Sunra To Gibbs: Turn Jason Campbell Loose!

If JC throws it 40 times it's going to be a long day for us. We are just not that type of offense yet. We just need to be more aggresssive than last week. But not too aggressive.

Now if he throws it 40 times and completes 30 for 4 tds and no ints that would be great.

he threw 37 times against the Pack and look how that turned out for us...

I do believe if we don't get our running game going hard early that this game will be a domination. Establish the run then release Jason with the play action in the second half if needed. We are a running team. That's the only way we have a chance.



that was the recievers fault that we lost he had both of our TDs 3 if lloyd holds on to the ball

Now if he throws it 40 times and completes 30 for 4 tds and no ints that would be great.
That's the kind of optimism we need to hear.

Just checked, the Pats have the 3rd fewest runs per game attempted against them. 21.
(Pittsburg w/ 20 and Tennessee(?!) w/17 have fewer).

The average gain is 4.4 which is tied for 24th.

Comparatively the Skins 23 have runs/game attempted against them which is 4th fewest (right behind the Pats).

The average gain is 3.5 and is tied for 4th w/ San Diego and behind Baltimore, Minnesota and Tennessee.

What all this means? not sure.

It means 2 things...teams dont run on NE because they are playing catch up
teams haven't run on the Skins because most of the team so far we played are passing teams.

Our D still hasn't proven they can handle a consistant running attack....nor has NE...I dont see either happening this week because of our crappy line and their injuries in the running game.

My main point was to allow JC to pass throughout four quarters as oppose to relying on the defense for half the game. The conventional Gibbs run first has not worked up to this point with none of our RB's running for 100yds. And what is more deplorable is that none of our WR's have a TD. If you are Belicheck, what do you see as the main target to shut the Redskins down? The run. The most successful game we've had is against the Lions who were 2nd in offense. We attacked in the air on the first drive. We balanced the game out and played a balanced game. Unfortunately, we don't have the line to run the ball, so the pass has to be our main drive.

Totally agree.
I say, pass to set up the run too...due to our line problems.
Heck...use shotgun and do draws if you need to...why not go no huddle occasionally?

I would love to see some draws and screens to Big Mike, he could be our mvp this game, lots of those quick hitters to the left side. We are a running team everyone knows that joe gibbs style, but we cant be this game, we need to be unpredictable i say give big mike 15-20 touches limit portis and betts carries and let Mike beat them up on the inside to keep them honest, and make them tired. This game (if we want to win) we must be able run the ball. We do not want to get into a shootout w/ NE

I like the unpredicatble nature of your ideas...you just have the wrong player for that. Sellers gets killed on traditional screens because he has no first move...the same would apply with a draw.

He is great in the middle, as a blocker and even as a TE....just dont expect him to juke anyone...he cant..
I love the guy.

Okay, lets assume those of us calling for a balanced attack that eats up the clock aren't advocating a return to the single wing (Yes, that was brilliant sarcasm crazy, pat yourself on the back for your insight).

Rather, we are advocating a balanced attack that takes shots both in the 10-15 yard range and deep down the field. But relies on a run game that, hopefully, runs straight at their LB's to minimize their pursuit ability. Draw them down and then go over them. - Daseal, mixing in a short pass is fine but, again, IMO, that plays into the strength of their defense, the LB's and fast corners. Plus it keeps the plays in front of Harrison and lets him play to his strength rather to than to his weakness which is deep coverage.

Trick plays, gadget plays - these work against undisciplined teams with poor pursuit. Further, spreading the field and relying on the passing game, as someone else said puts most of the offense on Campbell. He has to make the right reads play in and play out. While I like JC and think he is bound for great (not just good) things - I am not confident that he is, at this point, exerienced enough to figure out all the schemes Belicheck can throw against him. That leads to turnovers. Chuck and duck didn't work for Spurrier (or any other coach) and I seriously doubt it's gonna work Sunday.

Also, one of the reasons their defense is so good, IMO, is b/c it is well rested. NE leads the league in time of possesion.

Amazing - NE scores points by controlling the clock and winning the turnover battle. I wonder if JG has ever tried that??

Well, the last time we beat New England was chuck and duck and that was a super bowl year...