HapHaszard Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/31/AR2007103103014.html click on the link The first few days after the blowout were solemn ones for the Redskins. Losing 52-7 has a way of doing that to a team. So there were a few more meetings than usual, more discussions between players and coaches and, as quarterback Jason Campbell said, "a recommitment." It started Monday with the usual team address Coach Joe Gibbs makes in the auditorium at Redskins Park, when the coach reminded the players that the game was just one of 16 in a long season and that opportunity still lingered. On Tuesday and yesterday, players and coaches spent more time in groups talking about their goals and where things may have gone wrong. "It's not a big deal, it happens three to four times a year," one veteran, who requested anonymity, said yesterday. "It wasn't any kind of turning-point situation." Click on the link above for the rest of the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/31/AR2007103103014.html click on the link The first few days after the blowout were solemn ones for the Redskins. Losing 52-7 has a way of doing that to a team. So there were a few more meetings than usual, more discussions between players and coaches and, as quarterback Jason Campbell said, "a recommitment." It started Monday with the usual team address Coach Joe Gibbs makes in the auditorium at Redskins Park, when the coach reminded the players that the game was just one of 16 in a long season and that opportunity still lingered. On Tuesday and yesterday, players and coaches spent more time in groups talking about their goals and where things may have gone wrong. "It's not a big deal, it happens three to four times a year," one veteran, who requested anonymity, said yesterday. "It wasn't any kind of turning-point situation." Click on the link above for the rest of the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfan Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I'll tell you what I learned about our football team in the New England drubbing. I learned that, when an offense merely takes what our soft zone gives them, they can take a helluva lot -- and I saw that before Rogers went down for the season. No, we won't face another offense like the Patriots, but OCs learned that they don't have to get fancy to have success against our zones. Take the underneath stuff. The slot over the middle (Welker) was there all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfan Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I'll tell you what I learned about our football team in the New England drubbing. I learned that, when an offense merely takes what our soft zone gives them, they can take a helluva lot -- and I saw that before Rogers went down for the season. No, we won't face another offense like the Patriots, but OCs learned that they don't have to get fancy to have success against our zones. Take the underneath stuff. The slot over the middle (Welker) was there all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Well, you also have to have really good protection for your QB.I think only Indy and NE have a combination of QB protection and QB precision that could pick it apart. Honestly, I still don't understand why you wouldn't blitz a safety, cb, or LB every once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Well, you also have to have really good protection for your QB.I think only Indy and NE have a combination of QB protection and QB precision that could pick it apart. Honestly, I still don't understand why you wouldn't blitz a safety, cb, or LB every once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolling Thunder Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Well, you also have to have really good protection for your QB.I think only Indy and NE have a combination of QB protection and QB precision that could pick it apart. Honestly, I still don't understand why you wouldn't blitz a safety, cb, or LB every once in a while. No pressure is important. The disturbing thing is that everyone knows that already, this is no eureka moment. Here is the formula: Soft Zone+Accurate QB+No QB Pressure=Clock Eating TD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolling Thunder Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Well, you also have to have really good protection for your QB.I think only Indy and NE have a combination of QB protection and QB precision that could pick it apart. Honestly, I still don't understand why you wouldn't blitz a safety, cb, or LB every once in a while. No pressure is important. The disturbing thing is that everyone knows that already, this is no eureka moment. Here is the formula: Soft Zone+Accurate QB+No QB Pressure=Clock Eating TD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I have said it before maybe this beatdown is a blessing we shall see. Sometimes a team needs a loss like this to get them going hopefully it's the case here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I have said it before maybe this beatdown is a blessing we shall see. Sometimes a team needs a loss like this to get them going hopefully it's the case here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndorf25 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I'll tell you what I learned about our football team in the New England drubbing. I learned that, when an offense merely takes what our soft zone gives them, they can take a helluva lot -- and I saw that before Rogers went down for the season.No, we won't face another offense like the Patriots, but OCs learned that they don't have to get fancy to have success against our zones. Take the underneath stuff. The slot over the middle (Welker) was there all day. What I dont understand is why Williams can't mix it up depending on what the offense shows. It seems like its either all blitz, all the time or cover 2 zone all the time. I would like to think that this defense has the personnel to make these calls and adjustments on the fly like other defenses do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndorf25 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I'll tell you what I learned about our football team in the New England drubbing. I learned that, when an offense merely takes what our soft zone gives them, they can take a helluva lot -- and I saw that before Rogers went down for the season.No, we won't face another offense like the Patriots, but OCs learned that they don't have to get fancy to have success against our zones. Take the underneath stuff. The slot over the middle (Welker) was there all day. What I dont understand is why Williams can't mix it up depending on what the offense shows. It seems like its either all blitz, all the time or cover 2 zone all the time. I would like to think that this defense has the personnel to make these calls and adjustments on the fly like other defenses do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjdowns Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 "Cartwright handed out T-shirts with the message, "When you are winning fight like you are losing." Got to love Cartwright taking initiative himself to wake up some people (even coaches). This guy and his attitude is what this team needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjdowns Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 "Cartwright handed out T-shirts with the message, "When you are winning fight like you are losing." Got to love Cartwright taking initiative himself to wake up some people (even coaches). This guy and his attitude is what this team needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I have said it before maybe this beatdown is a blessing we shall see. Sometimes a team needs a loss like this to get them going hopefully it's the case here. We'll see. I think the players AND the coaches feel they have something to prove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I have said it before maybe this beatdown is a blessing we shall see. Sometimes a team needs a loss like this to get them going hopefully it's the case here. We'll see. I think the players AND the coaches feel they have something to prove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince62 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 got to find an offense first. it has been anemic..basically...for all the games except the Detroit game. Just doesn't have any rhythm to it. a little late in the season to be searching for an identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince62 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 got to find an offense first. it has been anemic..basically...for all the games except the Detroit game. Just doesn't have any rhythm to it. a little late in the season to be searching for an identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Joe Hog Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 "It's not a big deal, it happens three to four times a year," one veteran, who requested anonymity, said yesterday. "It wasn't any kind of turning-point situation." I can see why that player requested anonymity. If he doesn't think the NE loss was a big deal and he expects this sort of thing 3-4 times a year, then he doesn't belong on this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Joe Hog Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 "It's not a big deal, it happens three to four times a year," one veteran, who requested anonymity, said yesterday. "It wasn't any kind of turning-point situation." I can see why that player requested anonymity. If he doesn't think the NE loss was a big deal and he expects this sort of thing 3-4 times a year, then he doesn't belong on this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 We'll see. I think the players AND the coaches feel they have something to prove. They certainly do I believe they are not as bad as they look against the Pats but they are not as good as they may think. It's hard to get a real handle on this team . I do think they are decent but certainly have flaws but then again who doesn't in the NFC?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRay Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 We'll see. I think the players AND the coaches feel they have something to prove. They certainly do I believe they are not as bad as they look against the Pats but they are not as good as they may think. It's hard to get a real handle on this team . I do think they are decent but certainly have flaws but then again who doesn't in the NFC?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolling Thunder Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I can see why that player requested anonymity. If he doesn't think the NE loss was a big deal and he expects this sort of thing 3-4 times a year, then he doesn't belong on this team. More than any other quote in the article, this disturbed the hell out of me. To say "It's not a big deal, it happens three to four times a year," one veteran, who requested anonymity, said yesterday. " It wasn't any kind of turning-point situation." shows how little heart and pride some of the players on this team have. Just DEPRESSING!:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolling Thunder Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I can see why that player requested anonymity. If he doesn't think the NE loss was a big deal and he expects this sort of thing 3-4 times a year, then he doesn't belong on this team. More than any other quote in the article, this disturbed the hell out of me. To say "It's not a big deal, it happens three to four times a year," one veteran, who requested anonymity, said yesterday. " It wasn't any kind of turning-point situation." shows how little heart and pride some of the players on this team have. Just DEPRESSING!:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I can see why that player requested anonymity. If he doesn't think the NE loss was a big deal and he expects this sort of thing 3-4 times a year, then he doesn't belong on this team. I think he's referring to the players and coaches getting together to discuss things. Not that a 52-7 spanking occurs 3-4 times per year and isnt a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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