Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 its also gonna be hard to tell as well, as were going up against the 2 best defenses in football the next two weeks. is anyone else really glad that were facing the cream of the crop over the next two weeks? its kind of a blessing that we get to go up against the best defenses in football. definitey great practice for us and should make us a tougher and stronger team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible_Red40 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Wait until Samuels and Portis are back before worrying too much. Although we did have ZERO first downs rushing the ball, kinda scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnie007 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Nope, waiting for CP to enter the mix on September 9th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Something is missing. We are not in synch. THis is why starteers must play in the preseason. To get better. We are not even close to being ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isle-hawg Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 The running game is my only concern right now, as the D looks much improved from last season, the passing and kicking game look fine. I know Portis is out, but none of the backs seem to have anywhere to run. We get two more practice games to work on it, and it having Samuels and Portis back can only help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaydana Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 answers: pre-season/new blood on the line/no CP/no Samuels = no sweat once the real season begins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 The running game is my only concern right now, as the D looks much improved from last season, the passing and kicking game look fine. I know Portis is out, but none of the backs seem to have anywhere to run. We get two more practice games to work on it, and it having Samuels and Portis back can only help. this is what worries me. our backs have no holes to run through. our right side is perfectly fine, rabach/thomas/jansen are all playing and we cant run on their side either. i just hope we show some signs of life at some point. our passing game looks great right now, so i would assume were finally grasping saunders offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Edds Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I like the fact that Heyer is getting reps and he could develop into a solid LT, I only hope that we don't jeopardize or risk injury to our QB in order to get him reps. As for the running game, it is slighlty a concern. I am of the belief that Portis will not come right in and dominate. I belive it will take him a couple games to get going if he does not play in the preseason at all, leaving Betts to carry the load. Though i hope i am wrong on this one. But I also realize the the entire left side of the line is like a deck of cards being shuffled right now. Pucillo looked good, and that makes me happy to see at least for depth purposes. As soon as Samuels gets back in there, i believe that there will be stability on the line and the running game will take off. Like someone mentioned earlier, they were blitzing and stacking the box like crazy the entire first half. So we need to prove that we can move the ball through the air, which i think we did. Collins looked pretty sharp to me, now that the rest of the players have learned the offense i sense a feeling of comfort knowing that Collins could come in and run the ship. Of course I want Campbell fully healed and under center, but I think that having Collins sures up the backup QB position. Brunell is about out of gas. he should never be asked to throw another pass again. It is difficult to establish a running gasme in pre-season because so mnay players are being subed out, and you have to get into a rythm to run the ball, it is good we are facing B-more and the Steelers. Miami is a good defense, so we need to be ready to pound the ball in order to win that game. Defense, looks like they are getting back to form. I'm loving what i see from McIntosh, he is crazy athletic. And Fletcher is a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucfSKINS Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Along with many others, I'll wait and see how the opening day line performs with a healthy Portis and Betts. Til then, no panic button yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreiner16 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Alright Redskins fans, its time to relax a little bit - and stop criticizing everything that does not go perfect in the preseason.... Our line right now is at 60%, portis isn't playing and betts is running about 5-10 plays a game. You can't really get a good read on the line when your 3rd,4th and 5th RB's are in the game, regardless of what the line looks like....Give them some props for how they look in other areas and lets go skins.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSKINZ-RIDEORDIE 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. My thoughts exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 well ,we can;t expect Clinton to come in week 1 and tear it up. He needs practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 well ,we can;t expect Clinton to come in week 1 and tear it up. He needs practice. id agree. i wonder if they let him take a few reps in the last game. although i think hes so freaked out about any injury at all that he wont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jweisk1 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 it's only pre-season...take a look at the other premier RB's in the league during pre-season...very low...look even further at last years pre-season debacle...probably as bad or wrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm not worried yet, no...here's a comparison between the last three preseason rushing attacks in the first two preseason games (minus rushing yards for QBs and WRs): 2005: Total Rushing Yards: 161 Total Carries: 40 YPC: 4.03 yds Portis set franchise rushing record and the running attack played a huge role in getting the team into the playoffs. 2006: Total Rushing Yards: 102 Total Carries: 41 YPC: 2.49 yds Rushing attack was 4th in the league, Portis had 7 TDs in eight games, and Betts ran for almost 800 yards in six games. 2007: Total Rushing Yards: 113 Total Carries: 45 YPC: 2.51 yds ????? Of course, the most obvious thing is that when Portis is missing from the preseason, the running game averages 1.5 yards per carry less. This year, not only is Portis missing, but Samuels is missing, too...so, nah, not gonna worry just yet. However, the Skins always have at least one good running game in the preseason. If they don't have that one decent rushing game by the time regular season starts, I'll be concerned, definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 what running game?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm not worried yet, no...here's a comparison between the last three preseason rushing attacks in the first two preseason games (minus rushing yards for QBs and WRs):2005: Total Rushing Yards: 161 Total Carries: 40 YPC: 4.03 yds Portis set franchise rushing record and the running attack played a huge role in getting the team into the playoffs. 2006: Total Rushing Yards: 102 Total Carries: 41 YPC: 2.49 yds Rushing attack was 4th in the league, Portis had 7 TDs in eight games, and Betts ran for almost 800 yards in six games. 2007: Total Rushing Yards: 113 Total Carries: 45 YPC: 2.51 yds ????? Of course, the most obvious thing is that when Portis is missing from the preseason, the running game averages 1.5 yards per carry less. This year, not only is Portis missing, but Samuels is missing, too...so, nah, not gonna worry just yet. However, the Skins always have at least one good running game in the preseason. If they don't have that one decent rushing game by the time regular season starts, I'll be concerned, definitely. Nice pull. This should help us calm down a bit and be patient. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Nice pull. This should help us calm down a bit and be patient. . . agreed, i guess our running game has never been that good in the preseason. my memory is short, so these past two games all ive seen is our first team getting .5 yards a click on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweezy Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 we have ladell betts in and not portis, that is what is wrong with it. I don't care what betts did last year, by that time in the season the o line could do any worse, it was about time they started making holes. I'm still not sold on betts being a solid RB and never have been. I want a healthy CP and we will be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbsheet Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Right now, I don't think anyone is worried about your running game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Right now, I don't think anyone is worried about your running game. and the cowboys are such a scary team. watch out for julius jones, a REAL back lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 We didn't look great going against two of the best front sevens in the league, won't be any different against the Ravens either. All three games are drag out fight types that won't develop into the heated games I love during the preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbsheet Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 and the cowboys are such a scary team. watch out for julius jones, a REAL back lol. JJ is resting. Meanwhile we got Thompson and Barber averaging about 5 yards a clip. The team got almost 200 yds on the ground Saturday while the passing game is continuing to light it up too (Romo sits to pee is 21 of 29 for the preseason...that's 73% for those scoring at home). So to answer your opening question honestly: "should skins fans be worried about their running game?"...well, yeah, at least I would if i were a fan...but not as much as I'd be worried about the Boys running game. yip yip yip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 JJ is resting. Meanwhile we got Thompson and Barber averaging about 5 yards a clip. The team got almost 200 yds on the ground Saturday while the passing game is continuing to light it up too (Romo sits to pee is 21 of 29 for the preseason...that's 73% for those scoring at home). So to answer your opening question honestly: "should skins fans be worried about their running game?"...well, yeah, at least I would if i were a fan...but not as much as I'd be worried about the Boys running game. yip yip yip Romo sits to pee has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns, and word on the street is that hes throwing all dump offs, so his completion percentage doesnt matter. and barber isnt an everydown back as much as youd like to delude yourself into thinking. thompson is a nobody and will only get time if julius jones sucks again. the cowboys running game doesnt scare anybody. it should scare you that all you have is a goalline back and a weakling starter whos topped 1000 yards once. our backup had a better season than your starter in half the games. now THATS funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceviker Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 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. This is a very true statement. People didn't respect Brunell's long-ball (rightfully so) and that's why they always stacked the line. This year it will be different. I can't wait to see CP behing Jason - it has potential to be devistating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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