Redskins-Colts Gameday Thread.

Ruhskins · 08-20-2011, 01:27 AM

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T Williams had a bad night. Got burned a couple of times and a dumb plenty.

Freeney is a beast and I hope T. Williams learned from this game. He'll have the opportunity to redeem himself against T. Suggs next week (not an easy task).

CultBrennan59 · 08-20-2011, 11:36 AM

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Freeney is a beast and I hope T. Williams learned from this game. He'll have the opportunity to redeem himself against T. Suggs next week (not an easy task).

I think that's trents weakness is speed rushers. He does well against the power rushers. Interesting though, because if you asked me whats trents best asset I'd say his speed, not strength.

12thMan · 08-20-2011, 01:51 AM

The storms kept knocking out the cable, but from what I saw our guys are looking pretty good. Beck might not be the next coming of John Elway, but you don't have to be in Shanny's system.

And how about Helu and Hightower? Preseason or not, gotta be impressed.

SirClintonPortis · 08-20-2011, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

The storms kept knocking out the cable, but from what I saw our guys are looking pretty good. Beck might not be the next coming of John Elway, but you don't have to be in Shanny's system.

And how about Helu and Hightower? Preseason or not, gotta be impressed.

Indeed. As far as I can see, Hightower and Helu would make a fine 1-2 punch. Helu has shown that he can produce even in limited action. The competition for the #3 running back is going to be fierce.

skinsfan69 · 08-20-2011, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

The storms kept knocking out the cable, but from what I saw our guys are looking pretty good. Beck might not be the next coming of John Elway, but you don't have to be in Shanny's system.

And how about Helu and Hightower? Preseason or not, gotta be impressed.

Helu looked like a true stud out there. Is Torain going to make the team?

diehard · 08-20-2011, 05:32 AM

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Helu looked like a true stud out there. Is Torain going to make the team?

What exactly has Torain done? I mean, he didn't exactly run wild last year.

Chico23231 · 08-20-2011, 07:20 AM

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What exactly has Torain done? I mean, he didn't exactly run wild last year.

I like Torain, but I think what Hightower, Helu and Royster have shown is they can all be effective and accomplish what Shanny once in a running game. I really like Torain violent style of running, but it has proven it cause injury to him. I much rather use that roster spot say carrying a 5th safety like Gomes because of injury concerns in that area or a 6th WR to develop like a one of our draft picks.

Hightower has fared much better in the Shanny system than everyone intially thought, that makes ATV expendable imo.

mooby · 08-20-2011, 07:27 AM

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I like Torain, but I think what Hightower, Helu and Royster have shown is they can all be effective and accomplish what Shanny once in a running game. I really like Torain violent style of running, but it has proven it cause injury to him. I much rather use that roster spot say carrying a 5th safety like Gomes because of injury concerns in that area or a 6th WR to develop like a one of our draft picks.

Hightower has fared much better in the Shanny system than everyone intially thought, that makes ATV expendable imo.

homonym fail lol. Butyeah I pretty much agree with your post. Hightower already has what Torain brings to the table, plus pass blocking, minus the fumbling issues. And Torain is injury prone. I hope Torain's not out all preseason because I just don't see there being any room for him at the end of the day.

budw38 · 08-20-2011, 07:08 AM

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Helu looked like a true stud out there. Is Torain going to make the team?

They could trade Torain if he were not in there plans , however , he was on pace for over 1,300 yds last yr behind a bad O Line . Either way we have some good looking rb's Hightower , Torain , Helu , Royster , and Williams ( RB/FB ) .

budw38 · 08-20-2011, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

The storms kept knocking out the cable, but from what I saw our guys are looking pretty good. Beck might not be the next coming of John Elway, but you don't have to be in Shanny's system.

And how about Helu and Hightower? Preseason or not, gotta be impressed.

All of our backs have looked good . Beck looked good , wouldn't be nice if he shocked everyone this year . Austin and Paul also impressed me , as did our young m looking forward to seeing Landry and OJ on the field together !

rbanerjee23 · 08-20-2011, 05:58 AM

I think Torain deserves more than 1 injury shortened seasons to make the team -- couple that with how bad the O line was and I think he did a pretty decent job overall.

That being said, one thing I've noticed is that our starters have outplayed the opposing starters in both preseason games -- granted it is preseason and Manning didn't play the second game, both Tomlin and Caldwell had pretty similar sentiments about how bad their starters looked against our starters. Last but not least, TH and RH are looking like great pickups.

mooby · 08-20-2011, 07:18 AM

It's going to be very interesting to see how the final roster shapes out, particularly at RB and WR. There's just a numbers crunch at those two positions. Torain, Hightower, Helu, and Royster all look deserving, and I like Moss, Gaffney, Stallworth, Armstrong, Hankerson, Paul, Austin, and Banks, who really look likes the odd man out if Paul/Austin can be consistent kick/punt returners.

12thMan · 08-20-2011, 12:03 PM

For the record, I think Torrain makes the team and is still possibly starter vs. Giants. Good problem to have though -- finally.

SkinzWin · 08-20-2011, 02:23 PM

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For the record, I think Torrain makes the team and is still possibly starter vs. Giants. Good problem to have though -- finally.

Don't see that being the case. I think he can still make the team but I do not see him being the starter at all. Hightower and Helu have played too well IMO to have neither of the two be the starter.

SirClintonPortis · 08-20-2011, 02:41 PM

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For the record, I think Torrain makes the team and is still possibly starter vs. Giants. Good problem to have though -- finally.

Helu is faster, more agile, and a better receiver. Furthermore, he can be deadly even in limited action as a #2.

Hightower is faster, can pass pro better, a better receiver, is more durable, and runs just as hard.

08-20-2011, 05:58 AM	#11
rbanerjee23 The Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,440	Re: Redskins-Colts Gameday Thread. I think Torain deserves more than 1 injury shortened seasons to make the team -- couple that with how bad the O line was and I think he did a pretty decent job overall. That being said, one thing I've noticed is that our starters have outplayed the opposing starters in both preseason games -- granted it is preseason and Manning didn't play the second game, both Tomlin and Caldwell had pretty similar sentiments about how bad their starters looked against our starters. Last but not least, TH and RH are looking like great pickups. __________________ "Tough times don't last but tough people do" -Mike Shanahan HTTR

08-20-2011, 07:18 AM	#12
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,596	Re: Redskins-Colts Gameday Thread. It's going to be very interesting to see how the final roster shapes out, particularly at RB and WR. There's just a numbers crunch at those two positions. Torain, Hightower, Helu, and Royster all look deserving, and I like Moss, Gaffney, Stallworth, Armstrong, Hankerson, Paul, Austin, and Banks, who really look likes the odd man out if Paul/Austin can be consistent kick/punt returners. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

08-20-2011, 12:03 PM	#13
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Redskins-Colts Gameday Thread. For the record, I think Torrain makes the team and is still possibly starter vs. Giants. Good problem to have though -- finally.

08-20-2011, 01:51 AM	#3
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Redskins-Colts Gameday Thread. The storms kept knocking out the cable, but from what I saw our guys are looking pretty good. Beck might not be the next coming of John Elway, but you don't have to be in Shanny's system. And how about Helu and Hightower? Preseason or not, gotta be impressed.

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