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GTripp0012 · 11-01-2007, 10:59 AM

1) Stop it with the 3 WR/4 WR sets

We just don't have the personnel to run them. Sure we have had some success by splitting Cooley into the slot, and letting Campbell work from the gun on third down, but this is getting bad. Don't sacrifice good protection for one more scrub receiver in a route.

2) Use Todd Yoder in passing situations

So it turns out that Sellers can't really pass block because he lacks athleticism. So ya know what? Don't leave him in to pass protect. Let Yoder play and help Wade or Heyer on the right side. Then Cooley isn't forced to do this role...at least every pass. You still want to mix it up.

3) Replace Wade

Just do it already.

4) Let Ladell Betts get the start

He should see about 20 carries. Mix in Portis too, but use him more in passing routes to get him in space. We seem to prefer to keep Clinton in as a blocker, but he lunges too much. I love seeing him stick people, but he gives up way too many sacks.

5) Throw on first down, run on third

We've been very predictable in that if we need a first down, Saunders freaks and throws the football. But once he gets that first down, we like to come out and run it. The run/pass ratio has been good, but the timing has been backwards. You want to throw when you are farther from the line to gain, and run more when you are close to it.

11-01-2007, 10:59 AM	#6
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Five Things I Want to See the Redskins Do 1) Stop it with the 3 WR/4 WR sets We just don't have the personnel to run them. Sure we have had some success by splitting Cooley into the slot, and letting Campbell work from the gun on third down, but this is getting bad. Don't sacrifice good protection for one more scrub receiver in a route. 2) Use Todd Yoder in passing situations So it turns out that Sellers can't really pass block because he lacks athleticism. So ya know what? Don't leave him in to pass protect. Let Yoder play and help Wade or Heyer on the right side. Then Cooley isn't forced to do this role...at least every pass. You still want to mix it up. 3) Replace Wade Just do it already. 4) Let Ladell Betts get the start He should see about 20 carries. Mix in Portis too, but use him more in passing routes to get him in space. We seem to prefer to keep Clinton in as a blocker, but he lunges too much. I love seeing him stick people, but he gives up way too many sacks. 5) Throw on first down, run on third We've been very predictable in that if we need a first down, Saunders freaks and throws the football. But once he gets that first down, we like to come out and run it. The run/pass ratio has been good, but the timing has been backwards. You want to throw when you are farther from the line to gain, and run more when you are close to it. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.