Redskins vs Ravens Gameday thread

[CRedskinsRule]

I really thought the OLine looked good, well the first and seconds. Campbell was not touched, I don't think, except for a blown block by Betts. And Collins seemed to have time as well. Also, I would point out that the D we were playing was no slouch.
I think I said this before, we got a good break with our preseason schedule, because the offense is going to get tested by the best of the best defenses. Maybe they won't rise up, but if our O can be forged into something better than last year, these are the teams we should be playing.

We beat Indy in the opener last year, didn't mean much. I don't think this loss will mean much either.

And yes I am disappointed.

[CRedskinsRule]

Oh and the biggest positive:

No Injuries.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Someone needs to help me out with this. What did Betts do to get the backlash tonight? He didn't drop two first down passes like Hagans.

Did you expect a touchdown on those plays where 2 Ravens are in the backfield when he gets the handoff?

At least I can put to bed the he is better than Portis argument.... I remember several heated exchanges over that one.

Some people just have it out for him. Just tune it out, no sense in trying to make sense of it.

[beemnsevenspop]

It took me 3 1/2 quarters to finally decide to change the channel because for whatever reason I was glued to the disaster on my TV, but finally woke up and realized it was the first preseason game. Players have to learn to gel with each other. Rookies have to get rid of the jitters. and Zorn is not going to show his hand like Gibbs never did. Most of preseason was for the O-line to get their blocking down and D-line to learn where to rush and when. Having said all that....

"WOW" LOL :O[/QUOTE]

You lasted 3 1/2 quarters? My, you ARE a glutton for punishment! I was outta there before the end of the first half. Your comments with respect to what preseason is all about are on point; however, you probably also realize that that applies to BOTH teams. Unfortunately, only one had the drive and desire to come out and play football, while the other merely showed up and went through the motions (pathetically, I might add.)

It would have been more fitting for the 'skins players to have emerged from their locker room last night sporting red rubber noses and huge shoes, stuffed into a number of tiny cars spinning wildly in small circles, with the Redskins band playing that Ringling Brothers favorite, "Enter The Gladiators".

(Heavy Sigh) Only one game under our belts, and already, this year looks just like [the second half] of last year; brace yerselves ladies and germs, methinks it's going to be a loooooong season....

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Meks

campbell needs more snaps, brady and mcnabb both got more than he did.... and they both took a few shots down the field... 1st preseason game or not, play calling bothered me again from highlights and what im hearing... i was at the eagles game, thier offense looked alot better than ours. w/out westbrook

I couldn't agree w/ you more. Brady and McNabb were in there well into the 2nd q and their offenses were waaaaaaaaay better than ours last year.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Oh and the biggest positive:

No Injuries.

Exactly.

Of course you'd like to see things go a little better, but at the same time the 1st preseason game is pretty damn meaningless in the grand scheme of things.

As someone already pointed out we beat Indy a year ago at this time and what did it end up meaning in the long run? Nothing.

On the disappointed meter with 10 being ready to jump off a bridge, I'm at a 2 right now.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

My vote goes to Zorn wanting to save more for the regular season. I know a lot of people are freaking out but preseason really only means so much. I mean in Spurriers first year we were preseason kings and look how much that meant. Last year the Panthers destroyed us on defense and yet we finished 4th overall. Right now a lot of players and coaches are holding back so it's no surprise if teams struggle more then they should.

I don't buy it. It was a pre season game for Balt. too and they're playing a 2nd year QB.

[irish]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I don't buy it. It was a pre season game for Balt. too and they're playing a 2nd year QB.

I keep wondering what people think the Skins are holding back. Its not like they were a Super Bowl contender last year and looking like a favorite again this year, they were a no playoff team. I just dont think the Skins (coaches or players) have the luxury of holding anything back at any time.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by irish

I keep wondering what people think the Skins are holding back. Its not like they were a Super Bowl contender last year and looking like a favorite again this year, they were a no playoff team. I just dont think the Skins (coaches or players) have the luxury of holding anything back at any time.

What really pissed me off was CSN had a camera on Snyder and Cerrato before the game talking with Portis and Moss. Just the 4 of them. I just don't get why these two are not getting the reps in when they were two important starters on one of the worst offenses in the NFL. If Randy Moss is playing and running deep pass patterns then these two should certainly be on the field. They need the work! It starts w/ the head coach and he just doesn't command the respect of some players.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

What really pissed me off was CSN had a camera on Snyder and Cerrato before the game talking with Portis and Moss. Just the 4 of them. I just don't get why these two are not getting the reps in when they were two important starters on one of the worst offenses in the NFL. If Randy Moss is playing and running deep pass patterns then these two should certainly be on the field. They need the work! It starts w/ the head coach and he just doesn't command the respect of some players.

Do you have proof of that?

Snyder and Cerrato walk around and talk with players before most of the games. They did it at the HOF last year, heck they even talked with the Indy coaches and players.

[KLHJ2]

Maybe all of the naysayers on the board want us to go undefeated in the preseason like the Detroit Lions did last year? Will that make you guys happy?

It's only stinking preseason. It is an "evaluate and get better" process. The starters do not need to get hurt in a game that means nothing. They can gell and get better in practice. Come September 13th, the full complement will be out there as long as they can stay healthy in preseason. So far we are doing well in that department.

[redsk1]

That was a disaster to watch. It was preseason for Balt too (like someone said) and they kicked our butts. They were playing their back ups too. 2nd year coach too. Don't try to rationalize. We weren't a very cohesive unit out there. To be honest w/ you i couldn't watch past the 3rd quarter. Uggggly.

Come on Zorn, do something.

It is just one preseason, plenty of time to "get it straight." I'm not saying we should have played everyone last night, but the next two games...play em. Who ever is not hurt. It's not like we are a top tier offense. We're below average. Play em. We need to give this offensive unit as much playing time as possible.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Do you have proof of that?

Snyder and Cerrato walk around and talk with players before most of the games. They did it at the HOF last year, heck they even talked with the Indy coaches and players.

Yeah I have proof. My own damn eyes! My point is why aren't they over w/ the coaches and the players? I just don't like the vibe of it. It's like, "we're too good for the pre season and we're going to hang out w/ the owner and his butt buddy". Chris Samuels was out there and IMO he's more valuable than CP.

[Chico23231]

My final thoughts last nite:
The Good:
1. No injuries-awesome
2. Orakpo preformed better than expected
3. I thought the first team O-line played just fine, JC got time, he was slow to get the ball out
4. This is ONLY the first preseason game
5. Todd Collins looked good
The Bad:
1. The entire offense cant put one freakin drive together to score
2. Fred Davis, come on! that flat out sucked
3. The Baltimore first team offense made our first team D look pretty bad right off the bat
4. Special teams coverage team was lousy
The Ugly:
Justin Tryon on one-one coverage. This is only the first preseason game, build on it, a learning experience. But that wasnt good.

[MTK]

ah football sure is back.

Overreactions, freak outs, and over analysis.

And... it's only August! Just wait til these things are for real.