Redskins vs. Saints predictions

[Monkeydad]

The Saints D gave up a lot to a mediocre Bucs offense. This bodes well for us since we don't have all cylinders firing yet. Even if our offense doesn't play their best, they should still be able to put up points. Earnest Graham, Warrick Dunn and Jeff Garcia ran for 146 yards! Garcia also threw for 221 wit a TD.

I believe the extra practice time and Zorn's disappointment/realization of mistakes will keep him on their case and expect perfection. It will happen eventually and I'd be willing to bet sooner than later. Zorn seems like he'll really drive the players into shape.

Our defense played really well against the Giants, especially in the second half. We should be able to contain the Saints, especially without Colston and their only healthy RB being Reggie Bush, who isn't much as a RB. (as a WR...that's a different story) Thomas was hurt slightly in Week 1, McAllister is pretty much finished. They have a lot of WRs, but no one really that great other than Colston. Shockey can always lose you a game or win one for you.



I say Redskins 20, Saints 13

Back by popular demand, here's the Week 2 traitor's list!

Angry, Dogtag, Mattyk72, memphisskin, SkinzzFan, Soup's Uncle




(If you stop getting Angry about it, I'll stop posting it for FUN).

[EternalEnigma21]

Originally Posted by Buster

The Saints D gave up a lot to a mediocre Bucs offense. This bodes well for us since we don't have all cylinders firing yet. Even if our offense doesn't play their best, they should still be able to put up points. Earnest Graham, Warrick Dunn and Jeff Garcia ran for 146 yards! Garcia also threw for 221 wit a TD.

I believe the extra practice time and Zorn's disappointment/realization of mistakes will keep him on their case and expect perfection. It will happen eventually and I'd be willing to bet sooner than later. Zorn seems like he'll really drive the players into shape.

Our defense played really well against the Giants, especially in the second half. We should be able to contain the Saints, especially without Colston and their only healthy RB being Reggie Bush, who isn't much as a RB. (as a WR...that's a different story) Thomas was hurt slightly in Week 1, McAllister is pretty much finished. They have a lot of WRs, but no one really that great other than Colston. Shockey can always lose you a game or win one for you.



I say Redskins 20, Saints 13

Back by popular demand, here's the Week 2 traitor's list!

Angry, Dogtag, Mattyk72, memphisskin, SkinzzFan, Soup's Uncle




(If you stop getting Angry about it, I'll stop posting it for FUN).

While your list irks me, your analysis is on point. Well played sir.l

[sportscurmudgeon]

Lots of folks here have the Skins winning on Sunday but only scoring "in the teens". The Saints' defense isn't very good; in fact, it may be really well below average.

So, win or lose, if the Skins can only generate 17 points against that defense it is a BAD sign for the rest of the year.

Two keys to this game:

1. Is there pressure on Brees that comes from the DTs without any inside blitzing? If so, the defense can assert itself on the Saints offense; if not, the Saints will move the chains a lot.

2. Can the WRs get any "run-after-catch" without having an open field ahead of them to begin with? If they can't do this against a mediocre defense, there could be big problems down the road...

This is a winnable game. More than that, it is a game the Skins really need to win for a whole bunch of reasons. Watch the way the team reacts to the first bit of adversity in the game. The team reaction and the way the coaches deal with the adversity will tell you a lot about how this team will fare for the rest of the year...

Redskins 30 Saints 24

[nolafan33]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Lots of folks here have the Skins winning on Sunday but only scoring "in the teens". The Saints' defense isn't very good; in fact, it may be really well below average.

So, win or lose, if the Skins can only generate 17 points against that defense it is a BAD sign for the rest of the year.

Two keys to this game:

1. Is there pressure on Brees that comes from the DTs without any inside blitzing? If so, the defense can assert itself on the Saints offense; if not, the Saints will move the chains a lot.

2. Can the WRs get any "run-after-catch" without having an open field ahead of them to begin with? If they can't do this against a mediocre defense, there could be big problems down the road...

This is a winnable game. More than that, it is a game the Skins really need to win for a whole bunch of reasons. Watch the way the team reacts to the first bit of adversity in the game. The team reaction and the way the coaches deal with the adversity will tell you a lot about how this team will fare for the rest of the year...

Redskins 30 Saints 24

did you watch the saints game last week? this isn't the same old defense. the additions of vilma, ellis, mccray, glenn and others have brought a new found and very welcomed attitude to the d. they will get in your face and knock you down. don't expect too have a easy go at it like normal.

1. i doubt yall will be able to get too drew without blitzing. we have a great pass blocking line (fewest sacks given up past 2 seasons) and drew is very very aware. yall will have to send the occasional blitz too get too drew.

2. again, this is nolonger a mediocre defense. they will be in the redskins face all game long. the corners will stay glued to the recievers, and campbell will spend the day on the ground.
but i'm yet too figure out why the corners play so far back on 3rd down???

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by nolafan33

did you watch the saints game last week? this isn't the same old defense. the additions of vilma, ellis, mccray, glenn and others have brought a new found and very welcomed attitude to the d. they will get in your face and knock you down. don't expect too have a easy go at it like normal.

1. i doubt yall will be able to get too drew without blitzing. we have a great pass blocking line (fewest sacks given up past 2 seasons) and drew is very very aware. yall will have to send the occasional blitz too get too drew.

2. again, this is nolonger a mediocre defense. they will be in the redskins face all game long. the corners will stay glued to the recievers, and campbell will spend the day on the ground.
but i'm yet too figure out why the corners play so far back on 3rd down???

1. I thought that NO ran a cover 2. So you are saying that guys will be out of position?

2. You guys don’t have half the pass rush that is present in our NFC East opponents. You got 2 sacks last week against TB, Wahoo, try that shit up here!

3. In all reality you only got one turnover at the end of the game which made up for the one that you guys lost.

4. Your D still allowed 351 yards of offense. What should scare you most about that stat is that 145 of those yards were on the ground as a result of only 19 carries (7.6YPC). Hell, Earnest Graham averaged 9 YPC.

So don’t come up in here talking about how Jason Campbell is going to be on the ground all day, or how your corners are going to stick to our receivers, because you don't know.


In light of everything I just said I still pick NO to win.

1. They have a very consistent offense that eventually will score points.

2. Our offense right now is lethargic enough to lose to NO's defense. (Even with a good running game)

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by nolafan33

did you watch the saints game last week? this isn't the same old defense. the additions of vilma, ellis, mccray, glenn and others have brought a new found and very welcomed attitude to the d. they will get in your face and knock you down. don't expect too have a easy go at it like normal.

1. i doubt yall will be able to get too drew without blitzing. we have a great pass blocking line (fewest sacks given up past 2 seasons) and drew is very very aware. yall will have to send the occasional blitz too get too drew.

2. again, this is nolonger a mediocre defense. they will be in the redskins face all game long. the corners will stay glued to the recievers, and campbell will spend the day on the ground.
but i'm yet too figure out why the corners play so far back on 3rd down???

The Saints D gave up a lot to a mediocre Bucs offense. This bodes well for us since we don't have all cylinders firing yet. Even if our offense doesn't play their best, they should still be able to put up points. Earnest Graham, Warrick Dunn and Jeff Garcia ran for 146 yards! Garcia also threw for 221 wit a TD. Garcia was even playing through an injury and is benched for Week 2!

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by nolafan33

did you watch the saints game last week? this isn't the same old defense. the additions of vilma, ellis, mccray, glenn and others have brought a new found and very welcomed attitude to the d. they will get in your face and knock you down. don't expect too have a easy go at it like normal.

1. i doubt yall will be able to get too drew without blitzing. we have a great pass blocking line (fewest sacks given up past 2 seasons) and drew is very very aware. yall will have to send the occasional blitz too get too drew.

2. again, this is nolonger a mediocre defense. they will be in the redskins face all game long. the corners will stay glued to the recievers, and campbell will spend the day on the ground.
but i'm yet too figure out why the corners play so far back on 3rd down???

Were they chasing Earnest Graham so they could knock him down after his gashing runs? You guys had a home opener against a division opponent and your "new and improved non-medicore" defense got lit up by a very average offense. Your LB's looked flat and this supposedly improved front 4 allowed over 7 yards per run against Tampa- they don't have an OL or RBs as strong as ours. Plus you're coming to our house.

I know you want to stand up for your team, and that's cool. But face it, the New Orleans Saints are NOT a physical football team, and have a rather soft defense until you prove otherwise. Not trying to hate, just stating facts.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by nolafan33

did you watch the saints game last week? this isn't the same old defense. the additions of vilma, ellis, mccray, glenn and others have brought a new found and very welcomed attitude to the d. they will get in your face and knock you down. don't expect too have a easy go at it like normal.

1. i doubt yall will be able to get too drew without blitzing. we have a great pass blocking line (fewest sacks given up past 2 seasons) and drew is very very aware. yall will have to send the occasional blitz too get too drew.

2. again, this is nolonger a mediocre defense. they will be in the redskins face all game long. the corners will stay glued to the recievers, and campbell will spend the day on the ground.
but i'm yet too figure out why the corners play so far back on 3rd down???

Originally Posted by Buster

The Saints D gave up a lot to a mediocre Bucs offense. This bodes well for us since we don't have all cylinders firing yet. Even if our offense doesn't play their best, they should still be able to put up points. Earnest Graham, Warrick Dunn and Jeff Garcia ran for 146 yards! Garcia also threw for 221 wit a TD. Garcia was even playing through an injury and is benched for Week 2!

I told you.