Smoot Lays The Smack Down-Redskins vs. Ravens (Preseason Special)

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by Lotus

It's possible that I'm just trying to stir the pot on an unlikely quarterback controversy, but I would never admit it if I were.

Much like me and Gus!!!!!!

[12thMan]

I only watched the first half of the game because I was out of town, but...

Donovan McNabb had a very uneven performance from what I could tell. As it's been mentioned already, he underthrew/overthrew a couple of gimmies that should have gone for touches. I think/hope it's a timing issue he'll get down before the season starts. But honestly I think that's McNabb being McNabb. He's not going to make a ton of mistakes, but he'll miss a few easy deep ones; We should be prepared for that. He'll throw a few dirtballs that will make Philly fans glad he's not there anymore, but he's the type of quarterback that will compensate in other ways too. That said, anyone who thinks this guy isn't a clear upgrade over Jason Campbell are fooling themselves.

Larry Johnson not only looked slow and uncertain, but uninspired. I just don't sense any fire from this guy. He wasn't hitting the hole with any, well, confidence. Clinton Portis moved the chains and he moved blitzing linebackers. Ink CP as the starting running back on opening day. I'm not writing Larry Johnson off by any stretch but, my god man, act like you want to wear the Burgundy and Gold.

I think the defense as a whole is still feeling their way around Hasslet's system. I think we'll see a bend but don't break defense this year. We'll give up some big plays here and there, but they'll make some crucial stops, ala D.Hall, when we need them.

Albert Hayneswoth. Where do I begin? So I'm at the beach for a few days and I'm not getting ESPN, no Blackberry, nothing. Just chillin. So I grab today's Post just to see what the final score of the game was and the first two articles my eyes land on was one from Sally Jenkins and another by Jason Reid and Maske. I didn't even realize the fat turd suited up. I thought he had a sore pinky finger or something. You know, I was hoping after the shuttle drill saga the Haynesworth v. Shanahan thing was going to blow over, right? Why is it always something with Haynesworth? I'm so over him and so over the media talking about his every move. He's so incredibly arrogant and unprofessional that it blows my mind. I really, really wish we would just eat that $21 million and call it day, because surely there will be something else he'll be bitching and moaning about.

Skins go 10-6 this year.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Much like me and Gus!!!!!!

No. Gus is just Gus whereas Bartel is the greatest Skins QB ever from Tarleton State.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by Lotus

No. Gus is just Gus whereas Bartel is the greatest Skins QB ever from Tarleton State.

Hahahahahahahaha funny!!!!!! I like you Lotus!!!!

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

If that is the case...this guy has a legit shot to jump to the #2 or #3 receiver. Keep in mind the Ravens' secondary is a bit weak....but that is a really good sign for Armstrong.

I dont understand why we have Joey Galloway still in that #2 spot.
Our long term starters need serious reps in during the critical preseason game 3.

Why not Moss, Armstrong, Thomas as 1,2,3?
They need to get timing down ....and quick

I don't put a lot of value in preseason depth charts. Putting Geezer Galloway at #2 may just be a motivational tactic to the younger guys, especially Thomas and Kelly to step it up. The last two years, their draft position got them some weight in depth charts (can't throw away 2nd-rounders after a year), but now it's step up or get out time.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by Buster

I don't put a lot of value in preseason depth charts. Putting Geezer Galloway at #2 may just be a motivational tactic to the younger guys,

It's not the depth chart I'm concerned about.
What I am worried about is who is lining up with McNabb at practice this week.
This is the closest game to regular season we will play...McNabb needs TONS of reps with the #1 and #2 receivers in practice.
This crap should be settled by now.

Does anyone know who is lining up with the starters at WR this week?
I sure hope it isn't galloway..he hasn't done jack

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

This. Last week the talking heads were saying how great Mt Cody was, and what a beast the Raven's line is now. So even tho we may not have ran well, the fact that we held them in check, or at least controlled the flow, I consider that a plus...

Also if we had game planned to deal with the Ravens defense and had CP in the game as he would be in the regular season the running game may not have been so aenemic.

His blitz pickup and understanding of the MS run philosophy is much more advanced then LJ.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

It's not the depth chart I'm concerned about.
What I am worried about is who is lining up with McNabb at practice this week.
This is the closest game to regular season we will play...McNabb needs TONS of reps with the #1 and #2 receivers in practice.
This crap should be settled by now.

Does anyone know who is lining up with the starters at WR this week?
I sure hope it isn't galloway..he hasn't done jack

I don't think McNabb will be getting too many practice reps this week due to his ankle.