Redskins vs. Bengals Post Game Reaction

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

To be honest with you, I've stated from the start that this option crap wasn't going to work long term (and it's not). The problem is that he's exposing his young QB to take some vicious hits (legal ones) that's going to end with him being out with injury. He can't keep this up for long no matter how much he says he can. This kid is smart enough to run a conventional offense with plays leaning towards his talents. (rollouts/bootlegs)

Really, with our run game, no need to expose our QB if you don't have to.

The real problem is that we're not good enough at the offensive tackle position to let Griffin get through his progressions, so the option game becomes a great way to bring the attack to the defense as opposed to letting them come attack. Griffin's taking a beating either way, but it's like playing against Oregon: one wrong move or missed assignment by the defense and we're gone for 80 yards. Speed kills.

Griffins been blasted almost every time he's completed a pass over ten yards this year. He's awesome: the throw is seemingly unaffected, but the only thing we can do to protect him is hand off conventionally, and with Morris back there that just won't be all that effective. This option run game is really all the Redskins have right now on the ground.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

The real problem is that we're not good enough at the offensive tackle position to let Griffin get through his progressions, so the option game becomes a great way to bring the attack to the defense as opposed to letting them come attack. Griffin's taking a beating either way, but it's like playing against Oregon: one wrong move or missed assignment by the defense and we're gone for 80 yards. Speed kills.

Griffins been blasted almost every time he's completed a pass over ten yards this year. He's awesome: the throw is seemingly unaffected, but the only thing we can do to protect him is hand off conventionally, and with Morris back there that just won't be all that effective. This option run game is really all the Redskins have right now on the ground.

Very valid point. I can't argue with that notion at all. Just cringe every time I see him run that damn option play.

[RGIII]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Very valid point. I can't argue with that notion at all. Just cringe every time I see him run that damn option play.

I just sensed the WR (Banks) pass coming. The triple option was effective but risky and complicated.

[jdc65]

I'm of ther opinion that Haslett is on the hot seat right now. Meaning he won't last the season with another game or 2 like these last 2. Rumors have already stated that Morris called plays in St. Louis, and their is clear dissension amongst the defensive unit, particularly the secondary. Morris and Haslett cannot coexist for long with this disarray in my opinion.

The Bucs game next week is very winnable on paper. Freeman has been mediocre at best this year, after a very disappointing year last season. They do have Vincent Jackson as a legitimate threat, but he has been substandard thus far. Martin is a decent back, but not very threatening. That's pretty much
it for their offense.

If Freeman and Jackson light this defense up like a centennial fireworks display, I don't see Haslett keeping his job here past that game. Change will have to be made as Shanahan has to feel the fire burning below him by now.

I didn't think Mike could lose his job this year since he has Griffin and a Snyder committment, but I didn't think this was a 5-6 win team either. I honestly believe 7 wins keeps him safe, 5 gets him fired, and 6 might be a push. And at some point late in the season, Dan is going to have a one on one with Robert Griffin. And Mike's job most likely will hang in the balance.

Not for nothing, but a potential new coach was the guy calling plays for Dalton today, Jay Gruden, 45, John's younger brother. Haslett had him as a coach in the UFL and mentored him. Gruden beat Jim like a rented mule, and is clearly going to be a head coach somewhere next season as he is on top of the Hot list. There's also a Bruce Allen connection, but we'll have to wait and see what happens.

[CrustyRedskin]

Its always nice to see the Skins making Monday morning headlines.

Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu throws long TD pass, QB Andy Dalton responds with zero-yard interception TD | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports

[RGIII]

Shanahan is washed up. I could ask him to lend me $1M and he would likely say "no". Call a timeout, and he would quickly oblige.

[Lotus]

RGIII needs to adjust his playing style. He is taking too many big hits. Right now he is an injury waiting to happen.

[CrustyRedskin]

You go getem Kyle!!! Keep your knees up!! Im sure he wanted to explain the difference between the double option and the triple option.


Kyle Shanahan running down the tunnel after the officials - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by CrustyRedskin

You go getem Kyle!!! Keep your knees up!! Im sure he wanted to explain the difference between the double option and the triple option.


Kyle Shanahan running down the tunnel after the officials - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

Kyle has earned some major bonus points with me on this...lol

[RGIII]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Kyle has earned some major bonus points with me on this...lol

Now if they could the guys playing the game to play with the same toughness.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by CrustyRedskin

You go getem Kyle!!! Keep your knees up!! Im sure he wanted to explain the difference between the double option and the triple option.


Kyle Shanahan running down the tunnel after the officials - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

what complete and utter embarrassment. He looks like a flat out douche bag. This is much worse than Morgan last week.

[Mechanix544]

I dunno. People calling for Haslett to be replaced (I'm one of them, never liked the guy) is one thing. People asking for him to be replaced by a secondary coach who's unit is the worst in the league (by far) is a completely other thing. Its ridiculous. Morris should NOT be promoted. He shouldn't be demoted either though. If anyone gets a pass, its him, for walking into a completely lackluster situation with our secondary. But his ineffectiveness, even though its not completely his fault, is the reason he should not take the defensive helm, even away from Haslett. I think we need a fresh young coach as our new defensive coordinator, plus, look at it this way, he might be cheaper, and it cannot get any worse than it already is.

Also, I think its time to start SCOURING the waiver wire and player releases to find someone with a smidgen of talent.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

When we win after showing pistol it's all great, but when we lose after showing the triple option it's doom and gloom.

I'm sure the Redskins have plenty for more tricks up their sleeves and I have no problem with using the triple option yesterday. Games in December won't matter anyway if you can't win in September.

I think the offense we ran in the 2nd half yesterday helped spread the defense out, helped our OL (to an extent) and stretching the field was/is key to the success of this team.

My beef against it is that I kept waiting for it to set up something "conventional" which I'm not sure I totally saw. Well, correction, I think the Hankerson PI is what I was waiting for. And when it failed, they didn't go back to it.

I think that's a bit of a generalizing statement. I was upset with our play calling vs. NO because I thought there were too many designed option runs.

You really believe RGIII can continue to run 10+ times per game and take those hits over a full season?

[SmootSmack]

Defenses are going to want to tee off on RG3 no matter what. Comparing getting hit on running a play vs. a kneel down seems a bit ridiculous to me.

[Alvin Walton]

Oh please....wtf did he think he was going to accomplish by this rant?
They are replacement refs FFS.
He's embarrasing.
I bet Goodell fines him.