Oh and the biggest positive:
No Injuries.
Exactly.
Of course you'd like to see things go a little better, but at the same time the 1st preseason game is pretty damn meaningless in the grand scheme of things.
As someone already pointed out we beat Indy a year ago at this time and what did it end up meaning in the long run? Nothing.
On the disappointed meter with 10 being ready to jump off a bridge, I'm at a 2 right now.
skinsfan69
08-14-2009, 09:14 AM
My vote goes to Zorn wanting to save more for the regular season. I know a lot of people are freaking out but preseason really only means so much. I mean in Spurriers first year we were preseason kings and look how much that meant. Last year the Panthers destroyed us on defense and yet we finished 4th overall. Right now a lot of players and coaches are holding back so it's no surprise if teams struggle more then they should.
I don't buy it. It was a pre season game for Balt. too and they're playing a 2nd year QB.
irish
08-14-2009, 09:38 AM
I don't buy it. It was a pre season game for Balt. too and they're playing a 2nd year QB.
I keep wondering what people think the Skins are holding back. Its not like they were a Super Bowl contender last year and looking like a favorite again this year, they were a no playoff team. I just dont think the Skins (coaches or players) have the luxury of holding anything back at any time.
skinsfan69
08-14-2009, 09:46 AM
I keep wondering what people think the Skins are holding back. Its not like they were a Super Bowl contender last year and looking like a favorite again this year, they were a no playoff team. I just dont think the Skins (coaches or players) have the luxury of holding anything back at any time.
What really pissed me off was CSN had a camera on Snyder and Cerrato before the game talking with Portis and Moss. Just the 4 of them. I just don't get why these two are not getting the reps in when they were two important starters on one of the worst offenses in the NFL. If Randy Moss is playing and running deep pass patterns then these two should certainly be on the field. They need the work! It starts w/ the head coach and he just doesn't command the respect of some players.
CRedskinsRule
08-14-2009, 09:50 AM
What really pissed me off was CSN had a camera on Snyder and Cerrato before the game talking with Portis and Moss. Just the 4 of them. I just don't get why these two are not getting the reps in when they were two important starters on one of the worst offenses in the NFL. If Randy Moss is playing and running deep pass patterns then these two should certainly be on the field. They need the work! It starts w/ the head coach and he just doesn't command the respect of some players.
Do you have proof of that?
Snyder and Cerrato walk around and talk with players before most of the games. They did it at the HOF last year, heck they even talked with the Indy coaches and players.
KLHJ2
08-14-2009, 09:57 AM
Maybe all of the naysayers on the board want us to go undefeated in the preseason like the Detroit Lions did last year? Will that make you guys happy?
It's only stinking preseason. It is an "evaluate and get better" process. The starters do not need to get hurt in a game that means nothing. They can gell and get better in practice. Come September 13th, the full complement will be out there as long as they can stay healthy in preseason. So far we are doing well in that department.
redsk1
08-14-2009, 10:03 AM
That was a disaster to watch. It was preseason for Balt too (like someone said) and they kicked our butts. They were playing their back ups too. 2nd year coach too. Don't try to rationalize. We weren't a very cohesive unit out there. To be honest w/ you i couldn't watch past the 3rd quarter. Uggggly.
Come on Zorn, do something.
It is just one preseason, plenty of time to "get it straight." I'm not saying we should have played everyone last night, but the next two games...play em. Who ever is not hurt. It's not like we are a top tier offense. We're below average. Play em. We need to give this offensive unit as much playing time as possible.
skinsfan69
08-14-2009, 10:04 AM
Do you have proof of that?
Snyder and Cerrato walk around and talk with players before most of the games. They did it at the HOF last year, heck they even talked with the Indy coaches and players.
Yeah I have proof. My own damn eyes! My point is why aren't they over w/ the coaches and the players? I just don't like the vibe of it. It's like, "we're too good for the pre season and we're going to hang out w/ the owner and his butt buddy". Chris Samuels was out there and IMO he's more valuable than CP.
Chico23231
08-14-2009, 10:10 AM
My final thoughts last nite:
The Good:
1. No injuries-awesome
2. Orakpo preformed better than expected
3. I thought the first team O-line played just fine, JC got time, he was slow to get the ball out
4. This is ONLY the first preseason game
5. Todd Collins looked good
The Bad:
1. The entire offense cant put one freakin drive together to score
2. Fred Davis, come on! that flat out sucked
3. The Baltimore first team offense made our first team D look pretty bad right off the bat
4. Special teams coverage team was lousy
The Ugly:
Justin Tryon on one-one coverage. This is only the first preseason game, build on it, a learning experience. But that wasnt good.
ah football sure is back.
Overreactions, freak outs, and over analysis.
And... it's only August! Just wait til these things are for real.