Defensive Freefall

[skinsguy]

Our front four wasn't getting pressure, that is definitely a fact. However, there is such a thing as a coverage sack. Our secondary left gaping holes that even I could have thrown a couple TD passes through. I agree with That Guy, it's a depth thing. As long as our starting secondary is in, we're okay. Once one of those guys goes down, we're in trouble.

[jamf]

fanatic got it right.
we have 3 blitz packages:
corner blitz, teams arent supprised when we do it so springs and harris always get stopped.

Delay blitz, stunt the linemen and have a linebacker(usually washington or marshall) run up the middle hoping the offensivelinemen are already committed to blocking.

Zone Blitz, bring up everyone to the line and drop both defensive ends and rush arrington and washington.


We dont blitz safeties because we HAVE TO use them in coverage( i miss you smooty ). when we play a zone defence, any QB in the league can pick us apart because our front four gets absolutely no pressure.


another problem: we are using our Dlinemen to cover gaps not rush the passer. it helped solve the big runs to the right side problem but opens up more problem.

and another thing:
the reason why we dont get turnovers is because our guys dont match up with anyone. they all play a zone. NFL QB's(even the really bad ones) can pick apart zone coverages. they threw to galloway every time he was in Piersons zone...
when they throw to our corners, they are so far off they never have a chance to make a play on the ball. when was the last time you saw a Cornerback get his hands on the ball?
there is no reason why springs shouldnt shadow galloway( or any teams #1 WR).

our defensive scheme is too much "Bend but dont break" right now.

we have to make simms earn his TD's to galloway by throwing at springs one on one.

Match our talented guys up one on one and help the others. Give springs, Taylor, Washington and lavar a chance to make plays or get beat.

all year teams have been dictating our matchups. we cant let that happen. no more #1 WR vs a safety. we need to let springs lock them up. if springs gets beat, fine... but if we let pierson cover a teams WR, we are morons. I CAN GUARANTEE YOU THAT THE RAIDERS WILL LOOK FOR THAT MATCHUP.

[bertoskins]

yesssss, I agree our defense is not doing its job very well,
we should limits our opponents to 10 points or less, but lately
it is very disappointing,

But I am not worried, because I know the GW is a heck of a coach

DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS

[Luxorreb]

I think Williams is probably on the case fellas.
Moss is the best nonsuspended WR in the league right now. He can out jump anyone on our team. Williams is no dummy and this ain't his first rodeo. He played Wilds on him last year with Taylor supporting. Not to worry there is a new fiesta in the making.... Fed Ex field 1 pm Sunday!

[#56fanatic]

The Redskins defense usually dictates the pace , or the play calling of the offense we are playing, or atleast last year they did. I agree with matching Springs on the other teams #1 receiver. We didn't have to do that so much last year because of Smoot. I would take Harris over Rogers RIGHT NOW, especially against the Raiders and a very good play caller in Norv. Harris can match up with Porter, but will need some over the top help from Clark. Taylor, if he plays, will make a huge difference in our pass coverage. TEs and Moss will not like to go across the middle if LaVar and Taylor are playing. They wont know which one is going to take their head off. It makes it easier for Norv if Taylor isn't playing, but hopefully Sean will be in there. Griffin is probably out, isn't there a FAT A$$ we can pick up out there that can take up some space and get a push up the middle? We basically have DE playing DT right now, other than BIG JOE. Our pass rush has to improve with our D-Line and LB or we are going to be in trouble rushing our corners and safeties, especially against the Raiders. They are playing a lot better than the 3-6 record indicates.

[LadyT]

Originally Posted by railcon56@comcast.net

How dare you question coach Williams the genius he is... u need to confess your sins immediately

I haven't been to confession in years!

We did miss ST on Sunday, but wasn't he playing when we lost to the Giants 36-0? I wish I could say a healthy ST is the answer, but there are more things wrong with the "D" than simply ST's absence. We've been beaten on big plays many times this year.

Neither Harris nor P.P. has impressed me at all. They always seem to be getting beat on their assignments. Many times on Sunday the Bucs receivers were so wide open it was mind boggling.

I'll say it again, the loss of both Smoot and Pierce has really hurt us. Pierce more than Smoot, because he was the on-field brains of this defense.

On the very positive side, despite the first half turnovers, the offense really came to life against the league's best defense. They redeemed themselves after a shaky start and we should have won that game. It's hard to have to admit it, but the "D" has to take the lion's share of the blame for what happened on Sunday.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by LadyT

I haven't been to confession in years!

We did miss ST on Sunday, but wasn't he playing when we lost to the Giants 36-0? I wish I could say a healthy ST is the answer, but there are more things wrong with the "D" than simply ST's absence. We've been beaten on big plays many times this year.

Neither Harris nor P.P. has impressed me at all. They always seem to be getting beat on their assignments. Many times on Sunday the Bucs receivers were so wide open it was mind boggling.

I'll say it again, the loss of both Smoot and Pierce has really hurt us. Pierce more than Smoot, because he was the on-field brains of this defense.

On the very positive side, despite the first half turnovers, the offense really came to life against the league's best defense. They redeemed themselves
after a shaky start and we should have won that game. It's hard to have to admit it, but the "D" has to take the lion's share of the blame for what happened on Sunday.

True enough! They had several drops on WIDE open recievers downfield. However, as you said lady T, you gotta' love the offense on Sunday. The running game was outrageous @ 10 ish yards per...........GW has his work cut out for him, I must say. This was a bad loss. I looked at the faces and listened to the interviews with the players. I feel just like that-just sad. Well, we'll have to get well on NORV

[12thMan]

Although I'm somewhat disappointed with our defense right now, we're still ranked number 7. Also, the two teams that were number 1 and 2 last year, Pittsburgh and Buffalo have slipped some as well.

Both are around 9 and 11, respectively.

I think the bigger problem for us this year is the turnover ratio, or lack thereof. It's really amazing to still have a winning record and be third from last in this category.

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Although I'm somewhat disappointed with our defense right now, we're still ranked number 7. Also, the two teams that were number 1 and 2 last year, Pittsburgh and Buffalo have slipped some as well.

Both are around 9 and 11, respectively.

I think the bigger problem for us this year is the turnover ratio, or lack thereof. It's really amazing to still have a winning record and be third from last in this category.

Check the turn over margin against the last 4 or 5 games. Thats where the all telling signs are. The first 3 games I dont think we turned the ball over near as much as we have the last month. The record over the past 6 games will show how important the turn over ratio is. We need to get some INTs. We have only a few and that is not good for an agressive defense. but that all relates to pressure on the QB , which we dont have

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

I don't think our secondary should be getting as much of the blame as it is getting. I'm sorry, but Chris Simms had ALL DAY to throw the ball. I blame our front four as much as our back four for the poor passing defense.

I think our defense will get back on track once Griffin returns.

I agree

Our most glaring weakness on Defense is the lack of a pass rush. Had we been able to generate more of a rush, many of the plays completed down field could have been negated.

[itvnetop]

agreed on the pass rush... if we're also missing key secondary personnel, they're going to be in trouble if they're left out to dry. Ideally, GW's scheme's genius relies on the unpredictability of the LB corps. Stunt blitzing, backing off after showing heavy blitz, etc... when you've got no D line pressure, you're forced to attack with the backers more and then it becomes predictable for the opposing offense. Then your secondary is in trouble, especially with second stringers.