WP - H Bryant - For Foes, a Redskins Flaw Exposed

RedskinRat · 11-05-2006, 07:37 AM

For Foes, a Redskins Flaw Exposed - washingtonpost.com

Two quarters into his first game as a Washington Redskin, safety Troy Vincent is optimistic. His new team leads the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts, 14-13, and he sees an even more encouraging sign: Despite a penchant for giving up big plays this season, the Redskins have surrendered just one long pass to Peyton Manning, the most dangerous quarterback in the league.
In the locker room at halftime, Vincent tells his fellow defensive backs that they can steal this game. If they can just keep the pressure on and not allow big passing plays in the second half, they can beat the heavily favored Colts on their home field.
But with 8 minutes 18 seconds remaining in the third quarter, any hope of victory disappears. Manning, tight end Dallas Clark and running back Joseph Addai line up at midfield. Clark runs a pass pattern up the middle of the field, past Redskins linebacker Khary Campbell. Safety Adam Archuleta notices and takes a fatal step in to help cover Clark. Manning catches Archuleta cheating and throws deep to the spot he has just vacated to an open Reggie Wayne running a post corner, the exact route that all season long has been open against the Redskins defense when the safety is caught too shallow.
The 51-yard touchdown play devastates Washington. By taking that single step inward toward Clark, Archuleta has sacrificed the battle to try to win the war -- and lost on both fronts. The Colts lead, 27-14, and the game is gone.
For days afterward, Redskins safeties coach Steve Jackson was sick about the play. "I can't talk about that play," Jackson said. Although he was unwilling to talk about the particulars of that play, he offered his basic philosophy on playing the position: "All I can say is that when you play safety, you play deep to short. Deep to short. Nothing over your head."

dmek25 · 11-05-2006, 08:06 AM

A.A. has been playing this game too long to get burned in that situation. i don't think coaching can correct something that is a lifetime habit

That Guy · 11-05-2006, 10:26 AM

rat's on a roll

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EternalEnigma21 · 11-05-2006, 11:32 AM

yeah, I think AA should just bulk the f up on some roids (who cares if he gets suspended for the rest of this year...) and move to MLB and try to become the next urlacher. Im sure his speed would be excellent and he accelerates amazingly, and if he can throw around 535 lbs, he should be able to shed some blocks and blow up some run plays...

hesscl34 · 11-05-2006, 11:46 AM

I'm not reading anymore of this crap before a game. You all are negative, the press is negative, it's Redskins suck this, Redskins suck that... Ever hear of a self fulfilling prophecy???? No wonder we can't win a game.

It’s freakin game day and hardly any of you care to say anything but, we suck.

I’m logging off and flying my Redskins flags and cheering them on. GO SKINS!!!!!!!

3rd ID SOLDIER · 11-05-2006, 11:54 AM

yea go skins ! but the truth is the truth and archuleta is horrible in coverage!

That Guy · 11-05-2006, 11:55 AM

yeah, someone on a webforum says the skins suck, and THAT'S the reason they're losing...

get real.

11-05-2006, 07:37 AM	#1
RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	WP - H Bryant - For Foes, a Redskins Flaw Exposed For Foes, a Redskins Flaw Exposed - washingtonpost.com Two quarters into his first game as a Washington Redskin, safety Troy Vincent is optimistic. His new team leads the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts, 14-13, and he sees an even more encouraging sign: Despite a penchant for giving up big plays this season, the Redskins have surrendered just one long pass to Peyton Manning, the most dangerous quarterback in the league. In the locker room at halftime, Vincent tells his fellow defensive backs that they can steal this game. If they can just keep the pressure on and not allow big passing plays in the second half, they can beat the heavily favored Colts on their home field. But with 8 minutes 18 seconds remaining in the third quarter, any hope of victory disappears. Manning, tight end Dallas Clark and running back Joseph Addai line up at midfield. Clark runs a pass pattern up the middle of the field, past Redskins linebacker Khary Campbell. Safety Adam Archuleta notices and takes a fatal step in to help cover Clark. Manning catches Archuleta cheating and throws deep to the spot he has just vacated to an open Reggie Wayne running a post corner, the exact route that all season long has been open against the Redskins defense when the safety is caught too shallow. The 51-yard touchdown play devastates Washington. By taking that single step inward toward Clark, Archuleta has sacrificed the battle to try to win the war -- and lost on both fronts. The Colts lead, 27-14, and the game is gone. For days afterward, Redskins safeties coach Steve Jackson was sick about the play. "I can't talk about that play," Jackson said. Although he was unwilling to talk about the particulars of that play, he offered his basic philosophy on playing the position: "All I can say is that when you play safety, you play deep to short. Deep to short. Nothing over your head."

11-05-2006, 08:06 AM	#2
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: WP - H Bryant - For Foes, a Redskins Flaw Exposed A.A. has been playing this game too long to get burned in that situation. i don't think coaching can correct something that is a lifetime habit __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

11-05-2006, 10:26 AM	#3
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: WP - H Bryant - For Foes, a Redskins Flaw Exposed rat's on a roll .

11-05-2006, 11:32 AM	#4
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: WP - H Bryant - For Foes, a Redskins Flaw Exposed yeah, I think AA should just bulk the f up on some roids (who cares if he gets suspended for the rest of this year...) and move to MLB and try to become the next urlacher. Im sure his speed would be excellent and he accelerates amazingly, and if he can throw around 535 lbs, he should be able to shed some blocks and blow up some run plays... __________________ I am the brute squad.

11-05-2006, 11:46 AM	#5
hesscl34 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,782	Re: WP - H Bryant - For Foes, a Redskins Flaw Exposed I'm not reading anymore of this crap before a game. You all are negative, the press is negative, it's Redskins suck this, Redskins suck that... Ever hear of a self fulfilling prophecy???? No wonder we can't win a game. It’s freakin game day and hardly any of you care to say anything but, we suck. I’m logging off and flying my Redskins flags and cheering them on. GO SKINS!!!!!!!

11-05-2006, 11:54 AM	#6
3rd ID SOLDIER Special Teams Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 197	Re: WP - H Bryant - For Foes, a Redskins Flaw Exposed yea go skins ! but the truth is the truth and archuleta is horrible in coverage! __________________ YALL DON'T WANNA SEE ME SHINE THAT'S OKAY CAUSE I LOVE ME SOME ME BELIEVE IT!!

11-05-2006, 11:55 AM	#7
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: WP - H Bryant - For Foes, a Redskins Flaw Exposed yeah, someone on a webforum says the skins suck, and THAT'S the reason they're losing... get real.

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