Time for the Jets

[Southtown15]

I know the offensive line is missing two starters but can our offense be anymore boring? Im not just saying this because we got shalacked but other than Detriot what other game have we excelled on the offensive side of the ball? Were are our two running backs that some thought were the best tandem in the league? When do we start to point fingers at the coaches? Joe, Al?

[skinsfan242]

Originally Posted by Southtown15

I know the offensive line is missing two starters but can our offense be anymore boring? Im not just saying this because we got shalacked but other than Detriot what other game have we excelled on the offensive side of the ball? Were are our two running backs that some thought were the best tandem in the league? When do we start to point fingers at the coaches? Joe, Al?

The more I think about it. Our best asset last year was Randy Thomas pulling behind Dockery and Samuels, or Dockery pulling behind Thomas and Jansen. I don't fault Kendall, he is playing well, but they don't pull him because our right side is so banged up. If somehow Thomas makes it back you will see a strong Oline once again. I don't like Wade starting but he will play better next to Thomas. Thomas should have been in the last few pro bowls and his loss is killing the teams identity. I'm not making excuses but It is apparent his loss means a whole lot and we need to step it up with him gone.

[JWsleep]

Originally Posted by skinsfan242

The more I think about it. Our best asset last year was Randy Thomas pulling behind Dockery and Samuels, or Dockery pulling behind Thomas and Jansen. I don't fault Kendall, he is playing well, but they don't pull him because our right side is so banged up. If somehow Thomas makes it back you will see a strong Oline once again. I don't like Wade starting but he will play better next to Thomas. Thomas should have been in the last few pro bowls and his loss is killing the teams identity. I'm not making excuses but It is apparent his loss means a whole lot and we need to step it up with him gone.

Good post--I think this is a big deal. The loss of Thomas compounds the loss of Dockery--not because Dock was so great, but because Kendall can't run block that way. Thomas could pick up the slack by pulling--he's one of the best pulling guards around--but Fabini certainly can't. Look, without an offensive line that can dominate the line of scrimmage, it's hard to do anything on offense, as we've seen.

But whatever--we've got a winnable game (no gimme, though) that we have to find some way or other to take. The season depends on it, IMO.

[irish]

I would be shocked if the Skins lost this game. It may not be an easy win but it will be a win.

[SmootSmack]

It will be interesting to see if Kellen Clemens provides a boost for the Jets. The Redskins need to win this game and I expect they will.

[GTripp0012]

I am really wary about this game. Clemens comes in, and we don't have substancial film on him. Our offense has been struggling like mad and our defense has no scouting report on Clemens, and additionally we just got gashed bad in the run game.

I'd love to be proven wrong, but I'm taking the Jets in this one.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I am really wary about this game. Clemens comes in, and we don't have substancial film on him. Our offense has been struggling like mad and our defense has no scouting report on Clemens, and additionally we just got gashed bad in the run game.

I'd love to be proven wrong, but I'm taking the Jets in this one.

So basically, what you're saying is, Clemens will provide the spark the Jets need to win...

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

So basically, what you're saying is, Clemens will provide the spark the Jets need to win...

I'm saying we have run defending issues, and that if Clemens has to throw against us off playaction, we very easily could be caught out of position.

I'm also saying that they won't need a lot of points to have a late lead.

It's probably a better situation than having to play Pennington, who would still have been playing for his job, but this is a very bad matchup for us against a not so great team.

[MTK]

The Jets needed to try something. Their season is sunk, time to toss the kid in and see what he can do. I'd much rather face a green Kellen Clemens vs. Chad Pennington.

[The Zimmermans]

Agree or disagree, does anyone think this might be the week that we decide to open up the offense = throw on a down other than 3rd?????

I think we could really build campbell's confidence with some successful downfield throws against one of the the worst defenses in the NFL. Squeaking another one out is not gonna help us find ourselves.

I guess the main question is.....did this beating wake up the staff?

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by The Zimmermans

Agree or disagree, does anyone think this might be the week that we decide to open up the offense = throw on a down other than 3rd?????

Some of you guys must not watch the games... Washington came out slinging on the first several drives yesterday. There were very few, if any, run, run, pass drives. Not calling pass plays, and being unable to execute the pass plays that are called are two completely different things.

[The Zimmermans]

Let's see

All the turnovers by Campbell were on third and longs. and yes. i watched us throw maybe one pass beyond the line of scrimmage to a receiver all game....and it was to James Thrash

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by The Zimmermans

Let's see

All the turnovers by Campbell were on third and longs. and yes. i watched us throw maybe one pass beyond the line of scrimmage to a receiver all game....and it was to TRASH

You're still incorrect, but you just made a completely different statement that your last post. You made it sound like Washington didn't pass at all on first and second down.

[The Zimmermans]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

You're still incorrect, but you just made a completely different statement that your last post. You made it sound like Washington didn't pass at all on first and second down.

Your defending a bad offense that is one-dimensional. I wanted them to let JC throw downfield on first and second down against the Jets. And you argued and said I didnt watch the game???? We have no WR TD's, I'm sorry you love Al saunders....but he's 9-14

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by The Zimmermans

Your defending a bad offense that is one-dimensional. I wanted them to let JC throw downfield on first and second down against the Jets. And you argued and said I didnt watch the game???? We have no WR TD's, I'm sorry you love Al saunders....but he's 9-14

With 80% of the offensive line out or playing hurt, I actually think this team is zero dimensional, but I also respect the way the coaches were trying to attack the Patriots. They were trying to keep the Pats offense off the field with sustained drives. Going for quick strikes against that team is just stupid. Their offensive execution is far better than Washington's and they basically score whenever they feel like it.

The gameplan itself isn't the problem, it's the execution, and the execution is being effected by a ridiculous number of injuries. How the hell can the finger be pointed at Al Saunders or even Coach Gibbs for that matter, when the entire offense outside of Cooley, Samuels, and Campbell have missed time, or been playing banged up?