Redskins vs Broncos Pre Game Thread

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Local radio here in Denver area seems to think Peyton sitting out for his "ankle injury" is only part of the story, speculating that the amount of throws he is making this year taking its toll on his residual neck/arm/nerve conditions.

Could be, his throws just didn't seem right vs the Colts. He's never thrown the prettiest ball or had the biggest arm, but he definitely seemed a little off.

[KI Skins Fan]

Before you pick the Skins to win this game, pretend that you're betting your mortgage money on it. You might find that very hard to do. I know I would.

As much as I'd love the Skins to win, it would come as a great and pleasant surprise to me if they beat the Broncos. That's because I think the Skins would need to play a near perfect game to just eke out a win in Denver.

Nevertheless, hope springs eternal! If the Skins should win this game, I think it would be such a big boost to team confidence that it could turn around their entire season.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Before you pick the Skins to win this game, pretend that you're betting your mortgage money on it. You might find that very hard to do. I know I would.

As much as I'd love the Skins to win, it would come as a great and pleasant surprise to me if they beat the Broncos. That's because I think the Skins would need to play a near perfect game to just eke out a win in Denver.

Nevertheless, hope springs eternal! If the Skins should win this game, I think it would be such a big boost to team confidence that it could turn around their entire season.

I would pick like I was betting the mortgage on it IF I was betting the mortgage on it, but I am not so I will stick my neck out and go with the Skins to keep it close, and win it at the end. That said, it may come down to special teams, and that would not be good for us.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I would pick like I was betting the mortgage on it IF I was betting the mortgage on it, but I am not so I will stick my neck out and go with the Skins to keep it close, and win it at the end. That said, it may come down to special teams, and that would not be good for us.

The coaches need to look at this game and realize that we cannot (not just hope that we won't) give up field position and (heaven forbid) points on ST's.

Trindon Holliday may be the best return man in the NFL right now. The Skins coaches should accept the fact that, against our kick coverage, he represents a clear and present danger. Accordingly, they should take extraordinary measures to avoid another ST disaster this week.

That's why I said before that the Skins should punt the ball out of bounds, even if the punts are short.

Also, it might be a good idea to activate Potter to ensure that all kickoffs go through the end zone and are not returned. Plus, we might need him to kick a 60 yard FG (in the thin air of Denver) in this one.

If you think I'm over-reacting, remember this:

- We barely beat Oakland after giving up a TD on a blocked punt.
- We lost to Dallas in large part because we gave up two long returns that led to Dallas TD's.
- Just last week, we let Chicago back in the game by giving up a TD on a return.
- Our return game has been pathetic all season, contributing to poor field position.

For our coaches to say that our ST's have improved and then hope for the best is not a proper plan. They might as well just keep their fingers crossed and pray.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I would pick like I was betting the mortgage on it IF I was betting the mortgage on it, but I am not so I will stick my neck out and go with the Skins to keep it close, and win it at the end. That said, it may come down to special teams, and that would not be good for us.

Wouldn't bet a mortgage on it, but WAS +13 has me on this game.

[skinsfaninok]

if we win the east we have to win sunday

[CRedskinsRule]

Manning generally hasn't taken vet days off, in fact he usually is a rep hog.

[skinsfaninok]

well I hope peyton throws those passes this week to our DBS

[SirLK26]

A question to anyone: What are your thoughts on who our starting safeties will be?

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

A question to anyone: What are your thoughts on who our starting safeties will be?

I'm hoping they will be Reed Doughty and Josh Wilson.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

A question to anyone: What are your thoughts on who our starting safeties will be?

My guess is Doughty and Gumbs, with Pugh coming in if Gumbs struggles.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Lotus

My guess is Doughty and Gumbs, with Pugh coming in if Gumbs struggles.

Gumbs over Rambo?

Have we really given up on Rambo already?



I saw throw Wilson back there. Definitely not Biggers.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Gumbs over Rambo?

Have we really given up on Rambo already?



I saw throw Wilson back there. Definitely not Biggers.

Yes. For weeks now Gumbs has been active but Rambo has not. This does not mean that we've given up on Rambo, it just means that he does not seem to be a part of the current plan.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

A question to anyone: What are your thoughts on who our starting safeties will be?

Just a guess:

Rambo and Doughty

If Doughty can't go, then Rambo and Gumbs

I think you run into trouble sliding a corner over to safety. Seems like they should be interchangable, after all they are all DBs...but they have completely different tendencies and assignments which could lead to even more blown coverages than we have already seen...

[Chief X_Phackter]

Honestly, any combination we put back there is going to scare me if Peyton is healthy and ballin.