Preseason game 1 Skins @ Ravens thread

Getting an early start on life without Murphy. He will be a FA next year, same as Gallette and neither might be back if they break the bank with Cousins. Then again they might be able to sign Murphy for a deal since he will coming back from a serious injury and no team is going to pay for a player coming back from injury.

Last year Trent Murphy was probably our 3rd best player on defense. Whether that is a commentary on the rest of the players or on Murphy is up for debate, but he has made dramatic improvements every year.

I would rank Norman of course at the top, Kerrigan at 2 even though I believe Murphy was more consistent. I really hope he is ok and we re-sign him. He is they type of player who will work to rehab and get back on the field.

I believe his injury will be a huge impact because he is solid at a premium position on the D.

Really bummed about this.

Murphy going down sucks, but I think our Front 7 will still be improved. Allen, Anderson, Kerrigan, and Taylor are going to be relentles in opponents backfields and Foster and Brown play clean up. Galette would be icing on top.

It is back thank goodness. Really think the Redskins despite the loss, will play and get into the playoffs this year.

Offense definitely didn't look good but I'm not freaking out about it after game 1 of the preseason lol. Maybe after game 1 of the regular season sure (flashbacks to us getting destroyed against the Eagles in the first game of the season a few years back) but no reason to panic yet. Losing Murph blows but that's why we have depth.

Also I'm pretty sure Zach Brown is just 2nd team until he learns the calls a bit more, dude was a Pro Bowler with the Bills last year. I know PB is just a popularity contest but it's gotta count for something. I'm just wondering who eventually gets the bench, is it Foster or Compton. By all accounts both are good guys but I don't think either secured a starting spot after last season.

Offense definitely didn't look good but I'm not freaking out about it after game 1 of the preseason lol. Maybe after game 1 of the regular season sure (flashbacks to us getting destroyed against the Eagles in the first game of the season a few years back) but no reason to panic yet. Losing Murph blows but that's why we have depth.

Also I'm pretty sure Zach Brown is just 2nd team until he learns the calls a bit more, dude was a Pro Bowler with the Bills last year. I know PB is just a popularity contest but it's gotta count for something. I'm just wondering who eventually gets the bench, is it Foster or Compton. By all accounts both are good guys but I don't think either secured a starting spot after last season.

Sure hope it's Foster, he had a WAY better season than Compton last year, way more consistent tackler.

This week he was just half a step behind Brown on many plays Zach made!

Even though the Redskins played a lackluster game overall, there were a number of players who stood out for their playmaking and hustle. My Top 5 were Phil Taylor, Nico Marley, Deshazor Everett, Mason Foster and Zach Brown.

Others who showed up included Stephan McClure, Pete Robertson, Chris Carter, Joey Mbu, Brian Quick, Robert Davis, Josh Holsey, Chase Roullier and Arie Kouandjo.