapons, as soon as you THINK you have one neutralized, the other one burns you. They have 3 WRs that practically demand being doubled at all times because of thier talent level, but there is just not enough players on defense to do that.

maybe the cowpukes have only roy horse collar williams to put chains on the pats 3 magnificent receivers

[GiantsSuck703]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

That is because Randy Moss had no complement, no threatening #2 guy with his other teams. Go ahead and double up Moss, go high-low on him. Welker will have that secondary for lunch just as soon as you do. Have you seen Welkers number the last 3 games? Then try and cover Welker too and you will see what Stallworth can do. And lets not forget Watson.

That is my point, they have WAY WAY too many weapons, as soon as you THINK you have one neutralized, the other one burns you. They have 3 WRs that practically demand being doubled at all times because of thier talent level, but there is just not enough players on defense to do that.

We dont have to double Moss, we have a much better secondary than you think.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

That is because Randy Moss had no complement, no threatening #2 guy with his other teams. Go ahead and double up Moss, go high-low on him. Welker will have that secondary for lunch just as soon as you do. Have you seen Welkers number the last 3 games? Then try and cover Welker too and you will see what Stallworth can do. And lets not forget Watson.

That is my point, they have WAY WAY too many weapons, as soon as you THINK you have one neutralized, the other one burns you. They have 3 WRs that practically demand being doubled at all times because of thier talent level, but there is just not enough players on defense to do that.

I'm sorry, but Welker and Stallworth don't demand being doubled, at least not with our secondary. Maybe some other secondaries in the NFL, but not this one. Yes, they demand attention, just as Watson does. This will be a tough test, no doubt. But, I think the Skins will surprise some people this week. Even if they don't win the game, I think you will see them give the Pats the best game yet this year.

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I'm sorry, but Welker and Stallworth don't demand being doubled, at least not with our secondary. Maybe some other secondaries in the NFL, but not this one. Yes, they demand attention, just as Watson does. This will be a tough test, no doubt. But, I think the Skins will surprise some people this week. Even if they don't win the game, I think you will see them give the Pats the best game yet this year.

If this game were at FedEx, I might be inclined to agree. But the Skins have not proven to be an offensive juggernaut especially on the road.

The defense will have to play lights out for 4 solid quarters, and score on some defensive turnovers to have a chance.

We all know that most officials have a tendancy to get free with the little yellow flag where ST is concerned, be it deserved or not, referees so tend to pick on Taylor. Pats will not be scared to go his way because of this.

If any defense can hold the Pats under 30 it is the Skins. But this is an interconference matchup, and really does not bear huge consequence to New England. It is the Colts game, the following week that will have playoff implications even this early since they are both AFC teams.

Pats will try and put Washington away early and put Brady and company on the bench in the 4th quarter. Watch and see.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

We all know that most officials have a tendancy to get free with the little yellow flag where ST is concerned, be it deserved or not, referees so tend to pick on Taylor. Pats will not be scared to go his way because of this.

I don't know if I would agree with that this year. Any time he's been challenged it's been either defended OR picked off. I don't even know if Brady is going to make it work.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

If this game were at FedEx, I might be inclined to agree. But the Skins have not proven to be an offensive juggernaut especially on the road.

The defense will have to play lights out for 4 solid quarters, and score on some defensive turnovers to have a chance.

We all know that most officials have a tendancy to get free with the little yellow flag where ST is concerned, be it deserved or not, referees so tend to pick on Taylor. Pats will not be scared to go his way because of this.

If any defense can hold the Pats under 30 it is the Skins. But this is an interconference matchup, and really does not bear huge consequence to New England. It is the Colts game, the following week that will have playoff implications even this early since they are both AFC teams.

Pats will try and put Washington away early and put Brady and company on the bench in the 4th quarter. Watch and see.

Perhaps Brady and company will be on the bench in the 4th quarter, but I doubt it will be because they have an insurmountable lead...

I also believe that if they look past Washington to Indy, they will have to beat Indy in order to stay even with them.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

If this game were at FedEx, I might be inclined to agree. But the Skins have not proven to be an offensive juggernaut especially on the road.

The defense will have to play lights out for 4 solid quarters, and score on some defensive turnovers to have a chance.

We all know that most officials have a tendancy to get free with the little yellow flag where ST is concerned, be it deserved or not, referees so tend to pick on Taylor. Pats will not be scared to go his way because of this.

If any defense can hold the Pats under 30 it is the Skins. But this is an interconference matchup, and really does not bear huge consequence to New England. It is the Colts game, the following week that will have playoff implications even this early since they are both AFC teams.

Pats will try and put Washington away early and put Brady and company on the bench in the 4th quarter. Watch and see.

The two games the Redskins have played on the road this year have actually turned out to be pretty effiecient offensive days. The Green Bay game was marred by fumbles and dropped passes, something the Redskin players have traditionally been good at preventing. But the offense had no problem carving up the defense in either situation.

Not a whole bunch of points scored in either of those games, but no reason to think the team can't score three TD's on NE.

Our worst offensive game was against Miami by far, only 13 points in regulation because we shortened the game with running plays.

I DON'T think the Pats are going to try to win this game early. That's not really their style. They didn't score early against Buffalo, they didn't score early against Cleveland, and even against you guys, they didn't explode until the 2nd half. Wasn't Dallas ahead in the 3rd quarter?

Brady will struggle if he tries to jump ahead early. The best way to attack the Redskins defense is to be patient, and eventually these guys will start missing tackles. I think that's how NE comes out, and it will be on the defense to tackle the ball, and on the offense to control the ball and score. FG's are alright against NE, we just need something. Our kicker only has 10 attempts on the year.