ciscofan Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2008/09/greg_blache_on_the_saints.html#more Greg Blache has just met with the media for his weekly presser, and I'll give you guys a primer on that. (Reminder: my webchat began at 1.) Blache lauded Reggie Bush from the onset - let it be noted I came around on this guy before chatting with Blache - calling him the best one-on-one player in the game, one of the best talents to come along in 20 years and a matchup problem for every defender in the league, be it a lineman, linebacker or defensive back. The loss of Marques Colston means the Saints will likely sacrifice that possession receiver in exchange for more speed on the field. Ex-Skin David Patten is the talk of the defense right now, popping out of the screen on players. Blache called Patten "their home run hitter," and said his injured knee, a problem in Washington, certain seems fully healed now. Guys like Springs and Smoot continue to talk about Patten unsolicited. They all know he will be extra motivated to make plays. Click link at top for rest of blog... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Hopefully they take their coaches advice. I think that we will absolutely dominate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch_Lives59 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 people in hell want icewater....:whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jferraro Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I think that we will absolutely dominate them. Don't hold your breath. I think it'll be a close game...hopefully we can pull it out in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestson Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I say "crazed dogs" is better. Had a nice ring to it back when LT used to get all coked up and dominate a game. Just play better then "like you did in week number 1" 15 more to go and only one way to go. Let's stomp the Aints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prufRock Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I'm thinking Bush will be a big factor. With that young secondary out there, I see some poor pursuit angles being taken by Doughty or one of the rookies, resulting in big plays for Bush. The key will be the Skins' ability to sustain drives against the NO defense, in my mind. If you saw the Saints against the Bucs, you know that their defense got pretty decent pressure on Garcia and is much improved over last year. Could be a tough game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodiesel#44 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I think the conservative "bend but don't break" philosophy is pretty effective at containing plays, but sometimes you need to disrupt a play if you want the sticks to stop moving. Our zones are split on almost every pass, we need to do something about that. For us to defeat a pass play, we depend on a drop or bad pass. That needs to change. And rushing D is more dependent on bulk and fire up front than coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirtyfive2seven Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I don't believe that 10 days is enough time for this offense to get things together and sooner or later the defense is going to wear down from being on the field for too long. When that happens, big plays happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhouse Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 In my mind we looked terrible in last weeks game because of the Giants D-line and O-line. They dominated us on both fronts. I don't think the Saints have that kinda line....so we should be okay. Edit: Okays meaning: Skins Win by 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyConway Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Keep the one-lines comin Greg. IMHO the D looked flat in week 1. We looked like we had weak fundamentals. Hopefully the 12th man brings the "wild animals" out of them because we're going to need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennSkinsFanhR Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I am just glad to see they plan on more rotations on the defensive line. Until Jason Taylor is 100%, we have to do that. The Saints you bet are going to do the same thing the Giants did and try and take advantage of Taylor's less than perfect knee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norvitis Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 From pansies to 'wild animals' will be quite a transformation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhouse Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 From pansies to 'wild animals' will be quite a transformation. They did play "All Hail the New York Giants".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderMustGo Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Erm, the Saints' offense dominated the Bucs defense last week--and the Bucs defense is far superior to our defense and probably the best in the league. Not sure how anyone expects our defense to dominate them. If we can hold them under 400 yards, it would be a miracle. The only hope we have is that home field advantage comes up HUGE for us and that we can play ball control offense. Their offense can't burn us from the bench. We HAVE to eat the clock up. Edit: just to be accurate. The Saints offense put up 438 yards against the Bucs--the #2 defense last year (and I think it is the #1 defense this year by the end of the year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meskeet21 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Edit: just to be accurate. The Saints offense put up 438 yards against the Bucs--the #2 defense last year (and I think it is the #1 defense this year by the end of the year). godamn were ****ed. all the homers look at what this team is on paper and never on the field, no wonder they are always let down. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I don't believe that 10 days is enough time for this offense to get things together and sooner or later the defense is going to wear down from being on the field for too long. When that happens, big plays happen. Does it take that long to get your receivers to run down the field an extra yard on 3rd down? Erm, the Saints' offense dominated the Bucs defense last week--and the Bucs defense is far superior to our defense and probably the best in the league. Not sure how anyone expects our defense to dominate them. If we can hold them under 400 yards, it would be a miracle. On the other side, a much worse Redskins defense than this one mostly shut down the Saints in 2006, who was as hot as any team at the time. It was on the road too. I'm not saying we can replicate that performance, but that's why they play the games. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderMustGo Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I'm not saying we can replicate that performance, but that's why they play the games. Absolutely. I actually think we could shut them down if our offense can play ball control/clock chewing offense. The big question I have is this thing about Landry playing the box. The thing that I see swinging the game is Landry have an Int or two. Ball control + high TOP + Landry taking away big plays and getting an Int or 2 + homefield advantage = victory. Keep their Offense off the field and when they get on there, they will be under pressure in a hostile environment and desperate for the big play and play right into Landry. That's the only way we win. If it is shootout, we won't be able to keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateSkinFan616 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Man, you just gotta love Blache's candor! He doesn't mince words and he's got a sharp wit. It'll definitely make the press conferences more interesting if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 if the 33 year old David Patten has the Redskins defense up at night worrying about the matchup than this team has a LOT more problems than anyone thought, even after Thursday night :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnewbs Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 if the 33 year old David Patten has the Redskins defense up at night worrying about the matchup than this team has a LOT more problems than anyone thought, even after Thursday night :mad: dont ever discount one player especially one who has a bit of experience...even the worst player on the field can make a huge play (or more) if the defense is focused on "superstars" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyHolt Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Don't wait until we are losing to start pressuring the QB. And do some stunts, having Jason and Andre do the exact same pass rush over and over and over is only going to work on below average tackles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herb mul-key Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 If Jason Taylor is not ready he needs to sit down....I would much rather have a young hungry healthy guy in than a liability... which is what JT was against the Gints. If your not ready to push bang tackle and create havoc JT ....sit down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodiesel#44 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 If Jason Taylor is not ready he needs to sit down....I would much rather have a young hungry healthy guy in than a liability... which is what JT was against the Gints.If your not ready to push bang tackle and create havoc JT ....sit down! Or maybe rotate in during passing situations until he is 100%. He was never that strong against the run anyway, and the reduced workload would help him recover so we could use him best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 This defense needs to play with fire again. We are missing the agressiveness and need to get that back. Starters have been banged up and not at full speed, but they will get better each week. Hope they stuff the Saints Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudhog Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 This defense needs to play with fire again. We are missing the agressiveness and need to get that back. Starters have been banged up and not at full speed, but they will get better each week. Hope they stuff the Saints Sunday. Yeah, having Springs back healthy will make me breathe a little easier. Hail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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