Redemption Week!!

44ever · 10-13-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I, of course, want us to win. My bigger concern with a loss wouldn't be the loss itself but the fear that it starts a downward spiral

This is right on target Smoot. I have stated in earlier threads that this game will set the tone and/or be the deciding factor for the direction of the Redskins for rest of the season. This is a must win game for us.

CrazyCanuck · 10-13-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I, of course, want us to win. My bigger concern with a loss wouldn't be the loss itself but the fear that it starts a downward spiral

I think it would depend on how we lost. An embarassment like last year would certainly hurt, but a close hard-fought loss where we played well wouldn't (shouldn't) be the end of the world.

I'm much more worried about sending the dirty birds on an upward spiral. This reminds me a lot of the Giants game in 2007. They were 0-2 and ready to collapse. We had a big lead at half and could've finished them off for good. Instead they stopped us on the goalline, won the game, and went on to win the Super Bowl.

SmootSmack · 10-13-2011, 09:53 AM

I'm expecting us to open with several passes.

hooskins · 10-13-2011, 09:54 AM

I agree we should focus on the run, but not taking opportunities in the air would be foolish. Opening with PA passes isn't the worst idea ever either, as Philly may be anxious to get a quick 3 and out stuffing the run. 5 PAs might be a bit much, but PA passes mixed with screens and runs wouldn't be the end of the world.

RedskinsInNYC · 10-13-2011, 10:16 AM

I'm heading down to DC for the game and am very excited. Let's hope those Eagles fans are so depressed about the 1-4 start that they are unwilling to comb StubHub for tickets this year. A couple of observations:

1) Return of Darrel Young (currently practicing full-go) will be huge. He blocks those stretch plays well and allows the Skins to run the offense they want, not just the offense they have the healthy personnel for.

2) Hoping Anthony Armstrong returns to the field this week; looks like he is still recovering from the hammy. He will keep those corners honest.

3) Everyone is talking about the potential for a bounce-back game by the Eagles. I agree that it is a legit concern. This is why the Redskins need to draw blood (on both the offensive and defensive end) early. I'm looking for points on the Skins' first possession and a sack on Vick/a stop on the Eagles' first possession.

Chico23231 · 10-13-2011, 10:26 AM

Bottomline, we all know we need to lean on our running game, but in order to win Rex needs to play well.

If he plays like his last couple games, we lose and we lose bad.

Lotus · 10-13-2011, 10:34 AM

To me it's not so much about how many passes we throw at the beginning. A few passes to get them to respect the pass might not be a bad thing.

But when the game is done, I want to see that we've run the ball at least 35 times.

Jontrem · 10-13-2011, 10:44 AM

Does anyone happen to remember a game that the patriots played against the steelers early in like 2002 or 2003, where they opened the game with like 20 straight passes? took them totally by surprise. I am not saying we should do that, just saying Philly has probably been game planning for stopping the run from the get-go and we might be able to surprise them early with a vertical attack or two.

I am probably over thinking it, and we should just line up and knock their D line and Lbs on their butts!

RedskinsInNYC · 10-13-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jontrem

Does anyone happen to remember a game that the patriots played against the steelers early in like 2002 or 2003, where they opened the game with like 20 straight passes? took them totally by surprise. I am not saying we should do that, just saying Philly has probably been game planning for stopping the run from the get-go and we might be able to surprise them early with a vertical attack or two.

I am probably over thinking it, and we should just line up and knock their D line and Lbs on their butts!

I'm with you on the creative play-calling, but we have Kyle/Rex not Weis/Brady...

44ever · 10-13-2011, 10:52 AM

Eagles' Reid: Report of reaching out to Mangini 'fabricated'
"No, that's not true," Reid said Wednesday. "I didn't offer it to anybody. That was all fabricated.

"I wasn't in touch with anybody. Nobody, nothing, zero."

Mangini, who now does NFL analysis for ESPN, reportedly turned down the offer Reid says he never made. Hmmmm...

SBXVII · 10-13-2011, 10:56 AM

I have to imagine MS is still pissed about the running up of the score. I hope there is a nice game plan in place and that it works out as planned. I seriously hope MS returns the favour and runs up the score on them just to let them see how it feels and to take control of the NFCE while putting distance between the other NFCE teams.

BringBackJoeT · 10-13-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

I have to imagine MS is still pissed about the running up of the score. I hope there is a nice game plan in place and that it works out as planned. I seriously hope MS returns the favour and runs up the score on them just to let them see how it feels and to take control of the NFCE while putting distance between the other NFCE teams.

As pissed as I was, just like everybody else, about that humiliating debacle, I didn't think that the Eagles ran up the score. In the NFL, no team can afford to put the brakes on before halftime, so the blame for the 45 points they scored in the first half I saw as exclusively the fault of our defense. In the second half, the second of the two touchdowns the Eagles scored came on a pick-6, and they didn't score at all in the 4th quarter.

53Fan · 10-13-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BringBackJoeT

As pissed as I was, just like everybody else, about that humiliating debacle, I didn't think that the Eagles ran up the score. In the NFL, no team can afford to put the brakes on before halftime, so the blame for the 45 points they scored in the first half I saw as exclusively the fault of our defense. In the second half, the second of the two touchdowns the Eagles scored came on a pick-6, and they didn't score at all in the 4th quarter.

No doubt. We sucked and they did what any Pro team would do. I hope we can do the same to them this year.

53Fan · 10-13-2011, 11:09 AM

Right now I think we'd be lucky to run up the score on anybody. I just want to see sustained drives that keep the ball out of the Iggles hands as much as possible. The more we pound the ball and wear out the defense the better. Helu running the ball on a tired defense in the second half would be wonderful to see. When we pass I'd like to see Davis involved early and often. Get a lead and let the dogs loose. (Rak and Kerrigan) Vick should like that.

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CrustyRedskin · 10-13-2011, 11:36 AM

Its time for the SKins to do "The Big Dirty" to the Eagles.

10-13-2011, 09:53 AM	#3
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Redemption Week!! I'm expecting us to open with several passes. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-13-2011, 09:54 AM	#4
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 39 Posts: 8,606	Re: Redemption Week!! I agree we should focus on the run, but not taking opportunities in the air would be foolish. Opening with PA passes isn't the worst idea ever either, as Philly may be anxious to get a quick 3 and out stuffing the run. 5 PAs might be a bit much, but PA passes mixed with screens and runs wouldn't be the end of the world. __________________ Vacancy

10-13-2011, 10:16 AM	#5
RedskinsInNYC Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York City Age: 43 Posts: 142	Re: Redemption Week!! I'm heading down to DC for the game and am very excited. Let's hope those Eagles fans are so depressed about the 1-4 start that they are unwilling to comb StubHub for tickets this year. A couple of observations: 1) Return of Darrel Young (currently practicing full-go) will be huge. He blocks those stretch plays well and allows the Skins to run the offense they want, not just the offense they have the healthy personnel for. 2) Hoping Anthony Armstrong returns to the field this week; looks like he is still recovering from the hammy. He will keep those corners honest. 3) Everyone is talking about the potential for a bounce-back game by the Eagles. I agree that it is a legit concern. This is why the Redskins need to draw blood (on both the offensive and defensive end) early. I'm looking for points on the Skins' first possession and a sack on Vick/a stop on the Eagles' first possession.

10-13-2011, 10:26 AM	#6
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 35,307	Re: Redemption Week!! Bottomline, we all know we need to lean on our running game, but in order to win Rex needs to play well. If he plays like his last couple games, we lose and we lose bad. __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

10-13-2011, 10:34 AM	#7
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Redemption Week!! To me it's not so much about how many passes we throw at the beginning. A few passes to get them to respect the pass might not be a bad thing. But when the game is done, I want to see that we've run the ball at least 35 times. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

10-13-2011, 10:44 AM	#8
Jontrem Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 608	Re: Redemption Week!! Does anyone happen to remember a game that the patriots played against the steelers early in like 2002 or 2003, where they opened the game with like 20 straight passes? took them totally by surprise. I am not saying we should do that, just saying Philly has probably been game planning for stopping the run from the get-go and we might be able to surprise them early with a vertical attack or two. I am probably over thinking it, and we should just line up and knock their D line and Lbs on their butts!

10-13-2011, 10:52 AM	#10
44ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Fortune Teller Posts: 2,512	Re: Redemption Week!! Eagles' Reid: Report of reaching out to Mangini 'fabricated' "No, that's not true," Reid said Wednesday. "I didn't offer it to anybody. That was all fabricated. "I wasn't in touch with anybody. Nobody, nothing, zero." Mangini, who now does NFL analysis for ESPN, reportedly turned down the offer Reid says he never made. Hmmmm...

10-13-2011, 10:56 AM	#11
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Redemption Week!! I have to imagine MS is still pissed about the running up of the score. I hope there is a nice game plan in place and that it works out as planned. I seriously hope MS returns the favour and runs up the score on them just to let them see how it feels and to take control of the NFCE while putting distance between the other NFCE teams.

10-13-2011, 11:09 AM	#14
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Redemption Week!! Right now I think we'd be lucky to run up the score on anybody. I just want to see sustained drives that keep the ball out of the Iggles hands as much as possible. The more we pound the ball and wear out the defense the better. Helu running the ball on a tired defense in the second half would be wonderful to see. When we pass I'd like to see Davis involved early and often. Get a lead and let the dogs loose. (Rak and Kerrigan) Vick should like that. http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...64360936_n.jpg __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it! Last edited by 53Fan; 10-13-2011 at 11:23 AM.

10-13-2011, 11:36 AM	#15
CrustyRedskin Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RatherbeinDC, TX Posts: 3,062	Re: Redemption Week!! Its time for the SKins to do "The Big Dirty" to the Eagles. __________________ Lafayette, we're here. HTTR. You wern't a bunch of losers on 10-27-14.

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