A question for all Redskins fans.....

[CultBrennan59]

I'm cool with Keenan Robinson but I would also trade for a Rolando McClain as insurance policy incase Keenan doesn't work out/ gets injured

[30gut]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Also a big flaw with the stat is it does not seem to take into account 3 down linebackers vs 2 down linebackers. I still think Fletcher had a great year but I do think he showed signs of his age.

At first I thought Fletch had slowed down. For the first time I saw him hit RBs (like Bradshaw) flush and the RB didn't go down. It was weird, my and my friends were taken aback when Fletcher get a bead on a RB and hits them square the go down.

But, when I read about his nagging injury and more importantly his 'balance' issues I knew it wasn't age slowing Fletch down but injuries.
Then as the season wore on he got over his balance issues and by the end of the season he was back to making plays and hitting with pop.

I would welcome Fletch back with open arms, he would be worth every penny.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

The defense always tries to take the QB's head off. That's not unique to Griffin.

Right, but there is supposed to be a penalty for leading with your head or hitting the QB in the head. Griffin never draws a flag when hit in this way.

[SirLK26]

If RG3 is ready for the start of the season, and can start at least 14 games, I can definitely see the Redskins making the playoffs. However, if he gets injured, it's a completely different story. While I agree with Rich Tandler that Cousins is a good quarterback, the Redskins need RG3 to create confusion on defenses and that really helps Alfred Morris with the ground game. The Redskins are a good team, so they should be playoff contenders for a long time to come.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by 44ever

Right, but there is supposed to be a penalty for leading with your head or hitting the QB in the head. Griffin never draws a flag when hit in this way.

Once the QB leaves the pocket he's fair game as a runner.

Griffin needs to give himself up quicker when sliding. On bang-bang plays you often don't get that call unless its really obvious.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

If RG3 is ready for the start of the season, and can start at least 14 games, I can definitely see the Redskins making the playoffs. However, if he gets injured, it's a completely different story. While I agree with Rich Tandler that Cousins is a good quarterback, the Redskins need RG3 to create confusion on defenses and that really helps Alfred Morris with the ground game. The Redskins are a good team, so they should be playoff contenders for a long time to come.

Don't you know Cousins is the future?

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Once the QB leaves the pocket he's fair game as a runner.

Griffin needs to give himself up quicker when sliding. On bang-bang plays you often don't get that call unless its really obvious.

LOL, easier said than done Matt. But You're right.

[budw38]

I would like us to find a leader in the secondary ( Safety ) . I think that would make our D that much better. You can never have too many corners or pass rushers. Maybe C. Minnifield or Crawford can improve and fight for a starting CB spot in the next yr or two.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

So this dude is penciled in as the heir to Fletch? I mean, thats cool, he really didnt go out there and impress.

He looked terrible in Dallas. That's all I remember about him from the season.

I'm sure he'll be as good as Fletch though. Defense shouldn't skip a beat. (sarcasm)

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

He set the rookie record.

You still lose.

It's the team that loses (if RG remains a running QB). I'm looking at the forest through the trees. Have no idea what you're looking at.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by The Goat

It's the team that loses (if RG remains a running QB). I'm looking at the forest through the trees. Have no idea what you're looking at.

I agree he needs to run less (and be more smart about it when he does), but that's more on him and not a function of the offense. They cut way back on the designed runs as the season went on.

I still think it's ridiculous to think he's going to play less than 5 years. That's how this started and you've been skirting around it since.

[SmootSmack]

Lorenzo Alexander is another possibility as an inside linebacker...though I personally don't see it

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I agree he needs to run less (and be more smart about it when he does), but that's more on him and not a function of the offense. They cut way back on the designed runs as the season went on.

I still think it's ridiculous to think he's going to play less than 5 years. That's how this started and you've been skirting around it since.

Huh? If nothing changes i.e. he continues to take the same level of punishment, I totally expect he's a five year starter at best and that's with time missed similar to what we've already seen. Is that what you're asking?

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Lorenzo Alexander is another possibility as an inside linebacker...though I personally don't see it

Rob Jackson is a better candidate IMO, assuming Rak is retained.

Sounds like you don't expect London to be on the roster?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Rob Jackson is a better candidate IMO, assuming Rak is retained.

Sounds like you don't expect London to be on the roster?

Rob Jackson, inside? Doubt that

Not to evade the question, but I honestly think he's 50-50 right now