2nd half concerns

[Redskins_P]

Running game. We need to be able to convert those 3rd and shorts without dropping back to pass. I would love to see Portis getting 25 - 30 touches a game, and averaging at least 100 yds. It would help out the passing game, and keep the defense rested.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Redskins_P

Running game. We need to be able to convert those 3rd and shorts without dropping back to pass. I would love to see Portis getting 25 - 30 touches a game, and averaging at least 100 yds. It would help out the passing game, and keep the defense rested.

Not so sure Portis is capable of 25-30 carries a game opn a regular basis mainly because of his fragility. I don't think he can hold up with that many carries.

[mooby]

Turnovers is the biggest concern, but in a close second i would say big plays given up by our defense.

[cpayne5]

Other - injuries.

[FirstandTen]

I think its the tuff division. All the problems with the D-line, turnovers, O-line whatever, were 5-3 with those problems. In most years we'd be on track to win the division or be looking real good for playoffs. Because NFC East is so strong we could go either way very easily.

[irish]

If this team does not figure out how to run the ball effectively teams will figure out to to shut down moss and then the only scoring threat the team has will be gone.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by irish

If this team does not figure out how to run the ball effectively teams will figure out to to shut down moss and then the only scoring threat the team has will be gone.

I dunno. Look at the Rams.

[Beemnseven]

We can only choose one?

I selected defensive breakdowns. Thankfully, they seemed to have fixed the run-stopping problems by giving Westbrook the slap down. Then again, it was Philadelphia. We'll see how they've adjusted this weekend against Cadillac Williams.

A close second is lack of a strong running game. So far, Gibbs has not been able to do what he really wants to do -- wear down opponents by running the ball 35 times or more.

I would say turnovers, but judging by the way normally sound ball carriers like Thrash and Cooley bobbled the ball the other night, it's obvious these players just aren't as interested in controlling turnovers the way we Warpathers and Joe Gibbs are. Betts had another one, too. For the first time this season though, all of those fumbles just happen to bounce in our favor. Derrick Dockery and Pierson Prioleau were the reason the Redskins defeated the Eagles Sunday night.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I dunno. Look at the Rams.

What about them? Just because the Rams can do it -- and it's no certainty that they can judging by their 4-4 record -- doesn't mean we will.

Make no mistake, this O-line and Clinton Portis have to get it in gear. Remember, other than the San Fransisco game, the Redskins still aren't exactly lighting up the scoreboard.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

What about them? Just because the Rams can do it -- and it's no certainty that they can judging by their 4-4 record -- doesn't mean we will.

Make no mistake, this O-line and Clinton Portis have to get it in gear. Remember, other than the San Fransisco game, the Redskins still aren't exactly lighting up the scoreboard.

Also remember that for at least half our games we've played against GREAT defenses. Next week, we get to play the #1 defense in the league and more than likely we'll get our run stuffed again. I truly think though that we have enough weapons that AREN'T Portis that we can contend with anybody.

[hail_2_da_skins]

Skins have a killer schedule. You would think the Skins were 11-5 last year.
@Tampa Bay Dangerous team
Raiders Can score a ton of poins
Chargers L.T.
@Rams Bulger, Holt and Bruce will probably be healthy.
@Cardinals They better beat the Cards!
Cowboys The girls always give the Skins problems.
Giants Revenge is Sweet!
@Eagles Who made this schedule? Three division opponents in a row.

[SkinsLove24/7]

Simply if you take the ball away from your opponent they can't make the big plays on offense.

[Riggo44]

Turnovers! We would have beat K.C for sure if we could have won the turnover battle.It's really hard to win the close games if you don't.

[Gmanc711]

For me its the division and conference were in. Last season, we would have almost wrapped up a damn playoff spot by now. This season is going to be really tough. I think there could even be a 10-6 team left out. Breaking it down the way I see it in the NFC....

NFC East: Everyone is still in it. Even though Philadelphia is 4-4, they are just as much in it as the 6-2 Giants if you ask me. I think all four teams are going to be comepting for a division crown and one wildcard spot.
NFC North: Chicago will get the divison and no wildcard.
NFC South: I think both Carolina and Atlanta will be locks for the playoffs. Tampa Bay will fade, but is still very much in it with a 5-3 record.
NFC West: Seattle will win the divsion. I think St. Louis can still compete as they are now using Stephen Jackson the way he is meant to be used, so they scare me.

This conference is TOUGH AS HELL. Granted we are still one of the better teams if you ask me, but I think we could potentially go 10-6 and miss the playoffs.

[MTK]

Betts had 2 carries for 4 yards against Philly, as a team we only averaged 2.7 per rush.

I chalked it up more to Philly doing a solid job against the run than anything our backs did wrong.