Looking ahead to the Saints

[itvnetop]

I'm worried about the Saints' front 7. Sed Ellis is going to have an immediate impact on the line for them and I'm wondering how our protection will hold up.

On D, we'll definitely have our hands full. As everyone has stated, if we don't pressure up front, Brees will have a field day. They've got speed on the outside of Colston (Henderson) and we've always been susceptible to Shockey. Contain Bush!!!

[KWilly_2003]

I don't think Bush will be the problem. The real problem comes from our end, in the form of Shawn Springs. He needs to suck it up and play some football, because CR isn't back to full playing speed yet.

[53Fan]

Our players are catching a lot of crap right now from the same fans who were so proud of them for making the playoffs during the same year we tragically lost Sean Taylor. These are the same players, but learning a completely different offense. The problem last week was EXECUTION. ANY play that is not executed properly WILL NOT WORK. I believe Sherman Smith and Jim Zorn will have a good game plan for the Saints. I believe the players would rather win than lose and will play hard. If we execute the plays we will win. Execution comes with repetition. REAL GAME repetition. We can beat the saints and if we execute we will. Kelly can make a big difference to this offense and eventually he will. It will take the offense a while to get things down pat, but once they do.. WATCH THE F**K OUT. I fully expect us to play better than last week ( Jason will be in the shot gun more often ) and to continually progress as we become more and more comfortable in this new offense.

[53Fan]

I just heard Sherman Smith say they will put Campbell in the shotgun more often as he has requested and if he does'nt play well we'll see what his excuse is then. Damn. That should take care of that.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I just heard Sherman Smith say they will put Campbell in the shotgun more often as he has requested and if he does'nt play well we'll see what his excuse is then. Damn. That should take care of that.

His numbers have historically been better when in the gun so it's a good move. At the least it should help him get comfortable.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

His numbers have historically been better when in the gun so it's a good move. At the least it should help him get comfortable.

That's really the key word. IMO he is SO worried about making mistakes that he's waaay to hesitant. He needs to go out there and throw the dang ball a little. I'd rather see 275 yds, 2TDs, and 1 pick than 160 yds, 1td, no picks. If he can see the field a split second more quickly out of the shotgun, then use that formation a little more. He needs to whip it around a bit to build a little confidence and comfort.

McNabb threw either behind his receivers or at their feet for years before he got it right. But he still threw.

[itvnetop]

Saints' D through the eyes of Gruden

Wow... lines are already doubling up on Sed... that's respect for a rookie.

[Redskin Jim]

Wow, I got on to give a litle insight to the saints, (as I'm a season ticket holder), but this g willy thing is pretty funny!

[Redskin Jim]

The saints are Very dangerous this year, I just want to let ya'll know they are for real. There are still some holes in their secoundary and I hope Zorny can draw up a good game plan. I am also concerned about situational playcalls and hope that Zorn learned a lesson last week, not that it's all on him, the o line and Campbell as well.

[birdz4gibbs]

we need a great effort out of all three ,the offense/defense/special teams to win and being our home opener that will help too hopefully.

no turnovers and protect the balland be aggressive on offense/defense.

[MTK]

Guys, a little advice. Disrespecting the mods in regard to the job we're trying to do here is just not a good idea... at all.

If we ask you to do something, it's for the better good of the site. We're not just trying to bust balls or make life difficult.

[mredskins]

Is this the time of year when we get the most new members? It always seems like we regress in Aug/ Sept then they either go away or are banned. Not to say we don't get new good memebers.

Such a painful cycle.

My favorite new threads are the ones that are titled as though we lost someone for the season but when yo uread the body of the message it ends up to be nothing. Those threads are great!

[horse]

It's gonna come down to out offensive line, Which I believe is better than tampa bays. If we can run we will win, And thats all there is to it. Thank god Springs is back but is anyone else tired of him always being hurt, I mean get him some vagisil this is the NFL!

[vaoutlaws2006]

I will say the same thing i said last week....get portis involved early and often. As much I like throwing the ball all over the field i believe the strength of our team at this point is portis and betts. the passing game will come along but thats not what we do best yet. If we can establish a run, get springs in the game, and bring the pain from the ends....AC and Jt...i like our chances.

[irish]

Originally Posted by vaoutlaws2006

I will say the same thing i said last week....get portis involved early and often. As much I like throwing the ball all over the field i believe the strength of our team at this point is portis and betts. the passing game will come along but thats not what we do best yet. If we can establish a run, get springs in the game, and bring the pain from the ends....AC and Jt...i like our chances.

I agree that CP and Betts need to be involved but teams know the Skins cant pass so it will be difficult to get the running game going. Teams dont respect the Skins passing game so they can totally key on stopping the run and darng the Skins to beat them with the pass.