Redskins vs. Steelers Preseason Pre-Game Thread

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Just leaving now from the game, really hard to see everything or anything. But it was nice not to see the steeler fans leave laughing!

from congestion or alcohol?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Just leaving now from the game, really hard to see everything or anything. But it was nice not to see the steeler fans leave laughing!

Can't underrate this, at least.

[mooby]

Shayne Graham really nullified that kicking competition today. I mean him and Gano are going in two completely opposite directions, which isn't a bad thing. Graham will probably be one of the first cuts. It's also the first time I can say I'm actually not concerned about going into a season with Gano as our starting kicker. Maybe that's just because S. Graham's problems really made Gano look even more impressive. And Aldrick Robinson may or may not be a PS candidate, but he definitely didn't help his case tonight.

[redsk1]

Super Bowl. Kidding. Missed the game tonight and forgot to DVR. Nice stats though. Looks like we kicked some a**. I saw the first drive and missed the missed FG. Nice first game though.

[FRPLG]

I'd like to see our starters get more snaps than usual this pre-season. Seeing as how they lost every OTA and three weeks of camp I think every opportunity they have to get on the field and actually work with the systems in full pads is critical. Everyone else can do the typical light load for starters but I think the right move is to use them MORE. I'd love to see them play the whole half next week and deep into the second half after that. In the fourth I'd even give them a half.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I'd like to see our starters get more snaps than usual this pre-season. Seeing as how they lost every OTA and three weeks of camp I think every opportunity they have to get on the field and actually work with the systems in full pads is critical. Everyone else can do the typical light load for starters but I think the right move is to use them MORE. I'd love to see them play the whole half next week and deep into the second half after that. In the fourth I'd even give them a half.

I have no issue with Shanahan playing his projected starters an entire half. But the problem is that he can't make the opponent do the same, and the evaluation becomes meaningless against non-competition. I wish all teams would go a half with their starters in the preseason, but some teams are more top-heavy than others.

For the first time, I don't think the Redskins qualify as top-heavy. The second team defense may have flat outplayed the first team, particularly in the defensive secondary. Hard for me to make that claim because the Steelers played their third team in the second half and their second team offense is actually quite good, but if for some week DHall, Wilson, Horton, and Doughty were all unavailable, I don't think we'd have much of a drop-off with the next four guys up.

[IRISHSKIN24]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I have no issue with Shanahan playing his projected starters an entire half. But the problem is that he can't make the opponent do the same, and the evaluation becomes meaningless against non-competition. I wish all teams would go a half with their starters in the preseason, but some teams are more top-heavy than others.

For the first time, I don't think the Redskins qualify as top-heavy. The second team defense may have flat outplayed the first team, particularly in the defensive secondary. Hard for me to make that claim because the Steelers played their third team in the second half and their second team offense is actually quite good, but if for some week DHall, Wilson, Horton, and Doughty were all unavailable, I don't think we'd have much of a drop-off with the next four guys up.

highly doubt not missing DHall or Wilson...... now what would that D look like with Landry and Atogwe??? i really want to see that before i judge our pass D

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by IRISHSKIN24

highly doubt not missing DHall or Wilson...... now what would that D look like with Landry and Atogwe??? i really want to see that before i judge our pass D

We can only hope they make the difference. But the big issue here is it's week one of the preseason. If you're not healthy now, then...when?

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by IRISHSKIN24

highly doubt not missing DHall or Wilson...... now what would that D look like with Landry and Atogwe??? i really want to see that before i judge our pass D

No need to risk injury to your top performers since they are assured of making the squad and retaining their starting roles. Preseason is to just get them back into the groove of things, get into playing condition, and evaluating those on the "talent bubble".

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I have no issue with Shanahan playing his projected starters an entire half. But the problem is that he can't make the opponent do the same, and the evaluation becomes meaningless against non-competition. I wish all teams would go a half with their starters in the preseason, but some teams are more top-heavy than others.

For the first time, I don't think the Redskins qualify as top-heavy. The second team defense may have flat outplayed the first team, particularly in the defensive secondary. Hard for me to make that claim because the Steelers played their third team in the second half and their second team offense is actually quite good, but if for some week DHall, Wilson, Horton, and Doughty were all unavailable, I don't think we'd have much of a drop-off with the next four guys up.

I'd agree but any extra time they can be on the field in a competitive situation should help make up some for the lost time.

[NC_Skins]

Shayne Graham has been spotted outside of Fed Ex.

[mooby]

As much as I would love to get hyped about how we play in preseason, I can't allow myself too. The preseason and the regular season are two completely different seasons. Even the speed of the game is different. With all that said, it's nice to see us not stink up the joint in our first preseason game, but again, this game means nothing. All it is is a informative teaching session for the coaches.

[Counter-Tre]

Originally Posted by mooby

As much as I would love to get hyped about how we play in preseason, I can't allow myself too. The preseason and the regular season are two completely different seasons. Even the speed of the game is different. With all that said, it's nice to see us not stink up the joint in our first preseason game, but again, this game means nothing. All it is is a informative teaching session for the coaches.

Already posted Redskins are going to the Superbowl on my Facebook page. Yeah baby, going to the show!!

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by mooby

As much as I would love to get hyped about how we play in preseason, I can't allow myself too. The preseason and the regular season are two completely different seasons. Even the speed of the game is different. With all that said, it's nice to see us not stink up the joint in our first preseason game, but again, this game means nothing. All it is is a informative teaching session for the coaches.

Preseason means coaches can evaluate the players and see who can translate everything they learned on the field during a game. Preseason is very vanilla but because of the LOCK OUT preseason this year is very important to see who will make the tail end of the rosters. I will watch the game Saturday on DTV. I saw some of the highlights on NFL Network and I like how the O-Line gave the QB's time in the pocket.

[Counter-Tre]

Seriously though, there was talk in recent weeks about Brandon Banks being on the bubble. Do you think his performance tonight and his reserve's lack of one will earn him a roster spot? The local media made it seem like his spot was contingent upon him developing as a receiver but can't we just keep him because he is awesome at returning kicks?