Fifty Gut Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 this article pretty much sums up perfectly what must be done this bye week » Problem: An inability to throw downfield. » Solution: A more aggressive mentality and more max protection. Offensive guru Al Saunders’ system worked in Kansas City because he had the NFL’s best offensive line; max protection wasn’t needed. Here, Saunders has tackles he clearly doesn’t trust. The Redskins must use more max protection — keep running backs and tight ends in to block — to buy time for downfield throws. Also, quarterback Mark Brunell has spent the past couple years playing not to lose. With a good defense, that works. However, this defense is not good. A more aggressive mentality is needed. He must take chances — or take a seat. » Problem: Sixteenth-ranked run defense. » Solution: Get the tackles healthy; bench Andre Carter. In the season’s first four games, when tackle Cornelius Griffin was healthy, one team eclipsed 100 rushing yards and the other three averaged 3.4 yards per carry or less. The rookie tackles can’t play together. And clearly linebacker Lemar Marshall needs lots of help up front. Also, put Phillip Daniels back at right defensive end; start Renaldo Wynn on the left side and commit to stopping the run. Let Andre Carter, who has too narrow a base to be effective against the run, enter in pass situations. » Problem: Pass defense » Solution: Change safeties. The Redskins are second in the NFL in pass plays allowed over 20 yards with 30, trailing Green Bay by one. They need to pressure quarterbacks more. But the one personnel move that can be made is continuing to play newly acquired Troy Vincent ahead of Adam Archuleta at safety on passing downs. Archuleta, better close to the line, plays flat-footed in coverage and does not adjust well to the ball. He’s not the only problem, just an easy one to fix. » Problem: Falling stars. » Solution: None. None of the Redskins’ elite players are performing at a Pro Bowl level. Marcus Washington plays solid, but hasn’t made big plays. Clinton Portis is hurt too much. Santana Moss has had one big game. Yes, he gets doubled; so does Carolina’s Steve Smith. Sean Taylor is all-hit, no cover. Any turnaround must start with this group. But there’s no magic way to get this started. http://www.examiner.com/a-361319~What_s_the_problem_s__.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Here, Saunders has tackles he clearly doesn’t trust Which is why he gave zero help to Samuels this past Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxSpearheadxX Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 That might be the worst analysis of the Redskins this season I have read. Wow... I read more accurate and intelligent ideas and criticisms on this board every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceviker Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I agree with a lot of that. At this point, we just need to find a spark. It's like we have a bomb waiting to expload and we just need something to light the fuse. But, there is a problem, where our friend Jack Bauer says best: "WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF TIME!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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