Redskins Insider: Mr. Saunders' Offense

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Last year was a solid year offensively, we ranked 14th. But Saunders always has his teams in the top 5 in year two, so there's definitely room for improvement.

But the biggest way to win the close ones which we seemed to lose last year is generate turnovers. An extra INT or fumble recovery here and there would have carried us to 10-6 even with the average offense we had.

dont forget about converting Touchdowns in the red zone instead of settling for field goals

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

dont forget about converting Touchdowns in the red zone instead of settling for field goals

This is a good point. Whats even more important is that we start hitting long FGs instead of settling for punts. Having a kicker whose range exceeds 35 yards will be a start, but if you are 3 and 12 from the opponents 34, you have to make sure you get 6-8 yards at the very least, maybe even by running the ball.

And the short yardage game has to improve immensely.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

This is a good point. Whats even more important is that we start hitting long FGs instead of settling for punts. Having a kicker whose range exceeds 35 yards will be a start, but if you are 3 and 12 from the opponents 34, you have to make sure you get 6-8 yards at the very least, maybe even by running the ball.

And the short yardage game has to improve immensely.

on top of making mental mistakes like taking a sack on 3rd and four from the 30 taking you out of field goal range and getting 5 to 6 yards on average on first down instaed of 2 to 3