ArmchairRedskin Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 The decision to move him inside and have him get some potential mismatches with one on one coverage is one of the best moves we've made. He made the Giants pay yesterday and on at least one pass I thought he'd take it in all the way. So now not only do teams have to worry about making sure Cooley and Moss are covered, but they have to factor ARE in. That's gotta pay off as the season goes on. I mean, surely you can't just let him run wild underneath and over the middle all year. And surely if you commit more attention to him, that'll make some other guy's life easier, right? That's the good news. The bad news is that he's skittish in his decision making and goes down very easily. Sometimes without any contact. What I mean by skittish is I've seen him time and time again go the wrong direction when in the open field with a defender. LIke that long run he had in the second quarter. I think if he would have gone to his left and trusted that other guy blocking he may have gone all the way. I wonder if he's taught to go down like he did yesterday. I mean, it looks like he's totally scared of contact. I couldn't imagine that he would be, but he went down on his own on at least two or three occasions yesterday. He's not known for coughing up the ball so what's the deal on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THUNDERDOME Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 He did look real nice. We just have to get Kelly involved so he's seen as a threat. That way teams can pick their poison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yeah, but what about ARE's propensity for going down so easily? I don't understand how you just flop to the ground at the first sight of a defender in front of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Absolutely... and I just said something positive! :idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackest Eyes Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I think ARE will be pretty good in the slot position. Hopefully he manages to have a good year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 You know what would be even better? Moss in the slot with Thomas and Kelly split wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 You know what would be even better? Moss in the slot with Thomas and Kelly split wide. Ding With Webster owning Moss on the outside, I have no clue why Zorn didn't try moving Moss around and lining him up in the slot yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrepDC Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yeah he's money on that slant or streak in the middle! He's gonna end up having his best year as a Skin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrepDC Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 DingWith Webster owning Moss on the outside, I have no clue why Zorn didn't try moving Moss around and lining him up in the slot yesterday Agreed, I think they are going to try moving him around in the future, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneBoost Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I agree he played real well there, I think he could perform real well for us there the entire season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paloffs Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yeah, but what about ARE's propensity for going down so easily? I don't understand how you just flop to the ground at the first sight of a defender in front of you. I used the word crumple in the game thread, but I agree. He's no Wes Welker. DingWith Webster owning Moss on the outside, I have no clue why Zorn didn't try moving Moss around and lining him up in the slot yesterday This team (including Gibbs II) doesn't know the meaning of in-game adjustments. They have a gameplan and they stick with it by golly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouBrave86 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yeah I made a thread on this yesterday. Definitely one of the best moves the coaching staff has made in a while. And I love the idea of Moss in the slot with Kelly and Thomas out wide on some situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Sorry about that, Bayou, I didn't see your thread. I searched Randle and Antwaan separately before making this one. The idea with Moss is good, but until Campbell starts throwing to Devin or Kelly, Moss will still get the attention. We really need to work those guys in more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 ARE is way better then both Kelly and Thomas put together. It still cracks me up at the people who wanted to get rid of him :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneBoost Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 ARE is way better then both Kelly and Thomas put together. It still cracks me up at the people who wanted to get rid of him :doh: I don't think it's fair for anyone to say ARE is better or Kelly / Thomas is better for the simple fact that we haven't been able to see Kelly / Thomas for a full year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Randle El was one of the bright spots in the Giants game. Let's hope he can keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 he's right where he should be. lookin like wes welker out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 DingWith Webster owning Moss on the outside, I have no clue why Zorn didn't try moving Moss around and lining him up in the slot yesterday It looked to me there were actually 2 or three plays near the end where they put moss in motion and moved him around a bit. Didn't make a difference it seemed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Sorry, but I think he gets his stats because he's Campbell's favorite WR. This has been true since 2007. Campbell knows ARE best as a WR, knows where he'll be, and is confident he'll catch it. I've got nothing against ARE in the slot, but I think we're being fooled by his good game yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horton_Predator48 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 he's right where he should be. lookin like wes welker out there Watching the game now and that is all I can think. Now if only JC can hit Kelly and Moss on the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman69 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 ARE was great. Unfortunately, it was just him and Cooley. The Rams game better be night in day in the passing department. Or this is gonna be a painful season. But I have hopes it was just a bad way to start the season, again... A lot of things better be night and day the next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirtyfive2seven Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 El was the only bright spot on offense yesterday. He played extremely well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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