Skins vs Texans Gameday Thread

[MTK]

I thought we wanted him to become a pocket passer? Now it's why isn't he running?

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

There were also instances where he either ran into the pressure for no reason (one time it took us out of FG range) or failed to actually step up into the pocket to avoid the pressure. Hopefully he can start correcting this.

This is the part of Griffin's play yesterday that irked me the most. I think it might have something to do with him not trusting the interior blocking. Can't fault him for that, but at least give them a shot instead of backpedaling and taking a sack for a huge loss.

But Joe Flacco took a sack yesterday that put the Ravens out of FG range, so we need to remember it's not just our guy that makes frustrating mistakes.

By the way, Clowney will be out for 4-6 weeks. Let's hope the news on Cofield and Reed is better.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I thought we wanted him to become a pocket passer? Now it's why isn't he running?

Personally I want him to THINK when he is in the moment. If a hole opens up and nobody is open than run. I do not want to see him run the read option 15 times a game, but that doesnt mean he cant run.

[skinsguy]

I think the biggest issue with RGIII is that he just didn't have adequate pass protection. He's trying to hang in there and stay in the pocket. But come on, Polumbus against Watts? That's a huge mismatch! Watts was unbelievable yesterday! It was like watching a video game!

If the 'skins had not turned the ball over when they did - especially deep in the redzone, we're probably talking about a good, tough victory. The running attack is outstanding. The passing attack will be better if the pass protection ever improves!

Bacarri Rambo needs to add a little jelly with that toast! Outside of him, the defense actually played pretty well I felt. We all know Foster is going to get his yards, but he didn't kill the 'skins. It continues to blow my mind how rare special teams miscues seem to be the norm for this team. A blocked XP and a blocked punt returned for a TD all in the same game? *sigh*

I keep telling myself to be patient, but man, it's tough!

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Personally I want him to THINK when he is in the moment. If a hole opens up and nobody is open than run. I do not want to see him run the read option 15 times a game, but that doesnt mean he cant run.

Who has time to think when Polumbus is blocking JJ Watts?

[MTK]

I don't recall him giving up any clear running opportunities, maybe we're looking a little too far into this right now?

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

Who has time to think when Polumbus is blocking JJ Watts?

Listen there were several plays yesterday that JJ Watts would have foiled for any qb in history. Nobody is denying that. BUT - when you have a choice to make between stepping up through the pocket that is collapsing and collapsing with it - you have to step up. When you have a choice to do ANYTHING besides back pedal out of fg range and take a sack you do anything. A great starting qb thinks quickly - and makes the rite decision. JJ Watt or JJ Walker - it shouldnt matter - you CANNOT hold onto the ball for 5-6 seconds when Watt is on the other side.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I thought we wanted him to become a pocket passer? Now it's why isn't he running?

But that's what makes him what he is. He needs to have 4-5 carries a game where he breaks the back of the defense. There was none of that yesterday. I don't want 2012, but not having him run at all is stupid.

[mredskins]

Any word on Jordan Reed? I heard he might be out for awhile. Groan...

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Any word on Jordan Reed? I heard he might be out for awhile. Groan...

The icing on the f*cking cake.

[BringBackJoeT]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Any word on Jordan Reed? I heard he might be out for awhile. Groan...

From where? MRI is today, right? Or did it already happen?

[Hijinx]

Is there any word about the progress of Moses and Long? Do the coaches still consider Chester and Polumbus to be better options?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Hijinx

Is there any word about the progress of Moses and Long? Do the coaches still consider Chester and Polumbus to be better options?

Rookies against Watt would have been insane.

I think the coaches like them both... for next year.

[Hijinx]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Rookies against Watt would have been insane.

I think the coaches like them both... for next year.

Ya didn't think they would start week one, but I was wondering if they would be pressing for starting jobs by midseason or after the bye.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Does the fact that i have posted more in two years than alot of the all decade team has in ten get me an avatar?

No no and no, that record goes to me.