Sunra To Gibbs: Turn Jason Campbell Loose!

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Two things I don't understand:

1. If our O-Line is in such disarray that we can't run-block, how is that a good argument for passing?

2. Pass to set up the run? I never understood this. IMO, the main reason for running to set up the pass is: if your runs are not successful (i.e.: 1-2 yards/att), that still works to get the defense in the box. If you are not successful passing (i.e.: a bunch of incompletions), that doesn't help set up the run very well. You have to be successful passing to set up the run. You don't necessarily need to be successful running to set up the pass. IMO.

[SUNRA]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

Two things I don't understand:

1. If our O-Line is in such disarray that we can't run-block, how is that a good argument for passing?

2. Pass to set up the run? I never understood this. IMO, the main reason for running to set up the pass is: if your runs are not successful (i.e.: 1-2 yards/att), that still works to get the defense in the box. If you are not successful passing (i.e.: a bunch of incompletions), that doesn't help set up the run very well. You have to be successful passing to set up the run. You don't necessarily need to be successful running to set up the pass. IMO.

Several people has posted that pass oriented offense is not the Redskins, and we need to stick to who we are. Read any of the articles in the Post concerning the failures of the offense and it clearly points to the horrid playcalling and conservative style (run and grind it out) of Gibbs which has not worked and will not work if he continues to rely on the defense.
Jason Campbell has to be given the red light to make plays with his arm and feet. Gibbs must accept the reality that if eight are in the box, do not run the ball. Throw the ball short, medium or long range, but just throw the ball to someone with single coverage. That's why the Patriots are undefeated. This is not 1983. And no RB we have is Riggins or Joe Washington. We've got to adjust to what the defense is giving us.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by SUNRA

Several people has posted that pass oriented offense is not the Redskins, and we need to stick to who we are. Read any of the articles in the Post concerning the failures of the offense and it clearly points to the horrid playcalling and conservative style (run and grind it out) of Gibbs which has not worked and will not work if he continues to rely on the defense.
Jason Campbell has to be given the red light to make plays with his arm and feet. Gibbs must accept the reality that if eight are in the box, do not run the ball. Throw the ball short, medium or long range, but just throw the ball to someone with single coverage. That's why the Patriots are undefeated. This is not 1983. And no RB we have is Riggins or Joe Washington. We've got to adjust to what the defense is giving us.

Given the red light to make plays? Why does that not sound right?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SUNRA

Several people has posted that pass oriented offense is not the Redskins, and we need to stick to who we are. Read any of the articles in the Post concerning the failures of the offense and it clearly points to the horrid playcalling and conservative style (run and grind it out) of Gibbs which has not worked and will not work if he continues to rely on the defense.
Jason Campbell has to be given the red light to make plays with his arm and feet. Gibbs must accept the reality that if eight are in the box, do not run the ball. Throw the ball short, medium or long range, but just throw the ball to someone with single coverage. That's why the Patriots are undefeated. This is not 1983. And no RB we have is Riggins or Joe Washington. We've got to adjust to what the defense is giving us.

Who's been playing us 8 in the box?

In fact, when was the last game going back through the Gibbs-era that we saw consistently 8 in the box.

It's never happened.

[SUNRA]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Who's been playing us 8 in the box?

In fact, when was the last game going back through the Gibbs-era that we saw consistently 8 in the box.

It's never happened.

If the Giants and Packers didn't have 8 in the box, they sure as hell played like they did. Moreover, they definitely beat us by shutting down the run. Either way, we have no running game if Portis is getting most of the reps.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

Two things I don't understand:

1. If our O-Line is in such disarray that we can't run-block, how is that a good argument for passing?

Because the Quarterback can take on the responsibility of the offensive line in the passing game. A good QB (like Campbell) always knows how much time he has to get rid of the football.

Now if people start missing their protections and someone comes free, the QB can't really do anything except get rid of the ball. But even with an untalented offensive line, a passing offense can still be successful if the QB does an outstanding job.

Truth is that a QB is more likely to make a mistake when you get pressure on him, so you want to cut down on the passing game with no line, but it makes more sense than running behind no one. Admittedly, this is very very hard for a young QB to do, and still be successful, but most veterans don't seem to have a problem with it.

[70Chip]

The Redskins need to run out of passing formations and pass out of running formations.

Also Jason is getting a little Brunellish with holding the ball. We need to play loose and let it fly. No one expects us to win anyway. Go for it on 4th and 5 from midfield. Don't just go for it, throw it in the endzone. It's like the George Costanza thing. Do the opposite.