Skins vs. Packers gameplan/predictions thread

[memphisskin]

The one thing I expect to see this week is Brunell playing smarter football. He is probably going to keep on missing on a lot of deep balls, he may keep overthrowing some guys and underthrowing other guys, but if he can go a couple of games without throwing a pick 6 then our offense will at least stop beating us and our defense won't have to play a perfect game for us to win.

This week we have a good chance to win. I think Springs or Washington is going to score for our defense this week.

[illdefined]

Originally Posted by memphisskin

The one thing I expect to see this week is Brunell playing smarter football. He is probably going to keep on missing on a lot of deep balls, he may keep overthrowing some guys and underthrowing other guys, but if he can go a couple of games without throwing a pick 6 then our offense will at least stop beating us and our defense won't have to play a perfect game for us to win.

expect or wish for? Brunell plays it TOO smart, he hasn't had a direct pick in a while (just off those tips), because he'll either throw it away, or 'lead' a receiver so uh 'much' that no defender (nor receiver) can get it.

he's been playing TOO conservative. he doesn't throw the random rookie INTs that Ramsey still has in his system. like him or not, Brunell is a vet, and he's got instincts. the best times i seen him play is when he's on the move and listening to those instincts. like when he sidestepped that cowboy and drilled a TD to Gardner. when he follows the gameplan too strictly and all of the 'rules' is when he gets too soft and throws it away or overthinks his passes.

[hurrykaine]

ESPN reported that the packers' secondary is severely banged up with Sharper and Al Harris, both suffering knee injuries. If Gardner and Coles can't get any separation this time around, and Brunell doesn't hit 'em deep, it will be a fantastic opportunity missed.

Of course, it's also been reported that Favre's wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer....that's the last thing we need...another spirited Favre performance in the face of adversity.

My prediction - the offense has a good (but not great) game all around. Skins win 24-17, with Favre throwing a couple of picks.

[dragontat7169]

Redskis win 17-16.

Yes this is going to be a close game. In order for the Skins to win, they will need to disguise the Blitz on Defense. Favre is too good of a QB and will hit the Hot Receiver when needed. That's how he picked Dallas' D apart last week. The announcers even said that Parcell's likes to blitz on 3rd and 7 or more. Well Brett picked them apart. The Skins are also known for Blitzing on 3rd and long so they will need to mix it up and disguise it whenever possible or fake it and drop back into coverage.

I see the Defense only allowing 1 TD but the Packers making 3 field goals. I see our offense scoring 2 TD's but one is set up by the Defense and kicking 1 field goal. I think it will be a close game and we will be sitting on the edge of sits throughout the whole game.

GO SKINS!!!

[MarkBrunell]

You're too kind. I mean way too kind. Really. Those aren't instincts I'm hearing... it's my heart beating 1000BPM and the defense's footsteps. I appreciate you thinking I'm smart... but throwing the ball away is way easier than hitting a receiver... and I have gotten pretty good at it. That sidestep thing was actually a trip... clumsey me. In addition to a dead left arm... I have two left feet.

Green Bay 6 - Washington 4

- #8 MB

Originally Posted by illdefined

expect or wish for? Brunell plays it TOO smart, he hasn't had a direct pick in a while (just off those tips), because he'll either throw it away, or 'lead' a receiver so uh 'much' that no defender (nor receiver) can get it.

he's been playing TOO conservative. he doesn't throw the random rookie INTs that Ramsey still has in his system. like him or not, Brunell is a vet, and he's got instincts. the best times i seen him play is when he's on the move and listening to those instincts. like when he sidestepped that cowboy and drilled a TD to Gardner. when he follows the gameplan too strictly and all of the 'rules' is when he gets too soft and throws it away or overthinks his passes.