Larry Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I have to say, I've been REALLY impressed with our lines, on both sides of the ball, in both games. I had hopes that maybe our new OL could be good (I didn't even dare to hope for great), LATE in the year. After they'd played together for a while. Built some chemistry and things. I really didn't expect them to look remotely this good, first two games. Especially considering the talent we were up against. My attitude for these two games was "well, they're rookies. They're gonna get owned. But maybe they'll get their learning out of the way, early. And they'll look better, later, against lesser competition". And instead, we've had a dominating running game, two weeks in a row, with two different RBs. I don't know if it's the new OL coach, or the new talent, or maybe a different offensive strategy from the HC. But the results sure are obvious. And as to the defense, I really haven't thought we looked like Top 10 or anything. (Although in terms of points given up, we might be). But the impression I've got is that our pass rush, without stunts or jailbreaks or gimmicks like that, has been VASTLY improved. Again, I don't know if it's new talent. (Didn't seen to see Knighton much, second half). (And I have had the impression that Hatcher seems to make our D better, too). Or coaching. But my admittedly amateur impression is that were getting a much better results from our Big Guys. (In fact, that our base pass rush might be giving us the flexibility to give a not really great secondary some help). Just overall, I think we've dominated the LoS, these two games. I think that's been the huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSSkinz Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I cant remember the last time the D gave up 10 points in back to back games, they look nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I love how dominant Silverback has been. Hes the best LT in the league right now. Guy at times blocks two guys on one play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endotoothdoc Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I agree with this. The right side of our offensive line is essentially two rookies playing together and doing quite well. The interior of the line has not been pushed back into Kirk's face and he has done a very nice job of navigating the pocket when necessary. Our line likes to push forward instead of back. That physicality will come in handy when the weather gets rough. Our defense line is massive. Having a true nose tackle really makes a HUGE difference in the overall look and flexibility of the unit. It is nice that we also have depth where our DLine doesn't have to be so exhausted by the end of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 The o line is doing really well overall. Scherff and Moses are not a liability despite their inexperience, Williams has been very good, Lavaou was noticed several times today for downfield blocks, and Litch must be doing all right because I haven't noticed him at all. Defensively, McCloughan's pick ups plus Baker and Hatcher seem to be holding strong. Hail to the Trenches indeed. Finally, some meat and potatoes instead of a diet of pastry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I will say it over and over, but this is vintage Redskins football. This style, and identity led to 2 decades of dominance from 1972-1991. I am not sure we have the depth to keep this up all year, but I am hoping the org digs in and sticks with this going forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I can't check the all-22 yet, but correct me if I'm wrong, I don't think Donald beat Scherff at all today. Donald beat Lauvao and Kory for a sack, sure. But I didn't see Scherff get embarrassed. Make that two weeks in a row where Mr. Liability didn't get punked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I cant remember the last time the D gave up 10 points in back to back games, they look nasty. Um...last year? lol... Texans and Jags both only scored 10 points against our defense in back to back games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskindan07 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Nice start to the season for both lines. Hopefully we can score some more points and outscore some teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Scherff has looked great. The lines have been dominating so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Hail to the Trenches indeed. Finally, some meat and potatoes instead of a diet of pastry. Potatoes huh? Why, because McC is Irish? So what, everyone has a pint of Gunniess for breakfast. Oh, he's a drunk is he?!?! Hey you, let's fight. Them's fightin' words! Ahem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FivePointHammer Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Our relief D-Linemen (Baker and Francious) are good enough to start. Both those guys are making plays behind the los. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkFan8 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 It's only two games, so it's probably not very meaningful, but Bill Callahan is looking like as great a hire as I hoped it would be. D-line has been about as productive without Orakpo running out of plays as we all figured it could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooterman Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I cant remember the last time the D gave up 10 points in back to back games, they look nasty. 2007 I believe I heard earlier today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Um...last year? lol... Texans and Jags both only scored 10 points against our defense in back to back games. don't ruin it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 One name: Bill Callahan.....That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 One name: Bill Callahan.....That is all. We gotta do whatever it takes to keep him. Triple his salary and he'd still be underpaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 We have to keep investing in the lines. More draft picks and more smart free agent signings. If we ever can get to the point where both lines are great and deep this organization will start to turn around. Everyone else on the field has a much easier time developing and succeeding if lines can win consistently. Also I think Kirk is helping the line shine. He's not playing great, or even really all that good, but he's getting the ball out and not having a mountain of criticism falling on the line for sacks helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemocystem Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Agree on all points, except Lauvao got manhandled today, & made a couple of boneheaded mistakes. I believe Kouanjio will take his spot by week 6 or so, but otherwise our OL played extremely well. The DL was just plain dominant, & i don't think the Rams were prepared for it. There shouldn't be any surprises this week though, so let's see how we do against a prepared Giants team who seems to have our number of late. HAIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carex Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Agree on all points, except Lauvao got manhandled today, & made a couple of boneheaded mistakes. I believe Kouanjio will take his spot by week 6 or so, but otherwise our OL played extremely well. The DL was just plain dominant, & i don't think the Rams were prepared for it. There shouldn't be any surprises this week though, so let's see how we do against a prepared Giants team who seems to have our number of late. HAIL Lauvuo was out front as a road grader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 The line of scrimmage is where the game happens. Football is about blocking and tackling. If we keep playing this well up front, then we can have a good year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COWBOY-KILLA- Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Super impressed with the line on both sides. Once Preston gets comfortable he's gonna be a terror. Paea flashed today and so did Murphy Baker and Moses. We are a little long in the tooth on the DL so I hope we keep rotating. Really encouraged with the physicality and consistency from bodes sides. Have a plan and see it through. This effort and W should encourage the lines to continue to impose their will on guys paid a lot of money to stop it but just flat out can't. Hoping they seize the moment and take the Giants to the deep end and watchem sink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 The lines are how you build a dynasty. They've played admirable over the first two games, regardless of outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSSkinz Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Um...last year? lol... Texans and Jags both only scored 10 points against our defense in back to back games. Whoops, bad memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 There's a quote in the twitter thread, from Litch. But it's not a quote, it's a picture of a quote, and we're not supposed to quote pics.But basically, he said that games like today are an offensive lineman's dream. To me able to run over the other guy. Even when he knows you're going to do it. And that things like this can really help a unit's identity. (I sure hope he's right.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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