Titans vs. Skins Positives and Negatives.

[calia]

Colt to start v. Dallas per ESPN. Not a surprise. I wouldn't imagine Gruden would want to do anything to rush back RGIII given what happened to his predecessor.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by JWsleep

Look, I think it's all about the TOs when it comes to KC versus Colt. No matter what else KC is bringing, if he keeps giving it to the other team it does not matter. On Colt's stats: he was playing for the Browns, so it's probably pretty hard to get much in the way of stats there. But we'll see. At this point, we're waiting for RGIII, obviously.

Positives: Breeland, Compton, Garcon and Desean, Reed, Helu (playing well all year, other than that ST f-up), we won a game we should have (after dropping 2 we could have).

Negatives: No sacks (though I thought they got a bit of pressure and several sacks we're erased by questionable penalties), Morris/run game, Orakpo done, Biggers, safeties (as usual), offsides on a punt (WTF!?!?!), Red zone woes.
Still beats losing any day.

Red zone was a big issue. I like to see us go to Reed more...we did once on a kinda poor throw. Also would like to see Roberts more in motion around the end zone, get him moving for sprint out throws or boots going his way.

[Evilgrin]

Gruden couldn't let KC come in and take the chance he'd throw another int.

[WillH]

I'm surprised they already named Colt as the starter (if RG3 isn't ready). I thought they'd wait.

If I were Gruden, I would send so many mixed signals about who will start that Dallas wouldn't know how to game plan. I'd be saying:

"RG3 is 'All-In for Dallas Week,' but Cousins might get another chance if he's not ready, we'll see how he and Colt do in practice."

Am I wrong? Why would you show your hand this early?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by WillH

I'm surprised they already named Colt as the starter (if RG3 isn't ready). I thought they'd wait.

If I were Gruden, I would send so many mixed signals about who will start that Dallas wouldn't know how to game plan. I'd be saying:

"RG3 is 'All-In for Dallas Week,' but Cousins might get another chance if he's not ready, we'll see how he and Colt do in practice."

Am I wrong? Why would you show your hand this early?

It would only create unnecessary drama, especially if there's no real chance of him returning.

[Meks]

Negative - Breeland played well and is improving, the NFL will swiftly suspend him

[donofriose]

I think scheme has more to do with what happened to Morris.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by donofriose

I think scheme has more to do with what happened to Morris.

Jay pretty much said it in his presser.

On if running back Alfred Morris is performing differently than in past years:

“You know what, I don’t think so. He’s had some bad looks at plays where not many backs would make positive yards, but he’s had some good looks where he’s missed some cuts and he’s had some good runs. We’ve just got to keep giving it to him and keep giving him the looks. But as far as him digressing from last year, I don’t think he is. I still think he’s the same guy. I think he’s a good, productive running back in the NFL. We’ve just got to get him better looks, and when he has a good look, he’s got to make the right reads. So, it’s a little bit of a combination of everything. We still like Alfred. We still feel like he’s going to carry us to where we need to go.”

He's missing the cuts that he used to hit years prior.

Originally Posted by Mattyk

No RG3 is what's happened to Morris.

...and THIS.

[MTK]

No RG3 is what's happened to Morris.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

No RG3 is what's happened to Morris.

Yeah loading the box against a slower, grinding back def will hurt his production. Of course the Oline isnt doing anybody any favors...

[KI Skins Fan]

How about some improvement by the HC in the red Zone? Some creative play-calling could help. When the Red Zone plays aren't working, shouldn't the HC call some other plays that might work?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

How about some improvement by the HC in the red Zone? Some creative play-calling could help. When the Red Zone plays aren't working, shouldn't the HC call some other plays that might work?

Weren't the Bengals one of the best, if not the best, red zone team in the NFL the last two years?

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Weren't the Bengals one of the best, if not the best, red zone team in the NFL the last two years?

So what's the answer, then? We can't wait until we get same type of personnel the Bengals have before we score more Red Zone touchdowns. Is Gruden supposed to have the luxury of trying to do the same things he did in Cincy with different players while waiting for Bruce to get him "his" players, or is he supposed to adjust and make something happen here and now in the Red Zone with the players he has currently?

I'm not a fan of the way he makes negative comments about good players without finding creative ways to help them make something happen in the Red Zone. He should look in the mirror. That's where he'll find some of the team's Red Zone problems.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

So what's the answer, then? We can't wait until we get same type of personnel the Bengals have before we score more Red Zone touchdowns. Is Gruden supposed to have the luxury of trying to do the same things he did in Cincy with different players while waiting for Bruce to get him "his" players, or is he supposed to adjust and make something happen here and now in the Red Zone with the players he has currently?

I'm not a fan of the way he makes negative comments about good players without finding creative ways to help them make something happen in the Red Zone. He should look in the mirror. That's where he'll find some of the team's Red Zone problems.

What negative comments about what good players?

As for "finding creative ways," Gruden has (I think more than necessary) said he needs to be better about scheming. Rare is the instance (I can think of none off hand) where he critiques a player w/out saying, essentially, "the buck stops here."

The team is 2-5 and its two wins are against Jax and Tenn., nobody on this team is above criticism right now. Players who drop balls, miss blocks, or commit turnovers in the redzone ought to be called out generically in the media session and very, very specifically and pointedly in team meetings.

A little accountability never hurt anybody except f-ups.

[Chico23231]

Whether it the redzone, 3rd down, base set, etc with the offense, Gruden a) doesnt have his guys to fit his scheme and b) are missing valuable pieces (QB) to run his offense.

A lot of what we are seeing in the offense in the first year is a vetting process for Gruden this year to really find out what pieces we have here and what pieces need to be replaced.

Hopeful he realizes the entire right side of the Oline and we need another TE are the obvious.