Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll

hooskins · 06-12-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Hooskins, our poll is getting picked apart. Not surprising I suppose. This always happens with polls.

Lol, well I guess. I think people are missing the point with Landry and Rocky. I guess the poll would be better worded if it was something like pick the player who's play will need to be the best in order for us to succeed.

MTK · 06-13-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Hooskins, our poll is getting picked apart. Not surprising I suppose. This always happens with polls.

What do you mean by 'getting picked apart' exactly??

And what do you mean by 'surprising'?

And what's a poll anyway?

I vote for no more polls since it's always so damn confusing. No wonder so few people vote in elections, who can handle this pressure??!!

Defensewins · 06-12-2007, 06:33 PM

Carlos Rogers
Because our LB group is stronger and deeper than last year:

1) Marcus Washington
2) London Fletcher
3) Rocky McIntosh
4) Lemar Marshall
5) Khary Campbell
6) Dallas Sartz
7) H.B. Blades

to name a few, if McIntosh fails we have good backups that will do well.
But the key to William's defense is CB. They have to be good at man coverage and support the run for Williams' defense to have the flexability to do all the blitzing he likes to do.
Carlos filling the role of legit #1 or #2 CB is critical to our success next year. Smoot is no longer a legit #1 or #2 CB, he is a great #3 and that is about it. He proved that in his years at Minnesota. If we counted on Smoot to start we are in trouble like last year when Rogers and Springs missed time due to injuries and our backups had problems.
Carlos Rogers and Springs missed alot of time due to injury last year and it cuased alot of problems/off year for our defense. I look for both of them to rebound and have good years.

Daseal · 06-12-2007, 06:57 PM

Rogers will be fine, he's very young and has shown a ton of promise. To me, Todd Wade will be the 2nd most critical factor to success on the offensive side of the ball. Him being so tall scares me a bit for a guard and if we can't run the ball well to help a young QB out, we're in trouble.

dmek25 · 06-12-2007, 06:59 PM

other. the entire defense( including greg williams) we were down right brutal on d last season

djnemo65 · 06-12-2007, 08:50 PM

Rogers is the only guy on that list who has underperformed relative to expectations. Moreover, in my opinion he digressed in his second year after a promising rookie campaign. This is a make or break year for him, and with the depth we now have at that position, I would go so far as to say it's a make or break first month of the season.

SmootSmack · 06-12-2007, 09:17 PM

I think it's Wade. If Rocky struggles, well LeMar has shown he can play OLB. If Rogers does, Smoot or Macklin have shown they can play as a starting CB. But if Wade can't put together a strong season, then who do we turn to? Tucker? Whiticker?

jsarno · 06-12-2007, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think it's Wade. If Rocky struggles, well LeMar has shown he can play OLB. If Rogers does, Smoot or Macklin have shown they can play as a starting CB. But if Wade can't put together a strong season, then who do we turn to? Tucker? Whiticker?

Exactly my point as well. Although I'm not as high on LeMar as some here.

hooskins · 06-13-2007, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think it's Wade. If Rocky struggles, well LeMar has shown he can play OLB. If Rogers does, Smoot or Macklin have shown they can play as a starting CB. But if Wade can't put together a strong season, then who do we turn to? Tucker? Whiticker?

Hm, that is a really good point. But I guess we all expect Wade to be successful.

djnemo65 · 06-12-2007, 09:32 PM

I guess I was confused about this question. Is it asking who does the team need to step up, or who needs to step up at this point in his career? If it's the former then I think Wade and Golston are the correct choices, however the latter points to Rogers.

jsarno · 06-12-2007, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

I guess I was confused about this question. Is it asking who does the team need to step up, or who needs to step up at this point in his career? If it's the former then I think Wade and Golston are the correct choices, however the latter points to Rogers.

It's the team.
But I agree that Rogers is in a situation that requires him to step up or his career is going south.

backrow · 06-12-2007, 11:08 PM

I voted "Other" because there is no choice shown for "All of the above".

SmootSmack · 06-12-2007, 09:36 PM

It's who does the team most need to step up in order for the Redskins to be successful (make the playoffs in 2007).

GusFrerotte · 06-12-2007, 09:50 PM

I picked Rocky for the sole reason that he was hand given the preseason starting LB position over Marshall, a proven commodity. He needs to earn that psoition on the field. All of the above candidates have to step it up or our season will stink!!!!!

FRPLG · 06-13-2007, 12:08 AM

I really struggled with the choice between Landry, Rogers and McIntosh.

Ultimately I think great play from Rocky will have the greatest impact on the D. I think we have some depth in the secondary so that devalues slightly what Rogers does. I also think Landry is going to be an in the box kind of guy who will impact the rush and mid range passing mostly. But Rocky will impact both mid range passing, pass rush and most importantly run D. As bad as our secondary was last year I think our run defense was even worse. There was absolutely nothing coming from Carter or Holdman. Wherever they lined up we got pummeled. This year hopefully Rocky can strengthen our run D which will in turn make playing pass D easier. In theory.

View Poll Results: Who Needs to Step Up in 2007 (Campbell not eligible)
Golston	5	4.59%
Landry	1	0.92%
McIntosh	15	13.76%
Rogers	64	58.72%
Wade	9	8.26%
Other (explain)	15	13.76%
Voters: 109. You may not vote on this poll

06-12-2007, 06:57 PM	#4
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 8,341	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll Rogers will be fine, he's very young and has shown a ton of promise. To me, Todd Wade will be the 2nd most critical factor to success on the offensive side of the ball. Him being so tall scares me a bit for a guard and if we can't run the ball well to help a young QB out, we're in trouble. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

06-12-2007, 06:59 PM	#5
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 64 Posts: 10,672	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll other. the entire defense( including greg williams) we were down right brutal on d last season __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

06-12-2007, 08:50 PM	#6
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll Rogers is the only guy on that list who has underperformed relative to expectations. Moreover, in my opinion he digressed in his second year after a promising rookie campaign. This is a make or break year for him, and with the depth we now have at that position, I would go so far as to say it's a make or break first month of the season.

06-12-2007, 09:17 PM	#7
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll I think it's Wade. If Rocky struggles, well LeMar has shown he can play OLB. If Rogers does, Smoot or Macklin have shown they can play as a starting CB. But if Wade can't put together a strong season, then who do we turn to? Tucker? Whiticker? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

06-12-2007, 06:33 PM	#3
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,767	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll Carlos Rogers Because our LB group is stronger and deeper than last year: 1) Marcus Washington 2) London Fletcher 3) Rocky McIntosh 4) Lemar Marshall 5) Khary Campbell 6) Dallas Sartz 7) H.B. Blades to name a few, if McIntosh fails we have good backups that will do well. But the key to William's defense is CB. They have to be good at man coverage and support the run for Williams' defense to have the flexability to do all the blitzing he likes to do. Carlos filling the role of legit #1 or #2 CB is critical to our success next year. Smoot is no longer a legit #1 or #2 CB, he is a great #3 and that is about it. He proved that in his years at Minnesota. If we counted on Smoot to start we are in trouble like last year when Rogers and Springs missed time due to injuries and our backups had problems. Carlos Rogers and Springs missed alot of time due to injury last year and it cuased alot of problems/off year for our defense. I look for both of them to rebound and have good years.

06-12-2007, 09:32 PM	#10
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll I guess I was confused about this question. Is it asking who does the team need to step up, or who needs to step up at this point in his career? If it's the former then I think Wade and Golston are the correct choices, however the latter points to Rogers.

06-12-2007, 11:08 PM	#12
backrow The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 36.28 x 76.22 Age: 74 Posts: 1,812	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll I voted "Other" because there is no choice shown for "All of the above". __________________ '37, '42, '83, '88, '92. Championship!

06-12-2007, 09:36 PM	#13
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll It's who does the team most need to step up in order for the Redskins to be successful (make the playoffs in 2007). __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

06-12-2007, 09:50 PM	#14
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll I picked Rocky for the sole reason that he was hand given the preseason starting LB position over Marshall, a proven commodity. He needs to earn that psoition on the field. All of the above candidates have to step it up or our season will stink!!!!!

06-13-2007, 12:08 AM	#15
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 10,164	Re: Hooskins Presents the "Who Needs to Step Up" Poll I really struggled with the choice between Landry, Rogers and McIntosh. Ultimately I think great play from Rocky will have the greatest impact on the D. I think we have some depth in the secondary so that devalues slightly what Rogers does. I also think Landry is going to be an in the box kind of guy who will impact the rush and mid range passing mostly. But Rocky will impact both mid range passing, pass rush and most importantly run D. As bad as our secondary was last year I think our run defense was even worse. There was absolutely nothing coming from Carter or Holdman. Wherever they lined up we got pummeled. This year hopefully Rocky can strengthen our run D which will in turn make playing pass D easier. In theory.

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