Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Preseason Week 4)

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by roth74va

Easy on the Barry comparison's....lol.

It was Alridge, and was pretty awesome how quickly he could accelerate from a stop. The fumble sealed his fate, so hopefully they are taking a long look at Dorsey. Rock was his usually self, steady and unspectacular. I would still prefer using DThomas at KR, especially if Kelly wins the #2 WR spot.

Not comparing him in general..just that one play. Very Barry like. But I don't think he makes it either.

[roth74va]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Not comparing him in general..just that one play. Very Barry like. But I don't think he makes it either.

Just messing bro....I just see Barry on a totally different level than everyone else.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

No that was Aldridge...and it was impressive. Barry Sanders impressive. It showed how a speed back could help us. We need one big time.

Oh ok was that on a catch then? I was just looking at this rushing numbers and he only had 1 for -3.

Despite the fumble I think he still has a shot at sticking. That's something they can continue to work on with him.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Oh ok was that on a catch then? I was just looking at this rushing numbers and he only had 1 for -3.

Despite the fumble I think he still has a shot at sticking. That's something they can continue to work on with him.

Yeah it was on the 2 minute drill Daniel ran and he caught the little hook route in stride and stopped dead on a dime and ran the opposite direction. Now granted the two jabronies who left most of their dignity on the field because of it were probably fodder and clearly not so fast but still it was fun to watch. Then he ran around the defense and down the sideline and out of bounds, No one ever touched him. HAHA.

[Monksdown]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

No that was Aldridge...and it was impressive. Barry Sanders impressive. It showed how a speed back could help us. We need one big time.

175 lbs seriously concerns me for that position. almost prohibitively so.

[MTK]

I was watching the crappy internet feed for a while and saw big Mike W. getting absolutely toasted on a few plays. I saw a guy run by him like he was standing still. Can the coaches even justify giving a roster spot to this guy?

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I was watching the crappy internet feed for a while and saw big Mike W. getting absolutely toasted on a few plays. I saw a guy run by him like he was standing still. Can the coaches even justify giving a roster spot to this guy?

I think they have to based on the efforts they've put in. Plus who stays in front of him?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I think they have to based on the efforts they've put in. Plus who stays in front of him?

So they helped him lose weight... I don't see why that means they should be tied to him, especially for a vet min deal.

Let his ass go.

Once all the cuts hit the streets there's gotta be someone out there more qualified to be a backup OL. Williams hasn't shown anything at all.

[PennSkinsFan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

First and foremost, glad to see we got out of the preseason without any major injuries.

I thought Colt stepped it up in his last opportunity, but his injury gave Chase a chance to get back in the game and put together an impressive drive. I would still give the nod to Colt and put Chase on the practice squad. But it's very close, in my opinion.

Anyway, time to lay the smack down

3rd Down Conversion I'm talking about the defense allowing something like 8 of 10 3rd down conversions by the Jaguars' offense. Not good

Anthony Alridge Ridiculous speed, absolutely sick. The way he turned on a dime on that last TD drive was quite the sight to see. But, his problem all summer has been holding onto the ball and what does he do? He fumbles the ball! leading to a touchdown. That's not a good sign. Especially when there's Dorsey who is plenty fast himself and hasn't been fumbling

Marcus Mason True, the opportunities weren't necessarily there. But when they were, to me it seemed like he was playing like a guy who either knew he was cut already or knew he was on the team. Not a guy on the bubble. Nice block on the Chase scramble though (the one that was negated by Marko's penalty)

Smoot, I think the Redskins will likely rethink the 5 running back thing and go with 4 again. Aldridge has terrific speed, but you are right, the fact he can't hold on to the football kills him. Mason's problem remains the same as it always has, he can't block or play specials, which for a 4th tailback, makes no roster sense.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by PennSkinsFan

Smoot, I think the Redskins will likely rethink the 5 running back thing and go with 4 again. Aldridge has terrific speed, but you are right, the fact he can't hold on to the football kills him. Mason's problem remains the same as it always has, he can't block or play specials, which for a 4th tailback, makes no roster sense.

I think Dorsey might have the slight edge right now.

[redsk1]

Is it just me or does our run blocking suck a**? First team, second team and third team.

I know we are playing some good D's but even last night against Jacksonville our 1st team didn't run block well for that one series. I hope they pick it up and quick.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by redsk1

Is it just me or does our run blocking suck a**? First team, second team and third team.

I know we are playing some good D's but even last night against Jacksonville our 1st team didn't run block well for that one series. I hope they pick it up and quick.

It's not you, but at the same time, we didn't really run the way we will in the season. Meaning, How many left end sweeps behind Samuels Dockery and with Sellers leading the way did you see? I don't think I saw any.

I know it's a smack session, but I am so excited, and drinking so much Kool-aid it's not funny. I think JZ ran this preseason perfectly. We used it to test schemes, players, and backups against firsts. JZ never got caught up in the Fan trap of "playing to win the game". He, and his staff, put specific players in position to win and to step up. That's a good pre-season to me. Also, no key injuries (although is anyone else worried about Carlos) is a good thing.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

It's not you, but at the same time, we didn't really run the way we will in the season. Meaning, How many left end sweeps behind Samuels Dockery and with Sellers leading the way did you see? I don't think I saw any.

I know it's a smack session, but I am so excited, and drinking so much Kool-aid it's not funny. I think JZ ran this preseason perfectly. We used it to test schemes, players, and backups against firsts. JZ never got caught up in the Fan trap of "playing to win the game". He, and his staff, put specific players in position to win and to step up. That's a good pre-season to me. Also, no key injuries (although is anyone else worried about Carlos) is a good thing.

Well said. It's exactly why I'm not worried about the running game or the defense. I think both were very vanilla and nothing close to what we will see once the season starts rolling.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

It's not you, but at the same time, we didn't really run the way we will in the season. Meaning, How many left end sweeps behind Samuels Dockery and with Sellers leading the way did you see? I don't think I saw any.

I know it's a smack session, but I am so excited, and drinking so much Kool-aid it's not funny. I think JZ ran this preseason perfectly. We used it to test schemes, players, and backups against firsts. JZ never got caught up in the Fan trap of "playing to win the game". He, and his staff, put specific players in position to win and to step up. That's a good pre-season to me. Also, no key injuries (although is anyone else worried about Carlos) is a good thing.

I could not agree more. I think the way things were done will pay dividends this year in a big way.

[53Fan]

Mike Williams has been a good story this year and he's busted his ass. We probably did more for him than Jenny Craig could have done but he is still a project. Unless they think he can be really good, and so far in the NFL he hasn't, I don't see any reason to keep him if we can get a FA who is better.