QB or defense: what's the bigger problem?

[Redskin]

If our defense was what is was last year we would be scoring enough pointage to win

[JGisLordOfTheRings]

Originally Posted by Redskin

If our defense was what is was last year we would be scoring enough pointage to win

YESSIR!!!!!!!!!!

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

I don't know how anyone can say that BOTH units aren't at fault.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I don't know how anyone can say that BOTH units aren't at fault.

I guess anytime any team loses, both units are at fault. The offense isn't playing well enough to pick up our shitty defense, so they cannot be completely absolved of blame.

But if you were to assign blame, I'd put about 80% on the D, and about 15% on the O with the remaining 5% on the inconsistent kicking game. Out of the 15% assigned the offense, about 10% of that is inconsistent line play, and the remaining 5% is a combination of Brunell inaccuracies with questionable Saunders playcalling.

It bothers me that this question needs to be asked.

[Crat92]

5 Yard passes on 3rd and long(9 yds. or more), are you kidding me? Maybe if the offense ,which is lead by the play of the quarterback, could actually sustain drives, the defense wouldn't get exposed the way it has been. WTTF?! Why have the weapons, when he won't use them? If we had a QB change, maybe it would provide the spark the entire team needs. Cause it's gonna take a hell of a lot more than CP's characters to pull us out of this hole! HAIL from MCUSA!

[illdefined]

check CP's interview on Redskins.com. he is PISSED. he kinda mumbles it, but he says it. "everyone isn't getting the ball". he's not talking about himself, CP got plenty of touches last game.... as a dump off.

[onlydarksets]

This is a no brainer. We limped into the playoffs with a killer D and no QB last year. However, I'd like to see both get fixed.

[EternalEnigma21]

Yeah, it is a no-brainer question... the D is the biggest problem. Trent dilfer got to and won a superbowl, and Mark Brunell COULD do it as well. I know he could and everyone else calling for CAmpbell probably knows he could, too, but he wont. He's not doing what we need him to do right now and its time for him to go.

The biggest reason (other than the fact that he's not winning, or putting us in a position late in games to be competitive) is that we're going to have to move on and we gave up 2 fucking first round picks for a QB that we're going to take a step back when we put him in... do it now, when he can get into a rythm of the offense with the rest of the offense. Maybe he'll provide a spark?

Maybe some of the younger guys will step up and play better to support him. Maybe he'll sustain drives by not checking down to the backfield as quickly, or getting out of trouble in the backfield by running and keeping a spy from blitzing...

The D definately needs to be fixed and should be TOP priority, but I do think its time to go to campbell.

[onlydarksets]

Well, since you used italics...

It really doesn't matter what a franchise QB does in the playoffs if you can't get there. We can't expect to win games if our D doesn't show up. I'd like to see both addressed, but, if I had to pick one (realizing that only fixing one is insufficient to win the SB), I'll take the D.

[wilsowilso]

I can only dream of what it would be like to have a franchise QB! I vote that QB is the biggest problem without a doubt. This Defense has really fallen apart from a high level in a short period, but the QB makes such a huge difference all by himself. A great QB is about as important as an entire defense and we certainly don't need an entirely new defense. I'm surprised so many people think it is the D that is the biggest concern. I guess some Redskins fans are just so used to this mediocre QB play. Not that these guys grow on trees, but find a great QB please please please.

[VTSkins897]

it's funny.

last year we needed an O to go with our stellar D. we need new players and a new system to open it up.

this year, in my opinion, the offense is doing okay. now though, we need a new fucking D to hold opponents to under TWENTY fucking points.

what a turnaround. i know one TD was in garbage time. last year though, we score 21+, we win.

ugh.

damn redskins will break your heart.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

I cannot believe that we haven't had a franchise QB since Joey T. Brad Johnson was decent, but we didn't have him that long. Trent Green was good for a season. Rich Gannon wasn't great until he left Washington. I think we're due for a good QB.

[irish]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I cannot believe that we haven't had a franchise QB since Joey T. Brad Johnson was decent, but we didn't have him that long. Trent Green was good for a season. Rich Gannon wasn't great until he left Washington. I think we're due for a good QB.

How can the skins ever get a franchise QB when the give away draft picks like Xmas presents.

[diehardskin2982]

definantly the qb... why?

Because all teams line 9 in the box and dare us to throw it deep and we can't. Brunnell cannont convert when it counts and causes the d to stay on the field for long periods of time. the d is bad but brunnel is worst

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

definantly the qb... why?

Because all teams line 9 in the box and dare us to throw it deep and we can't. Brunnell cannont convert when it counts and causes the d to stay on the field for long periods of time. the d is bad but brunnel is worst

What causes the d to stay on the field is the fact that they can't stop the other team. They are average at best against the run. Horrible in coverage and can't rush the passer. Brunnel can be criticized for a lot of things but I think blaming him for the way the defense has played is a bit much.