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12-13-2009, 08:31 PM | #1 |
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Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs. Raiders)
Well this game looked pretty ugly early on. But it ended beautifully. Nice to finally see the Redskins blow-out an opponent. Did you all see that stat today that the Redskins have been in the most games decided by 3 points or less since 2003? 40 games, record of 17-23.
Ganther continues to impress me. He can't really block much right now, but we might be spoiled because we have the best blocking back in the league in Clinton Portis. Still, I love the way Ganther hits the hole and fights for the extra yards. I hope we find a place on the roster for him next year. I've been critical of Kareem Moore, but he made some very nice textbook tackles today. Nice to see both Moore and Tryon stepping...and I keep forgetting that we also have Chris Horton on the roster as well. And finally, can't say enough about Lorenzo Alexander-making tackles on special teams, blocking on rushing touchdowns, getting a sack. Ok, let's get to the smack down: Offensive Line The Raiders defensive line is underrated but still Campbell bailed out his line all day. He got little to no help from them today. I couldn't tell exactly who was the main culprit (I'll have to go back and see), but it looked Rabach. Also, as mentioned above the pass blocking frum the running backs was suspect at best. By the way, I thought Campbell was sharp but I still want to see him succeed in more pressure situations. LaRon Landry Nice forced fumble and key interception. Still he was getting targeted and abused by Gradkowski the whole first half. Landry benefited the most from Russell entering the game, since Russell has no sense of timing with anyone else in the offense it seems Danny Smith I'm tired of putting ARE on my smack down list seemingly every week. So I'm putting it on the coach now. C'mon Danny, enough is enough. Get ARE off the field for punt returns already. Referees Horrible calls on both sides. Against Davis on the celebration, and against Eugene on the interference with ARE. Overall, nice to finally get a win after weeks of coming so close. Cerrato and the front office have given us some pieces to build with....still think there will be and should be changes in the coaching staff and front office though
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12-13-2009, 08:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs. Raiders)
that was fast, i agree completekly with laron and danny smith, laron looked great in the second half but russell was in there, and i don't know wtf is the deal with smith leaving are in there, after that muffed punt he has to be pulled imo
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12-13-2009, 09:35 PM | #3 |
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12-13-2009, 08:41 PM | #4 |
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Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs. Raiders)
Orakpo is a f*ing monster. The Oline sucked, but whatelse is new. JC, nice game, finished strong. Ganther good game. Hopefully Landry will gain some confidence from that key interception, but you tell today he was playing with none in the first half, overthinking and just not reacting in coverage...
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12-13-2009, 08:44 PM | #5 |
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Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs. Raiders)
It really is bewildering why El is still back there for punts.
This is his 4th year here and never at any stage has he looked like a good option.
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12-13-2009, 08:46 PM | #6 |
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Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs. Raiders)
They should keep him in the slot. Put Santana back there full time.
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12-13-2009, 08:54 PM | #7 |
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Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs. Raiders)
Agreed. If you want to get sick to your stomach, go check out the contract we gave him under team info. All that money essentially for a slot receiver who will catch you a first down every game and is 'good locker room guy'...but come on man!! Him and Portis need to go in the offseason
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12-13-2009, 08:50 PM | #8 |
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Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs. Raiders)
Well you don't put Santana back there full time because he's your #1 wideout, and you don't put Hall back there full time because he's one of your starting corners, and we don't have a lot of depth guys that would make a dependable full time punt returner. It's ARE only because in the scheme of things if he went down we'd still have young depth at wideout to rely on. I doubt he'll be back there next season.
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12-13-2009, 11:44 PM | #10 | |
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If Santana is gonna be on this team next year, he needs to be the slot receiver and punt returner.
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12-13-2009, 08:51 PM | #12 |
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Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs. Raiders)
Moss got completely owned by Asomugha today, as it was obvious he would be. He's a No. 4 WR on this team, once Kelly catches up to where Thomas is mentally.
And at that point, he's just blocking Marko Mitchell.
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12-13-2009, 08:53 PM | #13 |
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Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs. Raiders)
Hence putting him full time as a punt returner. Hell, maybe even put him in the slot if we do get rid of ARE (although I doubt that will happen).
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12-13-2009, 11:49 PM | #14 |
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Re: Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs. Raiders)
Agreed. I have lost all confidence in Moss as a #1 receiver. Let him return punts and come in off the bench at wideout.
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12-14-2009, 01:24 AM | #15 |
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