Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs. Rams)

The only thing that bugged me is it appeared Jarmon realized he should pull up, but still managed to blast Bulger. Maybe Bulger is just that fragile at this point in his career, or he's very good at flopping, but most vet's know to throw their hands up, rather than toward the quarterback when they arrive late.

I know the refs flagged Jarmon (#90) on the play, but I am pretty sure he was not on the field. Wasn't it Orakpo and Golston that hit Bulger? Lets not kill Jarmon too much.

I know the refs flagged Jarmon (#90) on the play, but I am pretty sure he was not on the field. Wasn't it Orakpo and Golston that hit Bulger? Lets not kill Jarmon too much.

You might be right. Now that I think about it, it looked like a 60's number that actually knocked Bulger to the ground. Either way, it was a boneheaded play and even more egregious if it was Golston.

I wouldn't call it great, nor even informative. He discounts the drops that would have led to two touchdowns, criticizes Campbell when Zorn tries a pass from Portis (which has worked in the past) and basically hacks away at a stale premise. But that's just my humble opinion.

I'm tired of everything getting tossed back on Jason even when he plays a solid game. JC was a pretty good RZ QB early on in his career, plus he adds the threat of being able to run. How about a naked bootleg, or spread them out 4 wide and let JC operate out of the gun where he seems so comfortable?

I'm sorry but the RZ issues are all on Zorn at this point. He's shown zero imagination and he's not utilizing his best RZ weapons. He keeps putting the handcuffs on the offense in the RZ when he just needs to let it rip. He's going to lose whatever confidence the team has in him really quick if this keeps up.

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No worries. That didn't seem like your style

I'm tired of everything getting tossed back on Jason even when he plays a solid game. JC was a pretty good RZ QB early on in his career, plus he adds the threat of being able to run. How about a naked bootleg, or spread them out 4 wide and let JC operate out of the gun where he seems so comfortable?

I'm sorry but the RZ issues are all on Zorn at this point. He's shown zero imagination and he's not utilizing his best RZ weapons. He keeps putting the handcuffs on the offense in the RZ when he just needs to let it rip. He's going to lose whatever confidence the team has in him really quick if this keeps up.

I think both JC played better and Zorn called a better game today but like you said he does need to work on his RZ play calling. Zorn seemed like he looked at last weeks game and made adjustments so maybe next week we will see better play calling in the RZ.

You might be right. Now that I think about it, it looked like a 60's number that actually knocked Bulger to the ground. Either way, it was a boneheaded play and even more egregious if it was Golston.

Actually, that's right. I think it was Golston. I'd have to go back and confirm

I'm tired of everything getting tossed back on Jason even when he plays a solid game. JC was a pretty good RZ QB early on in his career, plus he adds the threat of being able to run. How about a naked bootleg, or spread them out 4 wide and let JC operate out of the gun where he seems so comfortable?

I'm sorry but the RZ issues are all on Zorn at this point. He's shown zero imagination and he's not utilizing his best RZ weapons. He keeps putting the handcuffs on the offense in the RZ when he just needs to let it rip. He's going to lose whatever confidence the team has in him really quick if this keeps up.

Or too much imagination. 3rd down option pass from Portis? How about a fade to Mitchell or Kelly from Campbell? Simple, yet effective

Someone here made a good point that I hadn't really though of until watching the game again this morning. Why do we wait until we get in the red zone to go for the end zone?

You might be right. Now that I think about it, it looked like a 60's number that actually knocked Bulger to the ground. Either way, it was a boneheaded play and even more egregious if it was Golston.

It was Orakpo who hit him but I think it was a very piss poor call by the refs. To me it looked like he pulled up but his momentum carried him into the QB and its not like he wrapped him up and drove him into the ground. Even Golstn had his arms up to block the pass and you could tell that he held back some so not to hit Bulger on the head. Its football and all this protection stuff for the QB's is getting out of hand.

Why is it that each and every year, the Redskins tend to be the most talented, under achieving team in the league? Come on, we have one of the league's top running backs, decently talented wide receivers, a solid offensive line (well before Thomas went down,) and a smart quarterback who can lead the team up and down the field. Oh, and let's not forget one of the top defenses in the league. I just don't get it!

I do think Zorn is trying to be positive for the team. He realizes things are wrong in the red zone and they need to be corrected. He is right in looking at the positives and realizing that the offense can move the ball up and down the field without any problems. But, I'm just wondering if Zorn is losing any respect amongst his players? For the first time yesterday, I saw Campbell visually upset and frustrated on the field. Usually, Campbell is quite stoic and won't show much emotion.

I don't know what the answer is, but I just feel something has to change. Not so much with the players, as I feel we have the talent. I don't really like the thoughts of a coaching change after such a short time, but with the decision making, red zone play calling, and game management of Jim Zorn, I just don't see how we can improve. And now, with Thomas possibly out for the season, that is just going to make matters a lot harder.

The upside is, the Redskins play the Lions next week.