Clutch and Execution Problems

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Good post...I gotta disagree with the talent, i think we are pretty average with starters, but lack good depth. I dont think Im asking too much with just seeing some improvement with the offense...I see it in 3rd downs situations and I see it with the play of individuals (K Williams and Armstrong) and even some playcalling, but I still see many errors on O, D and the killer which was the block on special teams. Your right about finding guys to work together as team, its a learning curve for sure...like I said, this year seems to hold more opportunity than the past for average teams, like ours, to be able to get in the mix. Look at Tampa or Chicago this year, they're taking advantage of it. Why not us? Im not writing us off, but man that loss really hurt. I predicted 8-8 for us...9-7 could get us in the playoffs. Now that woulda impressed me.

I think we have better than average talent in the starting positions, but not every starting position. And, like you said, we don't have the depth. This is something I truly believe MS will address in the seasons to come, because he's been known to draft for depth.

What I hope to see happening is for our young guys to continue to work hard and improve. Guys like Brandon Banks, Fred Davis, Brian Orakpo, Trent Williams, and Anthony Armstrong are prime examples of what the 'skins should be looking for. We can also throw in Laron Landry as well, but I'm really talking about our first and second year players (I know that Fred Davis is technically in his third year.) These guys appear to be working hard and it's showing on the field. Not saying the other guys don't put forth the effort, but when you have guys who others would think would be long shots (Anthony Armstrong, Brandon Banks,) make it and produce in the NFL, that is the talent you want to build your team around. Those types of guys are the ones who are hungry and will give it 110%.

But in addition to that, we also need players who have high football IQs. Peyton Manning isn't necessarily the best athlete to ever step out on a football field, but he's one of the smartest, which makes him an elite player. That's what we need, young, hungry players who have high football IQs. That's what turns teams into champions.

[Zorny]

Who is the rookie or journeyman player on the Giants that is going to dominate the skins this week? Over/Under 6, the number of sacks the skins will give up. Could be skins point total also...

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Zorny

Who is the rookie or journeyman player on the Giants that is going to dominate the skins this week? Over/Under 6, the number of sacks the skins will give up. Could be skins point total also...

Victor Cruz?

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

Victor Cruz?

Too bad they put him on injured reserve at the start of the season, so he will most likely be watching the game from a suite or standing on the sideline cheering Derek Hagan and Mario Manningham, and not on the field ripping our defense up like "Zorny" predicted.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Zorny

Who is the rookie or journeyman player on the Giants that is going to dominate the skins this week? Over/Under 6, the number of sacks the skins will give up. Could be skins point total also...

Need to break out of a funk? Looking to set a record? Then come on down to Washington DC/Landover for all your slump breaking/breakout needs. Just take a look at a few of our most satisfied customers

Miami Heat - 3 game loosing streak broken after a win against the Wizards

Jarsov Halack - Helped lead Montreal to one of the biggest playoff upsets in history with a lights out performance in round 1 of the playoffs.

Michael Vick - Best game of his career on national television against the Redskins

Detroit Lions - Broke out of a 19 game loosing streak vs the Redskins.

St. Louis Rams - Broke a 14 game home loosing streak against our very own Skins

Minnestoa Vikings - Win their first road game in 2010 against the Skins. HAIL!

Houston Texans - Biggest comeback win in franchise history thanks to the Skins

Dallas Cowboys - Got their first shutout in 6 years back in 09 thanks to the Skins. Last shutout before that? Week 15 of 2003 against the Skins

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Need to break out of a funk? Looking to set a record? Then come on down to Washington DC/Landover for all your slump breaking/breakout needs. Just take a look at a few of our most satisfied customers

Miami Heat - 3 game loosing streak broken after a win against the Wizards

Jarsov Halack - Helped lead Montreal to one of the biggest playoff upsets in history with a lights out performance in round 1 of the playoffs.

Michael Vick - Best game of his career on national television against the Redskins

Detroit Lions - Broke out of a 19 game loosing streak vs the Redskins.

St. Louis Rams - Broke a 14 game home loosing streak against our very own Skins

Minnestoa Vikings - Win their first road game in 2010 against the Skins. HAIL!

Houston Texans - Biggest comeback win in franchise history thanks to the Skins

Dallas Cowboys - Got their first shutout in 6 years back in 09 thanks to the Skins. Last shutout before that? Week 15 of 2003.

I really, really, really wish your post was false. Instead it's yet another reminder that no matter what DC sport I turn to to get some relief, it ends up in the same comical fashion. Even when your team is the best team in the league during the regular season like the Caps are, I still can't find a DC team whose' season doesn't end in disappointing fashion, or whose' season is filled with highlights of other teams beating them in historic fashion.

Btw his name is Jaroslav Halak.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Need to break out of a funk? Looking to set a record? Then come on down to Washington DC/Landover for all your slump breaking/breakout needs. Just take a look at a few of our most satisfied customers

Miami Heat - 3 game loosing streak broken after a win against the Wizards

Jarsov Halack - Helped lead Montreal to one of the biggest playoff upsets in history with a lights out performance in round 1 of the playoffs.

Michael Vick - Best game of his career on national television against the Redskins

Detroit Lions - Broke out of a 19 game loosing streak vs the Redskins.

St. Louis Rams - Broke a 14 game home loosing streak against our very own Skins

Minnestoa Vikings - Win their first road game in 2010 against the Skins. HAIL!

Houston Texans - Biggest comeback win in franchise history thanks to the Skins

Dallas Cowboys - Got their first shutout in 6 years back in 09 thanks to the Skins. Last shutout before that? Week 15 of 2003 against the Skins

Yeah, we also injured Roethlisberger only to be beaten by Byron Leftwich.

Matt Stafford also had some godawful games before that Lions' win.

We also let a lowly Bungles team win against us in 2008.

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by Zorny

Who is the rookie or journeyman player on the Giants that is going to dominate the skins this week? Over/Under 6, the number of sacks the skins will give up. Could be skins point total also...

Devin Thomas

They'll get burned by some Receiver that no one's ever heard of. Manningham will stat-up as well. He's their 3rd WR and would easily be our #1.

[Zorny]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

Devin Thomas

They'll get burned by some Receiver that no one's ever heard of. Manningham will stat-up as well. He's their 3rd WR and would easily be our #1.

Devin Thomas. That's perfect. Good call! Thank god the Giants don't have an interim head coach....

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

Devin Thomas

They'll get burned by some Receiver that no one's ever heard of. Manningham will stat-up as well. He's their 3rd WR and would easily be our #1.

What ever happened to that preseason Superstar with the single digit jersey number? Victor Cruz.