Redskins at Saints Post Game Thoughts

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by htownskinfan

You cant say enough about RG3,I dont want to get too giddy,I saw Ramsey come off the bench in his first game and look allpro.I know theyre 2 different types of qb,just afraid of getting my hopes up.
I voted for other for game ball,I thought the off line did a lot better job then expected.Pass protection held up pretty well,run blocking could have been better but Morris almost got 100 yards
Morris was not spectacular but very steady and efficent.That 1 td run was pretty awesome,he just got nailed at the 1 but kept chugging and got it in,a la Riggins

I think you have a advantage coming off the bench; first the team didn't game plan for you and second you have no pressure so your a bit of a gunslinger.

With that said; RGIII was the starter and he came in with all the pressure in the world and exceed all expectations. That my friend is the difference between getting excited about Ramsey vs. RGIII.

Bob is going to have his bad days for sure but he is going to be something special barring injury.

[htownskinfan]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I think you have a advantage coming off the bench; first the team didn't game plan for you and second you have no pressure so your a bit of a gunslinger.

With that said; RGIII was the starter and he came in with all the pressure in the world and exceed all expectations. That my friend is the difference between getting excited about Ramsey vs. RGIII.

Bob is going to have his bad days for sure but he is going to be something special barring injury.

All Im saying is I dont want too get too excited over 1 game.Remember how excited you were over Mcnabbs performance against Houston? At least I was,I thought we had finally got a qb

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by htownskinfan

All Im saying is I dont want too get too excited over 1 game.Remember how excited you were over Mcnabbs performance against Houston? At least I was,I thought we had finally got a qb

Look! I just finally came in from running the streets naked yelling RGIII is the greatest ever. I am trying to get my bearings OK. I will be fine but I am just excited!

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by htownskinfan

All Im saying is I dont want too get too excited over 1 game.Remember how excited you were over Mcnabbs performance against Houston? At least I was,I thought we had finally got a qb

Well if we wanna be debbie downers, everybody remember Campbell's start under Zorn, wasn't it 8 games without an int, we were cruising to the playoffs at 6-2...

This is the sobering reminder that it's only one game
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[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Well if we wanna be debbie downers, everybody remember Campbell's start under Zorn, wasn't it 8 games without an int, we were cruising to the playoffs at 6-2...

This is the sobering reminder that it's only one game
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Haha so true, so true. After 8 games (7 more from now) I'll let you all know what I think of this team then

[30gut]

Griffin is the real deal.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Well if we wanna be debbie downers, everybody remember Campbell's start under Zorn, wasn't it 8 games without an int, we were cruising to the playoffs at 6-2...

This is the sobering reminder that it's only one game
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Sorry, I am not listening to this until tomorrow. Today is for blissful basking.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Well if we wanna be debbie downers, everybody remember Campbell's start under Zorn, wasn't it 8 games without an int, we were cruising to the playoffs at 6-2...

There is a big difference between yesterday's win and every single "good" start this team has had in the past 6-8 years, the offense.

We drove the ball down the field and scored TDs. We played against a playoff team that was super fired up and had a huge "us against the world" attitude. We played against a future hall of famer QB. We played a difficult game within the confines of a tough/hostile environment.

The next big test for this team will be to play an inferior team and see whether we have overcome our bad habit of playing down to our competition. And then the bigger test will be to see how the team handles the competitiveness of the NFC East.

In this game, I didn't see some of the same ol' deficiencies this team has and we outright beat a solid playoff caliber team. It is possible that we still will end up with a losing season. But this team has taken a huge step forward and it may have the talent to have a winning record.

[REDSKINS4ever]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

There is a big difference between yesterday's win and every single "good" start this team has had in the past 6-8 years, the offense.

We drove the ball down the field and scored TDs. We played against a playoff team that was super fired up and had a huge "us against the world" attitude. We played against a future hall of famer QB. We played a difficult game within the confines of a tough/hostile environment.

The next big test for this team will be to play an inferior team and see whether we have overcome our bad habit of playing down to our competition. And then the bigger test will be to see how the team handles the competitiveness of the NFC East.

In this game, I didn't see some of the same ol' deficiencies this team has and we outright beat a solid playoff caliber team. It is possible that we still will end up with a losing season. But this team has taken a huge step forward and it may have the talent to have a winning record.

Going into the final two NFL games tonight, the Redskins are ranked #1 in the NFL in total offense.

[44 goes 50 gut]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Well if we wanna be debbie downers, everybody remember Campbell's start under Zorn, wasn't it 8 games without an int, we were cruising to the playoffs at 6-2...

This is the sobering reminder that it's only one game
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The difference being that Campbell didn't look like a bonifide star right out of the gate.

Let me point out some other differences:
Poor accuracy beyond dink and dunk passes, especially on anything long
Slow release long wind up
Happy feet, and tendency to throw off of his back heel
No feel for the rush
No clock in his head
Not a mobile QB despite being scouted as one
Complete inability to slide
Sometimes "scrambled" when there was no pressure and ran into needless sacks
Couldn't throw the ball away when he was running out of bounds
One handed grasp on the ball when moving in the pocket
Ball at his hip (gunslinger style) while looking down field.

I would say there are some slight differences...

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by 44 goes 50 gut

The difference being that Campbell didn't look like a bonifide star right out of the gate, 1 TD 0 INT's and 150 yards is pretty much the guys career line.

Let me point out some other differences:
Poor accuracy beyond dink and dunk passes, especially on anything long
Slow release long wind up
Happy feet, and tendency to throw off of his back heel
No feel for the rush
No clock in his head
Not a mobile QB despite being scouted as one
Complete inability to slide
Sometimes "scrambled" when there was no pressure and ran into needless sacks
Couldn't throw the ball away when he was running out of bounds
One handed grasp on the ball when moving in the pocket
Ball at his hip (gunslinger style) while looking down field.

I would say there are some slight differences...

Even beyond Campbell, the team as a whole perform better and didn't have the usual deficiencies from the past. The o-line protected, WRs caught passes, the defense put pressure on the opposing team's passing game, and we won the turnover batter.

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Even beyond Campbell, the team as a whole perform better and didn't have the usual deficiencies from the past. The o-line protected, WRs caught passes, the defense put pressure on the opposing team's passing game, and we won the turnover batter.

I remember thinking the Skins were winning despite Campbell, not because of him. The games were low scoring squeakers... nothing like what we saw yesterday. Anything is possible, but yesterday had all the markings of a dramatic sea change in Washington. Many of us were predicting Campbell to be a career backup even when they were winning with him. Go ahead, check the archives

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by 44 goes 50 gut

The difference being that Campbell didn't look like a bonifide star right out of the gate.

Let me point out some other differences:
Poor accuracy beyond dink and dunk passes, especially on anything long
Slow release long wind up
Happy feet, and tendency to throw off of his back heel
No feel for the rush
No clock in his head
Not a mobile QB despite being scouted as one
Complete inability to slide
Sometimes "scrambled" when there was no pressure and ran into needless sacks
Couldn't throw the ball away when he was running out of bounds
One handed grasp on the ball when moving in the pocket
Ball at his hip (gunslinger style) while looking down field.

I would say there are some slight differences...

Not only that Campbell wasn't winning those games, the defense was. That entire stretch he was just what he eventually became: a game manager. Griffin truly made plays HIMSELF that were huge differences in the game.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Well if we wanna be debbie downers, everybody remember Campbell's start under Zorn, wasn't it 8 games without an int, we were cruising to the playoffs at 6-2...

This is the sobering reminder that it's only one game

I remember that - even after the first 4 games, there were many analysts still arguing whether Campbell and the Redskins were the real deal or not.

After one game, I don't think there is anyone questioning whether Griffin is for real. There's reason for that - Griffin was consistently making plays, accurate throws, and also not making many mistakes.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

I remember that - even after the first 4 games, there were many analysts still arguing whether Campbell and the Redskins were the real deal or not.

After one game, I don't think there is anyone questioning whether Griffin is for real. There's reason for that - Griffin was consistently making plays, accurate throws, and also not making many mistakes.

RG3 played his ass off. Not only did he make some outstanding plays, he showed a feel for the rush. He showed some pocket awareness. The game wasn't too big for him. However, teams are going to adjust and he will have some rough spots, like every rookie QB does.