Just leaving now from the game, really hard to see everything or anything. But it was nice not to see the steeler fans leave laughing!

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Shayne Graham really nullified that kicking competition today. I mean him and Gano are going in two completely opposite directions, which isn't a bad thing. Graham will probably be one of the first cuts. It's also the first time I can say I'm actually not concerned about going into a season with Gano as our starting kicker. Maybe that's just because S. Graham's problems really made Gano look even more impressive. And Aldrick Robinson may or may not be a PS candidate, but he definitely didn't help his case tonight.

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Super Bowl. Kidding. Missed the game tonight and forgot to DVR. Nice stats though. Looks like we kicked some a**. I saw the first drive and missed the missed FG. Nice first game though.

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Looks like the skins done everything against backups according to this article:
[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap;_ylt=AnwgBwqaA6GoXjHAm8VnL1tDubYF?gid=20110812028]Grossman has TD pass as Redskins top Steelers 16-7 - NFL - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

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[quote=GMScud;822960]You guys are kidding right? Yeah Rex looked sharp, I'll give him that. That was the #1 thing I said I wanted to see tonight the Preseason week 1 expectations thread.

But come on. Their starters barely played. Our starting offense played the entire first half against Pitt's #2's with the exception of a series or two, and it was 7-7 tie at halftime. Not exactly bragging material.[/quote]

I beg to differ. We played an established Super Bowl winning team in the Steelers. They have not been rebuilding their depth like we have. Our offensive line was much improved. Rex played really well. Most of the receivers showed good progress. Our RB corps appears to be a stable again instead of a barn. The front 7 look much improved with all of our new pick ups. Yes I will concede the secondary needs improvement, but I thought overall this team has looked a hell of a lot better in this first preseason game than in recent memory. I just think its reason to celebrate. At least we aren't going backwards for once. Sorry for being happy. I'll stop if it makes you feel better...

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[quote=Gtothearry;822965][B]Looks like the skins done everything against backups according to this article:[/B]
[URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap;_ylt=AnwgBwqaA6GoXjHAm8VnL1tDubYF?gid=20110812028"]Grossman has TD pass as Redskins top Steelers 16-7 - NFL - Yahoo! Sports[/URL]

Seems, like the media hates the skins for some reason.[/quote]

Well, Pittsburgh's starters barely saw the field, so it's not really hating, just a fact.

Pittsburgh is a very stable team roster-wise and defending AFC Champs. They have no need to risk anyone in week 1 of the preseason. They don't even really have any major position battles going on either. Pretty much every starter from last year is back.

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[quote=rbanerjee23;822959]So when does Shayne Graham get cut?[/quote]

Won't be long.before his relwasr

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[quote=GMScud;822960]But come on. Their starters barely played. Our starting offense played the entire first half against Pitt's #2's with the exception of a series or two, and it was 7-7 tie at halftime. Not exactly bragging material.[/quote]But, but, but...it should have been 10-7!

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[quote=FRPLG;822961]who was hating on him?[/quote]

Some people on here only saw him as a "3rd down back" and a backup to Torain.

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[quote=SkinzWin;822966]I beg to differ. We played an established Super Bowl winning team in the Steelers. They have not been rebuilding their depth like we have. Our offensive line was much improved. Rex played really well. Most of the receivers showed good progress. Our RB corps appears to be a stable again instead of a barn. The front 7 look much improved with all of our new pick ups. Yes I will concede the secondary needs improvement, but I thought overall this team has looked a hell of a lot better in this first preseason game than in recent memory. I just think its reason to celebrate. At least we aren't going backwards for once. Sorry for being happy. I'll stop if it makes you feel better...[/quote]I checked our schedule. Steelers second teamers not listed on there.

Oh well, maybe next year.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;822962]Just leaving now from the game, really hard to see everything or anything. But it was nice not to see the steeler fans leave laughing![/quote]from congestion or alcohol?

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[quote=SkinzWin;822966]I beg to differ. We played an established Super Bowl winning team in the Steelers. They have not been rebuilding their depth like we have. Our offensive line was much improved. Rex played really well. Most of the receivers showed good progress. Our RB corps appears to be a stable again instead of a barn. The front 7 look much improved with all of our new pick ups. Yes I will concede the secondary needs improvement, but I thought overall this team has looked a hell of a lot better in this first preseason game than in recent memory. I just think its reason to celebrate. At least we aren't going backwards for once. Sorry for being happy. I'll stop if it makes you feel better...[/quote]

Hey don't get me wrong, I'm always happy to see the Redskins win, but all those things our starters did, let's not get ahead of ourselves and remember that we really couldn't manage more than a 7-7 tie with our 1's playing their 2's during most of the first half. I would hope our starters would look good playing backups.

But I agree, it's nice to see some positive changes when compared to last year. I'm stoked about Hightower. Dude's a baller.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;822962]Just leaving now from the game, really hard to see everything or anything. But it was nice not to see the steeler fans leave laughing![/quote]Can't underrate this, at least.

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I'd like to see our starters get more snaps than usual this pre-season. Seeing as how they lost every OTA and three weeks of camp I think every opportunity they have to get on the field and actually work with the systems in full pads is critical. Everyone else can do the typical light load for starters but I think the right move is to use them MORE. I'd love to see them play the whole half next week and deep into the second half after that. In the fourth I'd even give them a half.

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[quote=Dirtbag59;822950]Wow, every search on Twitter today about the Skins QB situation got me snide comments about Rex or Beck. Tonight, dead silence.[/quote]Beck proved the hatters wrong today. And I must say: he wore it well.

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Shayne Graham has been spotted outside of Fed Ex.


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As much as I would love to get hyped about how we play in preseason, I can't allow myself too. The preseason and the regular season are two completely different seasons. Even the speed of the game is different. With all that said, it's nice to see us not stink up the joint in our first preseason game, but again, this game means nothing. All it is is a informative teaching session for the coaches.

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[quote=GTripp0012;822976]Beck proved the hatters wrong today. And I must say: he wore it well.[/quote]

Did he prove the hatters wrong with his groin strain on the sidelines? Was it proved with yoga? pilates? P90X?

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[quote=FRPLG;822975]I'd like to see our starters get more snaps than usual this pre-season. Seeing as how they lost every OTA and three weeks of camp I think every opportunity they have to get on the field and actually work with the systems in full pads is critical. Everyone else can do the typical light load for starters but I think the right move is to use them MORE. I'd love to see them play the whole half next week and deep into the second half after that. In the fourth I'd even give them a half.[/quote]I have no issue with Shanahan playing his projected starters an entire half. But the problem is that he can't make the opponent do the same, and the evaluation becomes meaningless against non-competition. I wish all teams would go a half with their starters in the preseason, but some teams are more top-heavy than others.

For the first time, I don't think the Redskins qualify as top-heavy. The second team defense may have flat outplayed the first team, particularly in the defensive secondary. Hard for me to make that claim because the Steelers played their third team in the second half and their second team offense is actually quite good, but if for some week DHall, Wilson, Horton, and Doughty were all unavailable, I don't think we'd have much of a drop-off with the next four guys up.

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Last year, the year before that, and the year before that we looked mediocre against 1st, 2nd and 3rd stringers. Our first drive against the majority of the Steelers 1st team looked good and our defense looked okay. I take a good overall effort by the team any day over not being able to put up any points like KC did today against the Bucs.

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[quote=SkinzWin;822979]Did he prove the hatters wrong with his groin strain on the sidelines? Was it proved with yoga? pilates? P90X?[/quote]He proved the anti-hatters wrong.

Beck looks really good in his new uni. But that's because no. 12 is only the greatest number of all time.

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[quote=SkinzWin;822979]Did he prove the hatters wrong with his groin strain on the sidelines? Was it proved with yoga? pilates? P90X?[/quote]

I think he proved it by being in full uniform with his helmet on in the fourth quarter looking like he was ready to go even though he wasn't playing. His whole stance said "put me in coach, I'm ready to go."

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[quote=GMScud;822973]Hey don't get me wrong, I'm always happy to see the Redskins win, but all those things our starters did, let's not get ahead of ourselves and remember that we really couldn't manage more than a 7-7 tie with our 1's playing their 2's during most of the first half. I would hope our starters would look good playing backups.

But I agree, it's nice to see some positive changes when compared to last year. I'm stoked about Hightower. Dude's a baller.[/quote]

Considering our previous experience with the Steelers im happy if we can compete with the 2nd string. :food-smil

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[quote=mooby;822983]I think he proved it by being in full uniform with his helmet on in the fourth quarter looking like he was ready to go even though he wasn't playing. His whole stance said "put me in coach, I'm ready to go."[/quote]

Beck reminds me of a Jack-Russell that really wants to go outside and pee, but can't get out the storm door.

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[quote=SkinzWin;822985]Beck reminds me of a Jack-Russell that really wants to go outside and pee, but can't get out the storm door.[/quote]


:laughing- :laughing-

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[quote=GTripp0012;822980]I have no issue with Shanahan playing his projected starters an entire half. But the problem is that he can't make the opponent do the same, and the evaluation becomes meaningless against non-competition. I wish all teams would go a half with their starters in the preseason, but some teams are more top-heavy than others.

For the first time, I don't think the Redskins qualify as top-heavy. The second team defense may have flat outplayed the first team, particularly in the defensive secondary. Hard for me to make that claim because the Steelers played their third team in the second half and their second team offense is actually quite good, but if for some week[B] DHall, Wilson[/B], Horton, and Doughty were all unavailable, I don't think we'd have much of a drop-off with the next four guys up.[/quote]

highly doubt not missing DHall or Wilson...... now what would that D look like with Landry and Atogwe??? i really want to see that before i judge our pass D

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[quote=IRISHSKIN24;822989]highly doubt not missing DHall or Wilson...... now what would that D look like with Landry and Atogwe??? i really want to see that before i judge our pass D[/quote]We can only hope they make the difference. But the big issue here is it's week one of the preseason. If you're not healthy now, then...when?

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[quote=skinzwin;822985]beck reminds me of a jack-russell that really wants to go outside and pee, but can't get out the storm door.[/quote]

rofl

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[quote=SirClintonPortis;822946]Niles Paul will make the team. Just a hunch.[/quote]

This time next year he'll be our #1

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[quote=GTripp0012;822982]He proved the anti-hatters wrong.

Beck looks really good in his new uni. But that's because no. 12 is only the greatest number of all time.[/quote]


Beck wears #12? That bastard!!!!!!!! Only one Skins QB can ever wear #12 and you know who that is!!!!!!!!

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[quote=GusFrerotte;823000]Beck wears #12? That bastard!!!!!!!! Only one Skins QB can ever wear #12 and you know who that is!!!!!!!![/quote]

[URL="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fatpickled.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/conklin.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.fatpickled.com/%3Fp%3D3904&h=471&w=529&sz=122&tbnid=AfBgzKAX5i8mBM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=101&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dcary%2Bconklin%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=cary+conklin&docid=8D9hd_frf5EYMM&sa=X&ei=B_VFTpO7E6Le0QGuiKCACA&ved=0CEAQ9QEwBQ"]Cary Conklin[/URL]? :)

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[quote=IRISHSKIN24;822989]highly doubt not missing DHall or Wilson...... now what would that D look like with Landry and Atogwe??? i really want to see that before i judge our pass D[/quote]

No need to risk injury to your top performers since they are assured of making the squad and retaining their starting roles. Preseason is to just get them back into the groove of things, get into playing condition, and evaluating those on the "talent bubble".

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[quote=Beemnseven;823001][URL="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fatpickled.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/conklin.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.fatpickled.com/%3Fp%3D3904&h=471&w=529&sz=122&tbnid=AfBgzKAX5i8mBM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=101&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dcary%2Bconklin%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=cary+conklin&docid=8D9hd_frf5EYMM&sa=X&ei=B_VFTpO7E6Le0QGuiKCACA&ved=0CEAQ9QEwBQ"]Cary Conklin[/URL]? :)[/quote]


Haha very funny!!!!!!

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[quote=GusFrerotte;823000]Beck wears #12? That bastard!!!!!!!! Only one Skins QB can ever wear #12 and you know who that is!!!!!!!![/quote]I enjoyed this post on no fewer than three levels.

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[quote=mooby;822978]As much as I would love to get hyped about how we play in preseason, I can't allow myself too. The preseason and the regular season are two completely different seasons. Even the speed of the game is different. With all that said, it's nice to see us not stink up the joint in our first preseason game, but again, this game means nothing. All it is is a informative teaching session for the coaches.[/quote]Already posted Redskins are going to the Superbowl on my Facebook page. Yeah baby, going to the show!!

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Seriously though, there was talk in recent weeks about Brandon Banks being on the bubble. Do you think his performance tonight and his reserve's lack of one will earn him a roster spot? The local media made it seem like his spot was contingent upon him developing as a receiver but can't we just keep him because he is awesome at returning kicks?

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[quote=Beemnseven;823001][URL="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fatpickled.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/conklin.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.fatpickled.com/%3Fp%3D3904&h=471&w=529&sz=122&tbnid=AfBgzKAX5i8mBM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=101&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dcary%2Bconklin%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=cary+conklin&docid=8D9hd_frf5EYMM&sa=X&ei=B_VFTpO7E6Le0QGuiKCACA&ved=0CEAQ9QEwBQ"]Cary Conklin[/URL]? :)[/quote]

Sam Shade

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[quote=GusFrerotte;823000]Beck wears #12? That bastard!!!!!!!! Only one Skins QB can ever wear #12 and you know who that is!!!!!!!![/quote]

I really have no idea. Who could it possibly be? I've checked all the archives and references and everything and I honestly can't remember any Redskins QB who played so awesome while wearing #12 that the number got unofficially retired.

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[quote=Beemnseven;823001][URL="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fatpickled.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/conklin.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.fatpickled.com/%3Fp%3D3904&h=471&w=529&sz=122&tbnid=AfBgzKAX5i8mBM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=101&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dcary%2Bconklin%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=cary+conklin&docid=8D9hd_frf5EYMM&sa=X&ei=B_VFTpO7E6Le0QGuiKCACA&ved=0CEAQ9QEwBQ"]Cary Conklin[/URL]? :)[/quote]

loooool

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[quote=Counter-Tre;823006]Seriously though, there was talk in recent weeks about Brandon Banks being on the bubble. Do you think his performance tonight and his reserve's lack of one will earn him a roster spot? The local media made it seem like his spot was contingent upon him developing as a receiver but can't we just keep him because he is awesome at returning kicks?[/quote]

I think you stick Paul back there for a few..

I'm still mad that you can't get a center and long-snapper in one apparently