Smoot Lays The Smack Down (Redskins at Eagles)

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Coff

My God, this thread has turned into everyone either bitching about the game, or bitching about people bitching about the game. How about we talk about the game?
Why did the Skins changed the approach to the running game in the second half?
How did Haynesworth appear to everyone?
Who are the real Redskins, the team we saw in the first half, or the team we saw in the second?

Dude you are losing focus, those are meaningless topics!

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Coff

My God, this thread has turned into everyone either bitching about the game, or bitching about people bitching about the game. How about we talk about the game?
Why did the Skins changed the approach to the running game in the second half?
How did Haynesworth appear to everyone?
Who are the real Redskins, the team we saw in the first half, or the team we saw in the second?

I didn't really notice a big change in their approach with the running game.

Haynesworth looked really solid, as did Carter playing with his hand in the dirt and Alexander and Wilson playing in space

Million dollar question

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I didn't really notice a big change in their approach with the running game.

Haynesworth looked really solid, as did Carter playing with his hand in the dirt and Alexander and Wilson playing in space

Million dollar question

More than anything I think the Eagles just did a good job at clamping down on the run there for a while.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I didn't really notice a big change in their approach with the running game.

Haynesworth looked really solid, as did Carter playing with his hand in the dirt and Alexander and Wilson playing in space

Million dollar question

I think Has is searching for different 'fits' on defense. Fat Al just might be the missing link afterall. As frustrated as I've been with this defense, I think they're starting to get better.

And yes, Carter needs to keep his hand in the dirt where it belongs.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I think Has is searching for different 'fits' on defense. Fat Al just might be the missing link afterall. As frustrated as I've been with this defense, I think they're starting to get better.

And yes, Carter needs to keep his hand in the dirt where it belongs.

Let's not forget that Vick was out of the game and Kolb was terrible. I think the next two weeks is really going to tell if this defense is getting better.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I didn't really notice a big change in their approach with the running game.

Haynesworth looked really solid, as did Carter playing with his hand in the dirt and Alexander and Wilson playing in space

Million dollar question

I saw earlier you spoke of the LB adjustments. I missed much of the actual game (you know, the part where they were scoring). Where was Wilson playing? Was it a Alexander on 1st & 2nd downs and Wilson on 3rd type of situation? Really missed it.

Love AC, but, when he is in coverage, it's like the D only has 10 guys on the field.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I saw earlier you spoke of the LB adjustments. I missed much of the actual game (you know, the part where they were scoring). Where was Wilson playing? Was it a Alexander on 1st & 2nd downs and Wilson on 3rd type of situation? Really missed it.

Love AC, but, when he is in coverage, it's like the D only has 10 guys on the field.

Not necessarily, they mixed it up. Alexander even played some DT yesterday.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Coff

My God, this thread has turned into everyone either bitching about the game, or bitching about people bitching about the game. How about we talk about the game?
Why did the Skins changed the approach to the running game in the second half?
How did Haynesworth appear to everyone?
Who are the real Redskins, the team we saw in the first half, or the team we saw in the second?

I didn't really see much of a change in approach to the Redskins' running game in the second half. Teams make adjustments and linemen get tired. The Redskins were still able to move the ball in the second half, they just couldn't score points, which did bother me.

I thought Haynesworth played relatively well. He was getting penetration through the line and making tackles. I think Fat Al will continue to improve throughout the season.

It is going to take more than four games for this offense to gel into the offense we hope to see. But, we have already seen flashes of how explosive it can be. The 'skins get Trent Williams back and have two healthy running backs (Portis and torrain,) things will start picking up. Give this team a year or two, and I think you'll see a big difference.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Coff

My God, this thread has turned into everyone either bitching about the game, or bitching about people bitching about the game. How about we talk about the game?
Why did the Skins changed the approach to the running game in the second half?
How did Haynesworth appear to everyone?
Who are the real Redskins, the team we saw in the first half, or the team we saw in the second?

I dont know if it was a changed approach...I hope and pray its the Oline starting to mesh and get the zone blocking system down. I really think it was more on the line than the Backs.

Haynesworth had his best game of the year, keep him in there. Now you talk about approach with your first question...on defense the different approach was evident. Funnel the passing plays to the underneath check down guys, played a more 4-3 along line, and only a couple blitzs the entire game. Haslett said "no big plays from Macklin and Jackson" which turned out to be the right approach.

The real Redskins? who knows, but if we can play D like that and run the ball like we did...we could be a wild card contender period

[12thMan]

I love the Monday morning analysis. You're telling me four games into the season, we can predict who's looking like playoff material and who isn't? Good grief, the Chiefs are undefeated and my money is on them folding like a tent down the stretch. I believe the Redskins are improving little by little in different facets, they've just yet to put it all together in one game.

We've seen McNabb open up the passing game and go bonkers against the Texans. The running game is finally starting to show some flashes. We're getting more comforatable with the defensive scheme, even Haynesworth is starting to get his sea legs. I'm sorry, but I'm encouraged. And for all the what if Vick doesn't get hurt apologists, give me a break!! I can't believe B.Mitch, of all people, went there post game. His ass got hit by a hard hitting defense, that's not luck that's football. We've potentially changed the entire dynamic of Philly's season and maybe the NFC East.

We pull off an upset Sunday and suddenly we're talking about a Wild Card caliber team. Let's hope so.

[MTK]

Skins were 0-6 in the division last year, so 2-0 so far is a big improvement.

[mredskins]

Everyone has the NFL figure out right!

How do you figure this?


KC 4-0.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Everyone has the NFL figure out right!

How do you figure this?


KC 4-0.

Damn, they even beat the bye week eh?

[12thMan]

If you guys haven't heard McNabb's post game locker room speech, please go somewhere and find it. This is the leader we've been missing for so long.

[Coff]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

If you guys haven't heard McNabb's post game locker room speech, please go somewhere and find it. This is the leader we've been missing for so long.

The subtle dig he took at the Eagles at the end of the speech was priceless. There's nothing like outspoken interdivisional animosity.