Keys to Winning

Yeah...I'm a newbie but a longtime fan. I am really looking forward to posting regularly. I'm not one of those "fair weather fans" ... This is the "real deal" and part of me. ....Skins 4 Life brothers.

[70Chip]

The Redskins need to break out a trick play on special teams. I don't believe that Gibbs has EVER run a fake out of field goal formation. I remember Norv throwing a pass with Frerotte against the Giants in about '96 but I don't think Gibbs has. If someone can think of one please post. I thought Frost showed great speed on that tackle last week so maybe a direct snap to Hall and pass to Frost. The key to winning will be big plays on special teams. It is the one area where we should have a definite edge.

[Master4Caster]

Firstdown, You hit it. Taylor Jacobs - or someone other than SAntana Moss/Chris Cooley/Clinton Portis - has to step up to make defenses PAY for dbl covering Moss and Cooley. Until that happens, the Skins offense is going to be suspect.

First, do not underestimate Seattle. They don't have the best record for nothing. Alexander's success means he's running behind a powerful O-line. John Riggins says Matt Hasselbeck is the best QB in the NFC. He won't be fooled or rattled.

The Skins won because the defense really stepped up to make stops and force turnovers, 14 in the last five games and 3 at Tampa. That's just basic. Cause turnovers, win the game.

Win the line of scrimmage. Running lets our big uglies be aggressive against the Seahawk defense and open holes for Portis/Betts. These two points keep the score manageable. The Skins do NOT want to get in a shootout with Seattle.

Run the ball. Run it again. And again. If they fall behind, but stay within 14 points, keep running the ball up to mid-way in the 4th quarter.

Brunell mobility in the pocket. He buys time for the receivers to get open. An extra half second helps Moss and Cooley. A full second more might help Jacobs and the other guy.

Of course, we know all this. We are fans. If we knew HOW to do it, we would be coaches!

Hail Victory!

[saskin]

Keys to the game....just score more points than they do ....and we'll listen to how our win wasn't justified :smashfrea

[GoSkins!]

Originally Posted by Redskins88

Keys to the game....just score more points than they do ....and we'll listen to how our win wasn't justified :smashfrea

My prediction:

Skins win... experts say Seattle wasn't as good as they thought.

[saskin]

Originally Posted by GoSkins!

My prediction:

Skins win... experts say Seattle wasn't as good as they thought.

That wouldn't be too bad....