Custer Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 One word: Character. It shows in all phases of the game. It is so good to be a skins fan these days. This is the kind of team that makes you proud. No showboating, No mondo-egos to point fingers when down by 14 in the 1st. Character. Prouder than ever to be a skins fan !!!:eaglesuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 The Skins players had character last year as well, so that's not the difference lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Playcalling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydevil Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 We have always had character The difference is play-calling, we have a smart aggressive coach calling the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Randy Thomas and Jon Jansen are healthy Santana Moss is healthy Clinton Portis actually worked out during the offseason. Jason Campbell has made strides as a QB. Al Saunders was a disaster. Zorn has a killer instinct as a playcaller that Gibbs had lost. Is that enough for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Health (knocks on wood) and playcalling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Jason Campbell deserves a lot of credit too, for sure. None of this works if he doesnt step up like he has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike21 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Health (knocks on wood) and playcalling. We ain't THAT healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I would say the biggest reasons are: 1) The playbook 2) The playcalling from that playbook 3) Campbell not feeling as though he might be yanked at some point due to a mistake - has him feeling much more confident and it shows 4) Health on the offensive side of the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaSkin Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 What about the coaching staff? I think the play thus far can be directly correlated with the training and attitude they are receiving from the coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 :secret: it's the system. Both on defense and on offense but moreso on offense. In this league, unless you have a monstrous O-line and a solid RB, you cannot play run first, ball control football. We didn't and still do not have that type of line. That is not to say that we cannot run the ball, but we have balance now, something that was missing last year. And that helps the defense stay off the field and be more rested throughout the game and the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meskeet21 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 trust in campbell. and the defense playing more man then zone. we got the talent to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf85 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Coaching :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maskedsuperstar Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Randy Thomas and Jon Jansen are healthySantana Moss is healthy Clinton Portis actually worked out during the offseason. Jason Campbell has made strides as a QB. Al Saunders was a disaster. Zorn has a killer instinct as a playcaller that Gibbs had lost. Is that enough for you? I disagree with you on Al Saunders. Gibbs handcuffed him. That man had some of the best offenses with the Rams and Chiefs. But Gibbs was stuck in the 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumboSauce Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I'm sorry but that isn't the difference, character was already there and coach Gibbs had much to do with that. I think it consistency in that there wasn't huge tunover...we have a modern play calling coach that is aggressive and doesn't rest on leads ie playing to win not playing not to lose. Joe did much for this club but couldn't take it to the next level...this coach so far is getting more out of these players and not handicapping them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGibbsRypenGClark91 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I think no one saw anygmaes last year or was too drunk. Moss hamstring was hurt almost all year. Remember the Packers game he took himself out. Jansen and Thomas got hurt in the first two weeks, the right side of the line Campbell was in his first year starting with a training camp. Did no one watch any games last year? You can't run the ball if you run left everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 The Skins players had character last year as well, so that's not the difference lol... Haha. Damn, first reply too. This made me laugh. Way to make the OP feel smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titus3 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 JIm Zorn. :notworthy :eaglesuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyHolt Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Our characters were in character last year. We have a new sheriff in town, and he is taking names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter_R Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I'm going to have to go with coaching as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 One word. Zorn. He's not afraid to make calls to put the game away, Gibbs was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I disagree with you on Al Saunders. Gibbs handcuffed him. That man had some of the best offenses with the Rams and Chiefs. But Gibbs was stuck in the 80's. You're right. He's doing an awesome job with the Rams this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdskn4eva Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 The playcalling. Its not run, run, pass anymore. Sure sometimes we might run 3 times in a row, but we also line up in shotgun on first down to pass, pass early and often but yet we are still balanced and have that power run team mentality. Ive said this for a while now. Jim Zorn has great football common sense. What does this mean? Mike Martz, great Offensive mind, bad football common sense with his play calling alot of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelgreenie Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 One word:Character. It shows in all phases of the game. It is so good to be a skins fan these days. This is the kind of team that makes you proud. No showboating, No mondo-egos to point fingers when down by 14 in the 1st. Character. Prouder than ever to be a skins fan !!!:eaglesuck -Healthy Randy Thomas and Jon Jansen -Healthy Moss -A year of experience under Heyer's belt -Another year of experience under Torrence's belt -Zorn, Campbell and the WCO -Portis running hard -Defensive scheme designed around LaRon Landry amazing range and featuring more man-to-man coverage less and less Cover 2 -NO TURNOVERS! I can't wait until the rookie receivers really start making an impact HTTR! :2cents: Emergence of Chris Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btfoom Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I keep going back to those folks who said the Portis for Bailey trade was a bad trade for us. Right now, Clinton Portis is the BEST RB in the league when measured with all of the things RBs do (run, catch, pass block, etc). He is getting better lanes to run because the OL is healthy, he's hitting the line harder, and most importantly, the other team must respect the deep ball. And, not turning the ball over helps, too:D!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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