Main difference between last years opener vs. Minnesota and this years vs. Miami

[mojobo]

Shaun Suisham. If you remember last year we were in a very close game which ended with John Hall missing from 48 yards. This year we see Shaun Suisham end the game with a 40 yarder and making 2 more field goals before that. But going even further from field goals has anyone noticed that during kickoffs with Suisham the ball will be kicked within 5 yards of the goal line every time but when Hall was kicking we'd be lucky to see the ball land beyond the 15 yard line. Gotta love having a reliable kicker who can make field goals and start you off with great field position every time.

[kevin11]

Our defense was the bigger difference. And the running game.

[SkipJackSkin]

I dont even want to think about last season. But yes, it is good having a reliable kicker! Also, our D steped up and got better this year.

[DieHard86]

Suisham and committing to the running game

[terpfan]

Biggest difference: We won.

[SkipJackSkin]

Biggest difference: We won.

Yeah I think I'll change my answer to yours. :eaglesuck:eaglesuck:eaglesuck:eaglesuck

[Redskin4ever]

Biggest difference: We won.

Enough said.

[ntotoro]

The Defense and a healthy Portis.

[NOVA2Tampa]

Biggest difference: We won.

Exactly! :point2sky

[CrypticVillain]

Biggest difference: We won.

well of course that is the biggest.

I am mad that they took Frost 60+ yard punt away. But yeah our special teams is solid. Who knows they might win us a super bowl :secret:

[TheDoyler23]

Biggest difference: We won.

Yep. And last year John Hall didn't even hit the NET.

[SoCalSkins]

Brunell was holding a clipboard.

[NOVA2Tampa]

well of course that is the biggest.

I am mad that they took Frost 60+ yard punt away. But yeah our special teams is solid. Who knows they might win us a super bowl :secret:

That call was reversed...it ended up being a 74-yard punt with the penalty tacked on.

LOL at the refs calling John Riggins for holding... :laugh:

[Skinz_4_life]

we threw downfield?

[[[ghost]]]

Its nice to see Suisham swish them through.

Yea, its not perfect, so what want to fight about it?

[Taylor 21]

Yeah, I would have to say the same thing.

[honeydont]

Did you see Suisham interviewed after the game by K. Scott? My gosh the guy was emotionless. Like Spock. But he made it.

[SonOfWashington]

Healthy Portis, solid special teams and defense, and Jason Campbell at the helm. That's how you get it done.

[Mania]

lets not forget stopping the run. Minnesota ran all over us last season. Then again everyone did.

[B100d_arrowz]

Biggest difference? attitude

Last year, especially at the beginning we seemed to be confused about our team identity, and in the case of the D, lacked one all season. This year we came out and said we're going to beat the s*** out of you and come after you full speed every down, in every phase of the game. Even though I sadly only saw the last part of the game due to being in TX (only bad thing about it) I saw a team that wanted to go out and punish the opponent. If your in our way, we're going to run you over, no matter what. That is the biggest difference.

[z0eboy]

good game to build on, didnt give up too much and got outta there with the win...

[Gregpeck99]

The BIGest difference was Campbell over Brunell ... by far.

[TheGift]

I was in attendence.

[NVskinsfan]

Biggest difference: We won.

Absolutely freaking CORRECT!!! :thumbsup:

[GroundNPound]

I dunno if Suisham was the biggest difference, but going 3/3 on field goals sure does help. I don't know if people are forgetting he went 8/9 last year and had a great clutch kick vs the Rams. The fact that he isn't emotional makes it even better. It will help with his consitancy.

I've already picked up Suisham as my kicker in one of my fantasy leagues. He will be one of the top kickers of the year, mark my words.