Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Cowboys at Redskins)

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Or maybe if we could just score more TDs rather than having to rely on a 52 yarder to win...

Yep a 52 yard FG is anything but certain. How about we get a little closer next time so that the kicker has a very high percentage kick to make.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Or maybe if we could just score more TDs rather than having to rely on a 52 yarder to win...

True.

[Paintrain]

I didn't read all of the pages but is it sacrelige to give a smackdown to Orakpo? Anyone else tired of seeing him just do bull rush after bull rush and either getting pushed inside or past the QB? He's really starting to give me the impressions that he's very good, not great and far from elite. I can't think of any game changing plays he's made for us. .5 sacks in all of his career games vs. division opponents? I want to see more from him than I've been seeing.

[MTK]

I find it kinda odd that Kerrigan and Rak's numbers are very similar across the board. So Kerrigan is ballin' yet Rak isn't?

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I find it kinda odd that Kerrigan and Rak's numbers are very similar across the board. So Kerrigan is ballin' yet Rak isn't?

Rak isn't terrible but he's not a game changer and that's what we need. It's about going to the next level. Plus a comparison to a rookie isn't really what we're looking for in year three, is it? Shouldn't his peers be Ware, Matthews, Allen, etc. not a rookie on a 3-7 team?

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I find it kinda odd that Kerrigan and Rak's numbers are very similar across the board. So Kerrigan is ballin' yet Rak isn't?

**** you and your logic pal!! LET US HATTERS HAT!!

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

**** you and your logic pal!! LET US HATTERS HAT!!

So-called "stats"--they are better described as data logs--are hardly comprehensive. Hence, using them to prove absolutes rather than as a mere guide is rather...naive unless you don't have any other evidence to go by. So keep on hatting!!!!

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I find it kinda odd that Kerrigan and Rak's numbers are very similar across the board. So Kerrigan is ballin' yet Rak isn't?

Or more curiously...Andre Carter is making them both look a bit underwhelming.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Or more curiously...Andre Carter is making them both look a bit underwhelming.

Different team, system, etc.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I find it kinda odd that Kerrigan and Rak's numbers are very similar across the board. So Kerrigan is ballin' yet Rak isn't?

And that is with Rak having an off year IMO

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

And that is with Rak having an off year IMO

He's on pace to top his numbers from last year, just sayin

[MTK]

I just think we're focusing on the wrong things if we're picking apart Rak's game. We've got bigger problems that need to be addressed.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I just think we're focusing on the wrong things if we're picking apart Rak's game. We've got bigger problems that need to be addressed.

While I would want Rak to have the impact that Matthews or Ware have on their respective teams, if you shut down either of these guys (Matthews/Ware) that team has almost no pass rush. Just look at the game against the Packers last year when Matthews got hurt and we ended up winning (either last year or the year before last, can't remember which one). I think right now we are at a position where if you shut down Rak, Kerrigan steps in (and vice versa).

I'd like to think of our situation more like Harrison and Woodley in Pittsburgh. While I would like for Rak to step up his game, right now there isn't anything ont he defense that I would put as a priority over the improvements needed on offense.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

While I would want Rak to have the impact that Matthews or Ware have on their respective teams, if you shut down either of these guys (Matthews/Ware) that team has almost no pass rush. Just look at the game against the Packers last year when Matthews got hurt and we ended up winning (either last year or the year before last, can't remember which one). I think right now we are at a position where if you shut down Rak, Kerrigan steps in (and vice versa).

I'd like to think of our situation more like Harrison and Woodley in Pittsburgh. While I would like for Rak to step up his game, right now there isn't anything ont he defense that I would put as a priority over the improvements needed on offense.

I agree, we're in a good spot. We have 2 guys capable of recording 10+ sacks each per season for years to come. You won't find me complaining.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I just think we're focusing on the wrong things if we're picking apart Rak's game. We've got bigger problems that need to be addressed.

If he's going to be a top pass rusher then he's gotta do it in the big games. If he can sack Romo once or twice then maybe the games's over.