Raheem Morris Implementing Changes to Secondary

mbedner3420 · 06-01-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Like to see Barnes play the boundry corner rather than the slot and move D Hall inside.

I'd like to see Barnes play terribly for another team.

Chico23231 · 06-01-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mbedner3420

I'd like to see Barnes play terribly for another team.

well yeah me too. But with our limited cap, we decided to keep him. I think its good we are at least trying to use him in a different ways other than covering the slot where he got crushed time and time again. I still think there is a good chance he gets cut.

CrazyCanuck · 06-01-2012, 02:30 PM

Tell DHall not to spin around in circles as much.

backrow · 06-01-2012, 03:01 PM

I'd like to see R. Doughty cut from the team. Addition by subtraction!

The Goat · 06-01-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCanuck

Tell DHall not to spin around in circles as much.

Reminds me of an ex-girlfriends pomeranian lol.

It looks like the onus is really on Morris to help this group outperform its talent level. I'm encouraged that Hall (I believe) and Barnes are in contract years and Merriweather at least has PB potential. But we still lack talent in the secondary, which means the front 7 must be really dominant to give us a reliable defense ala the Giants.

Defensewins · 06-01-2012, 02:00 PM

I would like to see Barnes gain 15 to 20 pounds of muscle and play safety. He does not have the change of direction speed to be a good CB in the NFL. His in line speed is good, but he gets beat when he has to change directions.

Monkeydad · 06-01-2012, 02:06 PM

I was expecting a need to rotate guys because we don't have a lot of talent in the secondary, but it sounds like Morris can use their strengths and keep them all fresher than the WRs they're covering.

I like using Hall in that Woodson-type role with less man-to-man coverage. He's a playmaker who can get his hands on the ball and score, but coverage is his weakness.

CultBrennan59 · 06-01-2012, 02:12 PM

I'm still concerned about our secondary.

They say "Meriweather has gotten his hand on lots of balls" Well great, but who was throwing those balls? A Rookie QB or Rex Grossman? Neither is that impressive (yet).

I've learned to take caution at articles like this. In years past I would read Washington Post, Redskins.com, SI, CBSsports etc articles that would say something positive about the redskins and I'd get all hyped and optimistic. Then preseason and regular season none of that which I would read about the skins improving or getting better would be shown to me.

The way how some people read this is "Oh our secondary has improved by Raheem being here!"

the way how I read this is "We don't know who is good and we're playing everybody everywhere in the secondary to find out who goes best, where."

mbedner3420 · 06-01-2012, 03:14 PM

^ what other options do we have for backups? I think Doughty's spot is pretty solid.

That Guy · 06-01-2012, 03:54 PM

i'll wait to see it in at least preseason games. everything's always great when you're not actually playing anyone.

FRPLG · 06-01-2012, 04:06 PM

I guess Morris is suiting up then? The only change needed is that some of our bums become someone else's problem.

Maybe Raheem will be able to "whole is greater than the sum" them up.

HailGreen28 · 06-01-2012, 04:39 PM

Great info, guys. Thank you.

Chief X_Phackter · 06-01-2012, 11:23 PM

I think we will all be pleasantly surprised with the quality of our secondary play this year. I love all the "competition" brought in, "contract years", a young energetic smack talking DB coach...could be fun to watch this defense if not right away, surely after a few games of playing together. Really, if this defense can put up top 10 production, it could be an exciting year with RG3 at the helm.

Lotus · 06-02-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I think we will all be pleasantly surprised with the quality of our secondary play this year. I love all the "competition" brought in, "contract years", a young energetic smack talking DB coach...could be fun to watch this defense if not right away, surely after a few games of playing together. Really, if this defense can put up top 10 production, it could be an exciting year with RG3 at the helm.

I pray that you are right. Hopefully Morris will be a miracle worker. Otherwise it will be a long year in our secondary.

KI Skins Fan · 06-02-2012, 09:24 AM

Morris says: "I want the DB's to learn all of the defensive backfield positions."

DHall thinks: "Now I can use my instincts to freelance."

Morris says: "We want more turnovers."

DHall thinks: "I need to jump more routes."

Morris says: "We want hitters in our secondary."

DHall thinks: "They brought in some hitters, so now I can concentrate more on going for the strip."

06-01-2012, 02:30 PM	#3
CrazyCanuck Serenity Now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,008	Re: Raheem Morris Implementing Changes to Secondary Tell DHall not to spin around in circles as much.

06-01-2012, 03:01 PM	#4
backrow The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 36.28 x 76.22 Age: 73 Posts: 1,812	Re: Raheem Morris Implementing Changes to Secondary I'd like to see R. Doughty cut from the team. Addition by subtraction! __________________ '37, '42, '83, '88, '92. Championship!

06-01-2012, 02:00 PM	#6
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,765	Re: Raheem Morris Implementing Changes to Secondary I would like to see Barnes gain 15 to 20 pounds of muscle and play safety. He does not have the change of direction speed to be a good CB in the NFL. His in line speed is good, but he gets beat when he has to change directions.

06-01-2012, 02:06 PM	#7
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 46 Posts: 17,460	Re: Raheem Morris Implementing Changes to Secondary I was expecting a need to rotate guys because we don't have a lot of talent in the secondary, but it sounds like Morris can use their strengths and keep them all fresher than the WRs they're covering. I like using Hall in that Woodson-type role with less man-to-man coverage. He's a playmaker who can get his hands on the ball and score, but coverage is his weakness. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

06-01-2012, 02:12 PM	#8
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Raheem Morris Implementing Changes to Secondary I'm still concerned about our secondary. They say "Meriweather has gotten his hand on lots of balls" Well great, but who was throwing those balls? A Rookie QB or Rex Grossman? Neither is that impressive (yet). I've learned to take caution at articles like this. In years past I would read Washington Post, Redskins.com, SI, CBSsports etc articles that would say something positive about the redskins and I'd get all hyped and optimistic. Then preseason and regular season none of that which I would read about the skins improving or getting better would be shown to me. The way how some people read this is "Oh our secondary has improved by Raheem being here!" the way how I read this is "We don't know who is good and we're playing everybody everywhere in the secondary to find out who goes best, where." __________________ "Anyones better than Madieu Williams"

06-01-2012, 03:14 PM	#9
mbedner3420 The Starter Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,900	Re: Raheem Morris Implementing Changes to Secondary ^ what other options do we have for backups? I think Doughty's spot is pretty solid.

06-01-2012, 03:54 PM	#10
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Raheem Morris Implementing Changes to Secondary i'll wait to see it in at least preseason games. everything's always great when you're not actually playing anyone.

06-01-2012, 04:06 PM	#11
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Raheem Morris Implementing Changes to Secondary I guess Morris is suiting up then? The only change needed is that some of our bums become someone else's problem. Maybe Raheem will be able to "whole is greater than the sum" them up.

06-01-2012, 04:39 PM	#12
HailGreen28 Playmaker Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 3,754	Re: Raheem Morris Implementing Changes to Secondary Great info, guys. Thank you.

06-01-2012, 11:23 PM	#13
Chief X_Phackter Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 5,644	Re: Raheem Morris Implementing Changes to Secondary I think we will all be pleasantly surprised with the quality of our secondary play this year. I love all the "competition" brought in, "contract years", a young energetic smack talking DB coach...could be fun to watch this defense if not right away, surely after a few games of playing together. Really, if this defense can put up top 10 production, it could be an exciting year with RG3 at the helm.

06-02-2012, 09:24 AM	#15
KI Skins Fan Pro Bowl Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Forida Posts: 6,412	Re: Raheem Morris Implementing Changes to Secondary Morris says: "I want the DB's to learn all of the defensive backfield positions." DHall thinks: "Now I can use my instincts to freelance." Morris says: "We want more turnovers." DHall thinks: "I need to jump more routes." Morris says: "We want hitters in our secondary." DHall thinks: "They brought in some hitters, so now I can concentrate more on going for the strip."

Raheem Morris Implementing Changes to Secondary

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