Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs Ravens)

[EternalEnigma21]

Coaching staff did a poor job in preparation. We were disorganized. I don't know how many penalties and miscues we had but that showing was abysmal. I expected a loss, but we didn't even look competitive most of that contest.

I know we've played some good teams with great defenses but our offense has backslid since we played St. Louis. This is why some fans get a little dissappointed when we squeak past winless detroit. This is the result of a team that is not prepared to win football games.

I wonder what changed and why we completely dominated philly and dallas in those two games and look so bad now?

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

Coaching staff did a poor job in preparation. We were disorganized. I don't know how many penalties and miscues we had but that showing was abysmal. I expected a loss, but we didn't even look competitive most of that contest.

I know we've played some good teams with great defenses but our offense has backslid since we played St. Louis. This is why some fans get a little dissappointed when we squeak past winless detroit. This is the result of a team that is not prepared to win football games.

I wonder what changed and why we completely dominated philly and dallas in those two games and look so bad now?

Good question, I've wondered that too. The obvious answer is injuries, but that doesn't really work because every team is banged up around this time of year.

It just goes with the theme of the day: this organization has not adequately prepared for the future and for depth when these injuries happen.

Could also be that we peaked, and we're not as good as we think we are.

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

Coaching staff did a poor job in preparation. We were disorganized. I don't know how many penalties and miscues we had but that showing was abysmal. I expected a loss, but we didn't even look competitive most of that contest.

I know we've played some good teams with great defenses but our offense has backslid since we played St. Louis. This is why some fans get a little dissappointed when we squeak past winless detroit. This is the result of a team that is not prepared to win football games.

I wonder what changed and why we completely dominated philly and dallas in those two games and look so bad now?

Embarrassed is a good word for JZ and co. I didn't believe this a few weeks ago but I'm starting to believe the league has a little more on JZ now and his WC offense.

[thomasfan31]

Right now Thomas and Kendell are our best linemans.

[BDBohnzie]

The O-Line looked horrible. Hopefully the injury bug settles down this week and the "best" 5 are ready to roll on Sunday. If not, it's going to be a long 3 weeks for Campbell.

It's hard to lay blame on missing a 48 yarder, however Suisham is on a very cold streak. Even with hitting the 43 yarder later in the game, he's on borrowed time and with Poppin' Fresh, the Skins will be looking both kicker and punter during the offseason. (not that it wasn't obvious before last night)

Backfield Pass Blocking was atrocious last night. Both Betts and Sellers whiffed on key drives last night, including on Campbell's first pick. You can certainly tell when Portis is not in there.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

If I'm going to lay the smack down on someone, it's Jason Taylor.

This isn't knee jerk, this is the culmination of watching him phone it in the past couple of weeks. I gave him an excuse while he was hurt, but when I watch the rest of the defense flying around, he's just kind of jogging towards the pile. I don't want to see him on the field as a Redskin again. The rest of the defense leaves it all on the field, but he just seems to not give two shits.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

If I'm going to lay the smack down on someone, it's Jason Taylor.

This isn't knee jerk, this is the culmination of watching him phone it in the past couple of weeks. I gave him an excuse while he was hurt, but when I watch the rest of the defense flying around, he's just kind of jogging towards the pile. I don't want to see him on the field as a Redskin again. The rest of the defense leaves it all on the field, but he just seems to not give two shits.

The part of the whole Jason Taylor thing that is the most frustrating to me is the fact that he is being treated(at least by the media) as though he's the leader of the defense. He's been interviewed on the sidelines multiple times about how it feels to be playing in Washington and what he thinks of the defense. God forbid they talk to Fletcher or Landry.

The straw that broke the camels back for me was last night, DURING the Ravens debacle, the local news was promoting a piece about Jason Taylor, off the field. Come to think of it, it's actually pretty fitting since he doesn't do shit on the field...

[jamf]

Did anyone notice the running play where Rabach went to his left and crashed into Kendal and Samuel while everyone else on the team went right?

The last few games there is at least one occasion where a linemen is pass blocking on a running play.

It looks like my man Joe Bugel has already checked out of Redskins park.

I hate to sound like my dad but I remember when Joe Bugel could coach up any 300Lb pile of shit and turn him into a solid player.

[redsk1]

I think we can all agree that yesterday we looked like a bunch of amateurs. The o-line at the end of the game was laughable. JZ didn't help the matter out at all.

If i was sitting at home cringing as Geisinger lined up accross from Suggs, why wouldn't a NFL head coach cringe as well? Ugly.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by redsk1

I think we can all agree that yesterday we looked like a bunch of amateurs. The o-line at the end of the game was laughable. JZ didn't help the matter out at all.

If i was sitting at home cringing as Geisinger lined up accross from Suggs, why wouldn't a NFL head coach cringe as well? Ugly.

How about the fact that we didn't give Geisinger any help whatsoever against Suggs? You take a young, backup guard/center and stick him at LT against Terrel friggin Suggs and leave him on an island? Suggs put on a clinic. Horrible coaching move not to bring a TE to that side to help.

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by GMScud

How about the fact that we didn't give Geisinger any help whatsoever against Suggs? You take a young, backup guard/center and stick him at LT against Terrel friggin Suggs and leave him on an island? Suggs put on a clinic. Horrible coaching move not to bring a TE to that side to help.

Yea, that's what I'm eluding to. No RB chip, X TE help, nothing.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by redsk1

Yea, that's what I'm eluding to. No RB chip, X TE help, nothing.

I thought Zorn said he had given Geisinger some help (though I didn't see it myself). Geisinger, who actually has been in the league for four years now, is probably ultimately going to be a C by default. He was an LT in college (I believe), but he just doesn't have the right skill set to protect the blindside.

[GMScud]

Special Teams: Really? Another missed FG, a blocked punt...

Every week we have at least a couple of big special teams mistakes. It's downright inexcusable. Under Gibbs, teams was very solid. We've plummeted in one short season. Why??

I'll use my Florida Gators as an example- they put a HUGE premium on special teams, to the point that Urban Meyer is actually the special teams coach. ST guys get first in line at team meals. Team captains play on ST. Starters beg to be on coverage units. Urban is maniacal is his approach to teams. And the result? Top to bottom maybe the best overall units in the country.

I'm not suggesting Zorn take over special teams, but shit's gotta change.

[horse]

I still think we will end up ahead of expectations coming in. Not bad for a rookie head coach, We need to draft o-line, d-line early and we'll be right there. Perhaps the center who plays for alabama, Would'nt mind the DT either. This secondary is outstanding imagine how good they would be with any kinda pass-rush. We're headed the right direction and that's what matters most. GO SKINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jamf]

The blocked punts are on Plankenweiner. He is too slow once gets the ball.