skinsfannyc76 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Hey, can somebody who has ESPN.com insider access, copy and paste the following story for those of us who don't have it? Tried using the search function and didn't see this, so apologies if it's already out there. Redskins' secondary will keep the game close By Doug Kretz Scouts Inc. http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/columns/story?columnist=green_jeremy&id=3080628&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2finsider%2fcolumns%2fstory%3fcolumnist%3dgreen_jeremy%26id%3d3080628 The Washington Redskins travel up to Foxborough to play the New England Patriots this weekend and everyone is expecting this to be pretty much a blowout. Odds makers have the Patriots listed as a 16.5 point favorite. And the way the Patriots have been playing, as of late, it is understandable why everyone thinks they could walk away with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfannyc76 Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Hey, can somebody who has ESPN.com insider access, copy and paste the following story for those of us who don't have it? Tried using the search function and didn't see this, so apologies if it's already out there. Redskins' secondary will keep the game close By Doug Kretz Scouts Inc. http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/columns/story?columnist=green_jeremy&id=3080628&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2finsider%2fcolumns%2fstory%3fcolumnist%3dgreen_jeremy%26id%3d3080628 The Washington Redskins travel up to Foxborough to play the New England Patriots this weekend and everyone is expecting this to be pretty much a blowout. Odds makers have the Patriots listed as a 16.5 point favorite. And the way the Patriots have been playing, as of late, it is understandable why everyone thinks they could walk away with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinky Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 you could pay for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinky Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 you could pay for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 You gotta be an insider to continue reading. Would you mind just posting the rest of the article? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 You gotta be an insider to continue reading. Would you mind just posting the rest of the article? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFanInSeattle Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 can someone post the whole thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFanInSeattle Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 can someone post the whole thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfannyc76 Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Maybe Bubba can give us the scoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfannyc76 Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Maybe Bubba can give us the scoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenaa Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 It is a copywrite violation and against the rules of this site to copy the article from another source. You can copy a small snippet with a link. If someone needs access to the article, they'll have to do whatever the site requires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenaa Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 It is a copywrite violation and against the rules of this site to copy the article from another source. You can copy a small snippet with a link. If someone needs access to the article, they'll have to do whatever the site requires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGI Jef Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 ah come on - now that oink got shut down, how else am i supposed to steal? tgijef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGI Jef Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 ah come on - now that oink got shut down, how else am i supposed to steal? tgijef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthor99 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 It is a copywrite violation and against the rules of this site to copy the article from another source. You can copy a small snippet with a link. If someone needs access to the article, they'll have to do whatever the site requires. Dude people have been posting from insider on here for years i dont buy that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthor99 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 It is a copywrite violation and against the rules of this site to copy the article from another source. You can copy a small snippet with a link. If someone needs access to the article, they'll have to do whatever the site requires. Dude people have been posting from insider on here for years i dont buy that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverine Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Besides, if everyone only posts a snippet technically it's not a violation, but we'd have the collected work in its entirety. (Actually that's a lie, but someone post the damn thing) I used to be an Insider subscriber until I realised that it was almost entirely useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverine Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Besides, if everyone only posts a snippet technically it's not a violation, but we'd have the collected work in its entirety. (Actually that's a lie, but someone post the damn thing) I used to be an Insider subscriber until I realised that it was almost entirely useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyeats Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 here's the rest. technically, since i didn't post the first paragraph, it's not the entire article, and you can click on the link (or read the first post) for the rest http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/columns/story?columnist=green_jeremy&id=3080628 Redskins' secondary will keep the game close Kretz By Doug Kretz Scouts Inc. (Archive) Insider Updated: October 26, 2007, 1:11 PM ET ...(first paragraph omitted)..... Back up a few steps, though. This game could be a lot closer than most people think, because the Redskins actually match up well against the Patriots. Think about this, everyone recognizes the Patriots' ability to score and move the ball through the air with their wide receivers, tight ends and their running backs out of the backfield, but believe it or not, this is where the Redskins actually look good, both on paper and on the field against New England. The Redskins have arguably the best safety tandem in the NFL with rookie LaRon Landry at strong safety and Sean Taylor at free safety. Taylor currently leads the NFL in interceptions and is a great ball-hawking safety with tremendous range and a great feel for the game. He does a great job of reading the quarterback's eyes and gets a great jump on the ball. However, even more important than that is that he shows excellent route-reading skills. He spends a lot of time watching film and understands what routes receivers like to run and when, and how, they like to break off their routes depending on the coverage they see. But even more important than their safeties, the Redskins have fantastic corner backs. When you look at a team's corners you can't just look at the starting two, you must look at their top three, because most teams spend a good portion of their time in nickel coverage because this has truly become a passing league. The nickel back must be able to hold his own against, what is usually the opponent's inside, or slot, receiver. The Redskins have possibly the best trio of corners in the league with Shawn Springs, Carlos Rogers and Fred Smoot. All three have the ability to be shutdown corners and they all have size, speed, quickness and the ability to read a wide receiver's body language. Even though Rogers and Smoot are healing from injuries, both practiced on Thursday and should be ready by game time according to defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Having three corners of this quality gives Williams the luxury of lining any one of them up at nickel back, which is very important against the Patriots as WR Wes Welker is generally their inside receiver and he currently leads the team in receptions. Springs will most likely line up as the nickel back and cover Welker in the slot, which leaves Rogers to cover Randy Moss and Smoot to cover Donte' Stallworth one-on-one. Don't be surprised to see the Redskins do a credible job of slowing down the Patriots' potent offense and keep this game closer than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyeats Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 here's the rest. technically, since i didn't post the first paragraph, it's not the entire article, and you can click on the link (or read the first post) for the rest http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/columns/story?columnist=green_jeremy&id=3080628 Redskins' secondary will keep the game close Kretz By Doug Kretz Scouts Inc. (Archive) Insider Updated: October 26, 2007, 1:11 PM ET ...(first paragraph omitted)..... Back up a few steps, though. This game could be a lot closer than most people think, because the Redskins actually match up well against the Patriots. Think about this, everyone recognizes the Patriots' ability to score and move the ball through the air with their wide receivers, tight ends and their running backs out of the backfield, but believe it or not, this is where the Redskins actually look good, both on paper and on the field against New England. The Redskins have arguably the best safety tandem in the NFL with rookie LaRon Landry at strong safety and Sean Taylor at free safety. Taylor currently leads the NFL in interceptions and is a great ball-hawking safety with tremendous range and a great feel for the game. He does a great job of reading the quarterback's eyes and gets a great jump on the ball. However, even more important than that is that he shows excellent route-reading skills. He spends a lot of time watching film and understands what routes receivers like to run and when, and how, they like to break off their routes depending on the coverage they see. But even more important than their safeties, the Redskins have fantastic corner backs. When you look at a team's corners you can't just look at the starting two, you must look at their top three, because most teams spend a good portion of their time in nickel coverage because this has truly become a passing league. The nickel back must be able to hold his own against, what is usually the opponent's inside, or slot, receiver. The Redskins have possibly the best trio of corners in the league with Shawn Springs, Carlos Rogers and Fred Smoot. All three have the ability to be shutdown corners and they all have size, speed, quickness and the ability to read a wide receiver's body language. Even though Rogers and Smoot are healing from injuries, both practiced on Thursday and should be ready by game time according to defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Having three corners of this quality gives Williams the luxury of lining any one of them up at nickel back, which is very important against the Patriots as WR Wes Welker is generally their inside receiver and he currently leads the team in receptions. Springs will most likely line up as the nickel back and cover Welker in the slot, which leaves Rogers to cover Randy Moss and Smoot to cover Donte' Stallworth one-on-one. Don't be surprised to see the Redskins do a credible job of slowing down the Patriots' potent offense and keep this game closer than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachozenone Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Redskins' secondary will keep the game close By Doug Kretz Scouts Inc. (Archive) Updated: October 26, 2007, 1:11 PM ET Comment Email Print The Washington Redskins travel up to Foxborough to play the New England Patriots this weekend and everyone is expecting this to be pretty much a blowout. Odds makers have the Patriots listed as a 16.5 point favorite. And the way the Patriots have been playing, as of late, it is understandable why everyone thinks they could walk away with this one. Sean TaylorSafety Washington Redskins Profile2007 SEASON STATISTICSTotSoloAstFFSackInt24195105 Back up a few steps, though. This game could be a lot closer than most people think, because the Redskins actually match up well against the Patriots. Think about this, everyone recognizes the Patriots' ability to score and move the ball through the air with their wide receivers, tight ends and their running backs out of the backfield, but believe it or not, this is where the Redskins actually look good, both on paper and on the field against New England. The Redskins have arguably the best safety tandem in the NFL with rookie LaRon Landry at strong safety and Sean Taylor at free safety. Taylor currently leads the NFL in interceptions and is a great ball-hawking safety with tremendous range and a great feel for the game. He does a great job of reading the quarterback's eyes and gets a great jump on the ball. However, even more important than that is that he shows excellent route-reading skills. He spends a lot of time watching film and understands what routes receivers like to run and when, and how, they like to break off their routes depending on the coverage they see. But even more important than their safeties, the Redskins have fantastic corner backs. When you look at a team's corners you can't just look at the starting two, you must look at their top three, because most teams spend a good portion of their time in nickel coverage because this has truly become a passing league. The nickel back must be able to hold his own against, what is usually the opponent's inside, or slot, receiver. The Redskins have possibly the best trio of corners in the league with Shawn Springs, Carlos Rogers and Fred Smoot. All three have the ability to be shutdown corners and they all have size, speed, quickness and the ability to read a wide receiver's body language. Even though Rogers and Smoot are healing from injuries, both practiced on Thursday and should be ready by game time according to defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Having three corners of this quality gives Williams the luxury of lining any one of them up at nickel back, which is very important against the Patriots as WR Wes Welker is generally their inside receiver and he currently leads the team in receptions. Springs will most likely line up as the nickel back and cover Welker in the slot, which leaves Rogers to cover Randy Moss and Smoot to cover Donte' Stallworth one-on-one. Don't be surprised to see the Redskins do a credible job of slowing down the Patriots' potent offense and keep this game closer than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachozenone Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Redskins' secondary will keep the game close By Doug Kretz Scouts Inc. (Archive) Updated: October 26, 2007, 1:11 PM ET Comment Email Print The Washington Redskins travel up to Foxborough to play the New England Patriots this weekend and everyone is expecting this to be pretty much a blowout. Odds makers have the Patriots listed as a 16.5 point favorite. And the way the Patriots have been playing, as of late, it is understandable why everyone thinks they could walk away with this one. Sean TaylorSafety Washington Redskins Profile2007 SEASON STATISTICSTotSoloAstFFSackInt24195105 Back up a few steps, though. This game could be a lot closer than most people think, because the Redskins actually match up well against the Patriots. Think about this, everyone recognizes the Patriots' ability to score and move the ball through the air with their wide receivers, tight ends and their running backs out of the backfield, but believe it or not, this is where the Redskins actually look good, both on paper and on the field against New England. The Redskins have arguably the best safety tandem in the NFL with rookie LaRon Landry at strong safety and Sean Taylor at free safety. Taylor currently leads the NFL in interceptions and is a great ball-hawking safety with tremendous range and a great feel for the game. He does a great job of reading the quarterback's eyes and gets a great jump on the ball. However, even more important than that is that he shows excellent route-reading skills. He spends a lot of time watching film and understands what routes receivers like to run and when, and how, they like to break off their routes depending on the coverage they see. But even more important than their safeties, the Redskins have fantastic corner backs. When you look at a team's corners you can't just look at the starting two, you must look at their top three, because most teams spend a good portion of their time in nickel coverage because this has truly become a passing league. The nickel back must be able to hold his own against, what is usually the opponent's inside, or slot, receiver. The Redskins have possibly the best trio of corners in the league with Shawn Springs, Carlos Rogers and Fred Smoot. All three have the ability to be shutdown corners and they all have size, speed, quickness and the ability to read a wide receiver's body language. Even though Rogers and Smoot are healing from injuries, both practiced on Thursday and should be ready by game time according to defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Having three corners of this quality gives Williams the luxury of lining any one of them up at nickel back, which is very important against the Patriots as WR Wes Welker is generally their inside receiver and he currently leads the team in receptions. Springs will most likely line up as the nickel back and cover Welker in the slot, which leaves Rogers to cover Randy Moss and Smoot to cover Donte' Stallworth one-on-one. Don't be surprised to see the Redskins do a credible job of slowing down the Patriots' potent offense and keep this game closer than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Springs will most likely line up as the nickel back and cover Welker in the slot, which leaves Rogers to cover Randy Moss and Smoot to cover Donte' Stallworth one-on-one. God help us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Springs will most likely line up as the nickel back and cover Welker in the slot, which leaves Rogers to cover Randy Moss and Smoot to cover Donte' Stallworth one-on-one. God help us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zCommander Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 P.S. Also don't be surprised that the Skins will win this game by 3 points. (The writer had a writers block and so I was able to finish his thoughts for him.) HTTR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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