htownskinfan
09-20-2013, 03:49 PM
Well, for one thing Haslett wasn't Shanahan's 1st or even 2nd choice. In fact, and this is going to open up a whole other can of worms, I think a "higher power" may have strongly suggested Haslett. Do I know this for a fact? No, but I do know about some other things which would lead me to think that's quite possible.
As for switching from a 4-3. No problem with that at all. We were in a 4-3 with guys like Carter, Wynn, Daniels. You look at where the league was headed offensively, what players on D were becoming available via the draft and FA, and you make a decision based on that as far as where you want the D to be in 5 years (from Mike's 5 year plan). I don't think the "we were a 4-3 in 2009 defense, so we should stay that way" argument holds much weight
Well the facts are Shanny hired Haslett,as for the rest that is just conjecture.
How you dont have a problem with the switch to the 3-4 is beyond me,weve sucked big time since we've done it.Add that to the fact that we MILLIONS of dollars invested in haynesworth to anchor the 4-3.
Would Haynesworth still have acted the same way if we hadnt made the switch,who knows,we'll never know the answer to that
SmootSmack
09-20-2013, 03:53 PM
So you think we wouldn't have sucked if we stuck with the 4-3? Even though we were likely changing a lot of the players along the front 7 anyway?
Chief X_Phackter
09-20-2013, 03:59 PM
Well the facts are Shanny hired Haslett,as for the rest that is just conjecture.
How you dont have a problem with the switch to the 3-4 is beyond me,weve sucked big time since we've done it.Add that to the fact that we MILLIONS of dollars invested in haynesworth to anchor the 4-3.
Would Haynesworth still have acted the same way if we hadnt made the switch,who knows,we'll never know the answer to that
Doesn't matter, because chances are he would have played the same way regardless...piss poor...
Besides, it's not Shanny's fault MILLIONS of dollars were invested (wasted) in Haynesworth before he took over...similar to the fact that it's not Lombardi's fault the Browns drafted Richardson #3 overall. He still has to make decisions based on what he thinks is best for the team - in his vision.
scowan
09-20-2013, 04:04 PM
Anyone else notice how much press-man coverage the Chiefs played last night? Why don't the Redskins do more of that? At least hit the guy before he gets into his route. With Orakpo and Kerrigan coming from the edges, that's all they need, is a little more time to get to the QB.
skinsfaninok
09-20-2013, 04:07 PM
^ because our corners cant be left alone like Smith and Flowers were
DynamiteRave
09-20-2013, 04:08 PM
Anyone else notice how much press-man coverage the Chiefs played last night? Why don't the Redskins do more of that? At least hit the guy before he gets into his route. With Orakpo and Kerrigan coming from the edges, that's all they need, is a little more time to get to the QB.
I don't know if any of our CB's are fast enough to play right off the line. Wilson can get beat regularly and D. Hall just doesn't seem good enough.
I'm not sure how Amerson or Biggers are one on one, but if Biggers had the coverage skills, I think he has the speed.
htownskinfan
09-20-2013, 04:13 PM
So you think we wouldn't have sucked if we stuck with the 4-3? Even though we were likely changing a lot of the players along the front 7 anyway?
I dont think we would have but we could go back and forth on it all day
Lets just move on and agree to disagree since this is supposed to be Lions pregame talk:)
Chico23231
09-20-2013, 04:18 PM
Redskins WR Leonard Hankerson injures hamstring in Friday practice - Richmond Times-Dispatch (http://redskinsxtra.blogs.timesdispatch.com/2013/09/20/redskins-wr-leonard-hankerson-injures-groin-in-friday-practice/)
Hank is injuried. Questionable for the game. And Kai still not kicking.
scowan
09-20-2013, 04:19 PM
Well, I feel like if the Redskins don't press Calvin Johnson some this weekend, they are going to be in for a long day.
htownskinfan
09-20-2013, 04:39 PM
Redskins WR Leonard Hankerson injures hamstring in Friday practice - Richmond Times-Dispatch (http://redskinsxtra.blogs.timesdispatch.com/2013/09/20/redskins-wr-leonard-hankerson-injures-groin-in-friday-practice/)
Hank is injuried. Questionable for the game. And Kai still not kicking.
Mother focker what next