Fox Sports Piles On (Preseason 2005)

Daseal · 09-07-2005, 04:56 PM

I think that after ONE year of a great defense it's a little early to say that we can just plug players in. Comments like those are usually reserved for established defenses, which we aren't -- yet. The only continuity that defense has is the record of how Greg Williams defenses have faired over the year, but he's never really lacked impact players. He has some here, luckily!

This said, I don't think that the media has a huge bias against us. I don't believe all the crap that these guys spew, but is it possible that maybe we're slightly blinded by our loyalty? I think the biggest change this system comes with a more aggressive Joe Gibbs. If we see an aggressive, mean-streak Gibbs then we'll be much improved. He needs to blow the Bears out to show teams he means business. We need to establish some sort of offense, we seemed to lack the nail in the coffin which teams need. Even two TDs isnt a safe lead.

I think our WRs are a downgrade, but they'll fit the build of what Gibbs wants to do. If they can be serviceable and try to get a few people out of the box, they've done their job. I look forward to the new plays and a stronger Clinton Portis, I REALLY like how our starting line has looked. This is the biggest suprise to me, and the reason I think we should get more respect. The defense is enigmatic. Not sure how they're going to react, Im WORRIED about the CB / DB position. I don't know if Harris is good enough, I dont know if Rogers is ready, and if Springs goes down we're toast. I also wonder if the defensive line can play to the same standard they did last year. We had quite a few over-acheivers (compared to their lifetime stats) on defense last year. Hopefully that's going to be a constant. I'll feel much more confident in our defense after one more year of a great showing.

The most important thing to me is how much progression our young guys: Taylor, Cooley, Dockery, Ramsey, Royal, and the rookies were able to make in the offseason. Either way, IM PUMPED FOR SUNDAY!

09-07-2005, 04:56 PM	#29
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 8,341	Re: Fox Sports Piles On I think that after ONE year of a great defense it's a little early to say that we can just plug players in. Comments like those are usually reserved for established defenses, which we aren't -- yet. The only continuity that defense has is the record of how Greg Williams defenses have faired over the year, but he's never really lacked impact players. He has some here, luckily! This said, I don't think that the media has a huge bias against us. I don't believe all the crap that these guys spew, but is it possible that maybe we're slightly blinded by our loyalty? I think the biggest change this system comes with a more aggressive Joe Gibbs. If we see an aggressive, mean-streak Gibbs then we'll be much improved. He needs to blow the Bears out to show teams he means business. We need to establish some sort of offense, we seemed to lack the nail in the coffin which teams need. Even two TDs isnt a safe lead. I think our WRs are a downgrade, but they'll fit the build of what Gibbs wants to do. If they can be serviceable and try to get a few people out of the box, they've done their job. I look forward to the new plays and a stronger Clinton Portis, I REALLY like how our starting line has looked. This is the biggest suprise to me, and the reason I think we should get more respect. The defense is enigmatic. Not sure how they're going to react, Im WORRIED about the CB / DB position. I don't know if Harris is good enough, I dont know if Rogers is ready, and if Springs goes down we're toast. I also wonder if the defensive line can play to the same standard they did last year. We had quite a few over-acheivers (compared to their lifetime stats) on defense last year. Hopefully that's going to be a constant. I'll feel much more confident in our defense after one more year of a great showing. The most important thing to me is how much progression our young guys: Taylor, Cooley, Dockery, Ramsey, Royal, and the rookies were able to make in the offseason. Either way, IM PUMPED FOR SUNDAY! __________________ Best. Player. Available.

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