Redskins at Saints Post Game Thoughts

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

As far as that is concerned, I'm a bit concerned about the more stellar defenses that this Redskins offense will face this season. The Ravens, the Steelers, the Eagles, and Cowboys all have very good defenses. I'm overlooking the NYG already because Rex Grossman had magical performances against them last season. If Grossman could scorch the Giants defense, what do you think RG3 will do to them?

I'm more concerned with the Cowboys and Ravens.

Look at what kind of points the saints gave up at home in the dome last year. Only gave up more than twenty points twice! That defense at home is not a joke.

[CultBrennan59]

Great write up on RG3 by Don Banks at SI

Robert Griffin III, Redskins shock Saints behind rookie's dazzling debut - Don Banks - SI.com

[That Guy]

banks managed a muff and a fumble. I wish his talent translated.

as for the #2, has to be kyle. if garcon stayed in he could have had a 200+ yd day, but he didn't, so kyle, who i've ripped quite often the last two years.

[Kindoy]

Voted for Gomes, he stepped up and played like a stud when his name was called on. He really filled the void and then some left by Merriweather and Jackson. Hopefully he can keep this up and make us forget about our safety problems.

Honorable mention goes to Sundberg just because what he did was plain awesome, especially after seeing the Raiders long snapping situation tonight. Gotta give a long snapper props whenever you can, they don't get much chance to shine.

Alfred Morris played well, but he didn't do anything that really impressed me. Avergage YPC, but he did have a couple nice runs. I'm just not totally convinced that Helu or Royster wouldn't have done better had they got those touches. Nice to see Morris perform when he got the chance and not screw anything up.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Had to record it as I was out with the In-Laws in Estes Park. Great game. D held up ok against a potent offense. I didn't think we could win in a "shootout" against Brees and Company, but we found a way to put up 40 points. Didn't expect that.

I voted Morris, but there aren't enough game balls to go around. Fletcher saved a TD, Rak saved a TD with a batted ball, Cundiff was solid, O-line was good against an "ok" D-line, receivers stepped up and made plays, secondary was pretty solid with a few mistakes. Overall can't be happier than to go into NO and come away with a W. Great start to the season and LOTS of work still to do.

Not sure if it was mentioned already, but was Cousins the backup? I thought I saw Grossman in street clothes at one point.

[Chico23231]

Cousins is the back up...which in my opinion...is not smart. Why is Rex on the roster if he is the 3rd string QB? Shanny kinda surprised everybody with that move, I really dont think Cousins outplayed Rex. And I really dont think Shanny is a Rex fan, I think Kyle is the fan and Shanny just over ruled him and said Cousins is the back up.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Cousins is the back up...which in my opinion...is not smart. Why is Rex on the roster if he is the 3rd string QB? Shanny kinda surprised everybody with that move, I really dont think Cousins outplayed Rex. And I really dont think Shanny is a Rex fan, I think Kyle is the fan and Shanny just over ruled him and said Cousins is the back up.

I was soooo happy when I read that Rex was put on the inactive list on Sunday!

Cousins is the future and Rex will be gone next season, if not sooner.
Now is the time to work with Cousins and get him ready to play just in case. Rex may know the offense better then any of the three qb's but he is third best at executing it in a real game. Rex throughout his career has been an nonathletic turnover machine. I think Cousins did out play Rex in the preseason even if the stats do not reflect it. Cousins shows more upside and a ton more mobility. In the long run I would rather go with rookie Cousins now as our backup even if it might cost us a game or two early on if god forbid he had to play. Get past that initial learning curve with Cousins and he will play at a higher level than Rex ever played.

[GTripp0012]

Game ball: Cofield

[GTripp0012]

Reposted link from another thread:

Playbook Page: The Education of RG3 | SportsonEarth.com : Mike Tanier Article

[JoeRedskin]

Have we heard any more about Garcon's injury? They mentioned that it had "lis franc" like symptoms. I will tell you that would be bad, very bad.

I had surgery on that in February, 2011 and it is essentially a torn ligament between the metatarsil bones in your foot. Feels a lot like a bruise until it swells and feels like a sprain. It can also be hard to detect unless you look at the bone structure of both feet. If it's caught early and operated on before the ligament begins to heal in the torn position, it can be fixed but it's not a guarranteed. I waited over six months (tore it in June, 2010) and, a year and half out, my foot is still not the same.

I imagine they have really good Docs who would know what to look for but I haven't heard anything definitive.

[Hog1]

Would you please post a "Or it could be be nothing" kind of post as well to......counter the negativity you have brought upon our collective Redskin....Qi

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Would you please post a "Or it could be be nothing" kind of post as well to......counter the negativity you have brought upon our collective Redskin....Qi

Or it could be nothing at all.

[CRedskinsRule]

RG3 to Davis - YouTube

watch the ball placement in the the 35second mark. Remember,in a span of 4 seconds he had a play action, boot, evade, and throw. Then come back and let the feeling of awe overwhelm you

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

RG3 to Davis - YouTube

watch the ball placement in the the 35second mark. Remember,in a span of 4 seconds he had a play action, boot, evade, and throw. Then come back and let the feeling of awe overwhelm you

Can you imagine Rex or John Beck trying that? (or even Jason Campbell)

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Can you imagine Rex or John Beck trying that? (or even Jason Campbell)

Rex would have thrown deep and been picked off as the blitzer knocked him down.
Campbell would have completed it to Young
Beck would have been sacked and fumbled.

Sadly yes I can imagine each one of those scenarios all too well.