Should we have kept Antonio Pierce?

gortiz · 10-16-2005, 04:55 PM

I can't believe I'm saying this... but are we missing A. Pierce? :frusty:

I was the first to say good riddens, but man, we did not give up big runs last year, and so far three big ones (that screen to Priest today was more of a run than pass).

Also, teams are killing us on the perimeter with sweeps, off-tackle, and toss plays. Could that be because Antonio Pierce was good at reading the play and getting to the play and making the tackle? I would imagine when you give up yards on run plays that are more vertical (east-west) than north-south the linebackers come into play. Our second line of defense seems to be weak from sideline to sideline, i.e. chasing down plays, that was pretty evident on the screen to Holmes today.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 10-16-2005, 04:57 PM

I don't know why our defense is giving up so many big plays without turning the ball over or forcing sacks. Our defense has gone from dominant to just "okay" in a hurry.

Bozzy · 10-16-2005, 04:58 PM

I want some answers.

skinsguy · 10-16-2005, 04:58 PM

Don't forget, missing Shawn Springs has hurt us quite a bit too. We need him back in there, but honestly, I don't believe our defense is going to be as feared as what they were last year. However, look back last week....five 3 and outs forced against Denver's offense. Honestly, would we rather have the DC before Gregg Williams? If so, you're smokin' some strong stuff!

steveo395 · 10-16-2005, 04:58 PM

put arrington in at DE...at least on passing downs

RedskinRat · 10-16-2005, 04:59 PM

Look at the list of walking wounded and actual sidelined players, that's why it went wrong today. If we'd had Springs in there instead of The Ade.......

Gmanc711 · 10-16-2005, 05:00 PM

I dont ever really think its Lamar Marshal being out of postion or anything. I think we are missing Marshal/Arrington on the outside. Holdman is not playing well, in my opinion. I dont need Arringotn in the game, I just need Holdman or whoever our OLB is to start playing better.

jhold4th · 10-16-2005, 05:00 PM

We miss Antonio way more than we miss LaVar.

SmootSmack · 10-16-2005, 05:01 PM

We were missing Clark as well weren't we. Plus Noble is out, not that Salave'a isn't a solid replacement, he is.

But when you move Salave'a up to starter then you're pulling some relatively inexperienced player like Boschetti or Killings up the depth chart, and giving them more playing time. Playing time that they might not be quite ready for.

Injuries tend to cause a domino effect

skinsguy · 10-16-2005, 05:04 PM

Right, I had forgotten about Clark! When is he expect back?

EternalEnigma21 · 10-16-2005, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhold4th

We miss Antonio way more than we miss LaVar.

you got a mouse in your pocket?

EXoffender · 10-16-2005, 07:20 PM

Just don't bring up Smoot's name.

Daseal · 10-16-2005, 11:36 PM

We're missing Smoot more than any one of those players. We're weak at CB, we have injuries and we don't have the ever-reliable Smoot.

MTK · 10-16-2005, 11:38 PM

We may miss Smoot but only because of injuries.

When Harris and Springs are 100%, it's Fred Who??

saskin · 10-16-2005, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

We may miss Smoot but only because of injuries.

When Harris and Springs are 100%, it's Fred Who??

I just hope the two are 100% before New York.

10-16-2005, 04:55 PM	#1
gortiz Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 498	Should we have kept Antonio Pierce? I can't believe I'm saying this... but are we missing A. Pierce? :frusty: I was the first to say good riddens, but man, we did not give up big runs last year, and so far three big ones (that screen to Priest today was more of a run than pass). Also, teams are killing us on the perimeter with sweeps, off-tackle, and toss plays. Could that be because Antonio Pierce was good at reading the play and getting to the play and making the tackle? I would imagine when you give up yards on run plays that are more vertical (east-west) than north-south the linebackers come into play. Our second line of defense seems to be weak from sideline to sideline, i.e. chasing down plays, that was pretty evident on the screen to Holmes today. __________________ "If people are underestimating us," Jansen said, "there will be a rude awakening this year." Last edited by Sheriff Gonna Getcha; 10-16-2005 at 05:08 PM.

10-16-2005, 04:57 PM	#2
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Re: I can't belive I'm saying this ... I don't know why our defense is giving up so many big plays without turning the ball over or forcing sacks. Our defense has gone from dominant to just "okay" in a hurry.

10-16-2005, 04:58 PM	#3
Bozzy The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia, MD Age: 45 Posts: 1,034	Re: I can't belive I'm saying this ... (Should we have kept Pierce) I want some answers.

10-16-2005, 04:58 PM	#4
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: I can't believe I'm saying this ... (Should we have kept Pierce) Don't forget, missing Shawn Springs has hurt us quite a bit too. We need him back in there, but honestly, I don't believe our defense is going to be as feared as what they were last year. However, look back last week....five 3 and outs forced against Denver's offense. Honestly, would we rather have the DC before Gregg Williams? If so, you're smokin' some strong stuff! __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

10-16-2005, 04:58 PM	#5
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Re: I can't believe I'm saying this ... (Should we have kept Pierce) put arrington in at DE...at least on passing downs

10-16-2005, 04:59 PM	#6
RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	Re: I can't believe I'm saying this ... (Should we have kept Pierce) Look at the list of walking wounded and actual sidelined players, that's why it went wrong today. If we'd had Springs in there instead of The Ade.......

10-16-2005, 05:00 PM	#7
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: I can't believe I'm saying this ... (Should we have kept Pierce) I dont ever really think its Lamar Marshal being out of postion or anything. I think we are missing Marshal/Arrington on the outside. Holdman is not playing well, in my opinion. I dont need Arringotn in the game, I just need Holdman or whoever our OLB is to start playing better. __________________ #21

10-16-2005, 05:00 PM	#8
jhold4th Camp Scrub Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha Age: 61 Posts: 57	Re: I can't believe I'm saying this ... (Should we have kept Pierce) We miss Antonio way more than we miss LaVar.

10-16-2005, 05:01 PM	#9
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: I can't believe I'm saying this ... (Should we have kept Pierce) We were missing Clark as well weren't we. Plus Noble is out, not that Salave'a isn't a solid replacement, he is. But when you move Salave'a up to starter then you're pulling some relatively inexperienced player like Boschetti or Killings up the depth chart, and giving them more playing time. Playing time that they might not be quite ready for. Injuries tend to cause a domino effect __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-16-2005, 05:04 PM	#10
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: I can't believe I'm saying this ... (Should we have kept Pierce) Right, I had forgotten about Clark! When is he expect back? __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

10-16-2005, 07:20 PM	#12
EXoffender The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 1,046	Re: Should we have kept Antonio Pierce? Just don't bring up Smoot's name.

10-16-2005, 11:36 PM	#13
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Should we have kept Antonio Pierce? We're missing Smoot more than any one of those players. We're weak at CB, we have injuries and we don't have the ever-reliable Smoot. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

10-16-2005, 11:38 PM	#14
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,831	Re: Should we have kept Antonio Pierce? We may miss Smoot but only because of injuries. When Harris and Springs are 100%, it's Fred Who??

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