In Scot we trust?

[Bishop Hammer]

I cannot believe that some are doubting SMGM only two years into his stint. In his first year the team made the playoffs and this year they were in the hunt until the very end of the season. Obviously he has something to do with it.

[Evilgrin]

IMO his plan is to start to shift some dollars away from the offense this offseason. Two thirds of our cap are spent on offense. He spent some picks on offense, we will probably see more of a defensive focus. I think we will probably draft another RB though, somewhere but who knows. The first round defensive talent is better this year, just not as deep as last year.

We have more depth on the roster, but our front seven is just not talented. It hurts McLovin a bit that guys like Preston Smith & Matt Jones took steps back. However top to bottom his drafting is well above average, more picks stick.

[skinsfaninok]

The fact that we were in the hunt with the worst defense and a bunch of no name guys should give us all hope

[sdskinsfan2001]

I think if next year we only go 9-7 again at best, then everyone has a right to complain about the culture, the coordinators, the head coach, the GM, etc.. I'm buying in to everyone for 1 more year. Franchise Kirk if we need to again, and improve the D and see where the pieces fall next season.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

I think if next year we only go 9-7 again at best, then everyone has a right to complain about the culture, the coordinators, the head coach, the GM, etc.. I'm buying in to everyone for 1 more year. Franchise Kirk if we need to again, and improve the D and see where the pieces fall next season.

This team has been winning 6-9 games for two decades. Couple of over achieving seasons sprinkled in there. Couple of straight duds.
I would not be shocked if we win 8 again. That is what this franchise does.
Actually if you look at our opponents 8 wins would be high. Obviously things can change. Injuries happen. Teams fall off their high horses for whatever reason. As it stands now our schedule is brutal.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by punch it in

This team has been winning 6-9 games for two decades. Couple of over achieving seasons sprinkled in there. Couple of straight duds.
I would not be shocked if we win 8 again. That is what this franchise does.
Actually if you look at our opponents 8 wins would be high. Obviously things can change. Injuries happen. Teams fall off their high horses for whatever reason. As it stands now our schedule is brutal.

Schedules can look easy or hard in the off season, and by the end of the season can be completely different, so I don't even look at that anymore. This team absolutely needs to take the next step next year and the next step is double digit wins. I think if SM hits right on defense, we should get there.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

Schedules can look easy or hard in the off season, and by the end of the season can be completely different, so I don't even look at that anymore. This team absolutely needs to take the next step next year and the next step is double digit wins. I think if SM hits right on defense, we should get there.

Yup as I said, things can change - injuries happen - teams fall off their high horses.
As of this moment the schedule looks tough, but we will find our way into our sweet spot of 6-9 wins no matter who we play. Lol.

[SouperMeister]

The most puzzling thing to me: why can't this team run the ball? That 3rd and half a yard fail on the opening drive set the tone for the entire game. We also failed to convert a 3rd and 2 in the first half. The toughness that McGloughan promised just isn't there yet. Our backs got hit behind the line of scrimmage this year more than any Redskins team in memory. With so many passing weapons, you would think that it would be easier to run the ball. Gruden gets very little out of the running game, and that problem needs to be solved.

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

The most puzzling thing to me: why can't this team run the ball? That 3rd and half a yard fail on the opening drive set the tone for the entire game. We also failed to convert a 3rd and 2 in the first half. The toughness that McGlouhan promised just isn't there yet. Our backs got hit behind the line of scrimmage this year more than any Redskins team in memory. With so many passing weapons, you would think that it would be easier to run the ball. Gruden gets very little out of the running game, and that problem needs to be solved.

Agreed.

I'm not sure what part of it is on the GM, but this offense wasn't tough, especially in the running game.

I'm okay with team effort by the defense. I didn't always felt that way but, as weird as it sounds, I do after the last
Didn't check but I feel like missed tackles number is way down.
3rd down D has to improve but a lot of it is play calling.

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[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

The most puzzling thing to me: why can't this team run the ball? That 3rd and half a yard fail on the opening drive set the tone for the entire game. We also failed to convert a 3rd and 2 in the first half. The toughness that McGloughan promised just isn't there yet. Our backs got hit behind the line of scrimmage this year more than any Redskins team in memory. With so many passing weapons, you would think that it would be easier to run the ball. Gruden gets very little out of the running game, and that problem needs to be solved.

We can start to improve the running game by acknowledging some things:

1. We are weak at LG and C.
2. We don't have a prime RB on the team.
3. Our TE blocking is pathetic.
4. Our play-calling is predictable and unimaginative.
5. We need to carry a FB on the roster for certain situations.

If the staff would admit these deficiencies and stop tolerating mediocrity, the running game problems could be solved.

[PorkSkins]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

We can start to improve the running game by acknowledging some things:

1. We are weak at LG and C.
2. We don't have a prime RB on the team.
3. Our TE blocking is pathetic.
4. Our play-calling is predictable and unimaginative.
5. We need to carry a FB on the roster for certain situations.

If the staff would admit these deficiencies and stop tolerating mediocrity, the running game problems could be solved.

You can't fix everything in the offseason, but I think the C position is serviceable. We certainly need a LG. You can find a decent back in the draft or via FA.

I believe you're gonna see a focus on defense. We need safeties and need to get faster, overall, in the back 7. I like Compton, as he's smart and tough. He typically is where he's supposed to be, but he's slow. Outside of Baker, on the defensive line, then it's a bunch of "ordinary" personnel.

I suspect you'll see us be judicious when it comes to defensive personnel, this offseason. I sense we'll be active in FA and defense being the main focus in the draft.

[punch it in]

Just for the record I am not saying blow it all up. That will just lead to 4 wins instead of 8.
I am simply saying we are mired in mediocrity and it sucks. This staff is not capable of taking us to the next level. Not that it was his only head scratching moment, but when you cannot figure out that taking timeouts into the half is not as good as using them to get closer than 57 yards and get 3 in a game where points are obviously at a premium than you will never ever out coach people enough to win a championship.

[skinsfan69]

Well one thing is for sure, this staff needs to get better with clock management.

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Well one thing is for sure, this staff needs to get better with clock management.

I am still waiting for an explanation as to why they did not use the timeouts at the end of the first half. Did any reporter have the guts to ask ?

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Irrefutable

I am still waiting for an explanation as to why they did not use the timeouts at the end of the first half. Did any reporter have the guts to ask ?

That was seriously the most disgusting decision or non - decision I ever saw. It is not like we ripped off a big chunk of yardage on a run as time was winding down. We were around midfield with over 20 seconds left. With two fucking timeouts and an offense who goes 20 yards in the air at a clip better than they go 2 on the ground!
How fucking stupid can you be?