Most Excited About...?

backrow · 05-16-2005, 08:10 AM

Maybe it is just my opinion, but I just don't see anyone that I want to vote for! Since FB is a team game, each of these players will have to depend on each of his teammates in order to have success. I like some, but certainly not all, (I totally dislike the Campbell trade up and pick!) and I'm not excited about those that I like!

On the other hand, since I see no standouts, the TEAM (collectively) may be better!

We know that HOF Coach Gibbs will not start the Rookies right away, so the vets immediately get a jump-up! If this board were a guage, I think all here were more "excited" about Rabach and Holdman of the signees. More excited about Rogers than any other Rookie, and more excited about Moss than Patten, but only because we got rid of L. Coles!
So there is no ONE particular player!

Schneed10 · 05-16-2005, 08:57 AM

I don't know if I can say I'm excited to see any one new "player". What I'm most excited for is to see the effect these new players have on the team as a whole. I'm probably splitting hairs with that statement, if it makes any sense at all, but let me explain.

I'm certainly excited to see Moss bring the big long TD bomb that we desperately need, but just as much, I'm excited to see what effect his speed (as well as Patten's) has on the way the defenses play our team. I'm excited to see whether they can keep the safeties honest, preventing them from coming up and stacking the box. Really, the effect I hope Moss & Patten have is to open up more running lanes for Portis.

Also, with that in mind, I'm really excited about Rabach. I'm excited because he's young and new, but I'm really anticipating seeing his speed in getting out on some of those pulling blocks he'll need to run. Raymer just couldn't pull as quickly as was needed, and couldn't get in position to block, and I thought LBs were able to stack up in the hole against Portis last year. I'm excited to see Rabach get out to the linebackers with his speed, and see if Portis can get hit full speed before getting hit (instead of getting hit before he got to full speed). I think with Rabach, the opportunity is there to seal off a few more blocks.

I'm also very excited to have a much more nimble RT. Getting Jansen back is huge.

I'm also extremely excited to see if we have improvement in short-yardage due to the fullbacks we just drafted. I don't care if they never touch the ball, I just want to see if they can bulldoze some dudes down around the goalline.

Basically, we've brought in a few new parts on offense, which is great. But I'm focusing on what effect that's going to have on a player we already have, our best offensive player, Clinton Portis. I'm most excited to see if that 3.8 yards per carry can become 4.5, with several game-breaking TD romps. Gibbs is still, and always will be, a run-first guy. I love the running game.

Run, Clinton, run!!!

Schneed10 · 05-16-2005, 09:01 AM

I'm also excited to see if Ramsey can make a leap, and excited to see Antonio Brown on returns for a full season, and special-teams in general.

I find reasons for optimism. We'll have our share of issues, for sure, but I like where we're headed.

skinnyfan · 05-16-2005, 09:10 AM

I am most excited about the receivers we have obtained! I think, with their speed, they will be able to CREATE a little more SEPARATION than Coles and Gardner could. Not only going deep but working all routes. I think this tandem, IF WE USE THEM CORRECTLY, will be MUCH better than Coles and Gardner!

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-16-2005, 09:11 AM

I agree. I was torn in making a decision too. Each one of these players plays off the other. As far as pure excitement, I'm going with Moss too. After hearing how he REALLY felt (minus what Rosenhaus TOLD him to do) it seems like he really wants to be here. I'm very happy with the fact that 77% of his completions went for first downs. The guy knows how to get in the end zone.

Ade Jimoh Fan Club · 05-16-2005, 09:59 AM

I like that FB from the Citadel (Nehmeiah?) - he is a beast and will really help our running game.

Aside from that, I like the O-Line improvement. With Jansen back in action and Rabach at Center, the only question mark is LG and I think we've got plenty of good prospects for that.

I'd also say it's Jacobs year to shine. I am tired of hearing about his potential and haven't even seen a glimpse of it yet... He needs to get in the game...

I haven't heard anyone talking about Aki Jones out of Fordham - he will be a terror on the D-Line this fall - you read it here first!

Schneed10 · 05-16-2005, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ade Jimoh Fan Club

I haven't heard anyone talking about Aki Jones out of Fordham - he will be a terror on the D-Line this fall - you read it here first!

You just like dudes with the initials AJ!

cpayne5 · 05-16-2005, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mooby

hey how do you make a poll. for some reason i can't make a poll.

You don't have permission to create polls. It's something that the mods don't allow normal users, like you and I, to do.

firstdown · 05-16-2005, 10:23 AM

I'm excited to see what our special teams will look like this season. It looks like alot of our new players were pick not only for their talent at their position but for their ability to contripute on special teams. I think they will be tops in the league this year and will win several games for us.

firstdown · 05-16-2005, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cpayne5

You don't have permission to create polls. It's something that the mods don't allow normal users, like you and I, to do.

I bet if you donate enough money they will let you start a poll.LOL

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-16-2005, 10:34 AM

I'd love to have special teams be something we are known for. I mean every year there is a team that is tops in punting and kicking coverage. I want the Skins to be known as the team you are LUCKY to make it back to the 10-yard line on for kickoffs.

SmootSmack · 05-16-2005, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cpayne5

You don't have permission to create polls. It's something that the mods don't allow normal users, like you and I, to do.

That's not to say we don't take into consideration polls that you mere mortals reccomend. PM any one of us with your poll ideas and we always take them into consideration

celts32 · 05-16-2005, 10:58 AM

I am excited to see McCune the most. I would love to see him develop into a starter and renew my faith in our misfit frontoffice's ability to find talent beyond the 1st day of the draft. The Redskins have not had much luck in the later rounds, but I really think they may have something with McCune and MLB is a definite spot of need.

MTK · 05-16-2005, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I bet if you donate enough money they will let you start a poll.LOL

Why don't you try it and find out?

Seriously though, we restrict the creation of polls to the moderators only so we don't have a board full of polls, I've seen other forums that allow everyone to create polls and it seems to get a little out of control.

skinsguy · 05-16-2005, 11:34 AM

I'm excited to see Moss play because we know the team his counting on him to be a big part of the offense.

View Poll Results: Most Exciting New Redskin
S. Moss	26	33.33%
D. Patten	8	10.26%
C. Rogers	21	26.92%
J. Campbell	7	8.97%
R. McCune	9	11.54%
Other	7	8.97%
Voters: 78. You may not vote on this poll

05-16-2005, 08:10 AM	#16
backrow The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 36.28 x 76.22 Age: 73 Posts: 1,812	Re: Most Excited About...? Maybe it is just my opinion, but I just don't see anyone that I want to vote for! Since FB is a team game, each of these players will have to depend on each of his teammates in order to have success. I like some, but certainly not all, (I totally dislike the Campbell trade up and pick!) and I'm not excited about those that I like! On the other hand, since I see no standouts, the TEAM (collectively) may be better! We know that HOF Coach Gibbs will not start the Rookies right away, so the vets immediately get a jump-up! If this board were a guage, I think all here were more "excited" about Rabach and Holdman of the signees. More excited about Rogers than any other Rookie, and more excited about Moss than Patten, but only because we got rid of L. Coles! So there is no ONE particular player! __________________ '37, '42, '83, '88, '92. Championship!

05-16-2005, 08:57 AM	#17
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Most Excited About...? I don't know if I can say I'm excited to see any one new "player". What I'm most excited for is to see the effect these new players have on the team as a whole. I'm probably splitting hairs with that statement, if it makes any sense at all, but let me explain. I'm certainly excited to see Moss bring the big long TD bomb that we desperately need, but just as much, I'm excited to see what effect his speed (as well as Patten's) has on the way the defenses play our team. I'm excited to see whether they can keep the safeties honest, preventing them from coming up and stacking the box. Really, the effect I hope Moss & Patten have is to open up more running lanes for Portis. Also, with that in mind, I'm really excited about Rabach. I'm excited because he's young and new, but I'm really anticipating seeing his speed in getting out on some of those pulling blocks he'll need to run. Raymer just couldn't pull as quickly as was needed, and couldn't get in position to block, and I thought LBs were able to stack up in the hole against Portis last year. I'm excited to see Rabach get out to the linebackers with his speed, and see if Portis can get hit full speed before getting hit (instead of getting hit before he got to full speed). I think with Rabach, the opportunity is there to seal off a few more blocks. I'm also very excited to have a much more nimble RT. Getting Jansen back is huge. I'm also extremely excited to see if we have improvement in short-yardage due to the fullbacks we just drafted. I don't care if they never touch the ball, I just want to see if they can bulldoze some dudes down around the goalline. Basically, we've brought in a few new parts on offense, which is great. But I'm focusing on what effect that's going to have on a player we already have, our best offensive player, Clinton Portis. I'm most excited to see if that 3.8 yards per carry can become 4.5, with several game-breaking TD romps. Gibbs is still, and always will be, a run-first guy. I love the running game. Run, Clinton, run!!!

05-16-2005, 09:01 AM	#18
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Most Excited About...? I'm also excited to see if Ramsey can make a leap, and excited to see Antonio Brown on returns for a full season, and special-teams in general. I find reasons for optimism. We'll have our share of issues, for sure, but I like where we're headed.

05-16-2005, 09:10 AM	#19
skinnyfan Special Teams Join Date: May 2005 Age: 48 Posts: 111	Re: Most Excited About...? I am most excited about the receivers we have obtained! I think, with their speed, they will be able to CREATE a little more SEPARATION than Coles and Gardner could. Not only going deep but working all routes. I think this tandem, IF WE USE THEM CORRECTLY, will be MUCH better than Coles and Gardner!

05-16-2005, 09:11 AM	#20
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Most Excited About...? I agree. I was torn in making a decision too. Each one of these players plays off the other. As far as pure excitement, I'm going with Moss too. After hearing how he REALLY felt (minus what Rosenhaus TOLD him to do) it seems like he really wants to be here. I'm very happy with the fact that 77% of his completions went for first downs. The guy knows how to get in the end zone. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-16-2005, 09:59 AM	#21
Ade Jimoh Fan Club Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 410	Re: Most Excited About...? I like that FB from the Citadel (Nehmeiah?) - he is a beast and will really help our running game. Aside from that, I like the O-Line improvement. With Jansen back in action and Rabach at Center, the only question mark is LG and I think we've got plenty of good prospects for that. I'd also say it's Jacobs year to shine. I am tired of hearing about his potential and haven't even seen a glimpse of it yet... He needs to get in the game... I haven't heard anyone talking about Aki Jones out of Fordham - he will be a terror on the D-Line this fall - you read it here first!

05-16-2005, 10:23 AM	#24
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 61 Posts: 15,817	Re: Most Excited About...? I'm excited to see what our special teams will look like this season. It looks like alot of our new players were pick not only for their talent at their position but for their ability to contripute on special teams. I think they will be tops in the league this year and will win several games for us.

05-16-2005, 10:34 AM	#26
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Most Excited About...? I'd love to have special teams be something we are known for. I mean every year there is a team that is tops in punting and kicking coverage. I want the Skins to be known as the team you are LUCKY to make it back to the 10-yard line on for kickoffs. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-16-2005, 10:58 AM	#28
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 54 Posts: 2,665	Re: Most Excited About...? I am excited to see McCune the most. I would love to see him develop into a starter and renew my faith in our misfit frontoffice's ability to find talent beyond the 1st day of the draft. The Redskins have not had much luck in the later rounds, but I really think they may have something with McCune and MLB is a definite spot of need.

05-16-2005, 11:34 AM	#30
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: Most Excited About...? I'm excited to see Moss play because we know the team his counting on him to be a big part of the offense. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

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