Redskins vs. Steelers predictions

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by Jake2008

Phillys defense line is alot better at getting to the QB by themselves without the blitz then ours so far. That is what makes their blitzing so effective. We have to blitz to try and get a sack and so far our blitzes haven't been that productive.

I think they will emphasis stopping Portis and making Campbell try and beat them. They will bring alot of pressure. The way we have been playing the past couple of weeks won't get it done against a quality team and I think Pitt will pull out with a victory.

I disagree with your first statement. Trent Cole is their best pass rusher, and he is no better than Andre Carter. Chris Samuels rendered Cole a NON-FACTOR when we played them in Philly. Jim Johnson rushes 5, and sometimes 6, as much as any D-coordinator in the league - that is the biggest reason that they get to the QB. I'm not saying that we should go blitz happy, but I'd like to see Blache pick his spots, especially if he shuts down the Pittsburgh running attack and forces 3rd and long situations.

[Jake2008]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

I disagree with your first statement. Trent Cole is their best pass rusher, and he is no better than Andre Carter. Chris Samuels rendered Cole a NON-FACTOR when we played them in Philly. Jim Johnson rushes 5, and sometimes 6, as much as any D-coordinator in the league - that is the biggest reason that they get to the QB. I'm not saying that we should go blitz happy, but I'd like to see Blache pick his spots, especially if he shuts down the Pittsburgh running attack and forces 3rd and long situations.

Actually Darren Howard and Juqua Parker both have 4.5 sacks each and Trent Cole has 3. That is 12 just among those 3 which is 2 more then our whole team.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by Jake2008

Actually Darren Howard and Juqua Parker both have 4.5 sacks each and Trent Cole has 3. That is 12 just among those 3 which is 2 more then our whole team.

And I repeat that Philly sends 5 and 6 rushers more often than anyone else in the league. That frees up the D-linemen, especially when the QB has to avoid a blitzing defender and strays directly into the arms of a D-lineman. Don't believe me, just read this account of how they abused Roethlisberger with continuous blitzing: ESPN - Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia - Recap - September 21, 2008. That has been Johnson's MO ever since he got to Philly.

Bottom line, Our D-linemen would have more sacks too if we blitzed as much as Philly, but Blache has a more balanced D that gives up far fewer big plays. If Santonio Holmes is out, I believe that Blache will be tempted to copy some of what Philly did to Pittsburgh's offense.

[Jake2008]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

And I repeat that Philly sends 5 and 6 rushers more often than anyone else in the league. That frees up the D-linemen, especially when the QB has to avoid a blitzing defender and strays directly into the arms of a D-lineman. Don't believe me, just read this account of how they abused Roethlisberger with continuous blitzing: ESPN - Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia - Recap - September 21, 2008. That has been Johnson's MO ever since he got to Philly.

Bottom line, Our D-linemen would have more sacks too if we blitzed as much as Philly, but Blache has a more balanced D that gives up far fewer big plays. If Santonio Holmes is out, I believe that Blache will be tempted to copy some of what Philly did to Pittsburgh's offense.

And I was saying the difference is that they get sacks when they blitz. We haven't gotten sacks by our Dline or blitzers when we blitz which is a good reason to not blitz as often because if you can't get to the QB you will get burned. Philly can do this and that is why the continue doing it. Until someone can stop them and burn them, they won't stop.

[GMScud]

After playing at 1:00 this past Sunday and not unitl 8:30 next Monday, I'm very glad our guys get an extra day and half compared to if we played Pitt at 1:00 this coming Sunday. Every second of rest is important at this point.