The Running Game

DynamiteRave · 10-02-2011, 06:25 PM

Well, with so much Beck v. Grossman, I'm kinda tired of the negativity after a win, even though yeah I don't like Grossman either. But that's neither here nor there.

Just wanted to say I was really impressed with the run game today and hopefully we can see more of that against the Eagles. I wish that Torain was the premiere back, but I don't mind Hightower starting and switching reps with Helu and ATV. I also wish we'd run the ball just a smidgen more than we seem to be the past couple of games.

But yeah, the RBs really made me proud.

rbanerjee23 · 10-02-2011, 06:27 PM

Great thread -- it's unreal man. Every week, we are toasting another of our RBs. Great to see Torain come back strong from his injury and justify his position on the roster. Rams' run D isn't very good but that just means the Skins running game did what it was supposed to. Let's hope it continues like this all season.

Chico23231 · 10-02-2011, 06:30 PM

Like I said on your "who leads the offense"...its gotta be the running game. Always runs the Shanny offense. We clearly see when we throw the ball, we cant get it done period.

mooby · 10-02-2011, 06:30 PM

Yeah our running game was effective today. The more effective it is and the less we put the game on Grossman's shoulders the better this season.

Hightower hasn't looked all that effective yet though. Not sure whether it's the blocking or him, but it looked like two different offenses when it was him v. Torain out there. And Helu remains a nice change of pace back. If we see more of Torain, I think it'll mean less of Hightower. Helu looks to be constant as the change of pace back though.

Alvin Walton · 10-02-2011, 06:31 PM

Great problem to have.
Who's our next starting RB?

rbanerjee23 · 10-02-2011, 06:32 PM

It's fine if Hightower takes some time to get going -- love the change of pace with Helu and HT should get it sorted out by midseason and we'll have three starting RBs.

Ruhskins · 10-02-2011, 06:38 PM

I think if we had had the same success running the ball last week, we would have won the game. Given the talent we have at RB, our focus should be to run the game first and then pass. If this doesn't happen, then we have the same problem as before....a coaching staff that refuses to adjust to the teams' talent (or lack of in the case of the QBs).

mooby · 10-02-2011, 06:40 PM

One thing's for sure if we can't run the ball our offense is in trouble. We need the run game to consistently succeed on offense.

diehard · 10-02-2011, 06:43 PM

I hope that Kyle isn't limiting certain plays for Hightower and expanding the rest of the playbook for Helu and Torain. It just seems like Hightower is getting the bulk of the outside stretch-zone runs which has been getting stuffed since week one.

vallin21 · 10-02-2011, 06:47 PM

Good Thread. Torain ran hard, and these were the same exact holes the O-line opened up for Hightower the last 3 games, and he was mostly ineffective. You have to wonder if Hightower was the problem running the ball, instead of the O-Line not run blocking well. IMO, Hightower's the 3rd best Runner, but the he's the better all around RB. He doesn't break many tackles, and doesn't have great vision, but he can pass protect, which is why he hasn't been officially benched.

Hope to see Torain start against the Eagles, with Helu being the change of pace back. Hightower's PT will diminish because he's becoming more of a liability running the ball.

rbanerjee23 · 10-02-2011, 06:50 PM

Just checked out the stats - net 196 yards on the ground at 4.9 a carry. That is one hell of an impressive run game, should be milking that and building on it for the rest of the season.

12thMan · 10-02-2011, 06:53 PM

A lot of these plays are going over Trent's side too. He's played really well the last couple of weeks. And no sacks today on Rexy if I recall.

rbanerjee23 · 10-02-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

A lot of these plays are going over Trent's side too. He's played really well the last couple of weeks. And no sacks today on Rexy if I recall.

Great point -- after the questionable game against the Giants, Silverback has been playing really well meaning he took some of that criticism to heart and got better which is awesome

SmootSmack · 10-02-2011, 06:54 PM

Hightower's not healthy. What exactly is up I don't know. But I know something is up

skinsfaninok · 10-02-2011, 06:55 PM

Love our run game folks, it's nice to be able to rotate like we do. Young guys that gutless hard!!! 3-1 good run game is the key

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10-02-2011, 06:25 PM	#1
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 38 Posts: 16,867	The Running Game Well, with so much Beck v. Grossman, I'm kinda tired of the negativity after a win, even though yeah I don't like Grossman either. But that's neither here nor there. Just wanted to say I was really impressed with the run game today and hopefully we can see more of that against the Eagles. I wish that Torain was the premiere back, but I don't mind Hightower starting and switching reps with Helu and ATV. I also wish we'd run the ball just a smidgen more than we seem to be the past couple of games. But yeah, the RBs really made me proud. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

10-02-2011, 06:27 PM	#2
rbanerjee23 The Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,440	Re: The Running Game Great thread -- it's unreal man. Every week, we are toasting another of our RBs. Great to see Torain come back strong from his injury and justify his position on the roster. Rams' run D isn't very good but that just means the Skins running game did what it was supposed to. Let's hope it continues like this all season. __________________ "Tough times don't last but tough people do" -Mike Shanahan HTTR

10-02-2011, 06:30 PM	#3
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34,612	Re: The Running Game Like I said on your "who leads the offense"...its gotta be the running game. Always runs the Shanny offense. We clearly see when we throw the ball, we cant get it done period. __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

10-02-2011, 06:30 PM	#4
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,477	Re: The Running Game Yeah our running game was effective today. The more effective it is and the less we put the game on Grossman's shoulders the better this season. Hightower hasn't looked all that effective yet though. Not sure whether it's the blocking or him, but it looked like two different offenses when it was him v. Torain out there. And Helu remains a nice change of pace back. If we see more of Torain, I think it'll mean less of Hightower. Helu looks to be constant as the change of pace back though. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

10-02-2011, 06:31 PM	#5
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: The Running Game Great problem to have. Who's our next starting RB? __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

10-02-2011, 06:32 PM	#6
rbanerjee23 The Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,440	Re: The Running Game It's fine if Hightower takes some time to get going -- love the change of pace with Helu and HT should get it sorted out by midseason and we'll have three starting RBs. __________________ "Tough times don't last but tough people do" -Mike Shanahan HTTR

10-02-2011, 06:38 PM	#7
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,348	Re: The Running Game I think if we had had the same success running the ball last week, we would have won the game. Given the talent we have at RB, our focus should be to run the game first and then pass. If this doesn't happen, then we have the same problem as before....a coaching staff that refuses to adjust to the teams' talent (or lack of in the case of the QBs). __________________ R.I.P. #21

10-02-2011, 06:40 PM	#8
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,477	Re: The Running Game One thing's for sure if we can't run the ball our offense is in trouble. We need the run game to consistently succeed on offense. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

10-02-2011, 06:43 PM	#9
diehard The Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, Va (OV) Posts: 1,566	Re: The Running Game I hope that Kyle isn't limiting certain plays for Hightower and expanding the rest of the playbook for Helu and Torain. It just seems like Hightower is getting the bulk of the outside stretch-zone runs which has been getting stuffed since week one. __________________ *'Any NFL team will win with RG3. Imagine how exciting it will be watching him do it.'*

10-02-2011, 06:47 PM	#10
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,177	Re: The Running Game Good Thread. Torain ran hard, and these were the same exact holes the O-line opened up for Hightower the last 3 games, and he was mostly ineffective. You have to wonder if Hightower was the problem running the ball, instead of the O-Line not run blocking well. IMO, Hightower's the 3rd best Runner, but the he's the better all around RB. He doesn't break many tackles, and doesn't have great vision, but he can pass protect, which is why he hasn't been officially benched. Hope to see Torain start against the Eagles, with Helu being the change of pace back. Hightower's PT will diminish because he's becoming more of a liability running the ball. Last edited by vallin21; 10-02-2011 at 06:49 PM.

10-02-2011, 06:50 PM	#11
rbanerjee23 The Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,440	Re: The Running Game Just checked out the stats - net 196 yards on the ground at 4.9 a carry. That is one hell of an impressive run game, should be milking that and building on it for the rest of the season. __________________ "Tough times don't last but tough people do" -Mike Shanahan HTTR

10-02-2011, 06:53 PM	#12
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: The Running Game A lot of these plays are going over Trent's side too. He's played really well the last couple of weeks. And no sacks today on Rexy if I recall.

10-02-2011, 06:54 PM	#14
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: The Running Game Hightower's not healthy. What exactly is up I don't know. But I know something is up __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-02-2011, 06:55 PM	#15
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,149	Re: The Running Game Love our run game folks, it's nice to be able to rotate like we do. Young guys that gutless hard!!! 3-1 good run game is the key __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

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