Lets keep things into perspective and not panic people!

irish · 09-30-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

I wouldn't put it all on the players. Scheme definitely has something to do with it. A unit that ranked in the top 10 last year is suddenly last? I just think the 3-4 is a big adjustment and it's going to take time for everyone to get on the same page.

They were top 10 in yds but lets face it, when the game was on the line they never came through with a big stop or created a turnover. That top 10 is very misleading.

MTK · 09-30-2010, 10:08 AM

I'm not saying the top 10 ranking meant all was well, but the fact they are getting totally gashed for yards right now tells me there's more to blame than just the players.

Longtimefan · 09-30-2010, 10:10 AM

The way this season has started, it's obviously testing the patience of the faithful.

There are areas of concern, some relevant to players abilities [or lack thereof] some relevant to coaches decisions. When considering everything involved, a good case can be made for both concerns. The points you guys are making are valid and you're joined by a whole host of others wondering the same things.

scowan · 09-30-2010, 10:10 AM

Mattyk, you need to put up a new poll this week.... Who gets more carries? Portis or Torain? Portis may be done as our feature back.

MTK · 09-30-2010, 10:18 AM

Sure doesn't take long to kick a player to the curb around here eh?

I think they'll continue to split carries, CP is too valuable as a blocker too.

Pocket$ $traight · 09-30-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Sure doesn't take long to kick a player to the curb around here eh?

I think they'll continue to split carries, CP is too valuable as a blocker too.

I think Portis' production wasn't that bad last week and Torain cannot pass block. Portis may be the best pass blocking back in the league. So it makes no sense to run him out of town right now.

irish · 09-30-2010, 10:22 AM

They will split carries but CPs days here are numbered especially after his slide last week and then saying that's what the coaches told him to do. Shanny doesnt think much of RBs anyway so I wouldnt be surprised to see Shanny try something new at RB.

44ever · 09-30-2010, 09:05 PM

Im not a big fan of Portis, but I cant deny his pass blocking abilities. He has saved the QB from a big hit many many times. I think he has a place on our team but we need a new leader at RB IMO

MTK · 10-01-2010, 11:19 AM

The Bills, Lions, Browns, Panthers, and maybe even the Raiders are all worse than the Rams.

saden1 · 10-01-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

The Bills, Lions, Browns, Panthers, and maybe even the Raiders are all worse than the Rams.

The Lions are worse than the Rams? Specially Rams without Jackson and their so called #1 WR "Avery?" No way! You can argue they are a tad bit better than the rest but that doesn't change the fact that the Rams are a god awful team.

skinsfan69 · 10-01-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

The Bills, Lions, Browns, Panthers, and maybe even the Raiders are all worse than the Rams.

The Rams have won 3 games in 2 years. To me it doesn't get any worse. Maybe Detriot. Oh yeah, we lost to them too.

saden1 · 10-01-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

The Rams have won 3 games in 2 years. To me it doesn't get any worse. Maybe Detriot. Oh yeah, we lost to them too.

How depressing

SirClintonPortis · 10-01-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

The Bills, Lions, Browns, Panthers, and maybe even the Raiders are all worse than the Rams.

We lost to the Panthers last year. Same story. Shooting ourselves in the foot. We may have talent, but we don't have guys who make plays.

sportscurmudgeon · 10-01-2010, 04:16 PM

Losing to the Rams; losing to the Lions; losing to the Panthers...

The Skins' rap is that they go out and lose to the bad teams.

Well, maybe there is another way to look at this. Maybe when the Skins play one of the bad teams - - that means there are two bad teams on the field. And one of them has to lose...

It is going to take more than a year to purge this roster of marginal players and replace them with guys who can play NFL caliber football at an above average level.

Fan033 · 10-03-2010, 12:38 PM

Game time in a few hours. I'm in full panic mode!

09-30-2010, 10:08 AM	#2
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Lets keep things into perspective and not panic people! I'm not saying the top 10 ranking meant all was well, but the fact they are getting totally gashed for yards right now tells me there's more to blame than just the players. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-30-2010, 10:10 AM	#3
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Lets keep things into perspective and not panic people! The way this season has started, it's obviously testing the patience of the faithful. There are areas of concern, some relevant to players abilities [or lack thereof] some relevant to coaches decisions. When considering everything involved, a good case can be made for both concerns. The points you guys are making are valid and you're joined by a whole host of others wondering the same things. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

09-30-2010, 10:10 AM	#4
scowan The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KY Age: 57 Posts: 1,559	Re: Lets keep things into perspective and not panic people! Mattyk, you need to put up a new poll this week.... Who gets more carries? Portis or Torain? Portis may be done as our feature back.

09-30-2010, 10:18 AM	#5
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Lets keep things into perspective and not panic people! Sure doesn't take long to kick a player to the curb around here eh? I think they'll continue to split carries, CP is too valuable as a blocker too. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-30-2010, 10:22 AM	#7
irish Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,575	Re: Lets keep things into perspective and not panic people! They will split carries but CPs days here are numbered especially after his slide last week and then saying that's what the coaches told him to do. Shanny doesnt think much of RBs anyway so I wouldnt be surprised to see Shanny try something new at RB.

09-30-2010, 09:05 PM	#8
44ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Fortune Teller Posts: 2,512	Re: Lets keep things into perspective and not panic people! Im not a big fan of Portis, but I cant deny his pass blocking abilities. He has saved the QB from a big hit many many times. I think he has a place on our team but we need a new leader at RB IMO

10-01-2010, 11:19 AM	#9
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Lets keep things into perspective and not panic people! The Bills, Lions, Browns, Panthers, and maybe even the Raiders are all worse than the Rams. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-01-2010, 04:16 PM	#14
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: Lets keep things into perspective and not panic people! Losing to the Rams; losing to the Lions; losing to the Panthers... The Skins' rap is that they go out and lose to the bad teams. Well, maybe there is another way to look at this. Maybe when the Skins play one of the bad teams - - that means there are two bad teams on the field. And one of them has to lose... It is going to take more than a year to purge this roster of marginal players and replace them with guys who can play NFL caliber football at an above average level. __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

10-03-2010, 12:38 PM	#15
Fan033 Camp Scrub Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 45	Re: Lets keep things into perspective and not panic people! Game time in a few hours. I'm in full panic mode!

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