Game Preview: Redskins @ Lions

[KI Skins Fan]

Spence, your preview was brutal! You seem to be fed up with this team. I hope you haven’t gotten caught up in the mob mentality of some of the fans at FedEx Field. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen Redskins Nation so ready to get out the pitchforks and torches – after a win, at that!

Look at this stuff:

The Lions should load up against the run, trying to make the Redskins one dimensional and force them to the air, where they haven't been able to make big plays for...years.

Anthony Aldridge, a speed burner who can go all the way or cough up the rock at any time.

Jason Campbell played well last week, but the only receiver who was open and not dropping the ball was TE Chris Cooley.

The Redskins don't have the skill or discipline to work their way down the field patiently for touchdowns so taking away the big play works.

Malcolm Kelly or Devin Thomas must do what they have never done -- play like a real starting wide receiver. If one can do that, this game should be a blowout. If, as usual, they fail to show up and do much, the game should be relatively close.

The Redskins are ripe for a mauling, but the Lions are not the team to do it. They don't have the talent or experience.

Whew! I can’t imagine how rough things could get if the Redskins were to lose to Detroit.

[PennSkinsFan]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Spence, your preview was brutal! You seem to be fed up with this team. I hope you haven’t gotten caught up in the mob mentality of some of the fans at FedEx Field. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen Redskins Nation so ready to get out the pitchforks and torches – after a win, at that!

Look at this stuff:

The Lions should load up against the run, trying to make the Redskins one dimensional and force them to the air, where they haven't been able to make big plays for...years.

Anthony Aldridge, a speed burner who can go all the way or cough up the rock at any time.

Jason Campbell played well last week, but the only receiver who was open and not dropping the ball was TE Chris Cooley.

The Redskins don't have the skill or discipline to work their way down the field patiently for touchdowns so taking away the big play works.

Malcolm Kelly or Devin Thomas must do what they have never done -- play like a real starting wide receiver. If one can do that, this game should be a blowout. If, as usual, they fail to show up and do much, the game should be relatively close.

The Redskins are ripe for a mauling, but the Lions are not the team to do it. They don't have the talent or experience.

Whew! I can’t imagine how rough things could get if the Redskins were to lose to Detroit.

Was there anything wrong in those statements though? I think the statement about working their way down the field is a bit off, but that can be truthful if down the field was replaced with red zone. Other than that, the rest of the statement have validity to them. The first one if the God's honest truth. Many teams that do beat us figure that one out by loading up to stop Portis and forcing the Redskins to throw while doubling up Moss.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by PennSkinsFan

Was there anything wrong in those statements though? I think the statement about working their way down the field is a bit off, but that can be truthful if down the field was replaced with red zone. Other than that, the rest of the statement have validity to them. The first one if the God's honest truth. Many teams that do beat us figure that one out by loading up to stop Portis and forcing the Redskins to throw while doubling up Moss.

Nobody can do both of these things without playing 12 guys on the field.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by PennSkinsFan

Was there anything wrong in those statements though? I think the statement about working their way down the field is a bit off, but that can be truthful if down the field was replaced with red zone. Other than that, the rest of the statement have validity to them. The first one if the God's honest truth. Many teams that do beat us figure that one out by loading up to stop Portis and forcing the Redskins to throw while doubling up Moss.

I thought it was a bit harsh.

[#56fanatic]

I think this game is going to look more like we did at the beginning of last year. I HEAVY dose of running, wearing them down then eating big chunks of yards and clock in the 4th quarter. Zorn isn't going to want to turn the ball over throwing against the Lions, especially since Reinhart is playing guard. He wont want to put him in a ton of pass blocking schemes since its easier to learn the running plays. My opinion, we will see a ton of Portis left, right, middle(if he plays) and Betts. I like to see what they will do with Aldridge. He has the same skill set as Sproles in San Diego.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

I thought it was a bit harsh.

A lot of the articles are, makes me think it's JLC in hiding

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Spence, your preview was brutal! You seem to be fed up with this team. I hope you haven’t gotten caught up in the mob mentality of some of the fans at FedEx Field. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen Redskins Nation so ready to get out the pitchforks and torches – after a win, at that!

Look at this stuff:

The Lions should load up against the run, trying to make the Redskins one dimensional and force them to the air, where they haven't been able to make big plays for...years.

Anthony Aldridge, a speed burner who can go all the way or cough up the rock at any time.

Jason Campbell played well last week, but the only receiver who was open and not dropping the ball was TE Chris Cooley.

The Redskins don't have the skill or discipline to work their way down the field patiently for touchdowns so taking away the big play works.

Malcolm Kelly or Devin Thomas must do what they have never done -- play like a real starting wide receiver. If one can do that, this game should be a blowout. If, as usual, they fail to show up and do much, the game should be relatively close.

The Redskins are ripe for a mauling, but the Lions are not the team to do it. They don't have the talent or experience.

Whew! I can’t imagine how rough things could get if the Redskins were to lose to Detroit.

Sounds spot on to me... especially about Devin Thomas. He needs to wake the hell up. So far he's been a complete dud.