21MadFan Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I keep seeing people complaining about switching out Gano for Cundiff but we shouldn't be mad at that. What we should be mad at is the fact the the last 5 years we have been top 10 in Field Goal attempts per game 4 of those years. 2011: 2.6 apg 2010: 2.2 apg 2009: 1.6 apg (only year out of top ten) 2008: 2.2 apg 2007: 2.1 apg Also what is troublesome is our Touchdown percentage in the Red Zone the last 5 years where we are in the bottom of the league 4 out of those 5 years: 2011: 41.18% 2010: 51.16% 2009: 56.52% (again only year not in the bottom half of league) 2008: 47.92% 2007: 49.12% So while I do understand the people that will complain maybe we should look at the big picture and realize that what this team really needs to do to win is not settle for Field Goals and get more Touchdowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Nothing to dispute this. That's what I've been saying for years. We get to the 20 and can't get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaSkinzBaby Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hopefully a mobile QB and better larger targets for wideouts will resolve this problem starting this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hopefully a mobile QB and better larger targets for wideouts will resolve this problem starting this year. I sure hope so!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justice98 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 They need more touchdowns AND field goals. Means we're consistently moving the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonYoungEra Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Amen to that! Perhaps our lack of FG attempts (2) this preseason is a prelude of things to come with RG3's dynamics and bigger WR's in the red zone this year. Let's hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz1522 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I keep seeing people complaining about switching out Gano for Cundiff but we shouldn't be mad at that. What we should be mad at is the fact the the last 5 years we have been top 10 in Field Goal attempts per game 4 of those years.So while I do understand the people that will complain maybe we should look at the big picture and realize that what this team really needs to do to win is not settle for Field Goals and get more Touchdowns.[/size] [/b] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdiscokid Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Couldn't agree more, tired of relying on 59 yard field goals to win the game. We need touchdowns, we need to actually beat a team by 20, we need to be able to play with a lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogofWar1 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I agree with the premise of the OP. I still think there is a debate to be had about the kickers, but ultimately this is a bigger issue. This year we should do much MUCH better. We'll have a lot of ways to get closer and get in than before, between Garcon, Moss, Hankerson, Morgan, Briscoe, Davis, Robinson, etc. And if Morris can power a bit then between him and RGIII, we have a speed threat and a power threat out of the backfield. Or we can use Helu and have 2 speed threats and a receiving threat in RGIII. THT is sort of in the middle. Regardless, we'll have lots of weapons, and we might actually have an endzone threat this year with Briscoe. Honestly, Briscoe will be interesting to watch. Somehow I get the feeling he'll have between 6-10 TDs every year, but never get above 600 yards receiving, barring significant improvement (which might happen, since he's only 22, which is exciting). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm not mad at replacing Ganogood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistahsmif Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Dumb argument..... If that's the case all we need is someone to make extra points and kick off.... And I can do that. I made an extra point at the draft day party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Naturally you want to put 6 points up instead of 3. The number of points successive Redskins offenses under successive HC/OC's and QB's have left on the field for WAY too long now is criminal. But that still doesn't excuse inconsistent kicking. If you can't punch it in, your kickers there for a reason. And ours, Gano included even though many refuse to admit it, have failed to consistently be relied upon to do that for WAY too long now in DC. Hopefully, the latest one will finally get that job done if it comes down to it on a FAR more consistent basis than most all in recent memory have failed to do. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missouri_Skins_Fan Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 What we need to do is have more possessions, than we usually do. Which means Defense causing 3 & outs or causing turnovers. (not allowing 7, 8 or 9 minute drives) More Offensive possessions=more scoring opportunities. If this happens, the Redskins will make the Playoffs. Not an opinion Not being a homer Not spouting nonsense Not being unrealistic That, is what we need to do. I don't care if you have Lin Elliot as your kicker. You get more Offensive possessions, you will win more than you lose. It's that simple. I would love to see those numbers & stats over the last 10 years on our offensive possessions VS our Opponents. I would bet my Redskins fan card, we've had less which has contributed to more losses than wins. and why? No QB Now we have a chance to change that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 ..... I would bet my Redskins fan card ..... Better make that bet quick bro'. Unless I'm mistaken, you bet that on Banks being on the 53. Gona' be hard to place that bet Friday without that card ...... Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I bet my fan card that I don't actually have a fan card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I bet my fan card that I don't actually have a fan card. I have often wondered what the mythical 'fan card' is pj. But as so many people seem to throw them around on here, it remains the peak of my fan aims to one day reach this exulted level of fandom. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missouri_Skins_Fan Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Better make that bet quick bro'. Unless I'm mistaken, you bet that on Banks being on the 53. Gona' be hard to place that bet Friday without that card ...... Hail. I've been a Redskins fan for over 34 years. I have a lot of Redskin fan cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskindan07 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I feel like I have been saying this every season for the past 20 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk3025 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hope they look at these #'s and keep Briscoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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