WEEK 1 : Redskins vs Dolphins Prediction Thread

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by Huck1974

I think Miami will get consistant pressure with 4. They ended Matt Ryans night real early in preseason. I haven't seen them bring the house yet.

You guys need to get something outside and quick to move the ball. You have talent with a RB catching the ball and making plays in space.

Have to admit this gave me a chuckle. Atlanta now has our old OC and the right side of their line (the side trying to block Suh and Wake) are two people that used to play here who we complained about constantly... Tyler Polumbus and Chris Chester. They can both stretch run block fairly well in the ZBS but are terrible in pass protection. I feel bad for Ryan having those two starting.

[JoeRedskin]

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.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Has JG improved as game manager?

This is what i want to see. We cant really control the fact that Suh and Wake will over power our OL. What we can control is play calling to limit their effectiveness.

Very excited for sunday.

[skinsfaninok]

Cousins has only been sacked 16 times in 427 career drop backs he also led the nfl last yr in yards per pass on playaction.
Per espn

[Evilgrin]

If Gruden goes into halftime again and comes out with no adjustments, it will be very telling for the rest of the season.

[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by Evilgrin

If Gruden goes into halftime again and comes out with no adjustments, it will be very telling for the rest of the season.

His situational awareness could use improvement too.

The last minute in the 1st half at SF last year comes to mind.

[Alvin Walton]

Blue Gummi sharks?

[Huck1974]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Blue Gummi sharks?

I prefer Mike and Ike's

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by Huck1974

I prefer Mike and Ike's

Oooo yea, love Mike and Ikes, Hot Tamales too!

[Huck1974]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Oooo yea, love Mike and Ikes, Hot Tamales too!

YES!!!! Hot Tamales!!

[Chico23231]

Listening to the talking heads and some fans, they make it sound like the dolphins are a Super Bowl team...kinda shocking with their track record. Sounds like they are already looking pass the skins, that's good for us.

[That Guy]

they could win 10-11 games, but i don't think they're seahawks/patriots/green bay good.

[SFREDSKIN]

Houston Bates is getting promoted from PS today. Who gets cut to make room for him?

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by sfredskin

houston bates is getting promoted from ps today. Who gets cut to make room for him?

iii

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Houston Bates is getting promoted from PS today. Who gets cut to make room for him?

Frank Kearse.