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JoeRedskin · 09-11-2015, 12:26 PM

I have two main concerns going into the game - and they are nothing new:
1. Wake/Suh v. Moses/Scherf - I am happy these Moses and Scherf look like future building blocks. At the same time, Wake/Suh is not trial by fire - it's trial by molten lava. They will need help in both the run and pass game just to maintain.

2. Our Def. backfield - They did not show good communication during the preseason and haven't really played together much. Miami's passing game isn't particularly scary but it doesn't have to be.

IF (and they are huge ifs) Moses/Scherf can perform competently against Wake/Suh such that the Skins don't have to consistently devote someone as help and the DB's don't give up any 40 yard "gimme's," we have a decent shot at winning.

Other issues that could affect the game:

Has JG improved as game manager? I hope so, but will wait and see. In his first year, he was trying to do wayyyy too much and his management of the team on game day suffered. With a QB coach and more authority devolving on McVay, hopefully Gruden will focus on being the HEAD coach as opposed to a glorified OC.

Will the "new and improved" front seven relieve some of the pressure on the DB's? I think the preseason demonstrated that we can stuff the run. Question is, can we get to the QB with 4 guys? Not sure, but, if so, that is a huge, huge plus for the D.

09-11-2015, 12:26 PM	#90
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 63 Posts: 10,401	Re: WEEK 1 : Redskins vs Dolphins Prediction Thread I have two main concerns going into the game - and they are nothing new: 1. Wake/Suh v. Moses/Scherf - I am happy these Moses and Scherf look like future building blocks. At the same time, Wake/Suh is not trial by fire - it's trial by molten lava. They will need help in both the run and pass game just to maintain. 2. Our Def. backfield - They did not show good communication during the preseason and haven't really played together much. Miami's passing game isn't particularly scary but it doesn't have to be. IF (and they are huge ifs) Moses/Scherf can perform competently against Wake/Suh such that the Skins don't have to consistently devote someone as help and the DB's don't give up any 40 yard "gimme's," we have a decent shot at winning. Other issues that could affect the game: Has JG improved as game manager? I hope so, but will wait and see. In his first year, he was trying to do wayyyy too much and his management of the team on game day suffered. With a QB coach and more authority devolving on McVay, hopefully Gruden will focus on being the HEAD coach as opposed to a glorified OC. Will the "new and improved" front seven relieve some of the pressure on the DB's? I think the preseason demonstrated that we can stuff the run. Question is, can we get to the QB with 4 guys? Not sure, but, if so, that is a huge, huge plus for the D. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.