What Is RIGHT with the Redskins?
 

I know that we wouldn't really be Redskins fans if we didn't act like we haven't won a game in 35 years and the team is comprised of Oompa Loompas. I'm not blind to the team's struggles, I'm just as upset as anyone else over our sloppy performance the past two weeks and I know there certainly are areas that need improving (go figure, every team can say the same thing). Three that stand out for me are improved special teams play, giving the young guys more playing time on offense (particularly the linemen) to build their confidence and the coaches' confidence in them, and a more stout run defense from our linebackers.

But let's step back for a minute and look at what's right with the Redskins. Perhaps better said, what we can build on. Because there actually do exists positives on this team, this team that currently holds a winning record, that has been to the playoffs two of the last three years with a win.

I know it will be damn near impossible for some of you to try to look at some positives (and without being sarcastic), but they do exist.


-A young QB that several thought was a top MVP candidate at the midpoint of the season. Given time and protection, he has shown he can lead the team to victories, even comeback victories

-Colt "The Truth" Brennan waiting in the wings

-One of the most complete running backs in the game in Clinton Portis

-A steady, reliable young pass catching tight end

-One of the best LT's in the game in Chris Samuels

-A playmaker in Santana Moss, along with two young stud receivers who just need the time and opportunities in Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly (if you've already given up on them, I feel sorry for you)

-Arguably the most underrated player in the game in London Fletcher (although, to be fair, I want to start seeing more consistency out of Blades sooner than later)

-A top 5 defense

-Young playmakers in the secondary-ball hawk DeAngelo Hall, lock down corner Carlos Rogers, freak of nature Laron Landry, 7th round steal Chris Horton

-Young depth on the interior of the defensive line with Golston, Montgomery, and Alexander

-An owner wiling to do whatever it takes for his team

-A young developing OT in Stephon Heyer who should have the starting RT spot locked down for years to come by this summer, if not sooner

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There are definitely plenty of positives to focus on, but right now it's hard for people to see. Good thread SS.

My only beef with your take is on Heyer. I'm just not sold that he has a future as a starter.

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And I think it's these very positive things you point out is the reason why so many fans are frustrated with this team. We're loaded with both talent and potential, and yet we still manage to let games get away from us.

Another thing, had we started out the season something like 1-4 or 2-5 or whatver, I think it would be a different tone coming from the fans right now. The fact that we started so strong andnow seem to be fizzling, it has people scratching their heads and finger pointing.

But yes, these are "bright spots" as I like to call them.

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Laron Landry FINALLY started hitting with wreckless abandon. I about jumped out of my chair when he didn't destroy Heap on that long floater that Flacco threw in the first half, but after that, Landry was a one man wrecking crew. I would love to see more of that.

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Sellers played a little more.

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[quote=Mattyk72;509324]My only beef with your take is on Heyer. I'm just not sold that he has a future as a starter.[/quote]
At this point, he's no worse than Jansen...and with Jansen's injury, we may see Heyer get another chance to prove himself at RT. He played pretty well in the 1st 3 games of the year. I'm biased because I followed him while he was a Terp, but I think Heyer has what it takes to be a solid RT for years to come.

The pieces are there, but it's going to take a valiant effort all around to right the ship. I think they are on the right track, just need to fill the holes and execute better. I hope that this year is a catalyst for much more success down the road.

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I know I have been pretty harsh on the team about making the playoffs, and while I do believe they wouldn't do much in the playoffs, I do hope the team makes it for the sake of giving Campbell some playoff experience. It would be great for his development to have one playoff game under his belt.

Smoot, good job in pointing out the positive aspects of this team. I think this team has a lot to build upon. All of us got our hopes up this season and forgot that Zorn is a rookie coach. I think he is learning a lot this season and hopefully he takes that knowledge into building a better team next season. Here are my two cents on how to improve the positives you've pointed out.

JC - Campbell will benefit from having the rookie wideouts in camp. He needs to trust them, and that trust will come in training camp as he develops a rapport with them. This will make JC less predictable, since this season he seems to lock on either Moss or Cooley. Also, JC will not be learning the offense, just mastering it this off season.

Offensive Line - I'm not sure how Samuels will rebound from his injuries, but if we have him at full strength next season, along with a more experienced Heyer, we will have a strong foundation to our offensive line. Rinehart will hopefully develop into the talented player that we hope for him to be. A smart offseason with draft picks and young free agents should solidify our line. Our team will be as talented as our offensive line, this should be the team's top priority this offseason.

Defensive Backs - We have a very talented secondary and I believe D. Hall is earning his opportunity to be a Redskin for a long time. Along with Rogers, Landry and Horton, we should have one of the top secondary units in the league. I think this unit needs to learn how to play without Shawn Springs. Springs is a talented players, but his injuries cancel out his talent. Rogers and Hall are the future of this team and I think they will compliment each other well

Defensive Line - I think our interior d-line has quietly underperformed this season. With Carter and Jason Taylor's lack of production, people forget that the interior tackles haven't done much either. While Golston and Montgomery are good young talents, we need a dominant DT that can push the line. Good defensive units like Minny (the Williamses), NYG (Coefield), Titans (Haynesworth), and Baltimore (Ngata) have strong DTs that push the line, helping the outside rushers get to the QB. I wouldn't mind for the team (if the salary cap permits it) going after someone like Haynesworth.

Running Backs - Clinton Portis is a great running back, but if he is our only offense he is going to wear down (if he hasn't already). RBs can deteriorate quickly (see Shaun Alexander) and we can't waste CPs best years with a one-dimensional anemic offense.

Wideouts/TEs - Santana is a great playmaker but he needs help. Thomas and Kelly need to have a good training camp in order to become effective weapons. They have talent and they need to become a threat and take the heat away from Santana. Also, we drafted Fred Davis for a reason, and he needs to be out there with Cooley in passing situations.

Attitude - Our team needs to be critical of itself and realize that winning by less than a TD is not a good sign, especially when playing against inferior opponents. It is very easy to get complacent (sp?) after a win, but beating teams like Cleveland and Seattle in the last drive and by a few points, shows that you are just an average team that can lose anytime against anyone. Now, I'm not saying that we need to run up the score on teams like the Patriots did last season. But our team needs to stop playing down to inferior opponents.

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Clinton P is having a superb season even with an O-Line that is horrible! But he's a banged up machine. Ove the course of his career he has had both knees done and his body has sustained a punishing season this year as well as last.
While I love him to death.....I feel he is on the short side of his career(7yrs) and I'm not sure how much longer he will be a a true asset as a starter for us. I'm sure we'll ride him till he can't go anymore & I hope that is for a few more years at least!
I will say I am quite happy with the way we've implemented big Mike Sellars. Of course he's been in the league 9yrs now

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Deven Thomas seems to be getting a little better with each game. When he is not getting the ball he seem to be flying around throwing blocks and anything else he can do. Even woth his slow start I think he going to start showing why he was a great draft pick.

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[quote=BDBohnzie;509342]At this point, he's no worse than Jansen...and with Jansen's injury, we may see Heyer get another chance to prove himself at RT. He played pretty well in the 1st 3 games of the year. I'm biased because I followed him while he was a Terp, but I think Heyer has what it takes to be a solid RT for years to come.

The pieces are there, but it's going to take a valiant effort all around to right the ship. I think they are on the right track, just need to fill the holes and execute better. I hope that this year is a catalyst for much more success down the road.[/quote]

Heyer didn't know a run play from a pass play last night. He was pass blocking instead of run blocking. I'm by far from sold on Heyer.

CP
Cooley
Sellers
Fletcher
Horton
Rogers
LL

That's about all i can think of right now.

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Can't agree with Santana Moss. He has been nothing but terrible for some time. He's a) not getting open, and b) dropping passes all the time.

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[quote=redsk1;509352]Heyer didn't know a run play from a pass play last night. He was pass blocking instead of run blocking. I'm by far from sold on Heyer.

CP
Cooley
Sellers
Fletcher
Horton
Rogers
LL

That's about all i can think of right now.[/quote]

Heyer has been pretty underwhelming all year. I honestly don't see what others see in him, he still plays too high and gets shoved around, his run blocking has always been suspect, and overall I just don't see him being a quality starter in this league. I hope I'm wrong.

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dont forget rocky, hes been somewhat invisible the past few games but he is certainly a player who is going to be taking alot of snaps for the skins for years to come. i cant recall any lingering effects from his knee surgery this year so thats also a good sign in the long term picture.

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The D-Hall signing, which I questioned initially, has proven to be just what we needed in the secondary. With Springs hurting and probably playing his final season, it will benice to have the option to re-sign D-Hall, who is acting responsibly.

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Right with the Skins:
1.The whole defense (minus the horrendous d-line and Shawn Springs)... imagine how good the D would be if we had an AVERAGE pass rush.
2. Cooley, Moss, Zellars.

Everyone else is expendable. Portis is somewhat overrated, can't break a long run, and doesn't want to practice (name me one TRULY GREAT pro athlete who didn't bust his ass in practice, hurt or not?) Campbell is OK, hard to really judge him when he can't stay on his feet to make a throw. I think the Skins should stick with him for another year.

Shawn Springs needs to go... no heart, stealing paychecks at this point.

Zorns coaching staff seriously needs to be questioned at this point... not having Thomas and Kelly at least somewhat ready to contribute in week 13 is scary. Throwning a no name Center in at LT and giving him no help is amature. Spurrier -esque.

On a positive note. Landry is starting to make plays and D. Hall is looking to be a good pickup.

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I think Portis would practice if he wasn't nursing multiple injuries each week. CP is the least of our worries.

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[quote=Mattyk72;509360]I think Portis would practice if he wasn't nursing multiple injuries each week. CP is the least of our worries.[/quote]

That excuse is tired... everyone is hurt at this point in the year.

Starting to remind me of Plaxico. Something about him just rubs me the wrong way.

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To each his own I guess. Portis has been a baller and has given us everything he's got this year. I just don't see him as a problem at all. We have much bigger issues. Comparing him to Plax is a little ridiculous and I don't see the comparison at all.

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[quote=Mattyk72;509360]I think Portis would practice if he wasn't nursing multiple injuries each week. CP is the least of our worries.[/quote]
I don't think CP is much of a practice hound. There appears to be a little brew ha ha between him and JZ over that issue........ergo last night's benching?
At least according to ther morning guys on ESPN 980 in DC. Then again, he may niot get the "persoanl" attention that he ahd last year.
[B]Many good things do the Skins have[/B].
Tough for me to see the forest at the moment in the wake of last nights inept offensive showing.

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[quote=maroonandblack30;509363]That excuse is tired... everyone is hurt at this point in the year.

Starting to remind me of Plaxico. Something about him just rubs me the wrong way.[/quote]

Everyone may be playing hurt @ this point in the season. But that doesn't mean they are all participating in a full practice session either.
If you've got a guy that is honestly hurting BUT leads/led the NFL in rushing this season. And you want so bad for him to be as close to 100% at game time because he's pretty much the only positive you have on the offensive side of the ball....... Not sure how much practice he needs nor would you want him to participate in & risk further injury.
He was quoted last night before the game saying "the only thing that doesn't hurt on my body is my hands" The guy is a freaking machine and has given all he can this season.

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There's several things that's right about this team.

1. Mike Sellers is involved in more of the offense otherthan blocking.
2.Chirs Horton has filled a big void at the Safety position.
3.Devin Thomas has contributed on several plays on third down.
4.DeAngelo Hall has made his presence known with 2 INTS and a fumble recovery.


Now our record says exactly who we are because of whats wrong with the team.

1. Zorn's inability to adjust to exotic defensive schemes which leads to three and outs rather than more points and first downs.

2.Zorn's reluctance to change or ad gadgets plays that were not in the first four games they won in.

3.Zorn's lack of knowledge of player personal and their strengths. Cooley, Betts, Fred Davis and Devin Thomas have been grossly underused in critical situations. Davis has been inactive as Todd Yoder contributes nothing.

4.If the offensive line is beat up, where is the 2-step drop passes. Where is the dump off screen, and God forbide a reverse-half back option. Once every three games will not get it done.

5.Lastly, If Jason Campbell finishes this year with a losing record, there has to be an opportunity for Colt Brennan to play for his job. Jason is looking worse every week and has absolutely no clue about his progressions anymore. His release takes forever and he's still locking in on players which is causing alot of batted balls.

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[quote=Daseal;509354]Can't agree with Santana Moss. He has been nothing but terrible for some time. He's a) not getting open, and b) dropping passes all the time.[/quote]

He's not terrible but he's average. No way is he a top NFL wr.

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[quote=SmootSmack;509322]
-A young QB that several thought was a top MVP candidate at the midpoint of the season. Given time and protection, he has shown he can lead the team to victories, even comeback victories[/quote]
Agree, re-sign Campbell in the off-season.
[quote]
-Colt "The Truth" Brennan waiting in the wings
[/quote]LOL

[quote]
-One of the most complete running backs in the game in Clinton Portis
[/quote]Agree, although we need a complimentary "big back". Betts ain't the answer.

[quote]-A steady, reliable young pass catching tight end
[/quote]Agree, plus we need to develop Davis.

[quote]
-One of the best LT's in the game in Chris Samuels[/quote]Not sold here my friend, solid yes, Pro Bowl level right now, No. He's been getting beat fairly consistently this year off the edge, that doesn't bode well for a 30+ yr. old LT.

[quote]-A playmaker in Santana Moss, along with two young stud receivers who just need the time and opportunities in Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly (if you've already given up on them, I feel sorry for you)
[/quote]I'm more optimistic on the development of Thomas/Kelly than Moss, he's a deep threat but not a great route-runner or pass-catcher. I'm afraid his best days are in the "rear-view".

[quote]-Arguably the most underrated player in the game in London Fletcher (although, to be fair, I want to start seeing more consistency out of Blades sooner than later)[/quote]But unfortunately aging, we have 2 yrs at best with him.

[quote]
-A top 5 defense[/quote]Blache has done a very good job, I was concerned in the pre-season and game one, but he's made adjustments well.

[quote]
-Young playmakers in the secondary-ball hawk DeAngelo Hall, lock down corner Carlos Rogers, freak of nature Laron Landry, 7th round steal Chris Horton[/quote]Agree, our secondary looks very solid. (That dumb-ass FO, SARCASM alert).

[quote]-Young depth on the interior of the defensive line with Golston, Montgomery, and Alexander[/quote]
Agree

[quote]
-An owner wiling to do whatever it takes for his team[/quote]This is the key to everything. He's finally going in the right direction and is a genius at generating $$$.

[quote]
-A young developing OT in Stephon Heyer who should have the starting RT spot locked down for years to come by this summer, if not sooner[/quote]Hopefully.

Randy Thomas, Jansen in a backup role, Sellers and Zorn are also positives.

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[quote=Mattyk72;509367]To each his own I guess. Portis has been a baller and has given us everything he's got this year. I just don't see him as a problem at all. We have much bigger issues. Comparing him to Plax is a little ridiculous and I don't see the comparison at all.[/quote]

Without Portis, there are no seven wins to talk about. Jason Campbell has not produced on third down conversions and there is no excuse for it. His release and timing is deplorable. I watched him throw some of the laziest passes against a Ravens team. Something has to change immediately.

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[quote=Mattyk72;509367]To each his own I guess. Portis has been a baller and has given us everything he's got this year. I just don't see him as a problem at all. We have much bigger issues. Comparing him to Plax is a little ridiculous and I don't see the comparison at all.[/quote]

We've run him into the ground this year. He's a baller but he's just worn down. I like Betts but what do you think about getting a game breaker out of the back field. Someone like Leon Washington.

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I agree. I'm kinda curious why we kill Portis every year at the beginning for the season. I'd love to see him split some time, especially with Mike Sellers and Betts available.

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[quote=maroonandblack30;509359]Right with the Skins:
1.The whole defense (minus the horrendous d-line and Shawn Springs)... imagine how good the D would be if we had an AVERAGE pass rush.
2. Cooley, Moss, Zellars.

Everyone else is expendable. Portis is somewhat overrated, can't break a long run, and doesn't want to practice (name me one TRULY GREAT pro athlete who didn't bust his ass in practice, hurt or not?) Campbell is OK, hard to really judge him when he can't stay on his feet to make a throw. I think the Skins should stick with him for another year.

Shawn Springs needs to go... no heart, stealing paychecks at this point.

Zorns coaching staff seriously needs to be questioned at this point... not having Thomas and Kelly at least somewhat ready to contribute in week 13 is scary. Throwning a no name Center in at LT and giving him no help is amature. Spurrier -esque.

On a positive note. Landry is starting to make plays and D. Hall is looking to be a good pickup.[/quote]
Your whole post was lost when you said CP is overrated. CP comes to every game giving it all he has and don't care if he never takes a snape in practice. Sence when did we start judging players by how they practice and not what they do every Sunday.

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[quote=Daseal;509379]I agree. I'm kinda curious why we kill Portis every year at the beginning for the season. I'd love to see him split some time, especially with Mike Sellers and Betts available.[/quote]
I thought Big Mike was definately an asset for them. Need to continue with that. Incredible to see his big ass hurdling a tackler!

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L.o.l.

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[quote=Hog1;509389]I thought Big Mike was definately an asset for them. Need to continue with that. Incredible to see his big ass hurdling a tackler![/quote]

lol yeah i love when big mike gets the ball and starts turning up the field, you just know either hes hurdling a guy or running him over depending on whether hes made the first down or not. if hasnt gotten the firstdown yet he hurrdles the guy and picks up the needed yards; if hes passed the 1st down mark he just puts that big ole head of his down and turns into a wrecking ball.

i need to get a sellers jersey.

go skins!!

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-Antwaan Randle El as a valuable underneath target.

-Chris Cooley as a valuable target in the middle of the field

-Pete Kendall's leadership and impressive blocking ability

-Jason Campbell's pocket presence, field vision, and most importantly, his toughness

-Santana Moss' ability to set up blocks on WR screens.

-MIKE SELLERS

-Anthony Montgomery's ability to collapse the center when necessary

-Rocky and Fletch in coverage

-Demetric Evans coming out of nowhere to be a key contributor

-Corneilus Griffin against the run.

-Andre Carter against the run, and the pass.

-London Fletcher's tackling range.

-The fact that we can look at Mason's double move on Rogers, and suggest that it was actually out of character for him.

-Chris Horton's unbelievable closing speed.

-DeAngelo Hall hasn't cost us a game yet.

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No doubt!
I would not want to be the 215 pound safety between him and the end zone

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[quote=firstdown;509385]Your whole post was lost when you said CP is overrated. CP comes to every game giving it all he has and don't care if he never takes a snape in practice. Sence when did we start judging players by how they practice and not what they do every Sunday.[/quote]

I'm not saying CP isn't good.... he is. But he gets a pass for not practicing. I was comparing him to Plax because Plax hates practice and never wanted to practice and was always saying he is hurt.

CP plays hard but how much is he leaving out there by not being 100% on point with schemes and adjustments? Just my opinion.

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[quote=Mattyk72;509360]I think Portis would practice if he wasn't nursing multiple injuries each week. CP is the least of our worries.[/quote]

Yes, take away Portis this year, and we would be 4-9 or so. He practically single-handedly won at least three games for us.

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[quote=maroonandblack30;509451]I'm not saying CP isn't good.... he is. But he gets a pass for not practicing. I was comparing him to Plax because Plax hates practice and never wanted to practice and was always saying he is hurt.

CP plays hard but how much is he leaving out there by not being 100% on point with schemes and adjustments? Just my opinion.[/quote]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGDBR2L5kzI]YouTube - Iverson Practice![/ame]

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[quote=SmootSmack;509322]I know that we wouldn't really be Redskins fans if we didn't act like we haven't won a game in 35 years and the team is comprised of Oompa Loompas. I'm not blind to the team's struggles, I'm just as upset as anyone else over our sloppy performance the past two weeks and I know there certainly are areas that need improving (go figure, every team can say the same thing). Three that stand out for me are improved special teams play, giving the young guys more playing time on offense (particularly the linemen) to build their confidence and the coaches' confidence in them, and a more stout run defense from our linebackers.

But let's step back for a minute and look at what's right with the Redskins. Perhaps better said, what we can build on. Because there actually do exists positives on this team, this team that currently holds a winning record, that has been to the playoffs two of the last three years with a win.

I know it will be damn near impossible for some of you to try to look at some positives (and without being sarcastic), but they do exist.


-A young QB that several thought was a top MVP candidate at the midpoint of the season. Given time and protection, he has shown he can lead the team to victories, even comeback victories

-Colt "The Truth" Brennan waiting in the wings

-One of the most complete running backs in the game in Clinton Portis

-A steady, reliable young pass catching tight end

-One of the best LT's in the game in Chris Samuels

-A playmaker in Santana Moss, along with two young stud receivers who just need the time and opportunities in Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly (if you've already given up on them, I feel sorry for you)

-Arguably the most underrated player in the game in London Fletcher (although, to be fair, I want to start seeing more consistency out of Blades sooner than later)

-A top 5 defense

-Young playmakers in the secondary-ball hawk DeAngelo Hall, lock down corner Carlos Rogers, freak of nature Laron Landry, 7th round steal Chris Horton

-Young depth on the interior of the defensive line with Golston, Montgomery, and Alexander

-An owner wiling to do whatever it takes for his team

-A young developing OT in Stephon Heyer who should have the starting RT spot locked down for years to come by this summer, if not sooner[/quote]

Goldston, Montgomery, Heyer, Alexander, Horton, Landry, JC, Moss, Hall, Kelly and Thomas are all average to below average players. Some of them can be stars but none of them are right now.

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[quote=SUNRA;509372]
1. Zorn's inability to adjust to [B]exotic defensive schemes [/B]which leads to three and outs rather than more points and first downs.

2.Zorn's reluctance to change or ad [B]gadgets[/B] plays that were not in the first four games they won in.
[/quote]


Welcome to the site, Mr. Madden.

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[quote=skinsfan69;509485]Goldston, Montgomery, Heyer, Alexander, Horton, Landry, JC, Moss, Hall, Kelly and Thomas are all average to below average players. Some of them can be stars but none of them are right now.[/quote]

Guys like Landry and Moss especially are far from "average to below average"

Guys like Thomas and Kelly clearly have talent, it's simply stupid to just quit on them so suddenly.

Ditto for Chris Horton

Botttom line, we have several solid young players that (so long as the organization doesn't panic the way the fans do) we can build something with.

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[quote=SUNRA;509372]Now our record says exactly who we are because of whats wrong with the team.

1. Zorn's inability to adjust to exotic defensive schemes which leads to three and outs rather than more points and first downs.

2.Zorn's reluctance to change or ad gadgets plays that were not in the first four games they won in.

3.Zorn's lack of knowledge of player personal and their strengths. Cooley, Betts, Fred Davis and Devin Thomas have been grossly underused in critical situations. Davis has been inactive as Todd Yoder contributes nothing.

4.If the offensive line is beat up, where is the 2-step drop passes. Where is the dump off screen, and God forbide a reverse-half back option. Once every three games will not get it done.

5.Lastly, If Jason Campbell finishes this year with a losing record, there has to be an opportunity for Colt Brennan to play for his job. Jason is looking worse every week and has absolutely no clue about his progressions anymore. His release takes forever and he's still locking in on players which is causing alot of batted balls.[/quote]
1. Zorn is the one making the OL blitz calls on the field, correct? Zorn is the one diving at DL's knees or reaching at them as they fly by them, correct? If you want to call out a coach, call out Buges. He's responsible for the OL protections / schemes.

2. Gadget plays take time to run in practice. If you have basic timing issues and OL issues to address, gadet plays go down the totem pole of important things to do during practice pretty quickly. If we're basing our success on the use of gadet plays we've got much bigger issues.

3. I'm sure defenses haven't been keying on Cooley after the year he had last year and the lack of a major WR threat? Betts, his production has been pedestrian at best and whenever we are in a situation where the worst thing that could happen is a RB to fumble, count on Betts to cough it up. Davis/Thomas, I'm pretty sure everyone in the FO and on the coaching staff wants them to succeed desperately, so if they aren't in, there's probably a good reason.

4. I didn't know there was such a thing as a 2-step drop, wouldn't the QB be throwing off the wrong foot? As far as a 1 or 3 step drop, you can only throw so many slants and WR screens. Wasn't that the complaint everyone had with Brunell? Zorn has called screens and draws in key situations, that have been successful.

5. You must be kidding, right. JC is the furthest thing from the problem right now. Colt needs to stay right where he is, and wait for next pre-season to light it up against 3rd & 4th stringers and when JC throws an INT folks can clamor for Colt again.
You complain about locking on to a receiver, what's the QB supposed to do on a 1-3 step drop. He's supposed to pre-read the D, take his steps, set and release. No time to go through more than the 2nd progression. If the OL can't pass-pro the D knows it will see a bunch of quick stuff, they'll do as they're taught: "if you can't get to the QB, get your hands up".
I don't care if you put P. Manning behind our OL right now, he'd struggle too.

At the end of the day we'll finish at 8-8 or 9-7, right where most on this site predicted we'd finish in the pre-season. We've got a good base of players / coaches to build on. Just like most teams in the NFL, we've got some holes to fill.

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[quote=Buster;509494]Welcome to the site, Mr. Madden.[/quote]

Nice call!
If I ever meet Madden, I'm going to beat his face in with a brick while saying "this is a tackle overload to your big ass head"