Redskins vs. Steelers Preseason Pre-Game Thread

[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".