PROSCOUT Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 The Skins are drafting defense after defense and going out into free agency as well, plus bringing back veterans like Daniels and Wynn who are know to shut down the run. The Ravens have always led in defense, made the playoffs with defense and an average QB just attempting to win 17-13 games. I wonder if the Skins by drafting Barnes, now are sending a message that Defense is what will drive the Skins. If this is so its fine with me. Its also been the formula for New England's consistent playoff appearances, because theytend to draft defensive line, linebacker, and secondary even when they are already strong. In other words, teams that are strong on one side of the ball, continue to try to get even stronger. Dominate on one side of the ball to make the playoffs. I believe the Skins might be in that mindset right now, since they did not get Sanchez or Cutler. What do YOU think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parlett316 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 The Ravens generate too many turnovers for us to emulate. Plus they never seem to get injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Yes, Yes, Yes.......amazing DEFENSE.......but a slow offense :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Particularly, they seem to want to have a legit pass rush. A mammoth DT, and now a speed rusher to compliment that DT is going to a long way in building this pass rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthEast Skin Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Remember last year, the first four picks were offense, regardless we are choosing both areas of need and using Vinnie's board. Good draft so far. Smoot is on the decline. You can never have enough good corners and with the rush we should now have corners will love playing for the Skins. Hail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirClintonPortis Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Maybe Danny wants to feel like a kid again and have the next Mann/Manley duo in the next couple of years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 We just added 3 full time playmakers to our defense. The last playmaker on our defense was Sean taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Not only pass rush, but I think they're trying to get pics too. I think we want sacks and turnovers. And I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 In a way it's hard to argue this point. The problem is we don't have the players who can create turnovers and score like the Ravens do. We might since we just added some strong additions to the Defensive line so maybe we do now but it's yet to be seen. I can see what your saying though and as some one who's been standing on my soapbox all week begging for offensive players and not seeing us draft any it's been a frustrating draft but with that said as long as our Defense is able to generate more pressure then last season we should stay in more games this year and keep them close. If we can get some scoring from the QB position we might be competing for the devision crown this year. Otherwise we'll be 8-8 again and looking for a QB next year. I think that's pretty likely. Our Defense is going to show up this year, if the offense does as well we are going to be hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 So, who's our Ray Lewis ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Having great cover corners to compliment a pass rush from the front four should translate into more turnovers. And with more turnovers that means more chances to scorefrom a shorter field. Now we just need WRs 2 and 3 to step up and give Moss some help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROSCOUT Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 The Ravens generate too many turnovers for us to emulate. Plus they never seem to get injured. But that is the POINT. The Ravens generate turnovers because they draft defensive line and draft defense continually attempting to upgrade. So you are saying we cannot do what the Raven have done because we didn't do it in the past? Thats rediculous. We are talking about perhaps a NEW philosophy so if we are attempting something NEW, then our results should be NEW. Think OUT of the box...not in the PAST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always A Commander Never A Captain Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I'm not setting my sights low, we're better than the Ravens. The Ravens lost some key pieces to their team, including their young stud center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirClintonPortis Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 So, who's our Ray Lewis ? London Fletcher is not good enough for you? :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsTerps26 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 The Ravens generate too many turnovers for us to emulate. Plus they never seem to get injured. wrong. 2 seasons ago they had just about everyone hurt last year they had a bunch of injuries, they just have GREAT defensive depth. Our strength is our D, 3-7 u draft for depth, its a good strategy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 So, who's our Ray Lewis ? It was ST... Now, it's a Fletch/Landry combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Dammit... I can't help but imagine how sick our D would have been with ST and LL still playing back there together.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 So, who's our Ray Lewis ? London Fletcher. They are both old, leaders of their defenses, can create turnovers and score on int returns, but London doesn't have that dancing with the Stars potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 If we're attempting to become the Ravens, doesn't that mean that we actually have to have a FG kicker? You know, one that won't force you to cover your eyes when they attempt a FG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambl2Moss Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Number 4 ranked defense last year and still missed out on the playoffs. We'll see, but if you look at New England and Baltimore, they also had stud offensive lines -- it was not only their defense. We still need to address o-line before we can think of our offense as one that can "manage" a game and pull out close victories... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRick Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 What? Ok the "Defenses win championships", has been around for ages. The redskins have 3 superbowls WINS, with pretty very good defenses lines. Learn Redskin history, then learn Football history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsWizCubsDukes Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 So, who's our Ray Lewis ? Hey hey hey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJL Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 What do YOU think? I definately agree and feel that's what they should do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parlett316 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 But that is the POINT. The Ravens generate turnovers because they draft defensive line and draft defense continually attempting to upgrade.So you are saying we cannot do what the Raven have done because we didn't do it in the past? Thats rediculous. We are talking about perhaps a NEW philosophy so if we are attempting something NEW, then our results should be NEW. Think OUT of the box...not in the PAST. Will Blache adjust his scheme to attack opposing QB's? I would love to see them come out on the + side of turnover differential for the first time in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsdude Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 We have gotten better on defense but I don't think that that will necessarily translate into more wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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