Skins vs Texans Gameday Thread

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I didn't have a problem with the plan. We all knew quick passes were going to be called early and often, and that's what the Texans were willing to give all day. I think Gruden would have liked to take more shots, on the first sack Griffin was clearly looking down field. There was simply too much pressure to dial up more long developing plays. To me it just came down to those two turnovers. That's 2 potential TDs left on the field. The entire landscape of the game would have changed if we even just came away with 10 points.

There were also instances where he either ran into the pressure for no reason (one time it took us out of FG range) or failed to actually step up into the pocket to avoid the pressure. Hopefully he can start correcting this.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

There were also instances where he either ran into the pressure for no reason (one time it took us out of FG range) or failed to actually step up into the pocket to avoid the pressure. Hopefully he can start correcting this.

Griffin has zero confidence right now. I believe SS said it but Grif needs a cupcake game that gets his mojo back.

Sadly Sunday's game probably knocked his fragile confidence wall down even more.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Griffin has zero confidence right now. I believe SS said it but Grif needs a cupcake game that gets his mojo back.



Sadly Sunday's game probably knocked his fragile confidence wall down even more.

If the Jags aint a cupcake game....than uh oh.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Griffin has zero confidence right now. I believe SS said it but Grif needs a cupcake game that gets his mojo back.

Sadly Sunday's game probably knocked his fragile confidence wall down even more.

I'm not sure if he's lacking confidence, or the coaches don't have confidence in him. Did we give up multiple high draft picks to watch Griffin throw hitches and screens all day? Yeah the coverage was soft but so what? They have to open up the offense with more medium rage stuff. Get RG3 on the run a little more, do something. That was crap yesterday.

[skinsguy]

I think the biggest issue with RGIII is that he just didn't have adequate pass protection. He's trying to hang in there and stay in the pocket. But come on, Polumbus against Watts? That's a huge mismatch! Watts was unbelievable yesterday! It was like watching a video game!

If the 'skins had not turned the ball over when they did - especially deep in the redzone, we're probably talking about a good, tough victory. The running attack is outstanding. The passing attack will be better if the pass protection ever improves!

Bacarri Rambo needs to add a little jelly with that toast! Outside of him, the defense actually played pretty well I felt. We all know Foster is going to get his yards, but he didn't kill the 'skins. It continues to blow my mind how rare special teams miscues seem to be the norm for this team. A blocked XP and a blocked punt returned for a TD all in the same game? *sigh*

I keep telling myself to be patient, but man, it's tough!

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

There were also instances where he either ran into the pressure for no reason (one time it took us out of FG range) or failed to actually step up into the pocket to avoid the pressure. Hopefully he can start correcting this.

Yup. Cannot blame the right side for everything he did wrong. I have not seen any film on the websites that some of you guys watch 22? Or whatever it is. Id be willing to bet he missed more than one throw down field when he had the time to make it. All these things scare me. I mean I understand having your confidence shaken because of the injury, and not wanting to get hit again, but not stepping up - running into pressure- missing reads - not sure That has a whole lot to do with confidence.

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

There were also instances where he either ran into the pressure for no reason (one time it took us out of FG range) or failed to actually step up into the pocket to avoid the pressure. Hopefully he can start correcting this.

This is the part of Griffin's play yesterday that irked me the most. I think it might have something to do with him not trusting the interior blocking. Can't fault him for that, but at least give them a shot instead of backpedaling and taking a sack for a huge loss.

But Joe Flacco took a sack yesterday that put the Ravens out of FG range, so we need to remember it's not just our guy that makes frustrating mistakes.

By the way, Clowney will be out for 4-6 weeks. Let's hope the news on Cofield and Reed is better.