Scud's Studs Week 1 (Giants at Redskins)

[Monkeydad]

Rex fumbled in a spectacular way that only he can do it.

Great game otherwise...he should have easily had 350-370 yards passing without some big drops on deep passes...and a nice play by Phillips on Armstrong.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Rex fumbled in a spectacular way that only he can do it.

Great game otherwise...he should have easily had 350-370 yards passing without some big drops on deep passes...and a nice play by Phillips on Armstrong.

I probably would have gone with Grossman if not for the awful fumble that probably should have changed the course of the game, until the defense stepped up and did something about it (unless you count the GB game last season, it's been four years since anyone can say those words).

There was a lot of great performances to pick from this week, but I narrowed it down to Fletcher and Moss and ultimately voted for Fletcher. He's just too good on a play by play basis. You throw out the play where Ballard beat him down the seam, and you're talking about one of his best games as a Redskin. And it's been quite a five year career here. And Kerrigan was really good too. But you talk about a complete game, you can't miss what the old man was doing out there.

Orakpo was quiet. That's all I'll say about his performance.

[Stuck in TX]

Ryan Kerrigan. One word: momentum.

[Mechanix544]

totally hyped to see this team do great things........ I think after all the change and drama that has come along with that change, the players will react very well to winning some games. Who would have thought we could start the season out 2-0? Hold on to yer knickers gents, this team could be heading to the playoffs..........Im just sayin........

[SmootSmack]

Barry Cofield

[budw38]

Orakpo was quiet , however I heard that he sprained an ankle early in the game and had it heavily taped ?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by budw38

Orakpo was quit , however I heard that he sprained an ankle early in the game and had it heavily taped ?

Not sure what you're saying about him being "quit" but he played. He was held all game but was the one who blocked the FG.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Not sure what you're saying about him being "quit" but he played. He was held all game but was the one who blocked the FG.

OOOOOPS , I meant quiet ( responding to earlier post ) , Just in the fact he wasn't being called out by the commentators ..... however we know he was hurt . Hopefully we have " RAK " and LL on the field Sunday vz AZ .

[hooskins]

There was some sort of injury to Orakpo, but as per ESPN 980, it was very minor and he should be ready to go for AZ.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by hooskins

There was some sort of injury to Orakpo, but as per ESPN 980, it was very minor and he should be ready to go for AZ.

Sprained ankle.

Redskins notes: Different aura; Hightower's guarantee | John Keim | NFL | Washington Examiner

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by hooskins

There was some sort of injury to Orakpo, but as per ESPN 980, it was very minor and he should be ready to go for AZ.

Not that Po needs any motivation, but I bet seeing the Rook break off a touchdown in his first game playing opposite him, lights the fire a little hotter. I wouldnt be surprised for a HUGE game from Orakpo this weekend.

[Jontrem]

Yeah I think he meant Quiet, not quit. A lot of what Orakpo does (other than when he actually gets to the QB) does not show up on the box score. He draws double teams, chips from TEs and RBs and holding calls(this needs to be called more obviously) and pressures the QB into early/bad throws.

At times I would like to see him try to use his strength more than his speed....but I am 1000% positive that he knows what he is doing better than I do!

[hail_2_da_skins]

To me it was a toss up between Ryan Kerrigan and Rex Grossman. I went with Rex because he delivered under fire. The Giants secondary may have been depleted but the front seven were really coming. I'm not a big Rex fan but I have to give him credit for a good performance. I still would like to see better ball protection.

The play of the game was Kerrigan tipping the ball up, catching it and then rumbling into the endzone. What a way to endear yourself to the Redskin faithful. Way to go Rook! Bonifide first round pick

[Ruhskins]

Look who's cheering for the Redskins...

"Chris Russell
Ol' Ballcoach. RT @BeigeVIP: Spurrier on "The Herd" : "Rex Grossman is the best pure passer I've ever coached" & "I'm pulling for the Skins""

[mooby]

In the ne/Miami game I was watching miami's edge rushers, not sure if it was cam wake, but on one move I watched him dip his shoulder as he was turning the corner and since his body was at a near 45 degree angle, it completely prevented the tackle from wrapping his arm around his neck to stop him, and I think if orakpo took better angles instead of trying to straight up billfish every time he'd be able to get past the hold. The play I was referring to didn't matter in the end cuz Brady got the pass off, but it really showed how players can beat the O-line without having to bullrush. A spin or a juke wouldn't hurt either.