RI: Defense Tweaked with Haynesworth 'No Space Eater'

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by gw0103

That certain something was getting to the QB..... this year the Skins are gonna be alot to deal with, a huge push up the middle with AH,CG,KG and AM: and a fly to the ball sweep from the DE's.. Should be something to get the popcorn out for.. HAIL TO THE REDSKINS, HAIL VICTORY, BRAVES ON THE WARPATH, FIGHT FOR OLD DC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am also a fan of fermented and distilled beverages.

[Eknox]

Man, I can't wait to see him slam Romo to the ground in there new stadium..

[skins89moss]

Defense wins championships and we have added players to improve on it. Every year is different so i hope we dont rest on last seasons defense but work harder and goo things will happen. I just pray that we keep our key players from any serious injuries in training camp and during the season. A key to success is staying healthy and having solid back ups that can step in and maintain the same high level of competion. We need another big year from the man in the middle London Fletcher who makes the defense go. We have some playmakers now that opponets have to game plan for now. Big Albert we need you to show the so called experts that you deserve every penny of your contract just by stopping the run and collasping the pocket.

[dmek25]

we finally have some players that SHOULD be able to get after the qback. in turn, this should lead to more turnovers. at least im hoping

[Daseal]

I dont think Haynesworth gets more than 2 sacks this season. That doesn't mean he isn't going to be productive though. He will be getting the center turn every single snap letting our other Dline folks do a lot more. I think, if he's still properly motivated, he could be the catalyst to give us an elite defense. I bet our CBs look worlds better with a pass rush.

That said, I'm still not getting my hopes up until I see we can score points -- especially throwing the ball. Portis makes this offense go, but killing him early in the season cripples us towards the end. We need balance, we need to implement a real 2 back system (which most every other team uses) and we need to score.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by Daseal

I dont think Haynesworth gets more than 2 sacks this season. That doesn't mean he isn't going to be productive though. He will be getting the center turn every single snap letting our other Dline folks do a lot more. I think, if he's still properly motivated, he could be the catalyst to give us an elite defense. I bet our CBs look worlds better with a pass rush.

That said, I'm still not getting my hopes up until I see we can score points -- especially throwing the ball. Portis makes this offense go, but killing him early in the season cripples us towards the end. We need balance, we need to implement a real 2 back system (which most every other team uses) and we need to score.

Good post. I think the best way to measure Haynesworth's contribution this year is on team sacks. Hopefully we can break 40.

I have a "space-eater" mentality, so I'd be just fine if the DEs and LBs got all the sacks.

[Lotus]

I thought that I would save a thread by piggybacking here:

Haynesworth sued

If he is smart, he'll start working on a settlement ASAP. In fact, if he were smart, he already would have been working on it.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I thought that I would save a thread by piggybacking here:

Haynesworth sued

If he is smart, he'll start working on a settlement ASAP. In fact, if he were smart, he already would have been working on it.

Yes. And if he actually caused the accident, he should willingly pay the man for any damage he caused in this mans life. Fortunately he's in a financial situation where he is able to.

[Paintrain]

I'm first and foremost an offensive guy but I can't wait to see Romo or Eli try to spin away from pressure up the middle into the waiting arms of Orapko or Carter. I'm looking forward to our improved pass rush creating more rushed passes which result in turnovers. Turnovers result in shorter fields for the offense. Shorter fields result in more points.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

I'm first and foremost an offensive guy but I can't wait to see Romo or Eli try to spin away from pressure up the middle into the waiting arms of Orapko or Carter. I'm looking forward to our improved pass rush creating more rushed passes which result in turnovers. Turnovers result in shorter fields for the offense. Shorter fields result in more points.

Right on!

[MiraclesHappen07]

Now boys, im gald that "on paper" we have pontentialy a better D, but we wont no untill the season starts, soooo im not going to get all pumped up on pontential, because quite frankly ive been let down before, lol. Im going to take a wait and see approach

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by MiraclesHappen07

Now boys, im gald that "on paper" we have pontentialy a better D, but we wont no untill the season starts, soooo im not going to get all pumped up on pontential, because quite frankly ive been let down before, lol. Im going to take a wait and see approach

You are correct and wise but it is hard not to get psyched.

[CRedskinsRule]

So tell me again, how does a thread about AH turn into a comparison of Ramsey and Campbell.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

So tell me again, how does a thread about AH turn into a comparison of Ramsey and Campbell.

Because someone decided to pull a Campbell/Ramsey comparison out of thin air and derail the thread. :frusty:

Back to the topic though, I found the phrase "space eater" interesting, since I feel that our DTs last year lacked the ability to push the offensive line. I am glad that AH is not going to be a space eater, this guy needs to push the offensive line and collapse the pocket.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

So tell me again, how does a thread about AH turn into a comparison of Ramsey and Campbell.

Patrick Ramsey still has many love interests posting on this site, that's how. I never understood them.

At least the Colt-lovers have his potential to love...he hasn't already tried and failed repeatedly like Ramsey.


SO anyways...I love the D-line this season. We have so many talented guys that we can constantly rotate them to keep them fresher than the opponents' linemen, especially the LDE spot. When Orakpo is rushing from the LB position, we can use that spot as the rotating spot.