Redskins trade for Alex Smith

FrenchSkin · 02-23-2018, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WillH

Hills not a bad option, but I almost prefer the draft. There's a lot of midrange talent every year (although we've whiffed on a few) and it's clearly a young fresh and healthy mans position.

WR will be tricky for sure. I don't think there's a slam dunk number 1 available in FA or draft.

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True.

But I just feel like we need playmakers on defense (NT/DT, CB) and I'm not really wowed by anybody available, so I'd rather keep as many picks as possible for this side of the ball.

And on offense we can't afford average guys or gambles, so if there are guys they really like at WR and RB, I want them to spend what it takes to get them.

Schneed10 · 02-24-2018, 12:37 PM

All that said I think a bounce back season is in store. He is fragile for sure, but last year was abnormal even for him. Usually he misses 2 - 4 games. Last year missed 10.

Even if he gets back to playing just 12 games it's a big impact on our offense.

Schneed10 · 02-24-2018, 12:40 PM

Chris Thompson too. Between him and Reed, safeties have to be mindful because linebackers aren't fast enough for either of them. Gruden can put safeties in a bind with either player in a myriad of ways, it loosens the coverage against the WRs. If we manage to add that one deep threat then everything gets easier for everyone, including Doctson.

sdskinsfan2001 · 02-24-2018, 01:18 PM

If we add a legit receiver, we get solid play from someone at LG, and we stay healthy i think we'll have a top 10 offense. Add a stud RB and it could be top 5.

Now that's a few things that need to go right but its not out of the realm of possibilities.

I think our redzone offense is greatly upgraded with AS, if we can get a good RB, we should be punching in a lot more 6's.

CRedskinsRule · 02-24-2018, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

If we add a legit receiver, we get solid play from someone at LG, and we stay healthy i think we'll have a top 10 offense. Add a stud RB and it could be top 5.

Now that's a few things that need to go right but its not out of the realm of possibilities.

I think our redzone offense is greatly upgraded with AS, if we can get a good RB, we should be punching in a lot more 6's.

I think the red zone may be the biggest upgrade with AS. Imagine if AS is able to complete fade passes, We may set scoring records!!!

sdskinsfan2001 · 02-24-2018, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I think the red zone may be the biggest upgrade with AS. Imagine if AS is able to complete fade passes, We may set scoring records!!!

I'll take even 1 fade pass touchdown lol.

Schneed10 · 02-24-2018, 05:40 PM

Fully agree. Need that disruptive DL too. Not a great season last year but at the same time not terribly far away. Such is the NFL.

sdskinsfan2001 · 02-27-2018, 12:58 PM

Marcus Peters doesn't agree with Alex Smith trade - NFL.com

We're going to the playoffs this year. So many good things being said about AS.

skinsfaninok · 02-27-2018, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

Marcus Peters doesn't agree with Alex Smith trade - NFL.com

We're going to the playoffs tbis year. So many good things being said about AS.

Well we need some pieces first but I agree that we will be just fine with 11

skinsfan69 · 02-27-2018, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

Marcus Peters doesn't agree with Alex Smith trade - NFL.com

We're going to the playoffs this year. So many good things being said about AS.

The optimism of the off season at it's best.

CRedskinsRule · 02-27-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

The optimism of the off season at it's best.

That's why I'm so hesitant to talk about AS. I'm drinking the Skins off-season kool-aid, we haven't even hit FA yet, and I know it's 6 months till the first game ARGHHH!!!!!

Dan73 · 02-27-2018, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

That's why I'm so hesitant to talk about AS. I'm drinking the Skins off-season kool-aid, we haven't even hit FA yet, and I know it's 6 months till the first game ARGHHH!!!!!

The trade is positive. If FA goes well then I get a little more excited. If it goes great I will be doing the happy dance and making sure I have Sunday ticket.

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Schneed10 · 02-27-2018, 02:28 PM

The ability to escape when the pocket breaks down is huge. It keeps you out of 2nd and 13 and gets you into 2nd and 8.

We need to put a running game together to help him. But Cousins needed that too. Hell all QBs need that.

I think Smith makes us slightly better.

sdskinsfan2001 · 02-27-2018, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

The ability to escape when the pocket breaks down is huge. It keeps you out of 2nd and 13 and gets you into 2nd and 8.

We need to put a running game together to help him. But Cousins needed that too. Hell all QBs need that.

I think Smith makes us slightly better.

Then if we add a good RB and that makes us even more slightly better at minimum, that's a big jump for an already pretty damn good offense.

That doesn't even include plugging in a solid LG and another WR.

If we have a good off season and draft this offense can be loaded.

Schneed10 · 02-27-2018, 02:44 PM

The amazing thing about the NFL. No matter how bad you looked, you're never really that far away.

The Eagles were 7-9 in 2016. Don't even need to say what happened the next season.

It really can turn around that quickly. We've got some resources to work with, and we should come back healthier. We'll see what happens.

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02-24-2018, 12:37 PM	#2
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Redskins trade for Alex Smith All that said I think a bounce back season is in store. He is fragile for sure, but last year was abnormal even for him. Usually he misses 2 - 4 games. Last year missed 10. Even if he gets back to playing just 12 games it's a big impact on our offense. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

02-24-2018, 12:40 PM	#3
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Redskins trade for Alex Smith Chris Thompson too. Between him and Reed, safeties have to be mindful because linebackers aren't fast enough for either of them. Gruden can put safeties in a bind with either player in a myriad of ways, it loosens the coverage against the WRs. If we manage to add that one deep threat then everything gets easier for everyone, including Doctson. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

02-24-2018, 01:18 PM	#4
sdskinsfan2001 Living Legend Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hanahan, South Carolina Age: 43 Posts: 20,874	Re: Redskins trade for Alex Smith If we add a legit receiver, we get solid play from someone at LG, and we stay healthy i think we'll have a top 10 offense. Add a stud RB and it could be top 5. Now that's a few things that need to go right but its not out of the realm of possibilities. I think our redzone offense is greatly upgraded with AS, if we can get a good RB, we should be punching in a lot more 6's. __________________ "You can be my wingman anytime." "Bulls**t. You can be mine."

02-24-2018, 05:40 PM	#7
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Redskins trade for Alex Smith Fully agree. Need that disruptive DL too. Not a great season last year but at the same time not terribly far away. Such is the NFL. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

02-27-2018, 12:58 PM	#8
sdskinsfan2001 Living Legend Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hanahan, South Carolina Age: 43 Posts: 20,874	Re: Redskins trade for Alex Smith Marcus Peters doesn't agree with Alex Smith trade - NFL.com We're going to the playoffs this year. So many good things being said about AS. __________________ "You can be my wingman anytime." "Bulls**t. You can be mine."

02-27-2018, 02:28 PM	#13
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Redskins trade for Alex Smith The ability to escape when the pocket breaks down is huge. It keeps you out of 2nd and 13 and gets you into 2nd and 8. We need to put a running game together to help him. But Cousins needed that too. Hell all QBs need that. I think Smith makes us slightly better. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

02-27-2018, 02:44 PM	#15
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Redskins trade for Alex Smith The amazing thing about the NFL. No matter how bad you looked, you're never really that far away. The Eagles were 7-9 in 2016. Don't even need to say what happened the next season. It really can turn around that quickly. We've got some resources to work with, and we should come back healthier. We'll see what happens. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

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