Report: Redskins are pursuing Vincent Jackson

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Well one things for sure, in order to get the maximum benefit out of this system we need the running game to work, which as I said before won't be a problem. You say that using two tight ends will result in the intermediate zones being clogged up, but I think we have a different vision of how to utilize our Tight Ends.

I personally envision both Davis and Cooley splitting time in the Dallas Clark role. As most of you already know Dallas Clark got over a 1,000 yards this season working from the slot. I picture our Tight Ends running routes that you usually have reserved for receivers and the beautiful thing is that they're to fast and agile to be covered by linebackers and to big to be covered by corners. On top of that a chip block from a guy in the slot won't be taken for granted by linebackers as instead of a scrawny receiver they'll have to deal with the likes of Davis and Cooley.

Personally I don't know if anyone realizes this but the Colts only have two receiving threats that you could place on any team in the NFL. Put Anthony Gonzalez and Piere Garcon on the Browns, Panthers, Raiders, Buc's, and watch their numbers change. If they had been second round picks with us for the past two years they would be in similar situations as those seen in Kelly and Thomas.

Someone will emerge as a solid number 2, non-tight end, wideout. Now weather it be Williams, Thomas, or a healthy Galloway I don't know. I personally hope it's Austin. However the great thing about having a top flight QB is suddenly you find you have guys that can catch the ball and be productive in the passing game.

I see Davis in the slot...I believe he is faster...the D may consider covering the slot guy with the free safety deeper....which means the real mismatch is on the other side with Cooley...they can either keep him in to block or send him out to match up against a LB or strong safety..both are good matchups....especially if he is on Moss' side of the field...both would be 1 on one in most cases. I see Davis' roll and the #2 to draw coverage away from Cooley so he has a mismatch. I don't know about how realistic we can be regarding a deep threat at this point...and our short passing game is a bit suspect...I see a ton of run game to free up play action deep...that is probably the only way we get stronger separation with the wideouts we have.
We can pass intermediate all day if we have a deep threat of any kind.

I would rank our teams offense capability in this order
1. intermediate pass game (mostly TEs)
2. run game
3. short pass game (including quick screens to WR and passes to RBs)
4. deep pass game (WRs)

Of course, this is sight unseen and based on current personnel only...we shall see tonight.

We better run well because this team may struggle (as is normal) with 3rd and +8 yards initially unless a legit #2 WR emerges.

The key word is "separation"...I haven't seen it in years here.