2Legit2Quit Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 When was the last time you can remember our D recording a shutout? Looking at the potential of this defense makes me think that the elusive "0" on the scoreboard is a real possibility this year... How many shutouts do you predict for the 2009 Skins D and what teams will be caught in our wrath? Here's our opponents in 2009: @ Giants VS Rams @ Lions VS Buccaneers @ Panthers VS Chiefs VS Eagles @ Falcons VS Broncos @ Cowboys @ Eagles VS Saints @ Raiders VS Giants VS Cowboys @ Chargers I say 2 shutouts: Raiders- If Russel is still in the line up by that point in the year we can force him into alot of mistakes and keep him jumpy the whole game. Eagles- Last year our defense played their best against McNabb and Co. and who's to say, with our additions, that we can't keep them scoreless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Probably zero since they're so rare. We can hope though... I say....19! Yes, I'm kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 1 would be impressive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam291 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I don't really care about shut outs, just like I don't care if we win by 49 points. I just want wins; ugly wins, dominating wins, whatever. But since you asked, Detroit is always a possibility. Also, maybe the Bucs. Honestly though, I doubt we'll shut anyone out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskns21 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I don't see us shutting out anyone this year, it's just too hard to do. Does anyone recall the last shutout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I say none. I think the defense may be a bit overhyped in the offseason. It wouldn't surprise me if we were actually somewhere about 5-10th in defense this year. You've got to remember that we were not playing like a 4th ranked defense last year, so we could improve and still slip in rankings. Where I see out improvement is in turnovers and pass rush. Hopefully we'll be top 10 in those areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Detroit is definitely a possibility. How about Tampa Bay or even Dallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I don't really care about shut outs, just like I don't care if we win by 49 points. I just want wins; ugly wins, dominating wins, whatever.But since you asked, Detroit is always a possibility. Precisely. However, I'd like to see at least 1 just because, and I'm picking the Rams. They're the lowest scoring team from last season on our schedule this year, their O-line is porous, they don't have many playmakers beyond Stephen Jackson, and it's a home game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I wish it would be Dallas. I can see shutting out Kansas City, Oakland, Denver, and Detroit...maybe even the Rams, too. But as I said, I wouldn't bank on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABSTRACT Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 You should post up our 2009 opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rskins91 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I don't see us shutting out anyone this year, it's just too hard to do. Does anyone recall the last shutout? I just looked it up. Our last shutout was in 1991 when we shut Philly out 23-0, which was the third home game shut out in a row that year. I'd be happy with just one shut out to be honest. Though it doesn't matter so long as we win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 We won't record a shutout this season (nothing against our defense). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'd rather win a game then shutout any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxford Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 None, but there could be a couple of games where we hold the opposing team to 10 or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 We won't record a shutout this season (nothing against our defense). In the words of Arnold: "What you talking bout?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABSTRACT Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 * Home Game Opponents: Eagles, Cowboys, Giants, Saints, Buccaneers, Rams, Broncos, Chiefs * Away Game Opponents Eagles, Cowboys, Giants, Panthers, Falcons, Lions, Chargers, Raiders I DO NOT see us shutting out the damn Eagles. I hate them but they have the best O-line in the league this year and they're offense WILL be a challenge. It will be a D vs. O type thing and very entertaining but no shutout. I can see us shutting out Dallas. They are going to base their game from running and we will excel at stopping the run with all of the monsters we have up front. I can also see us shutting out Oakland and Kansas City. Oakland had like 7 yards or something against an Atlanta defense last year so yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'm gonna' go out on a limb and say "none." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Legit2Quit Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 I just looked at all of the scores from last year and the were only 4 shutouts all season one of those being Week 9- ATL 24 OAK 0 I guess I underestimated the rarity of the shutout, but if we have a chance I still say at Oakland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I don't know, since free agency all the really hard core defenses are a thing of the past. I've only seen two...the 2000 ravens and the 2002 bucs that bring that hype. Pitching a shutout is difficult in these times, I'd rather see a defense that puts up points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I don't know, since free agency all the really hard core defenses are a thing of the past. I've only seen two...the 2000 ravens and the 2002 bucs that bring that hype. Pitching a shutout is difficult in these times, I'd rather see a defense that puts up points I'll piggyback on that. A lot of times, shutouts also snowball. What I mean is, if your offense isn't scoring either, then the opponent can stay two dimensional. If we beat a team 13-0, there's really never a time when they have to abandon the running game and allow our D to tee off and dominate. So, long story short, our offense might have to pitch in to increase the likelihood of a shutout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Too hard to shut teams out. Maybe we shut out the Raiders but by the time we play them, they may have improved offensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskns21 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I just looked it up. Our last shutout was in 1991 when we shut Philly out 23-0, which was the third home game shut out in a row that year.I'd be happy with just one shut out to be honest. Though it doesn't matter so long as we win. Thank you, I had a feeling it was that season, but wasn't sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Legit2Quit Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 I also found that the 2000 Ravens had 4 shutouts that season they won the Superbowl and the 2002 Bucs had 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'll piggyback on that. A lot of times, shutouts also snowball. What I mean is, if your offense isn't scoring either, then the opponent can stay two dimensional. If we beat a team 13-0, there's really never a time when they have to abandon the running game and allow our D to tee off and dominate. So, long story short, our offense might have to pitch in to increase the likelihood of a shutout. I'd like to see that, Its been a while since the offense has allowed the defense to "Tee Off". that has to be a contributing variable as to why the defense doesn't turn the ball over or rack a high number of sacks. How many points above their opponent does a team need to be before a defense can start to Tee off? I'd think at least 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I also found that the 2000 Ravens had 4 shutouts that season they won the Superbowl and the 2002 Bucs had 2 The Ravens went four consecutive games without scoring a TD and won three of them. That Defense was beyond sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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