What is our game plan for victory versus Chicago

[EternalEnigma21]

portis has been slamming up the middle and running stretch plays... we've only seen betts on sweeps and counters with pulling linemen blocking in front of him...

Portis is a better back. They pretty much proved that early on this season.

[scafuri27]

keep the ball out of devin hester's hands.. and run some no huddle offense. If we have a lead in the second half keep throwing the ball.

[Smooter]

If we lose against the bears I have to wear a cowboys hat at work for a week. Go skins!

[JankySpanky80]

What hurts is JC is good for a fumble and an INT a game. Always at the most critical time. JC is another year away from being a solid QB, Lets face it. He is good but i think WE ALL expect too much from him. We are close. A true number 1 wideout and minor upgrades on the oline. On defense i have no idea. The free safety position is gonna be a nightmare because no matter who they put in there we as fans will always compare that person too Sean Taylor. Honestly i don't know how you can replace him. IMO i say we get a DE with the 1st rounder and get a WR with the second. They have won 5 games so far. Thats the same as last year and i can't see us winning another one this year. Bears in a close one. Last i seen they were taking it to the Giants.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by JankySpanky80

What hurts is JC is good for a fumble and an INT a game. Always at the most critical time. JC is another year away from being a solid QB, Lets face it. He is good but i think WE ALL expect too much from him. We are close. A true number 1 wideout and minor upgrades on the oline. On defense i have no idea. The free safety position is gonna be a nightmare because no matter who they put in there we as fans will always compare that person too Sean Taylor. Honestly i don't know how you can replace him. IMO i say we get a DE with the 1st rounder and get a WR with the second. They have won 5 games so far. Thats the same as last year and i can't see us winning another one this year. Bears in a close one. Last i seen they were taking it to the Giants.

Getting a dominant DE will make the entire secondary better. We need to become more dominant in the trenches.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Getting a dominant DE will make the entire secondary better. We need to become more dominant in the trenches.

The D-line definitely has not been that good recently. I know that a lot of people are high on Montgomery and Golston, and perhaps they will someday be great players, but I've never been that comfortable with either of them. Thus far, the only solid, consistent, and playmaking d-lineman on our roster has been Carter.

[troy]

let's see...redskins will be winning late in the 3rd quarter, jc will fumble once and throw 2 interceptions in the 4th quarter. that's his mo. as long as jc is the quarterback we will be a sub .500 team.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by troy

let's see...redskins will be winning late in the 3rd quarter, jc will fumble once and throw 2 interceptions in the 4th quarter. that's his mo. as long as jc is the quarterback we will be a sub .500 team.

So what's your solution? You think we should get rid of Campbell?

[JankySpanky80]

Originally Posted by troy

let's see...redskins will be winning late in the 3rd quarter, jc will fumble once and throw 2 interceptions in the 4th quarter. that's his mo. as long as jc is the quarterback we will be a sub .500 team.

Look at Troy Aikmans first year as a starter. Carson Palmers as well. There are a ton of first year starters that struggle. Tom Brady's first year as a starter the Pats didn't make it back to the playoffs after winning the SB. Patience and a true Number 1 WR is what will make JC a household name. Everyone expects this team to be great overnight.

[EternalEnigma21]

I was hopin for a safety... lol...

[Rhaamses]

I really think that better O-Line play / Personnel who make everything better. Granted a better D Line would make the cover two look better, a better O-line would keep the D off the field. I really am starting to believe that the coaching staff really sees how deficient the O-Line is, and is limiting the potential play calling because of this. There may not be a John Hannah out there to draft (and I probably would not draft an O-Lineman in the 1st), but somebody found Jacoby playing D Line and switched him over to O. Call Bethard and give me somebody who can Push and Protect.

[pg86]

*sarcasm* OH YES PLEASE TRADE HIM FOR Kerry Collins or some other old relic..

I think it would be a huge mistake to trade him for anyone. I thought it was boneheaded to not give Palmers little bro some reps took You guys are screaming off with his head at 7 losses Im sorry but I don't think the panthers are screaming for vinny's head yet...We need to chill out.

Trade collins or Brunell and bring in some competition for Jason, Someone great outta college or lets go get a qb thats someone can't afford anymore....Who's contract is up?...

[CPAlltheWay012]

My Game Plan:

1. Run the Ball - Just Do It and Stick With It. Run plays that best benefit Portis and his ability to break free. Use a 3 WR set or 4 WR set and RUN the ball on cutbacks or just dive/gut plays up the middle. Go to Shotgun formations and RUN the ball. Give Portis a healthy 20-25 carries atleast and let Betts have some shots in there, but save him for relief.

2. Offensive Line - Dig Heels In and Go All Out. Don't let the D-Line and LBs get to the QB. Open holes to let your back pick up gainers and give the Campbell time to throw when he does. Don't commit knuckle-head penalties in key situations such as the Red Zone and DONT HOLD. ***Side note: Does Randy Thomas come back?***

3. Red Zone Efficiency - Don't Blow It Once You're There. For Christ's sake get rid of the long drives ending ONLY with 3 points. Try some screens and toss plays outside that worked in 2005 instead of going PA or stretch/up the middle. Go run run pass or pass run pass or pass pass run (In other words get atleast 1 run in there that will benefit your field position).

4. Maintaining the Lead - If You Get It, KEEP It. Keep the clock moving, yet move down the field. Keep the defense guessing and don't be repetive with certain plays. Sure, you can run the ball all you want, but don't use the same formations over and over again that make it obvious. Finish the Game..Go for a deep one here and there to keep the defense on their heels and maybe break the game open. These past weeks, we haven't seen those shots late with the lead...try it atleast three times..

With smart Defense like we've had in the past weeks, benefited by a strong Offense using these guidelines set up by good Special Teams play, then I strongly believe the Redskins will come away with Wins instead of Big Ls.

We NEED 4..

Detroit WILL FALL
Arizona WILL FALL
WE NEED to FINISH the Vikings and Bears, and win 2 more against Dallas/NY that would keep us even with the Saints..

Edit: 9-7 will almost certainly clinch the 2nd wild card spot... Arizona and Detroit have schedules they can't cover & if we win 4 NFC games we are more than just "mathmatically alive in the playoffs"

[Campbell17]

Run relentlessely and score points in the red zone.

[burgundy&gold]

Even though he's injured,but I think we need Mike Sellers back and playing...that's our running game right there...he can block...he's a good receiver and he opens up all kinds of holes for Portis...I also think we need to bench Wade and put Heyer in as starter...it seems he doesn't do a good job on blocking...hate to say it,but I think Doughty is doing a pretty good job so far...BUT he DEFINETLY ain't no Sean Taylor...he's got BIG shoes to fill...Mcardell is getting old but he's still a great possesion receiver...we just need to get a good ground game going against Chicago and Campbell needs to be accurate and make no mistakes and try not to kick it to the dangerous Devin Hester...as a DIE HARD Redskins fan I'm not giving up but the playoff picture is going to be a tight one...GO SKINS!