dfbovey Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Looking at the NFL stats, Santana Moss is the #1 WR in the NFL over the first 6 weeks of play. And has done it in 1 less game than his nearest competetor (Steve Smith has played in 6 games). I don't think any of us could have predicted that he would find such immediate success in this offense or to this level. He's really been a difference maker. Not sure that this team has EVER had a weapon like Moss. Obviously, Mark Brunell is another surprise. Through 4.5 games he's thrown 9 TDs and only 2 INTs. He's also thrown over 300 yards twice in a row. Almost hit that Mark in Dallas as well. Who would have thought that heading into week 7 Mark Brunell would not only be our starter... but that he would also have a 91.5 rating? On a down note, it would seem that offenses have figured out Gregg Williams defense to a degree. The blitzes haven't been nearly as effective as they were last year. I expected teams to catch on, but I didn't think it would be to the point where we've only had 5 sacks in as many games. I think that not addressing the pass rush along the front 4 has finally caught up with the team. And of course Lavar's situation. Been talked about enough, but who would have thought that a healthy Lavar Arrington would see less than 5 snaps a game on the average? Any more surprises that I neglected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 And of course Lavar's situation. Been talked about enough, but who would have thought that a healthy Lavar Arrington would see less than 5 snaps a game on the average? I didn't think he was getting THAT many, to be honest....lol Another surprise??...That Portis would be looking so average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Whoda thunk at 90.5, Mark Brunell has the lowest passer rating in the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indatrenches Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Far less dropped passes on 3rd down (drive killers). Far less false starts on the oline in the redzone area. Plays are comming in on time (clock management). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 I didn't think he was getting THAT many, to be honest....lolAnother surprise??...That Portis would be looking so average. Yeah, Portis has slightly improved over last year IMO, but really he's not quite the runner I thought he'd be. He needs to quit running into his own blockers and fallen defenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever21 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 the most misleading stat being thrown around here is brunells passer rating...and his stat of 9tds to 2ints...it should read 9tds to 5turnovers...a fumble is as bad if not worse than an int...so lets not neglect that stat when we discuss brunell...as well as he's played...his passing numbers are a tad misleading...but still excellent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Yeah, Portis has slightly improved over last year IMO, but really he's not quite the runner I thought he'd be. He needs to quit running into his own blockers and fallen defenders. Ive been wondering about that, too...it's almost like his blockers are too slow for him or something, as often as he seems to run into (and sometimes leap over) his own blockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 Ive been wondering about that, too...it's almost like his blockers are too slow for him or something, as often as he seems to run into (and sometimes leap over) his own blockers. He's just not a very patient runner. I was watching Shaun Alexander run last night and there is a guy who is very patient. Allows things to develop in front of him and then shows burst and power when daylight opens up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Portis has improved his attitude and I think has stepped up as a team leader. He really wants the team to win and has taken on this new attitude of being a team guy, I like him for it. I say he has a huge day against the 9'ers, 150, 2td's and 50 recieving yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Portis the sucks right now. He's looking very, VERY average. I hope Betts gets healthy fast. I guess some blame has to go to the Oline on this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 Well, in defense of Portis this week... he did play injured with a badly bruised shin. He also made more plays in the passing game. Sometimes it's the playcalling too, although they have tried to get him over to the outside a bit more the past few weeks. I think they need to do that a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autographcollector Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 The hole the o-line creates for portis is so small you would need a mouse to get through it. I personally think its a bad run play. by the time portis hits the line, there is nothing but opponents jerseys..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 Teams are also still stacking the line of scrimmage to take away Portis. I thought it would change a bit if we had some success in the passing game. I guess that's a bit surprising as well. As long as Brunell keeps performing at this high a level, I suppose I can take that trade off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMalcolmConnection Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Portis DOES have a lot of all-purpose yards however... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayAction Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 A combination of all of the above to make Portis appear to be an average RB rather than a potential home run hitter like Moss: 1. Portis was limping badly during the game. 2. Some of the holes opened between the tackles are very small and Defenses plug up the second level. 3. Portis runs into his own players an awful lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneskins Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Whodathunk that our coaching staff would be bashed the way that they have been on ES for not playing 1 player. I say again 1 player. We do have 52 other players that know thier assignments and are willing to play as a team. :doh: edit.. I love Lavar, but I love the Redskins more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgundyBlood Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 When listing surprises don't forget Cooley! TDs in both of the last 2 games? Fan-tastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 Whodathunk that our coaching staff would be bashed the way that they have been on ES for not playing 1 player. I say again 1 player. We do have 52 other players that know thier assignments and are willing to play as a team. :doh: edit.. I love Lavar, but I love the Redskins more. Who wouldn't expect people to question a move that benches a 3 time probowler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 When listing surprises don't forget Cooley! TDs in both of the last 2 games? Fan-tastic Well, I actually expected Cooley to have a great year. So I don't count it as a surprise. But that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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