Gameplan/Predictions: Bears v Skins

I guess not posting predictions and gameplans didn't change our luck any, so post away. I decided to combine the two since they kind of go hand in hand.

I'm not predicting anything, but I will say what I think our gameplan should be.

I think we need to open the offense up a little more. More 3 WRs sets and possibly 4. I also think it's time for trick play like a reverse or flee flicker. Those types of plays can provide a spark for the offense. By opening up the offense we can run some draws, traps, and delays to Portis. Maybe a screen pass to Portis or Morton. We just need to make some big plays. No more conservative running and passing.

On defense it's quite simple. Don't let Thomas Jones run all over us, and make that Quinn guy beat us by blitzing and putting 8 at the line. They do have some talent at WR, but I think our secondary can handle them. If Lavar plays use him on 3rd down for pass rushing, and I think this could be a breakout game for Taylor.

Special teams needs to step up. I would like to see Morton break one to put us in good field position.

Last but not least....eliminate the turnovers. Protect the QB. And no stupid penalties. Play smart sound football.

Last week we had 2 penalties for 22 yards...Let's try to keep that consistent. I agree with Redskins P's gameplan, but I really wish we were doing it with Ramsey rather than Brunell. I suppose I have to trust Gibbs though, after all he is Joe Gibbs.

lets throw the ball deep to keep those corners and safeties back, and then run the ball.

The Bears O is a lot like the Ravens, a decent RB and not too much of a passing threat. Our D needs to just keep on keepin' on. If they play the way they played last week, we can hold the bears to 10 or less (perhaps a shutout).
Our O needs to get it together. With Urlacher in the middle, we need to be able to stretch the D with sweeps and screens. It would be nice to stretch the Bears vertically too but that may be hoping for too much. The key is to sustain some long drives to keep our D of the field and not give up points like every other game.
Hold on to the ball. Don't give up a score to the Bears D and let our D keep doing it's thing and we have a good shot.
Prediction
Skins 13 Bears 10

Can anyone tell me who the offensive coordinator was when westbrook and connel
were having 1000 + yard seasons. Even Brad Johnson was good. What offensive coordinator was that?

I'll just be at my local bar at 10am (PST) with my few fellow die-hard fans.
I do think we should win this one but win it ugly.

Can anyone tell me who the offensive coordinator was when westbrook and connel
were having 1000 + yard seasons. Even Brad Johnson was good. What offensive coordinator was that?


Norv Turner...I think

it was good to see Cooley in the FB position last week leading for Portis from the I formation. its a small offensive change to suit Portis, and even though we didnt get many yards, (it was Baltimore, and Cooley is a catching TE), at least the fumbles stopped.

i think we should try a couple more things to suit Portis style. everyone forgets that his first big 64 yd run was him improvising and taking off AGAINST the direction of the play, NOT him waiting for his blockers and following the design of the play (which was a counter to begin with, i know, what can i say, Portis has got MOVES).

i'd like to see some more I formation, and more sweeps and tosses. not only would it surprise the defense coming from Gibbs, but it would also set up some nice space up the middle for surprise draws. face it guys, we don't have the line (yet) nor the beefy back for the power inside running game. Portis gave it his ALL, but we saw what happened and we're lucky he didnt get hurt. experiment over.

can someone PLEASE spare Coles playing in the middle??? thats supposed to be Gardner's job! he's more equipped to handle the hits. if Coles can't play the outside threats down the field cuz of injury, then put Jacobs in. we need speed to keep the safeties back and Brunell needs to learn how to @#$% LEAD a receiver.

sorry, guys im pissed by now. it all seems like common sense to me. of course Joe Gibbs knows more football in a fingernail clipping than 1000000 of me, but sound philosopy, discipline, and even flawless execution WON'T add 30lbs to Portis's frame NOR take away 6 years from Brunell's arm (nor bring Jansen back for that matter).

i'm getting a familiar sense from last year for frustrating lack of adjustment. now this is NOT Spurrier, who's college scheme was flawed in the NFL and wouldn't adjust, Gibbs schemes are foundation NFL - but we're running up against obvious personnel limits here and it needs to be worked around NOW before our players lose the DESIRE to execute..

I guess not posting predictions and gameplans didn't change our luck any, so post away. I decided to combine the two since they kind of go hand in hand.

I have stuff to do/go to on Sunday...so I'm gonna try to NOT watch the game...maybe if I don't watch it, they'll win.