skinsfan69
09-23-2015, 12:45 PM
I'm still very concerned about the play of our ST's. In the last game, Crowder fumbled a punt deep in our territory (but he got it back) and Way shanked a punt at a critical time in the game when we were pinned back against our goal line (the D bailed him out).
Crowder is not using good judgement on when to call for a fair catch, IMO. He's too keen on the idea of breaking a return and not concerned enough about ball security. Way just seemed to foul up at a bad time (choke?).
IMO, we lost our first game because of poor ST play and we had some bad ST plays that fortunately didn't cost us in our second game. But we're just not good enough to overcome ST disasters. I think the Giants are going to challenge us with a couple of surprises on ST.
I would agree here. The defense bailed out that shank. We almost had a punt blocked as well. Teams still continues to be a struggle.
skinsfan69
09-23-2015, 12:47 PM
In the first game last year Larry Donnell had a field day against our LB's. Could be a fantasy sleeper! He just abused Riley. I'm sure they'll be looking at that matchup again.
JoeRedskin
09-23-2015, 01:12 PM
Except that Riley is probably not going to play Thursday.
Washington Redskins LB Perry Riley unlikely to play against the Giants - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/20094/redskins-lb-perry-riley-unlikely-to-play-against-the-giants)
JoeRedskin
09-23-2015, 01:26 PM
I'm still very concerned about the play of our ST's. In the last game, Crowder fumbled a punt deep in our territory (but he got it back) and Way shanked a punt at a critical time in the game when we were pinned back against our goal line (the D bailed him out).
Crowder is not using good judgement on when to call for a fair catch, IMO. He's too keen on the idea of breaking a return and not concerned enough about ball security. Way just seemed to foul up at a bad time (choke?) ...[.]
More relevant, informative material from "The Media."
Jamison Crowder always seeking big punt return for Washington Redskins - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/20096/jamison-crowder-always-seeking-big-punt-return-for-redskins)
As for Way's kicks, Gruden said in his post game presser that they were kicking away from Austin and that caused Way to lose yardage on his punts. In other words, I don't think Way choked; rather, I think he is likely not a very good directional kicker yet.
artmonkforhallofamein07
09-23-2015, 01:36 PM
Giant question: Will Jon Beason, Victor Cruz play vs. Redskins? | New York Post (http://nypost.com/2015/09/22/giant-question-will-jon-beason-victor-cruz-play-vs-redskins/)
No to either. They will be be inactive.
mooby
09-23-2015, 01:43 PM
More relevant, informative material from "The Media."
Jamison Crowder always seeking big punt return for Washington Redskins - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/20096/jamison-crowder-always-seeking-big-punt-return-for-redskins)
As for Way's kicks, Gruden said in his post game presser that they were kicking away from Austin and that caused Way to lose yardage on his punts. In other words, I don't think Way choked; rather, I think he is likely not a very good directional kicker yet.
Stop making sense, I like the "he choked" angle better. Clearly he's just a bad punter, even though he led the league in average last year.
30gut
09-23-2015, 01:55 PM
I am trying not to get over-hyped for this game. (might be too late since I already have off from work)
This is the game where we put up.
This is the game that we announce to the rest of the NFC East that YES! we are gonna run it down their throats.
This is the game that will test how much Jay/McVay are willing to stick with the Callahan gameplan when the going gets rough, and it will.
It will be tempting to air it out against the Giants because their pass defense has been porous on paper.
But if we are gonna be a run team...this is the game where Bill, Alf and Matt announce their presence with authority.
Skins4Eva
09-23-2015, 02:22 PM
I predicted losses for the first two games and I picked us to be beaten pretty handily by the Rams, so...in the interests of superstition, I'm picking the Giants to embarrass us on national television...52-16 :)
This game is HUGE. This game is a tone-setter for the rest of the year IMO. Usually the third week of the regular season is not the end-all-be-all, however, considering all the negativity and recent years of losing...beating the Giants AT MET Life Stadium, could signal a major shift in the direction of our franchise. Would be a huge statement as well for both Gruden and Cousins...
TheMalcolmConnection
09-23-2015, 02:35 PM
In the first game last year Larry Donnell had a field day against our LB's. Could be a fantasy sleeper! He just abused Riley. I'm sure they'll be looking at that matchup again.
Sad that Riley's out, but Compton is MUCH better in coverage for us. He can actually run with LBs.
DYoungJelly
09-23-2015, 03:11 PM
Sad that Riley's out, but Compton is MUCH better in coverage for us. He can actually run with LBs.
He is. Perry Riley is a thumper though and so far has been a much better fit in Barry's coverages than last year's.
Riley brings more pain than Compton, but against a Manning it may work out.