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Monkeydad · 08-05-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by redsk1

That's a positive. The problem is that the D lines in Philly and Dallas are very good too.

Good compared to the rest of the league, but not to ours.

cochise · 08-02-2009, 01:10 PM

Our first 3 pre-season games are against some of the toughest defenses in the league. These should be a good gauge for our offense but I'm nervous about the injury risk factor. I'am I being a nervous nelly?

CRedskinsRule · 08-02-2009, 07:14 PM

I went to the TC yesterday and today. I have been extremely optimistic in the off-season, to say the least. These two days kinda brought me back to reality. I am still upbeat and excited, but now, not quite as much. I don't know what the coaches were trying to accomplish, but during the 2 minute drills today, I never saw any long shots, even as the clock ticked down. They had the lineup we/I want to see, Moss/DT/ARE. in the 2minute you have to take atleast one shot, whether its there or not. But the receivers never even came close to the endzone. That for me was discouraging.
I will say Orakpo looks good to me, the whole DLine just looks imposing. Not talking about the play just the physicality of it. I think the O-Line can only improve by going against them day in day out.
OK, now I am ready for pre-season.

Paintrain · 08-02-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I went to the TC yesterday and today. I have been extremely optimistic in the off-season, to say the least. These two days kinda brought me back to reality. I am still upbeat and excited, but now, not quite as much. I don't know what the coaches were trying to accomplish, but during the 2 minute drills today, I never saw any long shots, even as the clock ticked down. They had the lineup we/I want to see, Moss/DT/ARE. in the 2minute you have to take atleast one shot, whether its there or not. But the receivers never even came close to the endzone. That for me was discouraging.
I will say Orakpo looks good to me, the whole DLine just looks imposing. Not talking about the play just the physicality of it. I think the O-Line can only improve by going against them day in day out.
OK, now I am ready for pre-season.

Most 2 minute drills, in game action, don't consist of any deep shots because the defense is specifically protecting against them. Why practice something that likely won't present itself in the regular season?

CRedskinsRule · 08-02-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Paintrain

Most 2 minute drills, in game action, don't consist of any deep shots because the defense is specifically protecting against them. Why practice something that likely won't present itself in the regular season?

Maybe, But if you get the ball to the 35, like they did both times with 15seconds left, you sometimes take a shot into the endzone. I know they are just beginning the TC, but what I saw was several 2minute drills stall at the 35ish, and reminded of last years troubles.

Ruhskins · 08-02-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Maybe, But if you get the ball to the 35, like they did both times with 15seconds left, you sometimes take a shot into the endzone. I know they are just beginning the TC, but what I saw was several 2minute drills stall at the 35ish, and reminded of last years troubles.

I thought the goal of the drills were to get the team into field goal range?

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Hurry-Up Offense

Staying with the 11-on-11 action, Jim Zorn put 1:30 on the game clock and asked the first- and second-team offenses to move the offense into field goal range from the 30-yard line.

CRedskinsRule · 08-02-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I thought the goal of the drills were to get the team into field goal range?

I didn't know that, thanks.

Paintrain · 08-02-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Maybe, But if you get the ball to the 35, like they did both times with 15seconds left, you sometimes take a shot into the endzone. I know they are just beginning the TC, but what I saw was several 2minute drills stall at the 35ish, and reminded of last years troubles.

If you are on the fringe of FG range and throw a pick by 'going for the endzone' that's a recipe for getting a coach fired.

Redskin Jim · 08-02-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Paintrain

If you are on the fringe of FG range and throw a pick by 'going for the endzone' that's a recipe for getting a coach fired.

Wait until we see the first 15 plays against the ravens... No video, no comment.

CRedskinsRule · 08-02-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Paintrain

If you are on the fringe of FG range and throw a pick by 'going for the endzone' that's a recipe for getting a coach fired.

I think it's two separate discussions.

If the coach said the goal of the drive, and the design of the plays is as was stated, then yes I feel a little better about today's TC.

If you are arguing that you should not ever practice a 2minute drill that has to get into the endzone, I disagree. Suppose the score is 32-25 and you have two minutes left then you will need to take those shots. (I happen to be watching the replay of Philly Arizona with 209 left, and Philly needs seven)

skins89moss · 08-03-2009, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Paintrain

If you are on the fringe of FG range and throw a pick by 'going for the endzone' that's a recipe for getting a coach fired.

Wow you read my mind. If the Redskins get to the 35 yard line and all you need is 3 points to win or tie you would not go to the endzone. Defense would sit back and let you catch it underneath but would defend the endzone. If a QB forces it in the endzone it may get picked off. The goal of the 2min drill was to get into FG range or score depending on how much time was on the clock.

53Fan · 08-02-2009, 07:25 PM

I saw on ComCast that Golston and Sellers had a mild skirmish today. Good to see the guys getting fired up. Everything I've read about the defense sounds really good. This front four is going to bring some pain this year! Tryon is also playing well. Needless to say....Haynesworth is a beast!

DBUCHANON101 · 08-02-2009, 07:44 PM

yeah the 2 min drills seemed to consist of short routes for small gains. was that by design or was it JC checking down?

WaldSkins · 08-02-2009, 07:48 PM

Anybody watch the Peter Kings video diary of redskins training camp: Peter King Training Camp Tour Video: Washington Redskins

Not really informative but I just thought it was cool because he was wearing my hometown Williamsport Crosscutters hat.

DBUCHANON101 · 08-02-2009, 08:55 PM

Just because its a 2 min drill doesnt mean it has to be for a FG. Either way we didnt score so its really irrelevant at this point.

08-02-2009, 01:10 PM	#2
cochise Camp Scrub Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 73	Re: Training Camp Updates: Our first 3 pre-season games are against some of the toughest defenses in the league. These should be a good gauge for our offense but I'm nervous about the injury risk factor. I'am I being a nervous nelly?

08-02-2009, 07:14 PM	#3
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 59 Posts: 21,744	Re: Training Camp Updates: I went to the TC yesterday and today. I have been extremely optimistic in the off-season, to say the least. These two days kinda brought me back to reality. I am still upbeat and excited, but now, not quite as much. I don't know what the coaches were trying to accomplish, but during the 2 minute drills today, I never saw any long shots, even as the clock ticked down. They had the lineup we/I want to see, Moss/DT/ARE. in the 2minute you have to take atleast one shot, whether its there or not. But the receivers never even came close to the endzone. That for me was discouraging. I will say Orakpo looks good to me, the whole DLine just looks imposing. Not talking about the play just the physicality of it. I think the O-Line can only improve by going against them day in day out. OK, now I am ready for pre-season.

08-02-2009, 07:25 PM	#12
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Training Camp Updates: I saw on ComCast that Golston and Sellers had a mild skirmish today. Good to see the guys getting fired up. Everything I've read about the defense sounds really good. This front four is going to bring some pain this year! Tryon is also playing well. Needless to say....Haynesworth is a beast! __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

08-02-2009, 07:44 PM	#13
DBUCHANON101 The Starter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,373	Re: Training Camp Updates: yeah the 2 min drills seemed to consist of short routes for small gains. was that by design or was it JC checking down? __________________ But there's booze in the blender. And soon it will render. That frozen concoction that helps me hang on.

08-02-2009, 07:48 PM	#14
WaldSkins Playmaker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 42 Posts: 2,726	Re: Training Camp Updates: Anybody watch the Peter Kings video diary of redskins training camp: Peter King Training Camp Tour Video: Washington Redskins Not really informative but I just thought it was cool because he was wearing my hometown Williamsport Crosscutters hat. __________________ "I would change that around, Jesus isn't Cutler. I guarantee you Jesus couldnt thread the ball like Jay does."-Monksdown

08-02-2009, 08:55 PM	#15
DBUCHANON101 The Starter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,373	Re: Training Camp Updates: Just because its a 2 min drill doesnt mean it has to be for a FG. Either way we didnt score so its really irrelevant at this point. __________________ But there's booze in the blender. And soon it will render. That frozen concoction that helps me hang on.

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