Why dont the Redskins use audibles?

[BleedBurgundy]

If that's the case then absolutely, that's on jc. No matter who calls it I never want to see another draw play. I know that sometimes they go for big gains but it seems like 99/100 times they just suck for us.

[Stacks42]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

If that's the case then absolutely, that's on jc. No matter who calls it I never want to see another draw play. I know that sometimes they go for big gains but it seems like 99/100 times they just suck for us.

Draw plays are always big hitters usually because the team is in a spread set, with the def retreating so the rb has some room to run. But a draw in a jumbo package makes absolutley no sense at all. The odds of him getting out of there through all of that traffic are not very good.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by Stacks42

Draw plays are always big hitters usually because the team is in a spread set, with the def retreating so the rb has some room to run. But a draw in a jumbo package makes absolutley no sense at all. The odds of him getting out of there through all of that traffic are not very good.

I don't know if I would say draw plays are "always big hitters." They are always abysmal for us, especially since we always call them at the worst possible time, i.e. 3rd and long. It almost never fools anyone and we end up punting. Every time it's 3rd and long I sit on my couch going, "don't run the draw, don't run the draw, don't run the draw, WHY ARE YOU RUNNING THE FUCKING DRAW?!?, DAMN IT, YOU RAN THE DRAW AND NOW WE HAVE TO PUNT."

[BleedBurgundy]

Only worse redskins play than a draw is a reverse. It's effective maybe 20% of the time.

[sportscurmudgeon]

With a 700-page playbook, it's too much to ask of an offensive unit to recall all of those plays in case the QB audibles to one of them. So to keep everyone on the same page of that 700-page playbook, the calls come down from the booth - or in from the sidelines - or both - or ...

[Beemnseven]

Speaking of audibles, did anyone hear Joe Gibbs today on Redskins Radio?

Larry Michael questioned Jason Campbell about the one-handed catch to Santana Moss after the Dallas game, and JC said that the play was an audible. During his show today, Larry Michael mentioned this to Gibbs, and Gibbs said 'That was stupid of Jason. Jason needs to shut his trap.'

I couldn't believe I heard Gibbs say that, knowing how careful he is not to call out players to the media or in public.

I wish I had a link or something, but it was on the Bram Weinstein Show today when they speak with Gibbs.

EDIT: Ok, I Googled it, here's something from somebody's blog.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Speaking of audibles, did anyone hear Joe Gibbs today on Redskins Radio?

Larry Michael questioned Jason Campbell about the one-handed catch to Santana Moss after the Dallas game, and JC said that the play was an audible. During his show today, Larry Michael mentioned this to Gibbs, and Gibbs said 'That was stupid of Jason. Jason needs to shut his trap.'

I couldn't believe I heard Gibbs say that, knowing how careful he is not to call out players to the media or in public.

I wish I had a link or something, but it was on the Bram Weinstein Show today when they speak with Gibbs.

EDIT: Ok, I Googled it, here's something from somebody's blog.

That's Bram Weinstein's blog by the way.

Anyway, right now the link is at story #5 on redskins.com. The aforementioned conversation starts at the 22:21 mark. I like the comparison to Theismann that followed

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

That's Bram Weinstein's blog by the way.

Anyway, right now the link is at story #5 on redskins.com. The aforementioned conversation starts at the 22:21 mark. I like the comparison to Theismann that followed

Yeah, he basically said Theismann was completely self-centered in a way that made it seem like a compliment.

[WillH]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Speaking of audibles, did anyone hear Joe Gibbs today on Redskins Radio?

Larry Michael questioned Jason Campbell about the one-handed catch to Santana Moss after the Dallas game, and JC said that the play was an audible. During his show today, Larry Michael mentioned this to Gibbs, and Gibbs said 'That was stupid of Jason. Jason needs to shut his trap.'

I couldn't believe I heard Gibbs say that, knowing how careful he is not to call out players to the media or in public.

I wish I had a link or something, but it was on the Bram Weinstein Show today when they speak with Gibbs.

EDIT: Ok, I Googled it, here's something from somebody's blog.

Hmmmm....That's interesting. I wonder what exactly he revealed. I would assume that most teams have audibles that send their big play wide receiver on a deep route. Maybe because they could figure out the signal? Anyone have any insight on this?

[70Chip]

Gibbs was in great spirits on that show today. He's either confident or resigned, I'm not sure which. The Moss catch was very similar to the first Ricky Sanders TD in Super Bowl 22 which was a sight adjustment as well. When they get to the line and see a certain coverage, both QB and receiver have to recognize it and switch to the go route. It's more like a hot read than an audible I think.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

Gibbs was in great spirits on that show today. He's either confident or resigned, I'm not sure which. The Moss catch was very similar to the first Ricky Sanders TD in Super Bowl 22 which was a sight adjustment as well. When they get to the line and see a certain coverage, both QB and receiver have to recognize it and switch to the go route. It's more like a hot read than an audible I think.

I think it's confidence. You could sense it in his press conference yesterday also. Kind of "Ok, now we've seen what this offense can do with Campbell running point and we're about to surprise some people"

Of course, they need to start winning. But the Redskins have been hovering around 5-5 so many times only to finish 11-5, 10-6. This team reminds me of the teams back in 1989 and 1990.

[Beat to a Pulp]

Or at least the skin's can just fake audibles to slightly throw the defense off and continue to run the same play.

[Meks]

we dont call audibles... if shit looks bad we just take a timeout :/

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by Meks

we dont call audibles... if shit looks bad we just take a timeout :/

That's because Saunders/Gibbs often take so long to get the play in that the play clock us usually down to 5 or 6 when the team is set at the line of scrimmage - not enough time to audible out of a bad look.

[Meks]

even when it isnt a play clock issue... thats no excuse we just dont audible... we dont even switch what side the run goes to if it looks bad... the game for us is too, OUT of the players hands it's ridiculous...