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[quote=REDSKINS4ever;939370]Excellent play calling yesterday by the younger Shanahan. Great quarterback play from Robert Griffin III. Nice hard running by Alfred Morris. Tremendous route running and executing in the passing game by Pierre Garcon, Fred Davis, and Santana Moss. Although the Redskins defense allowed Drew Brees to pass for over 300 yards, the defense did a tremendous job defending against those explosive Saints weapons. For now the Redskins are ranked #1 in the NFL in total offense and 16th in defense. I'm very proud of the coaches and the players. This team could be very special this year.[/quote]

Brees would have thrown for 300 plus yards playing from behind against any team in the NFL. He will give Defenses opportunities though, and the Skins could have done a better job of making him pay. Linebacker or not, Orakpo needs to catch that ball, and I believe there was at least one other ball that should have been picked off. We could have totally demoralized him and won going away. Nevertheless, it was an awesome, awesome win!

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[quote=Ruhskins;939414]Even beyond Campbell, the team as a whole perform better and didn't have the usual deficiencies from the past. The o-line protected, WRs caught passes, the defense put pressure on the opposing team's passing game, and we won the turnover batter.[/quote]

I remember thinking the Skins were winning despite Campbell, not because of him. The games were low scoring squeakers... nothing like what we saw yesterday. Anything is possible, but yesterday had all the markings of a dramatic sea change in Washington. Many of us were predicting Campbell to be a career backup even when they were winning with him. Go ahead, check the archives;)

[QUOTE=htownskinfan;939339]All Im saying is I dont want too get too excited over 1 game.Remember how excited you were over Mcnabbs performance against Houston? At least I was,I thought we had finally got a qb[/QUOTE]

Dont forget kent graham against denver! Dude i understand its one game but here is the difference. Even if mcnabb turned out to be a pro bowler again he wasnt 22 years old.....

[QUOTE=REDSKINS4ever;939403]Going into the final two NFL games tonight, the Redskins are ranked #1 in the NFL in total offense.[/QUOTE]

Just when i thought i was gonna stop smiling you pull me back in.

[QUOTE=The Goat;939396]So much to say about our big win I could write for an hour!!

Our offense is the best "surprise" I've had in years. RGIII's poise, decision-making, arm streng, accuracy, speed/quickness and fakes are extraordinary. My only concern is that he saw contact on a few of those 10 runs. I hope to see him slide and get out of bounds instead. Kyle's play-calling and scheme were nearly perfect and easily his best so far. These guys have chemistry. My favs on Morris the horse and Robinson, though I think as the season progresses Davis will get more work than he did yesterday. Garcon too if he can stay healthy.

Defensively we are a force to be reckoned with. The front 7 is very stout run or pass. I think the secondary is performing at a high level based on great coaching/motivation. These guys play smart and aggressive and will earn a lot of respect from QBs/OCs over the season.[/QUOTE]

Dont worry about the hits so much - sometimes a guy who hangs in the pocket takes even more punishment. Unlike dumb vick this guy at least tries to get out of bounds and he throws the ball away. He is not at any greater risk than other qb's of getting hit. Maybe even less because of his illusiveness and smarts.

[QUOTE=REDSKINS4ever;939458]As far as that is concerned, I'm a bit concerned about the more stellar defenses that this Redskins offense will face this season. The Ravens, the Steelers, the Eagles, and Cowboys all have very good defenses. I'm overlooking the NYG already because Rex Grossman had magical performances against them last season. If Grossman could scorch the Giants defense, what do you think RG3 will do to them?

I'm more concerned with the Cowboys and Ravens.[/QUOTE]

Look at what kind of points the saints gave up at home in the dome last year. Only gave up more than twenty points twice! That defense at home is not a joke.

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Great write up on RG3 by Don Banks at SI

[url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/don_banks/09/09/robert-griffin-iii-redskins-saints/index.html?sct=nfl_bf3_a3]Robert Griffin III, Redskins shock Saints behind rookie's dazzling debut - Don Banks - SI.com[/url]

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banks managed a muff and a fumble. I wish his talent translated.

as for the #2, has to be kyle. if garcon stayed in he could have had a 200+ yd day, but he didn't, so kyle, who i've ripped quite often the last two years.

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Voted for Gomes, he stepped up and played like a stud when his name was called on. He really filled the void and then some left by Merriweather and Jackson. Hopefully he can keep this up and make us forget about our safety problems.

Honorable mention goes to Sundberg just because what he did was plain awesome, especially after seeing the Raiders long snapping situation tonight. Gotta give a long snapper props whenever you can, they don't get much chance to shine.

Alfred Morris played well, but he didn't do anything that really impressed me. Avergage YPC, but he did have a couple nice runs. I'm just not totally convinced that Helu or Royster wouldn't have done better had they got those touches. Nice to see Morris perform when he got the chance and not screw anything up.

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[quote=punch it in;939472]Dont worry about the hits so much - sometimes a guy who hangs in the pocket takes even more punishment. Unlike dumb vick this guy at least tries to get out of bounds and he throws the ball away. He is not at any greater risk than other qb's of getting hit. Maybe even less because of his illusiveness and smarts.[/quote]

Every QB takes hits in the pocket, often times right after they release the ball. The hits when he was running seemed to be the least harmful ones he took. At least he didn't get his nose busted like Brady;)

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Had to record it as I was out with the In-Laws in Estes Park. Great game. D held up ok against a potent offense. I didn't think we could win in a "shootout" against Brees and Company, but we found a way to put up 40 points. Didn't expect that.

I voted Morris, but there aren't enough game balls to go around. Fletcher saved a TD, Rak saved a TD with a batted ball, Cundiff was solid, O-line was good against an "ok" D-line, receivers stepped up and made plays, secondary was pretty solid with a few mistakes. Overall can't be happier than to go into NO and come away with a W. Great start to the season and LOTS of work still to do.

Not sure if it was mentioned already, but was Cousins the backup? I thought I saw Grossman in street clothes at one point.

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Cousins is the back up...which in my opinion...is not smart. Why is Rex on the roster if he is the 3rd string QB? Shanny kinda surprised everybody with that move, I really dont think Cousins outplayed Rex. And I really dont think Shanny is a Rex fan, I think Kyle is the fan and Shanny just over ruled him and said Cousins is the back up.

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Game ball: Cofield

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Reposted link from another thread:

[url=http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/38202352]Playbook Page: The Education of RG3 | SportsonEarth.com : Mike Tanier Article[/url]

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Have we heard any more about Garcon's injury? They mentioned that it had "lis franc" like symptoms. I will tell you that would be bad, very bad.

I had surgery on that in February, 2011 and it is essentially a torn ligament between the metatarsil bones in your foot. Feels a lot like a bruise until it swells and feels like a sprain. It can also be hard to detect unless you look at the bone structure of both feet. If it's caught early and operated on before the ligament begins to heal in the torn position, it can be fixed but it's not a guarranteed. I waited over six months (tore it in June, 2010) and, a year and half out, my foot is still not the same.

I imagine they have really good Docs who would know what to look for but I haven't heard anything definitive.

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[quote=Chico23231;939525]Cousins is the back up...which in my opinion...is not smart. Why is Rex on the roster if he is the 3rd string QB? Shanny kinda surprised everybody with that move, [B]I really dont think Cousins outplayed Rex. [/B]And I really dont think Shanny is a Rex fan, I think Kyle is the fan and Shanny just over ruled him and said Cousins is the back up.[/quote]

I was soooo happy when I read that Rex was put on the inactive list on Sunday!

Cousins is the future and Rex will be gone next season, if not sooner.
Now is the time to work with Cousins and get him ready to play just in case. Rex may know the offense better then any of the three qb's but he is third best at executing it in a real game. Rex throughout his career has been an nonathletic turnover machine. I think Cousins did out play Rex in the preseason even if the stats do not reflect it. Cousins shows more upside and a ton more mobility. In the long run I would rather go with rookie Cousins now as our backup even if it might cost us a game or two early on if god forbid he had to play. Get past that initial learning curve with Cousins and he will play at a higher level than Rex ever played.

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Would you please post a "Or it could be be nothing" kind of post as well to......counter the negativity you have brought upon our collective Redskin....Qi

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[quote=Hog1;939532]Would you please post a "Or it could be be nothing" kind of post as well to......counter the negativity you have brought upon our collective Redskin....Qi[/quote]

Or it could be nothing at all.

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[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cTdFZThjAY&feature=player_embedded]RG3 to Davis - YouTube[/url]

watch the ball placement in the the 35second mark. Remember,in a span of 4 seconds he had a play action, boot, evade, and throw. Then come back and let the feeling of awe overwhelm you

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;939558][url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cTdFZThjAY&feature=player_embedded]RG3 to Davis - YouTube[/url]

watch the ball placement in the the 35second mark. Remember,in a span of 4 seconds he had a play action, boot, evade, and throw. Then come back and let the feeling of awe overwhelm you[/quote]


Can you imagine Rex or John Beck trying that? (or even Jason Campbell) :rofl: :doh:

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[quote=NC_Skins;939562]Can you imagine Rex or John Beck trying that? (or even Jason Campbell) :rofl: :doh:[/quote]
Rex would have thrown deep and been picked off as the blitzer knocked him down.
Campbell would have completed it to Young
Beck would have been sacked and fumbled.

Sadly yes I can imagine each one of those scenarios all too well.

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[quote=NC_Skins;939562]Can you imagine Rex or John Beck trying that? [B](or even Jason Campbell)[/B] :rofl: :doh:[/quote]

Yeah, Jason would have tucked the ball and started to run, he then would have been past the LOS and thrown the ball to a what looks to be open WR but gotten picked off by the other team making it an ultimate fail.

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Yes, RGIII had a bunch of passes behind the line of scrimmage (7), but how about this state:

[quote] On throws that traveled at least 10 yards past the line of scrimmage, Griffin went 8-of-10 for 240 yards, and that's not including a 32-yard defensive pass-interference penalty that converted a fourth-and-1. [/quote]

[url=http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8361629/nfl-new-york-jets-replicate-week-1-offensive-success?addata=2009_insdr_mod_nfl_xxx_xxx]NFL - Can New York Jets replicate Week 1 offensive success? - ESPN[/url]

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;939558][url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cTdFZThjAY&feature=player_embedded]RG3 to Davis - YouTube[/url]

watch the ball placement in the the 35second mark. Remember,in a span of 4 seconds he had a play action, boot, evade, and throw. Then come back and let the feeling of awe overwhelm you[/quote]

Young was wide open on that play. The fact that he passed that up to throw across the field to Davis shows me he has a lot of justifiable confidence. Great job by RG3!

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^^^ JR Wow.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;939577]Yes, RGIII had a bunch of passes behind the line of scrimmage (7), but how about this state:



[url=http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8361629/nfl-new-york-jets-replicate-week-1-offensive-success?addata=2009_insdr_mod_nfl_xxx_xxx]NFL - Can New York Jets replicate Week 1 offensive success? - ESPN[/url][/quote]

8 of 10 on throws over 10 yards? Pssht. John Beck would have completed 11 of 10! Bring back Beck!

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Even taking out his one outlier (the 88 yarder to Garcon) he still averaged over 20 yards a toss on those balls - 7 of 9 for ~150 yards.

Remember those missed deep balls to Garcon in preseason? Anyone think he's going to be missing on them in a couple of weeks?

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[quote=Lotus;939580]8 of 10 on throws over 10 yards? Pssht. John Beck would have completed 11 of 10! Bring back Beck![/quote]

Yes. He would have completed all 11 for a total of 5 yards.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;939558][URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cTdFZThjAY&feature=player_embedded"]RG3 to Davis - YouTube[/URL]

watch the ball placement in the the 35second mark. Remember,in a span of 4 seconds he had a play action, boot, evade, and throw. Then come back and let the feeling of awe overwhelm you[/quote]

Watch Darrel Young on that play. He was wide open right in front of RGIII but there were defenders in front of him who may have stopped him short of the first down...so Griffin found another receiver across the field who was past the marker. That's either some amazing vision and intelligence or we have a wild gunslinger and chance-taker on our hands.

I'm thinking it's the first one.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;939558][URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cTdFZThjAY&feature=player_embedded"]RG3 to Davis - YouTube[/URL]

watch the ball placement in the the 35second mark. Remember,in a span of 4 seconds he had a play action, boot, evade, and throw. Then come back and let the feeling of awe overwhelm you[/quote]

Simply a great play. He actually had Young open in the flat but didn't throw it. I bet the coaches were like...WTF is he doing??? I mean, great play Robert!"

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;939558][url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cTdFZThjAY&feature=player_embedded]RG3 to Davis - YouTube[/url]

watch the ball placement in the the 35second mark. Remember,in a span of 4 seconds he had a play action, boot, evade, and throw. Then come back and let the feeling of awe overwhelm you[/quote]

With the way that RGIII threw the pass and with the way that Davis seemed to to be ready- something tells me that they've done this before in practice.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;939558][url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cTdFZThjAY&feature=player_embedded]RG3 to Davis - YouTube[/url]

watch the ball placement in the the 35second mark. Remember,in a span of 4 seconds he had a play action, boot, evade, and throw. Then come back and let the feeling of awe overwhelm you[/quote]


That's just NASTY. HTTR.

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Man, it was an amazing experience to be at the game and see all the awesomeness that is the Redskins. We know what we have with Garcon so I going with Robinson. The Fun Bunch is back!

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[quote=saden1;939669]Man, it was an amazing experience to be at the game and see all the awesomeness that is the Redskins. We know what we have with Garcon so I going with Robinson. The Fun Bunch is back![/quote]

So you made it to the game. I bet that was a fun game to go in sporting a little skins gear.

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[quote=firstdown;939671]So you made it to the game. I bet that was a fun game to go in sporting a little skins gear.[/quote]

I had my chain and my hat on but everyone sitting next to me knew I bled Burgundy and Gold. It was just crazy and exciting game. Most of the Saints fans, including the shit talking ones, bailed with 5 min to go in the game but Skins fan stayed until the end and left on a really high note, a victory and a sense that RGIII is beyond what we expected.

Here are a few pics I snapped: [url]https://picasaweb.google.com/110780554923515937344/RGIIIDebut[/url]

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I voted for Garcon. He's is a beast. I love the attitude he plays with. He's a clean version of Micheal Westbrook, if I dare say so. I'm sure Hankerson dressed but, maybe Briscoe was inactive. This is the reason I thought Moss would be a surprise cut because so many young guys were stepping up and making plays. Not a knock on Moss; he still has plenty in the tank.

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Maybe someone with better quality video can tell me, did RG3 look off the defenders on the Robinson TD? Or was it the angle I'm seeing it at.

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I voted for Morris who ran hard but Gomes stepping in impressed too

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RG3 gets my vote!

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[quote=REDSKINS4ever;939734]RG3 gets my vote![/quote]

For what?