Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Cowboys at Redskins)

[MTK]

Injuries have blown up our OL, that's why we can't run.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Injuries have blown up our OL, that's why we can't run.

I'll agree with you and that has been my arguement in regards to any QB finding success right now no matter who we brought in. But I'm still amazed at that fact the zone/cut blocking does not look like what Denver had and if I'm not mistaken someone else even made a point that the team is not really cut blocking much.

I'm just wondering if some of why we are not seeing the typical MS running game is because the team is not using the typical blocking scheme MS had in Denver?

[REDSKINS4ever]

Truthfully, it wasn't Gano who lost the game for the Redskins. It was the defense. The defense allowed Tony Romo to scorch them repeatedly. #9 is a very good QB, but there's no reason why this defense couldn't contain the Cowboys receivers. How do you let Jason Witten, arguably the best TE in the NFL, to get that wide open and outrun your defense for a 59 TD?

Yes, Gano definitely should have made that 49 yard FG. 49 yards out is within the range of every place kicker in the NFL. But it was the defense who couldn't defend after the offense did its part against Dallas.

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

Truthfully, it wasn't Gano who lost the game for the Redskins. It was the defense. The defense allowed Tony Romo to scorch them repeatedly. #9 is a very good QB, but there's no reason why this defense couldn't contain the Cowboys receivers. How do you let Jason Witten, arguably the best TE in the NFL, to get that wide open and outrun your defense for a 59 TD?

Yes, Gano definitely should have made that 49 yard FG. 49 yards out is within the range of every place kicker in the NFL. But it was the defense who couldn't defend after the offense did its part against Dallas.

Unbelievable....excuses for THE WORST KICKER IN THE NFL!!!!

how can this keep happening. Romo is a good QB. Our D held him in check for the most part of the day. They scored that early TD and they had several possessions where they didn't do anything. You can't keep him under wraps all game. Fact is Gano missed two field goals that would have won the game. TWO FIELD GOALS. Yes, one was 52 but the other was 40something... That should be virtually automatic for NFL kickers if they are halfway decent.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

Unbelievable....excuses for THE WORST KICKER IN THE NFL!!!!

how can this keep happening. Romo is a good QB. Our D held him in check for the most part of the day. They scored that early TD and they had several possessions where they didn't do anything. You can't keep him under wraps all game. Fact is Gano missed two field goals that would have won the game. TWO FIELD GOALS. Yes, one was 52 but the other was 40something... That should be virtually automatic for NFL kickers if they are halfway decent.

While 52 and 49 yard FG aren't gimmes, I agree that he needs to hit those. If one of his strengths is his leg and long distance range, he needs to be consistent from there. I'd rather have a guy who is a lock from inside 50 with limited distance than a scattershot leg like Gano all over the field with power from 59.

To quote Rich Eisen, you can't spell Gano without Gah-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[Bucket]

Yeah if we cut D. Hall, you guys are really going to see what bad CB play is when you put Stone feet Barnes out there.. The guy can't even cover a 5 yard out route. Or did we forget the Eagles game already this year?

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Bucket

Yeah if we cut D. Hall, you guys are really going to see what bad CB play is when you put Stone feet Barnes out there.. The guy can't even cover a 5 yard out route. Or did we forget the Eagles game already this year?

Who cares, the season is over and it wouldn't be worse whether it was Westbrook, Barnes or anyone else playing CB . Go draft a CB on the 2nd round next year.

[Bucket]

So a 2nd round CB is going to start for us right away?

Wow.. You guys are clueless... This is not Madden

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Bucket

So a 2nd round CB is going to start for us right away?

Wow.. You guys are clueless... This is not Madden

There are many in the NFL playing.

[Bucket]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

There are many in the NFL playing.

That's to easy of an answer.. Yes, there are A lot of 2nd round CB's playing currently but not as many as you may think started right away.. I mean.. Barnes is a 2nd/3rd rounder and he can't even beat our Westbrook right now.

Oh, and to add a little more to the fire.. D. Hall was a 1st rounder... Just saying.

D. Hall is our best CB and cutting him would be a terrible idea

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Bucket

That's to easy of an answer.. Yes, there are A lot of 2nd round CB's playing currently but not as many as you may think started right away.. I mean.. Barnes is a 2nd/3rd rounder and he can't even beat our Westbrook right now.

Oh, and to add a little more to the fire.. D. Hall was a 1st rounder... Just saying.

D. Hall is our best CB and cutting him would be a terrible idea

Ok, so I was exaggerating on cutting him instead of trading him, I'm just so sick of this guy. By the way, Fred Smoot was a 2nd rounder, Brandon Flowers, etc.

[Bucket]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Ok, so I was exaggerating on cutting him instead of trading him, I'm just so sick of this guy. By the way, Fred Smoot was a 2nd rounder, Brandon Flowers, etc.

Yeah and Fred Smoot was a Nickel Back at best... Just saying

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Ok, so I was exaggerating on cutting him instead of trading him, I'm just so sick of this guy. By the way, Fred Smoot was a 2nd rounder, Brandon Flowers, etc.

Smoot was a 1st round talent at Miss. St but fell in the draft due to marijuana in a drug test. Flowers was a top cb in his class until he ran 4.6 at the combine. Smoot was a solid corner when at this best. He played lights out in 2004. His last couple years he was a nickel at best.

I agree w/I think it was Dirtbagg or Slingin Sammy that said CBs are rarely busts when drafted high & they are rarely found in later rounds. One example of an exception is the dude that plays for GB, he was undrafted out of Miami.

Usually though, it does seem like mid rounders like Barnes end up being nickel/dime & spec teams guys. That may just be the importance that teams are putting on it & drafting the best DBs early.

[SmootSmack]

Makes no sense to just cut Hall. As frustrating as he is, he is our best CB. So if anything, you see if you can trade him for anything but to just outright cut him makes no sense

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Makes no sense to just cut Hall. As frustrating as he is, he is our best CB. So if anything, you see if you can trade him for anything but to just outright cut him makes no sense

Good points. Plus, once Hall is gone our problems in the secondary won't be solved until we get good players. As much as I am rooting for Wilson, I believe he gave up both TDs yesterday. I don't think he's been as good as expected. I do hope that acquiring new CBs doesn't cut into the resources needed to upgrade our offense. In the end, I can live with an inconsistent secondary if it means we vastly improve our offense.