Smoot Lays The Smack Down (Redskins vs. 49ers) (Thread is Open)

Nothing sums it up better then this statement from John Keim of the Examiner

1. Here’s what I like about Jim Harbaugh: He’s winning the way Washington should be, with a strong running game, an outstanding defense and a game manager at quarterback. They have what the Redskins don’t: something to hang their hat on. And even before the injuries, the Redskins did not want to play this way. They wanted to be an explosive offense without explosive talent. In less than half a season the 49ers have an established identity. The Redskins do not; even before the injuries that wasn’t the case. They’re 24 games in… and counting. Maybe they did want their identity to be an aggressive passing team. But it just seems San Francisco plays to its strengths while the Redskins play to what they wish their strength was. Schemes are terrific, but they don’t win titles. Playmakers in good schemes win titles. Using guys to their strengths matters, too. I’m certain that Mike Shanahan knows this; he knows the talent level was low. But when you put certain guys in certain spots, it’s also on you.

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Rex is terrible...I never thought i would want him back in there but Beck is not even an NFL QB.

Agreed. With Grossman at the helm we are a bad NFL team. With Beck we're a bad high school team.

Not sure the solution. Watching Beck is very painful. Starting Rex we'll develop our WRs a little more and maybe win a game or two but winning isn't necessarily a good thing at this point.

Here's my plan... Run the wildcat every play and anytime we get to the other team's 40 bring on Gano for the 57-yarder...

Agreed. With Grossman at the helm we are a bad NFL team. With Beck we're a bad high school team.

Not sure the solution. Watching Beck is very painful. Starting Rex we'll develop our WRs a little more and maybe win a game or two but winning isn't necessarily a good thing at this point.

Here's my plan... Run the wildcat every play and anytime we get to the other team's 40 bring on Gano for the 57-yarder...

Before this you are going to need to lock up Kyle Shanahan somewhere so he doesn't call the plays.

Nothing sums it up better then this statement from John Keim of the Examiner



Read more at the Washington Examiner: Ten observations: Niners 19, Redskins 11 | John Keim | NFL | Washington Examiner (http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/redskins/2011/11/ten-observations-niners-19-redskins-11#ixzz1d33OD8VE)

Yup. Perfect summary there.

Nothing sums it up better then this statement from John Keim of the Examiner



Read more at the Washington Examiner: Ten observations: Niners 19, Redskins 11 | John Keim | NFL | Washington Examiner (http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/redskins/2011/11/ten-observations-niners-19-redskins-11#ixzz1d33OD8VE)

Meanwhile...

Shanahan had a game manager on the roster (or could have gotten a game manager via free agency), yet chose to trade for a washed up veteran that couldn't even be a game manager.

He took an established defense, blew it up (creating more holes on the roster) and implemented a new scheme.

Finally, he took a run-first team and turn it into a pass-first team. The problem (like with the defensive overhaul) is that we didn't (and still don't) have the talent or players to run such a scheme.

I guess I need to realize that last year was a complete waste and this is rebuilding year #1.

Meanwhile...

Shanahan had a game manager on the roster (or could have gotten a game manager via free agency), yet chose to trade for a washed up veteran that couldn't even be a game manager.

He took an established defense, blew it up (creating more holes on the roster) and implemented a new scheme.

Finally, he took a run-first team and turn it into a pass-first team. The problem (like with the defensive overhaul) is that we didn't (and still don't) have the talent or players to run such a scheme.

I guess I need to realize that last year was a complete waste and this is rebuilding year #1.

I feel like I've said the before. The trade for Beck involved a training camp scrub.We put the guy back on the PS later that year. We haven't heard of Doug Dutch since.

I feel like I've said the before. The trade for Beck involved a training camp scrub.We put the guy back on the PS later that year. We haven't heard of Doug Dutch since.

I think he meant, we had Campbell but traded for McNabb

I think he meant, we had Campbell but traded for McNabb

My mistake.

I'm going to guess that next years QB plan will be to acquire Matt Leinart and have him start while they groom a rookie QB.

I'm going to guess that next years QB plan will be to acquire Matt Leinart and have him start while they groom a rookie QB.

You know it!