NFL Network: 32 in 32 Redskins

[GMScud]

It's a valid ranking I think, to be 17. We made some nice improvements, but mostly on a defense that was already 4th overall, 6th in scoring. Adding Dockery and few other band-aids on the O-line isn't going to take us to the next level. We need what we already have offensively to improve - JC, the redshirt pass catchers (Thomas, Kelly, Davis), and the second year in the WCO. Otherwise, we'll be a middle of the road team again.

[DCtoAZ]

17 seems pretty fair .. I still believe that somehow someway our team will finally "click" or "gel" and get this thing movin' .. 10-6 and were tough as nails heading into the playoffs !

[stu_nna]

Originally Posted by GMScud

It's a valid ranking I think, to be 17. We made some nice improvements, but mostly on a defense that was already 4th overall, 6th in scoring. Adding Dockery and few other band-aids on the O-line isn't going to take us to the next level. We need what we already have offensively to improve - JC, the redshirt pass catchers (Thomas, Kelly, Davis), and the second year in the WCO. Otherwise, we'll be a middle of the road team again.

That 4th ranking is not the important factor. Anywhere from 1 to 5 is something to hang your hat on. The improvement will come when we are able to get defensive turnovers, and give JC and Co. more chances to score. Not to mention the possibility for defensive touchdowns. 17 ranking is fair but we added great components to one of the most fundamentally sound defenses in the NFL. That is why we will move in to the upper half.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by stu_nna

That 4th ranking is not the important factor. Anywhere from 1 to 5 is something to hang your hat on. The improvement will come when we are able to get defensive turnovers, and give JC and Co. more chances to score. Not to mention the possibility for defensive touchdowns. 17 ranking is fair but we added great components to one of the most fundamentally sound defenses in the NFL. That is why we will move in to the upper half.

A fan who understands how the game is played. We had a nice defense last year but lacked turnovers. How can a team with such a good defense lose to the Rams, Bengals and 49ers? How because our defense could not make the big plays ( Ints for TD, FR for TD, Sacks FF, return for TD). Our defense is not on par with the Steelers, Ravens,Eagles( force turnovers) this year we need explosive plays which result in turnovers for short fields and defense TD's. This will greatly help our offense, you just wait and see.