What should we be looking for/at in the 1st Pre-Season Game.

[NYCskinfan82]

Eight Washington Redskins’ Players to Watch During the Preseason | Redskins 101

Good read & points. Besides no injuries what are things your looking for.

[diehard]

Kick back and relax. I don't want to see "too much progress" until the last game or two; solid run stoppage and pressure without blitzing, solid run blocking and pass protection. So yeah, OL and DL play...

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by diehard

Kick back and relax. I don't want to see "too much progress" until the last game or two; solid run stoppage and pressure without blitzing, solid run blocking and pass protection. So yeah, OL and DL play...

Ummm what?..... U don't wanna see too much progress ? I'm confused

[GMScud]

Well, Kellen Clemens has been in this offense for all of a week now, Beck isn't playing, and other two QBs are UDFA rookies. So my concern is how we handle Grossman's playing time. Because when he comes out and any of the other 3 guys goes in there, it's gonna be really ugly. So we either need to be content with ugly and not risk Grossman... or Grossman is going to have be in there for a while. Not sure I'm ok with either of those scenarios.

I think overall it will be a sloppy game just because it's preseason game 1 and the lack of preparation will be evident.

I like to see the 1st team defense look sharp for however short a time they're in there. I'd like to get a look at the ILB depth in particular. I'd also like to see the receiver rotation, and hopefully Hankerson will be some balls thrown his way.

[mooby]

A. No Injuries

B. Since I expect them to keep their schemes rather vanilla in the preseason, and especially in the first game, I want to see how they execute the basic schemes so far.

C. As listed in the article, individual performances. Namely the new starters, especially the big one on one battles, like T.Will against Harrison, etc.

D. No injuries, this time for emphasis. We are playing the Steelers, and even though it's preseason, it might not matter to a guy like James Harrison, etc.

[sportscurmudgeon]

Originally Posted by mooby

A. No Injuries

B. Since I expect them to keep their schemes rather vanilla in the preseason, and especially in the first game, I want to see how they execute the basic schemes so far.

C. As listed in the article, individual performances. Namely the new starters, especially the big one on one battles, like T.Will against Harrison, etc.

D. No injuries, this time for emphasis. We are playing the Steelers, and even though it's preseason, it might not matter to a guy like James Harrison, etc.

Points A and D are THE MOST IMPORTANT things to look for in this exhibition game and the next three exhibition games.

Recall that the Detroit Lions went 4-0 one Exhibition Season and then went 0-16 in the games that counted.

These games mean nothing - - unless someone gets hurt. Remember these guys have been practicing under coaching supervision for only about 2 weeks at best. Las Vegas ought to be offering an Over/Under bet on the number of hamstring pulls this weekend...

[Daseal]

I want to see the first team get some reps together. This isn't your typical preseason, and it hasn't been your typical offseason. I really want our players to build some chemistry. I'd rather take a chance with injuries and let some chemistry build in a game environment than be overly caution. More concerned with the chemistry on offense than defense.

[hooskins]

No injuries.

A bit more promise with the first team offense.

Signs of better 3 4 personnel.

New rules and their impact on the game.

We also should be looking forward to some redskins football! Can't wait. I will be in cancun but I will be the only loser trying to stream the game.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by hooskins

No injuries.
Can't wait. I will be in cancun but I will be the only loser trying to stream the game.

Uh, some of us "losers" have to stream EVERY game

[Skins4L]

Woww what's this Skins101 site I'm bookmarkin this...

And they list Atogwe... very true he's Elite but he's with a new team/system abd his roles important and indeed hell be watched.
But my biggest concern in our secondary is Mr Josh Wilson...

And we need LaRon back. Were on the brink of preseason/season. God we need him.
People don't realize we have a really nasty secondary in place.
OJ / LaRon / Hall / Wilson / Buchanon / even Doughtys a nice backup S.

[MTK]

I'll be interested to see how teams approach this preseason vs ones in the past. These games are more important than they've ever been.

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I'll be interested to see how teams approach this preseason vs ones in the past. These games are more important than they've ever been.

While that may be true, I think most guys who realistically are locks to make the team (not just the starters), will pretty much get the night off after the 1st quarter. Since a lot of guys just got to practice on Thursday, I really expect the first game to be extra heavy on the undrafted free agents and 3rd stringers. Not that they don't play most of the 1st games ussually, but I really think they'll play more than usual.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I'll be interested to see how teams approach this preseason vs ones in the past. These games are more important than they've ever been.

I agree. I think this preseason will be treated more like the regular season than in the past.

[Chico23231]

Rookies rookies rookies, they are the newest in the family...cant wait to see what they bring.

Want to see who steps out with the first team and how the new starters play (Beck, Riley, Chester, OJ, Montgomery)

[skinster]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Rookies rookies rookies, they are the newest in the family...cant wait to see what they bring.

Want to see who steps out with the first team and how the new starters play (Beck, Riley, Chester, OJ, Montgomery)

Seconded.

Also I'll be looking at the new players. I'll be beer vending the game, so I won't get to watch till the 4th quarter, which in preseason I really won't be that excited about, but I'll be sure to tape it and watch the first half later. Don't forget to tip your vendors ;-)