Redskins News & Notes Chapter 6

Yeah, I think Alfred's/Rob's carries will be split between Helu and Thompson b/c they can catch the ball out of the backfield. Morris may not have '12 stats but the team will be better off.

I'm expecting Kyle to script up an offense to pass the ball around more. How can he not with healthy recievers garcon/Morgan and TE's like Fred and Jordan?

I like being #1 in the run and #1 in play action but in this new NFL era, passing has to take priority. Last year seemed too cautious to limit turnovers and scared to put Robert behind a poor pass protection to just drop back and pass. I think the '12 plan worked, but I hope to see an expanded emphasis passing, especially for Morgan/Hankerson to show their worth and earn their spots for next year.

IMO we will see just that this year as Bobby Gryphon matures like a fine whiskey.

Welcome Monk Machine.
I disagree a bit with your statement that in this "new NFL era, passing has to take priority."
IMO the really newest NFL trend/era is balance and having a strong running game (pistol/read option/veer) like the the 49ers, Seahawks and Redskins use.
The game film showed having a strong threatening running as a compliment to a passing game keeps the defenses honest and guessing. They can not pin their ears back and just recklessly pass rush. The defenses now have to stay disciplined, protect gaps, read the play and then react, which takes time. That time can sometimes create big windows in the passing game for the Qb's.
I agree with you that the Shannahan's will have new wrinkles in the offense, but I see them staying committed to balance and running the ball.

good post. DefenseW, what do you see within our own defense we need to fix to be more effective? When I think about it, I dont know where to begin. I think consistency in every department: tackling, pass rush, man coverage, over the top coverage, gap discipline, etc. One thing we cant complain about is turnovers...we seem to get them.

good post. DefenseW, what do you see within our own defense we need to fix to be more effective? When I think about it, I dont know where to begin. I think consistency in every department: tackling, pass rush, man coverage, over the top coverage, gap discipline, etc. One thing we cant complain about is turnovers...we seem to get them.

one of my concerns this year is turnovers, both offense and defense. Griffin had 12 fumbles last year, he lost 2 and we scored touchdowns on 2. I don't think that happens again. And our d will go for turnovers but hopefully they protect each other and don't consistently give up big plays while trying for that int.

one of my concerns this year is turnovers, both offense and defense. Griffin had 12 fumbles last year, he lost 2 and we scored touchdowns on 2. I don't think that happens again. And our d will go for turnovers but hopefully they protect each other and don't consistently give up big plays while trying for that int.

On offense I see a more consistent passing game leading to a good running game and opening a lot of play action. Think back to CLE last year.

On defense it all starts up front with the 3 bigs and a healthy set if OLBs creating pressure on the QB forcing them to make mistakes.

The key to what we will accomplish on offense is III growing into the Kyle scheme with a mix of play action, zone read, and boots. If he doesn't "slump" (which honestly I don't see happening except for at the start of the '13 campaign as he becomes healthy) our offense and Morris will be just as competent and then some as they were last year. Top 5 for sure and I would almost be inclined to say top 3 in the mix with Den, NE, and NO.

Defense is simple create pressure with the front seven and make the offense's WR create space within the 3 sec window they will have before we are on top of the QB. With upgrades coming simply from our own team getting healthy and the additions in the draft they can be very formidable.

As long as those things happen on both sides of the ball I will say we are a NFC and Super Bowl contender heading into this year and beyond.

I could make a case for a sophomore slump for both Wilson and Luck, but I think with the players that both teams have added they have a lot more help.

This is the only reason I see that the analysts are picking on our guys, but they are discounting the talent that we have in place that won the East last year and was holding onto a lead against the Seahawks heading into the 4th quarter of the wild card round of the playoffs with a one legged QB.

Pat White seems like he's got his head on straight. Could be a good guy, who knows.

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Here's some news and notes for the Redskins Chapter 6- The 53 man roster needs to include: 2 QB's, 3 TE's 8 OL, to compensate for the Defense

D'oh! I did not do my math- 8 OL was not intended. I meant to say 10 but 9 could be enough. I like the addition of the C Mathews. It leads me to believe that LeRibeus, Tyler and others can solely focus on 1 position.

Just cant wait for the 53 man roster b/c I hope between Rambo and Thomas, we can gut the weak secondary members out- be it Doughty, Gomes, or Bernstine. Pugh would have the upper hand on the latter mentioned, right?

Pat White seems like he's got his head on straight. Could be a good guy, who knows.

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I...Really like that sort of attitude!

Problem is what other position can he play?

In the.......spector of Joe "Cannonball" Theismann.......
He can return punts?