smack500 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Even though we are very much improved team overall we still have some big problems 1. O line- this is still a huge problem and causes all types of problems on our offence. We could have huge numbers on most teams, running and passing, if our o line was better. Even against the eagles several drives were ended early because of pressure. 2. Defense against the run - this is not a one game thing. Last year it took a miracle for a rb to get a 100 yds against us, now we give up yards like a cheap hooker gives out sex. Part of this is because of walt harris, hes not a starting caliber cb. Also we need a better pass rusher to get more penetration. I know I am exagerating a bit, but seriously we have a problem with allowing big run plays. 3. Number 2 wr could be improved - not a big deal at this point, but I think pattens best years are behind him. 4. Turnovers - not sure how to correct this but we have to many fumbles. Doesnt matter if we got them back in the last game or not, we should hold on to the ball. Also were not creating enough turnovers on the other side of the ball. I think our biggest weakness will be against teams that blitz alot, and have a very good running game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvan1 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 1. i thought our oline played great last night, and brunell went 21-29.... run blocking could improve... 2. westbrook had 24 yards on 17 carries last night.... 3. i agree, see patten thread. 4. this is our biggest issue to me... we need to create more, and brunell cant give away 1 each game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballGuy2677 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Pretty much agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeichert2636 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 you could say that any team needs improvement. It doesnt make us a bad team that we have things that we need to improve on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I agree wth you that Patten is a bit over paid for what he has produced, but he has the potential to be very good. I think our offensive line issues should be dealt with in the draft. Limiting turnovers will come, thats just some fine tuning from the coaches and covering up the ball by the players. Greg Williams will take care of the defense. I think we should address CB before D-line, Walt Harris specifically. I think Redskins are a good team and I see us making the playoffs this season. At least two teams from NFC East, maybe three will make it to the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Burgundy Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Tackling overall, and keeping hands on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smack500 Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 No one said the team is bad for gods sake, Im just pointing out things we can improve on. If you want to be a better team you look at your weaknesses and try to fix them. Please shut up about stopping westbroke, philly is one dimensional they dont run the ball. Also I dont see how anyone cant see our o line hurts us, especially in our running game. Brunnell had to throw it away way to many times as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinss Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 one thing ive noticed being such a die hard fan is that with the rose colored glasses on weaknesess are going to look much worse. you cant expect every pass to be a 35 yarder or every run to be a 20 yarder thats just not the way it works. dont get me wrong we have some areas to work on but it always looks worse when your expectations are too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldflyerBob Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 You titled your thread "Team Problems". You didn't title it "Minor areas needing improvement". I think Patton is getting a bit of a bum deal on this board. Part of his problem is that Brunell seems to be focused on Santana and Cooley. Last night he finally started going to Portis and Sellers a bit later in the game. I saw him throw to Patton twice. Once a real good thing happened. The second time DP made a nice catch but could not stay in bounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahhyeaa Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I think we could use a return guy. We have no threat to go all the way in our KR or PR except for Santana and it would be risky using him alot. I don't see why we don't try Taylor Jacobs sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smack500 Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 You titled your thread "Team Problems". You didn't title it "Minor areas needing improvement".I think Patton is getting a bit of a bum deal on this board. Part of his problem is that Brunell seems to be focused on Santana and Cooley. Last night he finally started going to Portis and Sellers a bit later in the game. I saw him throw to Patton twice. Once a real good thing happened. The second time DP made a nice catch but could not stay in bounds. So, when multiple drives are ended early because brunnell has to throw the ball away, or huge 50+ yard runs on our D are minor problems? I think we are good enough to go to the playoffs as we are now, but imo we need to improve on the first 2 points I brought up to be in contention to win a super bowl. I dont see how you can see the colts play, and think we have a chance against them at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieneverfan Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 i agree with u "smackeroo"except for our o line,they looked damn good last night against one of the best ds in the league didnt they maybe i missed something, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatmeworry Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 You titled your thread "Team Problems". You didn't title it "Minor areas needing improvement". hink Patton is getting a bit of a bum deal on this board. Part of his problem is that Brunell seems to be focused on Santana and Cooley. Last night he finally started going to Portis and Sellers a bit later in the game.I saw him throw to Patton twice. Once a real good thing happened. The second time DP made a nice catch but could not stay in bounds. I agree. Since Moss pulled our rears out of the fire at Dallas he gets the 1st and 2nd look from Brunell. We're going to need to get it to Patten more often. Granted Moss may be a little faster and shiftier but Patten is no slouch either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorfro Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Biggest problem..........Health. That's why assignments are being missed and why players are not makiing the plays they used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat~man Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 i agree with you totally , and to those of you pointing out how we shut down westbrook should stop and realize that the eagles couldnt run all year , shutting down westbrook's run is by far not a big step up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEGSKINS Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 im pretty nervous that we only utilize one wide reciever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Even though we are very much improved team overall we still have some big problems1. O line- this is still a huge problem and causes all types of problems on our offence. We could have huge numbers on most teams, running and passing, if our o line was better. Even against the eagles several drives were ended early because of pressure. 2. Defense against the run - this is not a one game thing. Last year it took a miracle for a rb to get a 100 yds against us, now we give up yards like a cheap hooker gives out sex. Part of this is because of walt harris, hes not a starting caliber cb. Also we need a better pass rusher to get more penetration. I know I am exagerating a bit, but seriously we have a problem with allowing big run plays. 3. Number 2 wr could be improved - not a big deal at this point, but I think pattens best years are behind him. 4. Turnovers - not sure how to correct this but we have to many fumbles. Doesnt matter if we got them back in the last game or not, we should hold on to the ball. Also were not creating enough turnovers on the other side of the ball. I think our biggest weakness will be against teams that blitz alot, and have a very good running game. I agree with your post for the MOST part. Tampa Bay still has a tough defense, and they are playing at home, so it's anybody's game down there, but if we play as well as we did last night, minus the fumbles, we should win. I do agree that our main weakness on defense is against the running game. (The San Diego game scares me already, with L.T. coming to town.) We did hold Westbrook to 20 some yards last night, but admittedly, Westbrook is no L.T. Our offense does have trouble picking up the blitz, even though it's OBVIOUS sometimes the opposing team's defense, is bringing everything but the kitchen sink. I'm am confident the O-line will continue to improve throughout the season. We do fumble too much, and that baffles me. Maybe Gibbs needs to try Duck Taping the ball to their hands, like Tim McGraw's character in Friday Night Lights!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieneverfan Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 i agree with you totally , and to those of you pointing out how we shut down westbrook should stop and realize that the eagles couldnt run all year , shutting down westbrook's run is by far not a big step upthat might be true but westbrook dangerous out of the backfield also and there were plays where eagles tried to develop the screen and we were there:eaglesuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumboSauce Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 We could defintely stand to improve in those facets/areas of the game. good post. While we are steadily improving and competing well...there are some areas of concern that need to be addressed/beefed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Happy Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 We've had two 100 yard rushers in 8 games - Tiki and Tatum Bell. That is after playing 6 of the top 12 rushing offenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Kenzo Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I jst think the skins' need to stop the big plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 1. Pass blocking has been very good for the most part. Run blocking has been below average. That needs to improve. 2. Im a littl less worried about the run defense than I was. Getting Griffin back should help alot and the run defense looked very good this week. 3. Yep, Patten has been non-existent. Thank God for Cooley. 4. Turnovers are a proble, and we definately need to stop with the butterfingers. As for forcing turnovers, more would be nice, but not at the expense of giving up the big play. the major problem with the defense like I have been saying, is lack of a pass rush, and recently bad tackling. The tackling can be improved, and i think it will be. The pass rush, however will be a problem all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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