Redskins vs. Bills (Preseason Game 1) Thread

[mooby]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

So, Carriker = Corneilus Griffin? Hey, at least he's got the number for it.

Doesn't Ma'ake Kemoeatu wear #96? I thought that was him last night, I guess I might've been mistaken. I was just telling my friends there's so many new numbers to get used to, I'm gonna have a hard time remembering who's who out there. I saw #53 out there and I was like, damn Marcus Washington is looking good, oh wait, he hasn't played for us in at least 3 seasons lol. I think that's Perry Riley. Either way I'm gonna wait until the regular season before getting acclimated to a bunch of new names on old numbers, because I don't wanna start learning the names of guys who won't be here in 4 weeks.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Carriker is cheaper and younger and has a much better upside. At this point in CG career he is on the downslide of his career and is just as oftenly injured.

Much higher reward bringing Carriker in now and betting he can be a good player.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I kinda feel sorry for the Bills. lol. They sound like us in past yrs.

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I'm so glad Cerrato is gone, Snyder brought in a proven HC, and Allen seems to be working out. I just hope things turn out to be awsome.

Like I said before. After this offseason Buffalo needs a season like this (ie a wake up call). I know Buddy Nix was part of the San Diego brain trust under Butler and subsequently AJ Smith but he's never been a GM and at 70 years old never really seemed to have the qualifications to make it to that level, and his head coaching hire proves it. Chan Gailey has never been successful at the NFL level. At least Zorn was a QB guru. He was a good college coach but the Chiefs thought so little of him that they fired him before last season started.

Plus did anyone else notice that they have glaring holes along the offensive line that went addressed in the offseason? This story rings a little to close to home for my taste. The people of Buffalo don't deserve this crap.

I mean are they trying to move to LA because thats what it looks like to me. Let's just pray that Snyder isn't like this when he gets to be Ralph's age.

Their best hope right now might be that they draft Jake Locker next year and get a couple of scrappy wins, similar to how the Falcons were with Vick. Of course if Locker studies film and does all the things Vick claims to have skimped on then the skies the limit.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Like I said before. After this offseason Buffalo needs a season like this (ie a wake up call). I know Buddy Nix was part of the San Diego brain trust under Butler and subsequently AJ Smith but he's never been a GM and at 70 years old never really seemed to have the qualifications to make it to that level, and his head coaching hire proves it. Chan Gailey has never been successful at the NFL level. At least Zorn was a QB guru. He was a good college coach but the Chiefs thought so little of him that they fired him before last season started.

Plus did anyone else notice that they have glaring holes along the offensive line that went addressed in the offseason? This story rings a little to close to home for my taste. The people of Buffalo don't deserve this crap.

I mean are they trying to move to LA because thats what it looks like to me. Let's just pray that Snyder isn't like this when he gets to be Ralph's age.

Their best hope right now might be that they draft Jake Locker next year and get a couple of scrappy wins, similar to how the Falcons were with Vick. Of course if Locker studies film and does all the things Vick claims to have skimped on then the skies the limit.

You know who reminds me of the 2009 Redskins? The 2010 Raiders.

With major breakdowns on the offensive line a year ago, they drafted defense with their first two picks.

With that said, I don't think they're destined to go 4-12; I picked the Redskins to win 11 games last year after all. I do think that they'll win 7-8 games, that their defense will be pretty disappointing (not the top five unit their fans are expecting), and that their offense will be much improved, but Campbell will get hit too much, and have a decidedly average season that doesn't wow a lot of people.

At least their kickers are good.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by mooby

Doesn't Ma'ake Kemoeatu wear #96? I thought that was him last night, I guess I might've been mistaken. I was just telling my friends there's so many new numbers to get used to, I'm gonna have a hard time remembering who's who out there. I saw #53 out there and I was like, damn Marcus Washington is looking good, oh wait, he hasn't played for us in at least 3 seasons lol. I think that's Perry Riley. Either way I'm gonna wait until the regular season before getting acclimated to a bunch of new names on old numbers, because I don't wanna start learning the names of guys who won't be here in 4 weeks.

Yeah, I think you might be right. I'm still confused by the 2-4-5.

[GTripp0012]

So, uh, Josh Freeman was spectacular for four throws.

Throw the Bucs back into the mix in the NFC South. Crazy competitive division. Would not be shocking if the Saints finished last.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

So, uh, Josh Freeman was spectacular for four throws.

Throw the Bucs back into the mix in the NFC South. Crazy competitive division. Would not be shocking if the Saints finished last.

Lol, you wouldn't happen to be buying into a certain pattern with the NFC South would you?

On another note I just rewatched the Devin Thomas touchdown pass. Turns out the Devin deserves more credit then he got for that play. Thomas actually was able to use a head fake and quick cut to draw the cover man outside before turning back inside for the post. On top of that he was able to do this against a veteran defender, not some guy simply hoping for a roster spot. So congrads Devin, you're one step closer to cementing your place on this roster. If I can learn how to upload videos I'll post it.



This one is more of an inside joke with me and my brother.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

So, uh, Josh Freeman was spectacular for four throws.

Throw the Bucs back into the mix in the NFC South. Crazy competitive division. Would not be shocking if the Saints finished last.

Ok, my second team if there is one is the Bucs, and I wouldn't even say they are back. If Gruden was still there I would say he'll get it fixed and be back in the mix, but this second yr HC I don't think will get it done. I see possibly 8-8 for the season if that good and the HC getting fired. Might it be a good landing point for the Chin of Fox is not let go in Carolina? Probably not.

I also think Dallas will have a mediocre yr and the HC there be fired. You heard it here first..... I think Dallas and Tampa will be looking for new HC's. Philli I keep wondering about. I keep thinking it's Reids last yr and they keep him around so who knows there. I wonder about the Browns HC. I think the owner is simply playing out his contract but he might be fired or not brought back after this yr also.

[SBXVII]

Dirtbag.... you said:

On another note I just rewatched the Devin Thomas touchdown pass. Turns out the Devin deserves more credit then he got for that play. Thomas actually was able to use a head fake and quick cut to draw the cover man outside before turning back inside for the post. On top of that he was able to do this against a veteran defender, not some guy simply hoping for a roster spot. So congrads Devin, you're one step closer to cementing your place on this roster. If I can learn how to upload videos I'll post it.

I totally agree with you. I too saw the fake out route and turn in for the post. My first thought was awsome job Thomas. My second thought was the position coach must be finally doing their job. Thank god Hixon is gone cause it actually seems like McCardell is teaching the WR's something that Hixon failed to do for so many seasons. Teach. Hell even Armstrong who was a practice squad member last year is now 1st string offense/starter and showed awsome technique when he used his body to shield the defender and score. To me though I wouldn't have given him the TD. I felt he lost control of the ball and fumbled and recovered at the 1/2 yard line, but who cares the Bills didn't challenge.

[htownskinfan]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Dirtbag.... you said:


I totally agree with you. I too saw the fake out route and turn in for the post. My first thought was awsome job Thomas. My second thought was the position coach must be finally doing their job. Thank god Hixon is gone cause it actually seems like McCardell is teaching the WR's something that Hixon failed to do for so many seasons. Teach. Hell even Armstrong who was a practice squad member last year is now 1st string offense/starter and showed awsome technique when he used his body to shield the defender and score. To me though I wouldn't have given him the TD. I felt he lost control of the ball and fumbled and recovered at the 1/2 yard line, but who cares the Bills didn't challenge.

I agree with you about Armstrong also,reg season that play is getting overturned.I also thought there was a blatant block in the back on the punt return for a td

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Dirtbag.... you said:


I totally agree with you. I too saw the fake out route and turn in for the post. My first thought was awsome job Thomas. My second thought was the position coach must be finally doing their job. Thank god Hixon is gone cause it actually seems like McCardell is teaching the WR's something that Hixon failed to do for so many seasons. Teach. Hell even Armstrong who was a practice squad member last year is now 1st string offense/starter and showed awsome technique when he used his body to shield the defender and score. To me though I wouldn't have given him the TD. I felt he lost control of the ball and fumbled and recovered at the 1/2 yard line, but who cares the Bills didn't challenge.

Yeah, definitely. For me though on that Thomas TD I remember my first thought being that "oh someone fell down" or "someone just blew the coverage completely." In rewatching the play I'm pleased to see that my premonitions were incorrect.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by htownskinfan

I agree with you about Armstrong also,reg season that play is getting overturned.I also thought there was a blatant block in the back on the punt return for a td

I didn't rewatch the punt return so I can't say but the announcers said Thomas gave a good block to help get Banks open. So I'm not sure. I remeber seeing it live and seeing someone blocking and at the time I thought it was coming back cause it looked like someone ( and I was not sure who) blocked a defender in the back knocking him down so Banks could get around the edge. But again the announcers said it was a good block so I can only think that if it was Thomas then he hit the guy from the side some how. or..... the refs didn't see it. lol.

Either way it's nice to have some things go our way for a change vs. always having something good go wrong.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Look very vanilla on D.

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

First offensive drive was eh.
First defensive outing was also vanilla.
Second offensive drive much better, McNabb to Armstrong for TD.
Next defensive outing ended with a pick by D-Hall
And now a running TD with Sexy Rexy behind center.

Matty, please BAN the word "vanilla" from the site, except for in ice cream threads.

I know you can censor words.

[KLHJ2]

Right after the word "Hail" JK

What words could you replace Vanilla with?

Basic
Plain
Undisguised???

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Keiland Williams is 36. Morris is #40.

Dirt nice call on getting rid of Thomas for wade after the deep ball for the TD!!!

KW is #35
Morris is #40

#36 is Darrel Young (FB)