A good off-season review for the Redskins

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

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We actually don't get bashed here.

[GusFrerotte]

I do think we drafted fairly well with the picks we had, but we really needed to get a DE or DT instead of the extra LB. We can have a great secondary, but if the opposing QB has an easy time in the pocket, anyone can get burned bad. That is why I hope we can still get a FA D lineman, and not go for McCardell.

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

I do think we drafted fairly well with the picks we had, but we really needed to get a DE or DT instead of the extra LB. We can have a great secondary, but if the opposing QB has an easy time in the pocket, anyone can get burned bad. That is why I hope we can still get a FA D lineman, and not go for McCardell.

Who did you have in mind?

[skinsfaninok]

I think landry and taylor will become a great tandem in this league for years to come. However if we cant put presser on the QB, we could be in for another rough year on Defense! Also I think JC will become the breakout player in 07.

[Daseal]

Gus, the year before last, and the year before that, etc. How did we get pressure on the quarterback? (Hint, it was a good secondary that allowed us to play man coverage and blitz). We don't need super passrushers at DE as long as our secondary doesnt get so banged up.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Gus, the year before last, and the year before that, etc. How did we get pressure on the quarterback? (Hint, it was a good secondary that allowed us to play man coverage and blitz). We don't need super passrushers at DE as long as our secondary doesnt get so banged up.

Yeah, but even adequate pass rushers are necessary when the secondary suffers crushing injuries like we saw last year with Springs. You still need guys up front who can generate some pressure in case the secondary falters. We didn't have that in 2006 and hence, we set the NFL record for fewest number of sacks in a non-strike season.

(cue the 'sacks don't mean everything crowd'...)

[MTK]

Either the coaches are insane, or they have good reason to be confident in the defensive lineman currently on the roster. I'll tend to go with the latter.

[dmek25]

you realist, you

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Either the coaches are insane, or they have good reason to be confident in the defensive lineman currently on the roster. I'll tend to go with the latter.

I see. So coaches are always right, and they are NEVER to be questioned.

After all, what better evidence of their wizardry was there than the 2006 season?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I see. So coaches are always right, and they are NEVER to be questioned.

After all, what better evidence of their wizardry was there than the 2006 season?

I don't think I said anything like that at all, I simply said I tend to believe they know what they're doing. What's more crazy... trusting the coaches or some armchair fan's opinion?

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

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We actually don't get bashed here.

You shouldn't.I call it as I see it and I see it this way

NFC EAST........

1)Skins ....one of the first quite off season's you've had and I think it will beifit you.

2)Cowboys/Giants.......this is tuff but I'll give the edge to the boys.It could very easly go to the Giants I'm not sure about our running game ,Eli,our LBers or coaching other than that we'll kick ass.

4) Eagles,McNabb is on his way out and I think Philly is pushing him.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I don't think I said anything like that at all, I simply said I tend to believe they know what they're doing. What's more crazy... trusting the coaches or some armchair fan's opinion?

Well, who was right? This armchair fan has said for several seasons we needed more help along the D-line!

I think the 2006 season backs up the armchair fan, not the coaches.

[MTK]

In the 2 seasons prior I'd say the coaches won out regarding the performance of the defense. We'll see how things play out this year. I'll still put my money on the coaches over the fan anyday.

[Beemnseven]

And I still say coaches are flawed human beings just like armchair fans are. Sometimes the fans were right, and sometimes the coaches are right.

As an organization, we can say with some degree of clarity that the Washington Redskins haven't been right all that much considering their success since, oh ... about 1991.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

And I still say coaches are flawed human beings just like armchair fans are. Sometimes the fans were right, and sometimes the coaches are right.

As an organization, we can say with some degree of clarity that the Washington Redskins haven't been right all that much considering their success since, oh ... about 1991.

what happened in 1991?