Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 what is up with our running game? the least of our problems last season looks to be one of our biggest problems so far. obviously its still pre season, but we dont seem to be able to get anything done on the ground with the first team. betts should have been able to do something so far. our passing game has looked very solid, and i have feeling cooley is the new tony gonzalez, especially after watching saturdays game. but im just wondering why our running game doesnt seem to be doing so great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeronimobrat Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Wasn't our running game struggling last preseason as well before it picked up during the late charge? Don't worry too much on it and you're right, this will be a contract year for Cooley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm witholding judgement because the left side of the offensive line is out and because Clinton Portis hasn't sniffed the field yet. Further, Pittsburgh stacked the box with 8, 9, and 10 guys virtually the entire first half, daring Campbell to throw. So, I'm not pleased, but I'm not going to get worried either. Not yet anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Wasn't our running game struggling last preseason as well before it picked up during the late charge?Don't worry too much on it and you're right, this will be a contract year for Cooley. im not THAT worried because it is preseason and portis isnt in there, but the way our season ended in terms of our running game, it doesnt look like were on the same page from last december. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogisme Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am not pertrified but certainly a little concerned...Portis is not there ,nor is Samuels but we certainly arent ripping big running gaps to smash thru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoot Point Really Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I think it's a valid concern, but one that we can fix. I like how we scored against the 1st team defense, even though we didn't have a running game. If we can prove to teams that we can and will throw the ball on them, they won't be able to stack the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsdude Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 The lack of a running game was one of the first concerns that Joe Gibbs talked about in his post game presser. Even with the O-line injuries and Portis being out, he feels that our running game should be getting a few more yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 The lack of a running game was one of the first concerns that Joe Gibbs talked about in his post game presser. Even with the O-line injuries and Portis being out, he feels that our running game should be getting a few more yards. and id agree (i didnt watch the presser). i hope some of the betts lovers see how good betts is without a great oline in there: 4 carries, 6 yards - 1.5 avg 6 carries, 12 yards - 2.0 avg that looks like the stats of a guy putting up 1800 yards this season, right MCD5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nneece Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Definitely concerned. Hopefully Portis will be rejuvenated when he returns. What's up with Samuels? Personally I think Betts is about as good as Portis at this point but a different type of runner so maybe Portis will rectify things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdoctor Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Cooley desserves it. He hustles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funguy1286 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 and id agree (i didnt watch the presser). i hope some of the betts lovers see how good betts is without a great oline in there: 4 carries, 6 yards - 1.5 avg 6 carries, 12 yards - 2.0 avg that looks like the stats of a guy putting up 1800 yards this season, right MCD5? hahaha you are really reaching here man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKSkinsFan Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Definitely the biggest concern so far, although it's something I think we can fix with the line getting more reps together & getting Samuels back. I think we kind of took what the defenses gave us, of course you'd like to see us still have success even if the D knows what's coming. Chalk it up to having to play great defenses early on, although I'm not certain that the Titans are a great defense or we just came out a little flat on that one. Going against the Ravens D may make the offense look a little anemic, but I believe going against all these great defenses early on will help us get out to a better start, so long as we can get through it without any major injuries. I'm just trying to look at the positives, the Steelers D has looked very good, the Packers did absolutely nothing against them, yet we were able to move the ball on their starters. We still seem to be the type of team that is going to be playing grind it out down to the wire games. Hopefully we can get some lucky bounces this year and have more of those close ones go our way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 With Samuels out and Dockery gone, we have an entirely new left side. That's gonna cause issues. Having Samuels back will help and of course getting Portis in there will help as well. I think both opponents really did alot of run blitzing so far this preseason and that's something that you can scheme against. Another thing I noticed is that the way the lineman are lining up on any given play is telegraphing whether it's a run or a pass. If you watch closely, 3 point stance = run pretty much every time. I don't know if that should be addressed by Bugel or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm not worried in the least. It has been our strength for years and I believe will continue to be. We have some key players not playing(I didn't say hurt), are not going to show our best plays any time soon. Our #1 lineman and our #1 RB havn't been on the field, if they were and we struggled, I'de worry. Until that time, I won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP666 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 If we break a big run in the next 2 games it wont matter either way. One for the confidence might be good though. Im sure the season will see way more pounding runs just to help JC out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfanno9 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Yeah, the line is a bit troublesome, but I think we'll nail this down by the beginning of the season for two reasons. 1. Samuels will be back 2. We'll have a better passing attack. Both of these will open up the production. And yes, I did take Clinton Portis in the second round of my fantasy draft, so I clearly have confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 i wonder if wade or pucillo will get that job. pucillo definitely played better against the steelers than wade did against the titans. not sure if thats means a lot to the coaching staff, but we shall see. heyer looks like solid depth there as well, he could be a nice break for samuels or jansen if they start wearing down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmeriplanDentalMan Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I don't understand, why would a pro bowl left tackle and pro bowl running back make a difference in the running game? Yes I am being facetious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Stupid Loser Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 What running game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I've seen almost all the preseason games and almost all the teams had the same running game results as the redskins. Bett's and portis don't play the calls are vanilla and I don't think they game plan at all so its expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theTruthTeller Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Yes, Samuels and Portis help, but the Skins aren't getting yards even during scrub time, when running yards are generally easy to come by. 120 in two preseason games is scary bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorresA Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 it's the pre-season as sait, they stacking people in the box, which they won't do every play during regular season. Pitts has a corner blitz on 3 straight plays. I think it is hard to establish a running game in pre-season with the offensive line and RBS as well as the Defense subing out so often. In regular season you run the ball, and later in the game you start wearing down the D and getting more yardage. I will give you that our O line is not looing great on passing or rushing. I am just hoping that will change in 3 weeks for opening day, with more experince and a healthier line.... I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsknz4life Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 and id agree (i didnt watch the presser). i hope some of the betts lovers see how good betts is without a great oline in there: 4 carries, 6 yards - 1.5 avg 6 carries, 12 yards - 2.0 avg that looks like the stats of a guy putting up 1800 yards this season, right MCD5? My point exactly....this is why we should keep Betts over Portis right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 yes. We don't have one. Did we leave it in 2005 somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Is it a concern? Sure. Am I worried? Not yet. As others have said, we have some missing parts. But, the fact that we've been struggling with running the ball should be a concern. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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