How did we look vs. the Ravens?

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Hey guys I know that the game was delayed and later cancelled early, but how did everyone look? I know that we won, but how did the D play as well as the Offense with Todd Collins starting at QB? Also no coverage on Sportscenter at all.

[GMScud]

The D looking very good again, although I would like to see some turnovers come from the first team. The offense was sloppy. A bunch of penalties and not much from the run or pass. Moss had a great grab early, but that was really it. Special teams looked solid.

[RMSkins]

Offense: Running game was inept, Collins had a nice 40yd pass to Moss to start the game, I believe Randle El had 4 recs, and Lloyd had 1 rec. Sellers fumbled on a swing pass, other than that there wasn't to much going on, I believe we ended up with 115 total yards.

Defense: The D looked good for a third straight preseason game, Landry had a few nice plays, along with Carter, Fletcher, Blades, Rogers. Sean Taylor missed another big hit on Steve McNair, but I believe he ended up with 2 tcks. Trucks, and Prioleau nailed Boller causing the ball to fly up in the air, and Sartz made the Int, and returned it for a TD. Only negative things I could pick out were the Defense seemed to be overpursuing a lot, and we had a bit of trouble covering the intermediate routes, but thats about it.

[DynamiteRave]

Collins was 8-15 for 88 yards. For me he looked, ok at best.
We didn't get a chance to see Brunell for more than a couple of passes, both were incomplete.

The defense on the otherhand looked stellar. Landry was a beast as usual. Trucks + Prioleau put a massive hit on Kyle Boller which caused a fumble and our only touchdown of the game. But there is still the concern of not being able to put consistent adequate pressure on the QB.

Overall the offense looked downright scary, but personally I think it was because of that fact that half of our starters weren't starting. There was absolutely no running game. At all. What was our longest rush of the game? Like 12-13 yards or so at most? It was borderline terrible.

If I had to rate the 2 and 1/4 quarters I saw between 1-10 I'd give it a 6.5 at best.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Thanks guys I appreciate it. The offense worries me but I hope once we get all of our chess pieces lined up in the right places hopefully they wil turn it on.

Great to hear about the D to. Would definatley have liked the Starting D to have caused a TO but the fact that they only held the Ravnes starters to 7 works well to. Once again thanks for the report.
Hail!
J

[Native Skin]

I think the first 4 plays of the game Landry was involved. The man is an absolute beast! He laid a hit on McNair and it looked like he hurt him. Stuck him right in the ribs.

[Daseal]

my biggest beef with our team right now is the longest run of the preseason is 6 yards. I realize we're missing half our line, but still. Our running game has looked inept, I hope that doesn't transfer over.

[offiss]

Originally Posted by Daseal

my biggest beef with our team right now is the longest run of the preseason is 6 yards. I realize we're missing half our line, but still. Our running game has looked inept, I hope that doesn't transfer over.

I wouldn't expect a whole lot out of the offense this year, we stink in the pre season every year, then we all say Gibbs is holding back wait until the regular season starts and it doesn't change, the same old stupid conservative offense, while Gibbs Lay's the duty of winning the game on Williams and the defense, which in turn keeps them on the field for the majority of the game, and wears them down as we get deep into the season.

I don't believe our offensive line is near good enough to pound the ball on the ground on a consistent basis.

Yes Saunders has brought in a proven offensive scheme, but we don't have the horses up front to run it, and we are not sure if Campbell is capable of executing it?

[airsoftking]

Originally Posted by Daseal

my biggest beef with our team right now is the longest run of the preseason is 6 yards. I realize we're missing half our line, but still. Our running game has looked inept, I hope that doesn't transfer over.

Sorry, but you'r wrong, our longest run is 13 yards

[dmek25]

what about Kendall? did he play?

[81+83+84=Posse]

Kendall did not play.

The defense did pretty good considering that Springs didn't play at all, and Griff didn't play very much. Tackling was a bit off, and there was a bit of a keystone cop moment on that Mason td.

I know JLC doesn't think so but I feel like Collins has definitely pulled pulled away in the race for backup QB. Maybe it's just me on that one though.

[81+83+84=Posse]

I don't believe our offensive line is near good enough to pound the ball on the ground on a consistent basis.

Weren't the Skins 4th in the league in rushing last year with the same O-Line they have now? Minus Dock of course. And some would argue that Kendall is an upgrade over Dock. They've played the entire preseason with backups on the left side. Be patient.

Yes Saunders has brought in a proven offensive scheme, but we don't have the horses up front to run it, and we are not sure if Campbell is capable of executing it?

The running game thrived with Campbell under center last year. No reason to think it won't again.

[dall-assblows]

blades was a stud with the starters. that would make 2 rookies starting in week 1 under williams. beast

[RMSkins]

Originally Posted by dall-assblows

blades was a stud with the starters. that would make 2 rookies starting in week 1 under williams. beast

Blades will not be starting week one if Marcus Washington is ready to go, and if Washington cannot play week one I think it will come down to Blades, Godfrey, and Campbell to get the start.

[dall-assblows]

Originally Posted by RMSkins

Blades will not be starting week one if Marcus Washington is ready to go, and if Washington cannot play week one I think it will come down to Blades, Godfrey, and Campbell to get the start.

yea i was talkin as if washington cant play. i know washington will start but i have a feeling that he wont be ready week 1