Charley Casserly's Take on the skins Redzone Problems

[SmootSmack]

During our 5 game winning streak at the end of 2005 didn't something like 13 of our last 14 Red Zone drives end in touchdowns?

So what's so different now that we don't have the same success?

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Yeah, I've always dismissed the importance of a tall receiver. The Rams in '99 seemed to do just fine with Bruce, Holt, and Az-Hakim -- all 6'0 or less.....

Give Campbell better protection, get Campbell to be smarter with the ball, and the redzone issues get resolved. Throw in a 6'2 or 6'4 wideout if you want to, but all the height in the world won't matter when your QB keeps throwing the ball to the wrong guys while he's running for his life.

The '99 Rams and '06 Colts both had receivers at 6' that could score inside the 10 yd line, Bruce and Holt, both Pro Bowlers. The stats are strikingly similar for '99 Bruce and '06 Harrison both had 7 of 12 TDs they scored on the season inside the 10. However '99 Hakim has only 2 of 8 and Holt 0 of 6. Reggie Wayne '06 had 3 of his 9 TDs inside the 10. What is my point; if you have a Pro Bowl caliber receiver who runs precise routes and has outstanding hands you can throw for TDs inside the 10 with some consistency. '99 Kurt Warner and '06 Manning had something to do with these TDs also.

A big physical receiver is a weapon that is invaluable to a young QB or a team with a struggling OL. A fade is a one step and throw, the OL almost cannot be beat on this protection. The QB isn't making any decisions, he is throwing to a spot and letting the WR physically beat a smaller DB. Timing is key to the throw, but since Campbell and Mix played together at Auburn they should be able to get back on the same page quickly.

I don't believe a big receiver would magically put us at 8-4 instead of 5-7, but being able to throw the fade could have made a difference in several drives this year where we stalled at the goal line. Do we have other issues in the red zone with the OL not getting the job done, Portis not being a big physical back able to make tough yards on his own, and a young QB who will make mistakes, absolutely. But the option of throwing a fade to a 6'5" receiver can take some pressure away from issues we cannot solve in the short term.

[memphisskin]

Reason #207 why I love living in the DMV, being able to listen to Doc Walker. He was saying it doesn't matter what kind of name or reputation they have, the question is can they produce?

That said, I have a hard time believing that Gibbs, Saunders & company aren't doing everything they can to fix this. Maybe it doesn't show in the results, but something has to give, and soon.

[cpayne5]

This is somewhat OT, but Anthony Mix wasn't on the street. He was on the Giants practice squad. Any player on a team's practice squad is eligible to be signed to another team's 53 man roster. In recent years, we lost Robert McCune (Dolphins) and Buck Ortega (Browns) this way.

I also feel that our best chance of scoring is from 25-30 yards out (with our current offensive line). It gives those small receivers room to work (and run after the catch).

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

I'd like to see us take more shots between the 40s, but that also requires pass protection.

[21InOurHearts]

Are there any big play receivers out there in the draft or free agency? I know Roy Williams wants out of Detroit but he wants to go back to Texas. Any chance of a second or third round guy falling to us? If so, who is out there?

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by 21InOurHearts

Are there any big play receivers out there in the draft or free agency? I know Roy Williams wants out of Detroit but he wants to go back to Texas. Any chance of a second or third round guy falling to us? If so, who is out there?

Bernard Berrian and Bryant Johnson appear to be the best chances for us in Free Agency. Haven't looked into the Draft class yet.

[prinzeofmoval]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Bernard Berrian and Bryant Johnson appear to be the best chances for us in Free Agency. Haven't looked into the Draft class yet.

draft choices as far as recievers isnt that deep. but Jackson from Cal, and Kelly from the Sooners or maybe Sweed from Texas..those guys will fit pretty well in our system.