jrfriedm Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 I hiope I'm not wrong, but am I the only one who feels confident in our chances of running the ball (at least in our own division) this season. After watching the first half of the Steelers vs. Eagles game, I thought about our last game against the Dolfins. I thought about how easily it seemed that Pitt. moved the ball on the ground, while we (the Redskins) moved the ball against a (top rated) Miami Def. I feel that not only do we have a much better back than the Steelers (Duece vs. Portis is no contest) we also have just as good, if not better, O-line. This makes me feel really warm inside!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousB15 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 The more doubting talk about the eagles amongst people, the better. Thankyou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince62 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 well....with their current injury problems...they do look vulnerable to the run. kearse isn't a run stop specialist and the iggles had trouble stopping the run last season. I was thinking the same thing watching the game tonight. their O does look better/more threatening with TO. but, especially with all the injuries, their D has somemobvious shortfalls. I truly hope Williams works a variation on the spy defense in which ST shadows TO all game long. Just one knock him cold hit is all I ask for!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 Originally posted by fansince62 I truly hope Williams works a variation on the spy defense in which ST shadows TO all game long. Just one knock him cold hit is all I ask for!!!!!!! [/b] The only problem I have with that is that I want ST doubling on T.O. all game long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Westbrook36 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 If the Eagles weren't sitting five defensive starters who will be healthy and playing September 12th, you'd have a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousB15 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Good or bad. Through the highs and lows. Its all still preseason. In a weird way I don't mind loosing during the preseason. Atleast when their keeping it close, and respectable. Unlike the game with New England. Winning tends to mask problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDALERT Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 I think after a few smacks upside the head of TO by our DB's. TO will be hesitant to run across the middle like he does so well. We really need to clock this guy a few times early when we play them to just let him know. No more crossing routes for TD's like he did against our defense last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Think I'll just wait till the season begins, get a couple of games in, then go : "Well, maybe the Skins can....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 looks like some of the eagle fans are getting a little worried :laugh: thoust protest too much.... if you wheeeeeeelllllllllll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 Originally posted by REDALERT I think after a few smacks upside the head of TO by our DB's. TO will be hesitant to run across the middle like he does so well. We really need to clock this guy a few times early when we play them to just let him know. No more crossing routes for TD's like he did against our defense last year. I don't know if we have the DBs to match up with T.O. (other than S.T.) that is one of the things I'm most worried about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Made Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Can't wait for the Eagles game... run run run and more run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budski Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 DC Williams will make sure McNabb does not have time to throw to TO unless its one of those desperation passes and then Smoot will pick it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Originally posted by Park City Skins Think I'll just wait till the season begins, get a couple of games in, then go : "Well, maybe the Skins can....." Aaaaah, so the usual drill for us Skins fans again, Park? I was hoping maybe we could come out of the gate talking smack, but I guess you're right. 12 years in the hole will humble even a Redskin fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Sean Taylor could cover Terrell Owens one-on-one. I hope Gregg Williams does just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Originally posted by cphil006 Sean Taylor could cover Terrell Owens one-on-one. I hope Gregg Williams does just that. Seems like a good idea, but I also believe that Williams is going to blitz Taylor a bit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergist Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Iggles sat a bunch of Def Starters last night, Most of the LB core was out also. So take what you saw last night with a grain of salt. However, did anyone notice how bad McNabb looked last night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octane67 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 the fish was a bad test for the skins offense/defense, I think they will be aweful this year.... The rams(the best show on turf) should be a much better test....with there pass happy offense we should get a good inside look to how are defensive backfield will be this year, as well as how we will run between the tackles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 The Eagles were doing what we were doing. Sitting guys that they know can play. Except sitting Westbrook made no sense. An Eagle fan at work told me that he's alittle banged up, but I can't find anything on it. Duce sure looked good last night though. Talk about letting the wrong guy go AGAIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohioskinfan Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 My observation of the game followed with these feelings. 1.the running game for the steelers was sucessfull because of the eagles DBs needing help!! I feel the DBs will prevent the 8 men in the box to prevent the the run, or allow big passing plays. 2.T.O. wont be intimidated by any hits, hes been doing this to long to change his play, no matter how hard S.T. hits him !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethrodsp Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Like I said when it happened, the Eagles will regret cutting Duce loose. Im gonna enjoy watching Bill Cowher and the Steelers play again, I hope they smack the blackbirds silly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 well considering the Eagles have been weak against the run for a few years now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Westbrook36 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Originally posted by NoCalMike well considering the Eagles have been weak against the run for a few years now.... Considering the Eagles have given up the least points in the NFL over the last four years now....... Go ahead and look it up. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 I love gut feelings. They feel SO right and go SO wrong. (Not dissing YOU, jfried. Just speaking for myself.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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