2007 in Review/2008 Preview

[BDBohnzie]

Best on field moment: Stopping Dallas on 4th down to clinch the Week 17 win and go to the playoffs

Worst on field moment: Collins to Trufant Pick-6, where one is not certain what Santana Moss was thinking

Offensive MVP: Clinton Portis. 3rd in the NFC in Rushing Yards, 2nd in TDs, continued pass protection, and added depth as a check down receiver. Cooley is a close 2nd for his efforts in becoming a Top Tier TE.

Defensive MVP: Laron Landry. Did an incredible job as strong safety early in the year, and transitioned into the centerfielder that should be the cornerstone of GDub's defense for years to come. Fletcher is a close 2nd.

Offensive Player I'm looking forward to watching in '08: Jason Campbell. With another offseason under his belt, and the time he watched Collins run the offense, there is no excuse not to let him loose next year.

Defensive Player I'm looking forward to watching in '08: Landry. See if a full year at free safety will put him in the Pro Bowl.

Offensive Player who surprised you (good & bad)
Good: Todd Collins. No doubt, incredible that he was able to knock off 10 years of rust that quickly and lead the Skins into the playoffs
Bad: Casey Rabach. Had probably his worst year as a Pro this year, hopefully he bounces back.

Defensive Player who surprised you (good & bad)
Good: Fred Smoot. His emergence in the 2nd half of the year leads me to believe that this is going to be a stellar secondary next year with Rogers back.
Bad: No one player truly sticks out. This defense really stepped up this year. Maybe John Eubanks, but it's not completely fair to single him out when he's a 5th option at best, and you ask him to cover the fastest man in the NFL.

Non Redskins player I'd like to see in a Redskins Uni next year: Terrell Suggs. Could use a blitzing DE to compliment Carter.

Redskins player I'd like to see in another uni next year: I'd say B. Lloyd but I'd like to see him doing anything but play football...

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Offensive Player who surprised you (good & bad)
Good: Todd Collins. No doubt, incredible that he was able to knock off 10 years of rust that quickly and lead the Skins into the playoffs
Bad: Casey Rabach. Had probably his worst year as a Pro this year, hopefully he bounces back.

Really? I didn't see Rabach struggling mightily. I actually think you're pretty far off the mark here. Not to saw JLC is the best football guy in the world, but he obviously watches this team pretty closely and here is what he said:

"So, with everything wrapped up, thought I would give out some MVPs:

Offense: Casey Rabach. Thought about Samuels and Collins here, but went with the center. Held a patchwork offensive line together for the most part and fought through a crazy painful groin tear in remarkably short order. Had he missed more time I don't think there's anyone they can even make this playoff run. The guard play was pretty suspect at times and I thought Casey was the glue guy on that side of the ball."

I don't know if I'd go so far as to make him the offensive MVP, but what JLC says jives much more with what I saw on the field than saying that Rabach "had his worst season as a pro."

Sunday Afternoon H-Back - Redskins Insider

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

Really? I didn't see Rabach struggling mightily. I actually think you're pretty far off the mark here. Not to saw JLC is the best football guy in the world, but he obviously watches this team pretty closely and here is what he said:

"So, with everything wrapped up, thought I would give out some MVPs:

Offense: Casey Rabach. Thought about Samuels and Collins here, but went with the center. Held a patchwork offensive line together for the most part and fought through a crazy painful groin tear in remarkably short order. Had he missed more time I don't think there's anyone they can even make this playoff run. The guard play was pretty suspect at times and I thought Casey was the glue guy on that side of the ball."

I don't know if I'd go so far as to make him the offensive MVP, but what JLC says jives much more with what I saw on the field than saying that Rabach "had his worst season as a pro."

Sunday Afternoon H-Back - Redskins Insider

Yeah I didn't see Rabach struggling either. He's always pretty solid.

I agree with JLC's point about Rabach being the glue that held the line together during some tough times.

[BrunellMVP?]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

Really? I didn't see Rabach struggling mightily. I actually think you're pretty far off the mark here. Not to saw JLC is the best football guy in the world, but he obviously watches this team pretty closely and here is what he said:

"So, with everything wrapped up, thought I would give out some MVPs:

Offense: Casey Rabach. Thought about Samuels and Collins here, but went with the center. Held a patchwork offensive line together for the most part and fought through a crazy painful groin tear in remarkably short order. Had he missed more time I don't think there's anyone they can even make this playoff run. The guard play was pretty suspect at times and I thought Casey was the glue guy on that side of the ball."

I don't know if I'd go so far as to make him the offensive MVP, but what JLC says jives much more with what I saw on the field than saying that Rabach "had his worst season as a pro."

Sunday Afternoon H-Back - Redskins Insider

agree, I think casey played well, kept a very inexperienced line in check. the only thing you can knock him on is his tendency to get pushed back on clear run plays..

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Best on field moment: Moss's TD at the end of the second dallas game. I know the game was already in hand, but I was so proud of the team at that moment and I really thought we were a scary team going into the playoffs.

Worst on field moment: Missing the kick on Saturday and just sensing at all our momentum was gone in a flash.

Offensive MVP: Clinton Portis. I love the way he plays the game. I hope he keeps it up in '08.

Defensive MVP: Fletcher. For the most part, it was like we had an extra coach out on the field, which was great since we played a lot of young guys on D.

Offensive Player I'm looking forward to watching in '08: Ditto Jason Campbell.

Defensive Player I'm looking forward to watching in '08: Ditto LaRon Landry. Reminds me of someone back there...

Offensive Player who surprised you (good & bad)
Good: Todd Collins. I thought he was nothing more than an older Jim Sorgi at first. Glad I was wrong. Bad: Honestly, Sellers was bad enough at times that I'd have to give him the nod here. He had his good moments, like against the lions, but then he got routinely stuffed on 4th and short down the stretch.

Defensive Player who surprised you (good & bad)
Good: Reed Doughty. He's obviously no Sean Taylor but I think he did the best we could've hoped for after such a huge tragedy. Bad: I guess Macklin, because I was under the impression that he was going to be a really good nickle or dime for us and yet I don't think I ever heard his name.

Non Redskins player I'd like to see in a Redskins Uni next year: Chad Johnson might be fun.

Redskins player I'd like to see in another uni next year: If we could get something or someone good for Betts I'd love to take it because I'm not his biggest fan. He's not terrible, but I'd get rid of him to upgrade elsewhere if possible.