The Defense Only Thread

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

They've played 4 teams now (each), I'm sure we're not the only ones that gave them all those yards.

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Of course not, but I'm not sure you can tout how good their running games are (after four games) without acknowledging that the Redskins surrendered almost 300 yards rushing to those two teams.

[FrenchSkin]

I actually think with better tackling our run D would be much much better. Guys are in position to make TFL and it ends up being a first down...

What I don't know is how quick you can coach better tackling... I mean they must have been taught that at some point in their football careers, so a reminder should be enough... right?

And I'm not talking about huge badass tackles, just using your arms and bringing guys down. A gator roll would be great, give them a yard or two but at least make 'em fall !

[JWsleep]

The front 7 is just not up to snuff. Better tackling of course is needed, but we just don't have the bodies, IMO. Fingers crossed that Danny stays back and lets McC do another couple of drafts. And targeted FAs. Not sure we can do much at present, beyond the obvious tackling things.

TOs are saving us, but they tend to come in streaks, and against less-good teams. Hope the O can put up some big numbers for us!

[Chico23231]

Well Kerrigan mri was negative...so looks like we avoided a long term issue. Jay said he is day-to-day

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Well Kerrigan mri was negative...so looks like we avoided a long term issue. Jay said he is day-to-day

This is great news, hopefully Cravens can return soon as well

[skinsfan69]

I think we need to go back to the 4-3. The base 3-4 is shit. Still no true NT after 7 effing years. They actually thought Goldston would be that guy in their base. What a joke. It hasn't worked. And even though we're not in it all the time it's still our base defense and I saw us getting abused when we were in it.

I'd put Kerrigan, Murphy and Smith rotating at end. Put their hand in the dirt and have them moving upfield all the time. Draft some stud DT's and LB's. May have to dab into FA. But just do something. When we were in the 4-3 it was never this bad. Shanahan said it was better cause he didn't know where pressure was coming from. Yeah right dude.

Some guy named Crowell ran 15 times for 115 yards. He could have had 200 if they gave him the ball more. Inexusable.

[Irrefutable]

Donte Whitner working out for the Redskins

Donte Whitner - Unsigned Free Agent - 2016 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Irrefutable

Donte Whitner working out for the Redskins

Donte Whitner - Unsigned Free Agent - 2016 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

id say sign him...he would be an upgrade from the play of Bruton. This is the kind of move that worked out for us last year with Blackmon.

[skinsfan69]

There is a reason he's on the street. But I would agree, probably better than Bruton. At least Wittner will hit someone.

[MTK]

Maybe he's just looking for too much $$. If he wants to play he's gonna have to suck it up and take the minimum.

[Irrefutable]

Whitner can tackle, he had over 100 in 2014. The reason he is a free agent is his coverage skills.

[Chico23231]

Keim saying no go on Whitner

[SkinsGuru]

So since Berry became the Defensive Coordinator the skins have led the league in forced fumbles and fumble recoveries. Do you think that "we must strip the ball" attitude is a reason the tackling has been so bad? Will Blackman said he missed two tackles against the Browns trying to strip the ball. Are others?

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

So since Berry became the Defensive Coordinator the skins have led the league in forced fumbles and fumble recoveries. Do you think that "we must strip the ball" attitude is a reason the tackling has been so bad? Will Blackman said he missed two tackles against the Browns trying to strip the ball. Are others?

I doubt he is preaching strip over tackle. Did see several plays on Sunday where it appeared they were more concerned witj stripping the ball, but, unfortunately, I think it is simply because they cannot tackle. Like once the guy runs for 14 yards stripping is the only option left.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

So since Berry became the Defensive Coordinator the skins have led the league in forced fumbles and fumble recoveries. Do you think that "we must strip the ball" attitude is a reason the tackling has been so bad? Will Blackman said he missed two tackles against the Browns trying to strip the ball. Are others?

I think it could contribute a little bit, but Ive seen a lot of one-on-one straight up couldn't bring the runner down or the dreaded "arm tackle" because our defender wasn't in good position...cravens and wil ive seen this specifically.

Ive seen Bruton straight whiff too a couple times...like dive and miss or dive and then reach out and miss.