Preseason Game 1 Quick Hitters: First of all, calm the hell down

One thing that pissed me off was the fact we didn't throw Cooley's way once. I know he wasn't in the game very long but it seems to me his production has gotten lesser and lesser every year. I wanna see more of him this year than last year definitely.

And I do agree with chickenmonkey, we need to throw downfield much more often than we did last year. The last deep completion I remember is the one to Moss in Week 2! You gotta at least try it to stretch the damn field!

Um, huh? He had a nice grab for a first down last night in limited action.

Also, last season he set a career high with 83 catches, which led the entire team.

Yeah, I just don't see Tryon succeeding. He wasn't owned last night because of talent, it was pure size. He couldn't hang with the big boys in the slot.

Size had nothing to do with it other than Joey T talking about it (incorrectly). His ass was getting beat. He got run off routes and out of position terribly multiple times. His size had nothing to do with it. The slants he never covered were because he got too far off the WR. If he is so fast he ought to be on WR like glue.

There are plenty of guys Tryon's size who are good players in this league. Size isn't the problem.

Yup. Tryon was just getting smoked. Out of position, out played and out of a job.

Sounds like a lot might actually be riding on Barnes' development. At least 3 cb's will get a lot of playing time & no doubt there will be games when at least 1 of the top 3 is out. Even if he makes the team, at this rate Tryon would be #5 on the depth chart.

The score was disappointing but here's a little perspective. After all, it's only one game.

Friday, August 14: After An Evening's Reflection (http://blog.redskins.com/2009/08/14/friday-august-14-after-an-evenings-reflection/#continued)

For those of you keeping score, the NFC teams went 0-4 last night.

There are plenty of guys Tryon's size who are good players in this league. Size isn't the problem.Tryon needs to line up further inside to take away the slant - that was his achilles heel all night. It's one thing when a WR is afraid to go across the middle, but a nickle corner who doesn't cover the middle of the field won't be employed very long.

Tryon needs to line up further inside to take away the slant - that was his achilles heel all night. It's one thing when a WR is afraid to go across the middle, but a nickle corner who doesn't cover the middle of the field won't be employed very long.

You are correct. He also needs to be more physical.

One thing that pissed me off was the fact we didn't throw Cooley's way once. I know he wasn't in the game very long but it seems to me his production has gotten lesser and lesser every year. I wanna see more of him this year than last year definitely.

And I do agree with chickenmonkey, we need to throw downfield much more often than we did last year. The last deep completion I remember is the one to Moss in Week 2! You gotta at least try it to stretch the damn field!


Dude, Cooley led the team in receptions last year. Not trying to pick on you but if he didn't get any chatches last nihgt I wouldn't worry. He will get plenty when it starts to count.