Redskins-Steelers (Preseason) Post-game Thoughts

[rbanerjee23]

I see a lot of o-line was good commentary on this thread -- watch the film, Will Montgomery against Casey Hampton was a joke. If Hampton hadn't left after the first drive, Rex would have been buried.

I am still worried about the interior - it's just the first preseason game but we're not out of the woods yet

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

If Hampton hadn't left after the first drive, Rex would have been buried.

The first drive where we started on the one yard line and marched ninety yard down the field and basically ran the ball down the throats of the Steelers vaunted 1st team defense?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

I see a lot of o-line was good commentary on this thread -- watch the film, Will Montgomery against Casey Hampton was a joke. If Hampton hadn't left after the first drive, Rex would have been buried.

I am still worried about the interior - it's just the first preseason game but we're not out of the woods yet

There may have been one or two plays were Hampton got the best of Montgomery and I only know for sure of one. I believe the one that most people are thinking of came on a screen where Monty's job was to let Hampton get through. Granted Monty had bad plays but I've now had a chance to really watch the line a lot closer today and I personally came away happy with Monty as the new center. Will he be among the likes of Alex Mack and Nick Mangold? No, but he is certainly a huge upgrade over last years version of Rabach and may even be better then Corey Raymer near the end of the Norv Turner era.

Also keep in mind Hampton is a perennial pro bowler that I wouldn't be surprised to see beat guys like Matt Birk and Alex Mack throughout the year.

Anyway, the play by play videos are coming so as usual everyone else will get a chance to judge for themselves.

Bottom line on Monty is this though. He was nasty, fierce, got to the second level when he needed to, used his hands well, and more times then not gave Rex a pocket to step into. I only remember seeing 2 (maybe 3 at most) where I didn't like what I saw from Monty and that was in 2 Quarters of football with at least 30 snaps.

[diehard]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

I see a lot of o-line was good commentary on this thread -- watch the film, Will Montgomery against Casey Hampton was a joke. If Hampton hadn't left after the first drive, Rex would have been buried.

I am still worried about the interior - it's just the first preseason game but we're not out of the woods yet

And I thought I was bad...

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

I see a lot of o-line was good commentary on this thread -- watch the film, Will Montgomery against Casey Hampton was a joke. If Hampton hadn't left after the first drive, Rex would have been buried.

I am still worried about the interior - it's just the first preseason game but we're not out of the woods yet

Gtripp, you seen the game tape? Whats the opinion of the Oline play? I thought the Oline play was the team highlight of the night...second would kick/punt return play featuring Banks. Run blocking on the edges was pretty damn dominate and the pass blocking was excellent given the fact this is a Dick Lebeau coached team we were up against. I think if anyone is critical, its got to be on d side of the ball, particularly with coverage.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Gtripp, you seen the game tape? Whats the opinion of the Oline play? I thought the Oline play was the team highlight of the night...second would kick/punt return play featuring Banks. Run blocking on the edges was pretty damn dominate and the pass blocking was excellent given the fact this is a Dick Lebeau coached team we were up against. I think if anyone is critical, its got to be on d side of the ball, particularly with coverage.

With the caveat that I did NOT re-watch the tape of the first few drives, I saw specific instances of Trent Williams giving up the bull rush and Jammal Brown getting destroyed in space. I thought Locklear looked good against second teamers.

I did not see specific instances of what other people are saying about Montgomery getting thrown around in the run game, but if it did happen, it's important to remember that he's Will Montgomery. It's been an impressive ascension to starting C of this team, but two years ago, he was a bad backup lineman on one of the worst offensive lines in recent memory. He's a better player than he was then, and he's in a spot more conducive to success on the line, but keep that in mind about Will Montgomery. He wouldn't leave here and go start for any other team.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

I see a lot of o-line was good commentary on this thread -- watch the film, Will Montgomery against Casey Hampton was a joke. If Hampton hadn't left after the first drive, Rex would have been buried.

I am still worried about the interior - it's just the first preseason game but we're not out of the woods yet

What game were you watching because it certainly wasn't the Redskins vs Steelers last night.

(thanks to Dirtbag for the game film)


So Montgomery vs Hampton was a joke? I think the evidence clearly shows otherwise. You do realize that one play was a SCREEN pass right?