Now it makes sense...

[LadyT]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

There's one thing I will say in Arch's defense, he has been a man about his misgivings, he's been the first to admit he's not playing well. That's more than I can say for some of our defenders who offer up nothing but excuses for their dreadful play.

Agreed. Also, the reason he's one of the leading tacklers is that the opponents are getting past the front defensive 7 as if they're not even there, and that's not a good sign.

Some on this board have been relentless in trying to pinpoint 1 or 2 players to blame for the team's woes when, in fact, most of the players are playing far below their potential. And that's a much harder pill to swallow. It's much easier to convince yourself that if 1 player were benched, all would be fine, but that's hardly the truth about this team.

[MonkFan4Life]

Right now I would think Clark is better than he is. I guess when Springs comes back and if somehow the Skins can muster up a pass rush then things may get better for Archuletta. We'll just have to wait and see.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by MonkFan4Life

Right now I would think Clark is better than he is. I guess when Springs comes back and if somehow the Skins can muster up a pass rush then things may get better for Archuletta. We'll just have to wait and see.

Rihgt. I think the AA signing only makes sense in the context of when the team did it. The FO and the coaching staff probably thought Springs would be healthy and in his normal Pro Bowl form and that Rogers would continue to improve because he was looking good before he got hurt last year. AA wasn't really brought into to help defend the pass, aside from adding a real blitzing threat from the backfield.
But, since Springs has been out and Rogers hasn't shown any improvement Williams hasn't been able to use AA the way he wanted to and his poor coverage skills have been severly exposed.
I feel like it's such a theme for the Skins of late: Right Place/Player, but Wrong Time.

[That Guy]

because of the cap, money paid to non-producers is a valid reason for hate, since they impair the team's ability to improve in other areas.

holdman and archuleta rack up tackles, but they're late tackles. it's like arguing that david carr is the best QB in the league since he has/had the highest QB rating (even though he only plays well in garbage time).

it's not just arch though. carter's underperformed, injuries at DT and DB have really hurt, and none of our CBs look like they're any good right now. our offense hasn't been consistant enough to keep them off the field, and GW's been calling an awful lot of prevent which i'm not sure who it's really helping. there's blame for the FO for overpaying and not ensuring depth was taken care of (NO ONE should have to bring in 9+ players at the last second for needs that were known dating back to the end of last season).

but if i have to vote, i'd say archuleta isn't living up to his contract or doing what was expected of him to help us win games. maybe prioleau's injury prevented him from being used solely as a quasi-linebacker, but injuries happen and the remaining starters and depth has dealt with them very very poorly.

[vaoutlaws2006]

workout warrior...more like paycheck warrior. he is awful. send him back to st louis. i dont think he could cover me.

[SmootSmack]

On Cold Pizza just now Darnell Dockett said he listens to Phil Collins to get pumped up before a game, said Ray Lewis likes to as well

"If you're a true baller, nothing gets you pumped up like 'In the Air Tonight'"

[RedskinRat]

Albert Haynesworth has a penchant for 'Stomp' by Aaron Carter.......

Says it gets him all fired up and ready to...uh......

[JGisLordOfTheRings]

Originally Posted by RedskinRat

Albert Haynesworth has a penchant for 'Stomp' by Aaron Carter.......

Says it gets him all fired up and ready to...uh......

HAHAHAHAAAAAAA

[Daryl Elite]

That's a good point. If Peirson "Pralines and Cream" hadn't have had that devestating, career-ending collision on the first play of the season, we'd probably be 7-0 right now.

Yes. 7-0.

Because we'd win by so much, the NFL would award us with another win.

[BrunellMVP?]

he also brings a degree of speed and athleticism not present in brunell since the mid 90's...

[Chief X_Phackter]

I don't care what motivates him, as long as he gets motivated. He is getting a bad rap from everyone because he is being forced to do what he's not best at, and that is drop into coverage a lot. He is better suited in run support, closer to the line of scrimmage. He's never been a great cover guy, hell he is a former linebacker. If our cornerbacks ever get healthy enough, he can go back to what he does best. In the mean time everyone out there is trying to pick up the slack of others due to injuries mostly.

[LadyT]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I don't care what motivates him, as long as he gets motivated. He is getting a bad rap from everyone because he is being forced to do what he's not best at, and that is drop into coverage a lot. He is better suited in run support, closer to the line of scrimmage. He's never been a great cover guy, hell he is a former linebacker. If our cornerbacks ever get healthy enough, he can go back to what he does best. In the mean time everyone out there is trying to pick up the slack of others due to injuries mostly.

You are 100% right. And I blame GW and the other defensive coaches for trying to make players be something they are not. It would be the same as if your boss, knowing you are best at writing news articles for the paper, suddenly assigns you to designing ad copy for the paper. Of course you're going to struggle, and probably fail, because that's not your strong suit. GW knew what AA's skills and weaknesses were before they signed him. They shouldn't be surprised that he struggles in coverage. Against the Jags, he was playing closer to the line and had one of his better games. This probably wouldn't even be such an issue, were it not for the injuries to our CBs.

[Crat92]

You got that sh*t right! You can learn game management skills. This guy is a phenominal athlete. That bazooka he has will surely cause all the doubters to forget that over the hill ass Mark Brunell! HAIL from MCUSA!