Saints v. Skins Gameday Thread

[NoCalHail]

Defense has to get a lot of credit too, early on it looked like it was going to be a back & forth "whoever has the final possession" kind of game. After the wide open TD pass by Brees and the awful tackling on the 77 yard run, I figured the only way we were going to win was a 35-31 kind of victory.

After that the defense settled down and clamped down on Brees and the Saints offense. It was very impressive.

[Kope]

that is the biggest whipping we have put on a team in a long, long time. I think one of the most over looked aspects to this year is that Jay Gruden hasn't lost the locker room. Teams are built by belief and trust. I know in the fantasy now of the NFL team chemistry is a non factor, but in wins and losses Team is what is important. Best TEAM win in forever.

[REDSKINS4ever]

That was indeed a great win.....the team hadn't played a complete and total game like that since the 7 game winning streak in 2012.....

[over the mountain]

Brandon Browner took a cheap shot instead of trying to make a tackle against Washington - SBNation.com

I didnt see this during the game, may explain why Moses had a brief problem with Browner in the 3rd quarter.

He literally could have made a TD saving tackle or at least came close and instead he decides to blind side Long? I guess he thought his other team mates would make the tackle. Thats not going to go well in the film room.

Thank goodness that dude isnt on our team.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

Brandon Browner took a cheap shot instead of trying to make a tackle against Washington - SBNation.com



I didnt see this during the game, may explain why Moses had a brief problem with Browner in the 3rd quarter.



He literally could have made a TD saving tackle or at least came close and instead he decides to blind side Long? I guess he thought his other team mates would make the tackle. Thats not going to go well in the film room.



Thank goodness that dude isnt on our team.

Someone on one of the highlight shows pointed that out, maybe Deion. Either way, easy to see why their D is so bad when shit like that is happening.

[HailGreen28]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Someone on one of the highlight shows pointed that out, maybe Deion. Either way, easy to see why their D is so bad when shit like that is happening.

Excuse me, didn't we cheer when Sean Taylor would level someone like that on special teams?

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by HailGreen28

Excuse me, didn't we cheer when Sean Taylor would level someone like that on special teams?

Taylor would go for the tackle, not forego the TD saving tackle to block an opposing player.

He would have jacked up the other player later, when he thought no one was looking.

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[Hog1]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Taylor would go for the tackle, not forego the TD saving tackle to block an opposing player.

He would have jacked up the other player later, when he thought no one was looking.

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SEE!!
There you go...ST always played....by the book

[HailGreen28]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Taylor would go for the tackle, not forego the TD saving tackle to block an opposing player.

He would have jacked up the other player later, when he thought no one was looking.

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Not sure I recall Taylor going for a cheap shot instead of a tackle.

Maybe not a tackle, but here's a similar situation. (Skip to 4:40.)



The defender that Sean blocks is behind the play. Taylor blasts him. Fair enough, if the runner cuts back the defender could get him.... these are football players.... play to the whistle.... keep your head on swivel.... etc.

Look back at the Browner hit. Browner is almost even but some distance from the runner. If the runner cuts back, Browner could get him, and possibly get blocked by Long. So Browner decided to take out Long. Hey, if you can't get to the play, make sure an opponent can't either... these are football players... play to the whistle... etc.

Browner made a clean hit high, no headshot, nor to the knees. I don't see a problem with either Browner's or Taylor's hit.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by HailGreen28

Excuse me, didn't we cheer when Sean Taylor would level someone like that on special teams?

Not sure I recall Taylor going for a cheap shot instead of a tackle.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Not sure I recall Taylor going for a cheap shot instead of a tackle.

I do remember him giving T. Owens a random forearm shiver as TO was walking back to the huddle. Play was over, Owens was walking back to the huddle, passed by ST, and, as Owens was doing so, ST just "BAM!!" forearm to the chin. It was clearly a "I'm a man and you're my bitch" move by ST.

Pretty sure ST thought no one was looking but it was caught on camera and was seen by a ref. I've looked for a clip but can't find it. I laughed my ass off at the time.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by HailGreen28

Excuse me, didn't we cheer when Sean Taylor would level someone like that on special teams?

Yeah, its expected to be blocking when your team is returning a punt or an interception.

Browner was the first player in NFL history to initiate a block while playing on defense. Defenders try to tackle the guy with ball and avoid blocks.

Very odd. He should get fined. A peel back block like that was not a football play but a cheap shot to nail someone not expecting it.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

Brandon Browner took a cheap shot instead of trying to make a tackle against Washington - SBNation.com

... He literally could have made a TD saving tackle or at least came close and instead he decides to blind side Long? I guess he thought his other team mates would make the tackle. Thats not going to go well in the film room.

A player on a Ryan coached defense chose a cheap-shot over a game saving tackle???

Inconceivable!!!

[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Inconceivable!!!

I do not think it means what you think it means.

[Hog1]

D-Hall at safety? How did he do?