3-1 Ain't So Bad......

skinsguy · 10-09-2005, 09:48 PM

I'm feeling really good about the offense, but I'm actually worried a bit about our defense. I'm more worried about injuries in our secondary. Losing Springs was big for us!

SmootSmack · 10-09-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsguy

I'm feeling really good about the offense, but I'm actually worried a bit about our defense. I'm more worried about injuries in our secondary. Losing Springs was big for us!

Anyone know the extent of his injury? The offense is moving well. The drive that ended with Sellers' TD was a thing of beauty-13 plays (7 pass, 6 run), 72 yards, including two huge gains-one a TD-called back due to questionable penalties. That drive was a great mix of Gibbs' use of motion with Musgrave's West Coast offense.

However, there were at least a couple of third and shorts where I feel they got too cute. Just give it to Betts, or even Rock, between the tackles and drive the defensive line back.

MTK · 10-09-2005, 09:54 PM

We gave up 257 total yards to the Broncos, not great but certainly not a defensive meltdown to get our panties in a bunch over.

Bell made two outstanding runs, let's give the guy a little credit he's a very dangerous back and unfortunately he got us today. That was the first back in 8 games to go over 100 against us.

So before we start biting our nails and questioning if Gregg Williams knows what he's doing, take a deep breath and relax. The D isn't broke.

skinsguy · 10-09-2005, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

We gave up 257 total yards to the Broncos, not great but certainly not a defensive meltdown to get our panties in a bunch over.

Bell made two outstanding runs, let's give the guy a little credit he's a very dangerous back and unfortunately he got us today. That was the first back in 8 games to go over 100 against us.

So before we start biting our nails and questioning if Gregg Williams knows what he's doing, take a deep breath and relax. The D isn't broke.

I do give Bell alot of credit, but on that second TD run, we had a few missed tackles. It just wasn't something any of us are used to seeing with our defense.

DirtBagZ · 10-09-2005, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

We gave up 257 total yards to the Broncos, not great but certainly not a defensive meltdown to get our panties in a bunch over.

Bell made two outstanding runs, let's give the guy a little credit he's a very dangerous back and unfortunately he got us today. That was the first back in 8 games to go over 100 against us.

So before we start biting our nails and questioning if Gregg Williams knows what he's doing, take a deep breath and relax. The D isn't broke.

Mattyk72 agree with your analysis. My only concern with the D though is that the team is not getting enough of a pash rush. Plummer especially can get rattled if you hit him or sack him. At some point I think GW needs give LaVar a shot, call me misguided, call me Joe-the-Fan, but I cannot help but think that LaVar's athletiscism could make at least one game breaking play on the D if given the chance.

At this point since the D had enough breakdowns as a unit, it worth giving LaVar a chance. In my own opinion I think that LaVar has been humbled and has learned from what has happened to him, I know there have been rumors that he 'free-lances' and does not play within the system. But at the same time I remember #56 taking the ball the distance against Carolina and single handedly changing the Redskin's season. I know I am just a fan, and Joe Gibbs and Greg Williams have probably forgotten more about football then I will ever know, but in my own opinion I think it is worth seeing if he can make a contribution to this team.

Gmanc711 · 10-09-2005, 09:57 PM

I've been really looking for somthing on Springs, but I assume we wont know until tommarow. All I know is we need him or Walt Harris playing next week against Kansas City.

mooby · 10-09-2005, 09:58 PM

really. passing on close third downs when we could easily run it isn't the smartest thing to do sometimes. I think the injury springs had wasn't one that was gonna keep him out for weeks, I think he's on the injury report as probable.

monk81 · 10-09-2005, 10:00 PM

I am optimistic....I think our offense is starting to click, I like the way Gibbs is throwing the long ball, we just need to get healthy on the D side.....and get some decent refs......

skinsguy · 10-09-2005, 10:01 PM

Well, getting the D healthy will be more realistic! LOL!!!

SUNRA · 10-09-2005, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsguy

Well, getting the D healthy will be more realistic! LOL!!!

Man, I knew Springs was injured when Jimoh was burned by Lelie. I hope Walt Harris and Sean Springs get healthy real quick because teams are going to challenge these weak links.

DirtBagZ · 10-09-2005, 10:07 PM

That was a tough loss...because we beat ourselves. The Redskins beat themselves, Denver did not beat us. The players need to pay attention to the coaching staff, because this team could be a really good team if they eliminate the mistakes. I am impressed by how hard the team fought, this loss will hopefull galvanize the team, and make them stronger, as a fan it sucks, because we know from watching the game we were the better team.

MTK · 10-09-2005, 10:19 PM

Personally I'm getting tired of hearing about LaVar.

If he's not part of the solution, he must be part of the problem.

I trust Williams and his decision, there's obviously things going on behind the scenes that we don't understand and we don't have all the facts.

SUNRA · 10-09-2005, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Personally I'm getting tired of hearing about LaVar.

If he's not part of the solution, he must be part of the problem.

I trust Williams and his decision, there's obviously things going on behind the scenes that we don't understand and we don't have all the facts.

Matty, you have to admit we're slowly losing our aggression on the blitz. I don't see the rotation of LB's like last year and it's starting to wear our defense down. The reason for not blitzing of course is because you have to have excellent CB's on coverage and Williams didn't want to take a chance with Jimoh and Rodgers. Lavar is looking like a complete idiot at this point. He doesn't want to play within the package he has in front of him which could hurt us in the long run.

VTSkins897 · 10-09-2005, 10:24 PM

i agree with matty. this loss didn't feel so bad. we were close but it was a close game. the offense is getting better and better. we need to put up more pts but i feel that will happen. hey denver slammed KC so maybe we have a better shot at taking down the chiefs.

saskin · 10-09-2005, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VTSkins897

i agree with matty. this loss didn't feel so bad. we were close but it was a close game. the offense is getting better and better. we need to put up more pts but i feel that will happen. hey denver slammed KC so maybe we have a better shot at taking down the chiefs.

I agree....we're progressively getting better. But our offense is gonna need to start putting up more points, but I have a feeling that it's gonna come in time.

10-09-2005, 09:48 PM	#1
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... I'm feeling really good about the offense, but I'm actually worried a bit about our defense. I'm more worried about injuries in our secondary. Losing Springs was big for us! __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

10-09-2005, 09:54 PM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... We gave up 257 total yards to the Broncos, not great but certainly not a defensive meltdown to get our panties in a bunch over. Bell made two outstanding runs, let's give the guy a little credit he's a very dangerous back and unfortunately he got us today. That was the first back in 8 games to go over 100 against us. So before we start biting our nails and questioning if Gregg Williams knows what he's doing, take a deep breath and relax. The D isn't broke. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-09-2005, 09:57 PM	#6
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... I've been really looking for somthing on Springs, but I assume we wont know until tommarow. All I know is we need him or Walt Harris playing next week against Kansas City. __________________ #21

10-09-2005, 09:58 PM	#7
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,577	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... really. passing on close third downs when we could easily run it isn't the smartest thing to do sometimes. I think the injury springs had wasn't one that was gonna keep him out for weeks, I think he's on the injury report as probable. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

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monk81 The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 2,029	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... I am optimistic....I think our offense is starting to click, I like the way Gibbs is throwing the long ball, we just need to get healthy on the D side.....and get some decent refs...... __________________ "It's absolutely criminal, in my opinion, that Monk has yet to be enshrined (in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame)" Dan Arkush PFW

10-09-2005, 10:01 PM	#9
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... Well, getting the D healthy will be more realistic! LOL!!! __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

10-09-2005, 10:07 PM	#11
DirtBagZ Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 481	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... That was a tough loss...because we beat ourselves. The Redskins beat themselves, Denver did not beat us. The players need to pay attention to the coaching staff, because this team could be a really good team if they eliminate the mistakes. I am impressed by how hard the team fought, this loss will hopefull galvanize the team, and make them stronger, as a fan it sucks, because we know from watching the game we were the better team.

10-09-2005, 10:19 PM	#12
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... Personally I'm getting tired of hearing about LaVar. If he's not part of the solution, he must be part of the problem. I trust Williams and his decision, there's obviously things going on behind the scenes that we don't understand and we don't have all the facts. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-09-2005, 10:24 PM	#14
VTSkins897 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 42 Posts: 890	Re: 3-1 Ain't So Bad...... i agree with matty. this loss didn't feel so bad. we were close but it was a close game. the offense is getting better and better. we need to put up more pts but i feel that will happen. hey denver slammed KC so maybe we have a better shot at taking down the chiefs.

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