Midswat22 Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 I think, as a Cowboys fan, the biggest thing we need to do in order to beat your Redskins is, and it should come as no suprise, contain Clinton Portis. I think if we can limit him in the run, and the passing game, that that will give us our best opportunity to win. What would you consider to be the biggest key in beating Dallas this week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Tooth Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Limit our turnovers, spread the field and run portis run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani2 Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Sacking Vinny Testicels before he gets the chance to throw the long ball. We should have a lot of chances to sack him since you guys like to throw downfield a lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip to my lou Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Ball control, limit turnovers, back to a Gibbs-like performance. Defense is stout, I don't see many points scored here. It's DALLAS Week :wewantd: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Originally posted by Bazooka Tooth Limit our turnovers, spread the field and run portis run. To build on what BT said, I think that our biggest key to winning this game is our passing game. If we can show a dangerous passing game, then that will make the night easier on Portis. Lately, teams have been able to put 8 men in the box without much worry because we weren't looking down-field. If the passing game can display our receivers explosiveness, especially Coles, then we can win this game as it will also take some of the attention away from Portis, which should never happen. We also need to limit turnovers, I don't know why we keep having these problems with the snap but it needs to stop. So far we're averaging at least 1 fumble for a touchdown per game. Unacceptable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midswat22 Posted September 23, 2004 Author Share Posted September 23, 2004 Originally posted by Johnny 'Luscious' Punani Sacking Vinny Testicels before he gets the chance to throw the long ball. We should have a lot of chances to sack him since you guys like to throw downfield a lot... Yeah, we have been throwing a lot more than I expected us too . . . but we've also been protecting him real well. I believe we've only surrendered three sacks in over 80 pass attempts. Our passing game has been very effective. I don't miss Quincy one bit . . . But speaking of pressuring the QB . . . I think that is also important for us to re-introduce Roy to Patrick this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 I think one of the biggest keys for this Redskin team is to come out and be fired up for the WHOLE game. Recent history in this rivalry has seen the Skins take the field with good intensity only to go into "zombie-mode" once something goes wrong. On the other side of the field the Cowboys usually show good intensity from beginning to end and it seems to contribute to their success. Obviously for Washington, limiting mistakes on the field (in the form of turnovers or big plays allowed on defense) is a huge key. Talent-wise I believe we are equal to or better than Dallas ... but that's been the case in plenty of games over the last 6 years that we haven't managed to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPSkins Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 think if we can limit him in the run, and the passing game, that that will give us our best opportunity to win. This has to be the most profound statement I've ever heard. Limit the run and the pass and you have a chance to win...Well....Duh? Serioulsy, if Dallas can stack the line and if the Skins are still unable to hit the medium and long passes with single coverage it will be a long day for the Skins. Hopefully, this will not be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matador36 Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Throw to Cooley and Sellers more that will open open up the passing game for the receivers. Also activate McCants!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Originally posted by MarkPSkins This has to be the most profound statement I've ever heard. Limit the run and the pass and you have a chance to win...Well....Duh? I caught that on the opening post and laughed a bit ... but decided to let him get away with it. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 I think our defense should stonewall Dallas' offense, as long as our offense does not make mistakes and give Dallas cheap scores, we will win. If we get Portis going, it'll make it that much easier to stonewall Dallas' offense. If Dallas gives us some cheap scores, that'll be great! Dallas though, probably needs a big play or two from their offense and try to force a few errors that allow them to get cheap scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Sack Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 I think the biggest key will be to force Pacells into a pair of 34 jeans and watch him explode all over the field. I think we'll be able to win then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Effective play-action from Ramsey and accuracy downfield will be all important. If Portis can even be semi-effective running the ball, Dallas will stack the line and it will open things up downfield. Ramsey HAS to hit those passes. Turnovers should be down this week considering it's almost impossible to go up from seven. As long as Ramsey doesn't throw an INT or fumble at the Skins' end of the field, he'll be in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNatsFan Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 If Patrick can be smart and patient, there shouldn't be any problem for the Redskins with this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 There are any number of football keys to the game. Being able to establish the run with Portis and hurt the Cowboys with a power running game backed by a speed back. We must be able to continue drives. We must continue to show the excellent halftime adjustments -- or performances in the absence of adjustments -- we've seen the last couple of weeks. More than anything though, against the Cowboys, we must show we can take a punch and not collapse. Too often against Dallas we get beaten psychologically. We don't really believe we can beat them, so, if things look a little shaky, we tend to force it, and the game gets away from us. We have to show we can take their punch and respond. Rise through adversity and take the game from them with what is markedly better personnel. If we believe, the Cowboys shouldn't really be able to beat us. Too often though, they beat us because we do not believe and it's hard to say we have a right to believe now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakofthesouth Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Originally posted by Midswat Yeah, we have been throwing a lot more than I expected us too . . . but we've also been protecting him real well. I believe we've only surrendered three sacks in over 80 pass attempts. Our passing game has been very effective. I don't miss Quincy one bit . . . But speaking of pressuring the QB . . . I think that is also important for us to re-introduce Roy to Patrick this week. Passing a lot, are ya? In that case... The key to the game will be... Sean Taylor. And a breakout performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweepea436 Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 I think our biggest key is establishing a run game, but more importantly an inside running game. I don't think we can get outside on their D. Establish the inside game and it will open up the field a little bit for Ramsey and the passing game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNatsFan Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Originally posted by freakofthenorth Passing a lot, are ya? In that case... The key to the game will be... Sean Taylor. And a breakout performance. Including NFL sack #1. Keep your eyes open Vinnie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocono Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Originally posted by MarkPSkins This has to be the most profound statement I've ever heard. Limit the run and the pass and you have a chance to win...Well....Duh? Serioulsy, if Dallas can stack the line and if the Skins are still unable to hit the medium and long passes with single coverage it will be a long day for the Skins. Hopefully, this will not be the case. There's nothing wrong with his statement. He said limit Portis' role in the run game and the passing game and they should win. You couldn't tell from watching the 2 games so far but there are other people on the field other than Portis that are allowed by rule to move the football and I think the Cowboy fan was saying if they can control Portis your other weapons couldn't beat the Boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skns4life Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 i just read on nfl.com that arrington is questionable for the game??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Bass Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Pressure Vinny. Protect Ramsey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerpSkin Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 I think the biggest key will be to force Pacells into a pair of 34 jeans and watch him explode all over the field. I think we'll be able to win then. :laugh: The sad thing is, you could have said size 60 jeans and the joke would have still worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 The key to the game for the skins should be running the ball. If Portis can get chunks of yardage, it will make Patrick Ramsey's first start of the season that much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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