Skins leading the NFL in total offense & defense

MTK · 08-23-2011, 10:53 AM

Yes of course, it's only preseason. But regardless it's still a bit of a surprise to see.

Preseason Stats: NFL Total Offense - CBSSports.com

Preseason Stats: NFL Total Defense - CBSSports.com

GTripp0012 · 08-23-2011, 11:01 AM

Even with our ones playing a lot of twos, it's still been better than expected.

The bigger story here is that our second and third teamers have been consistently better through two games than anyone elses. Does that mean anything? Not really. A lot of those guys are getting cut anyway. But it's worth noting*.

firstdown · 08-25-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Even with our ones playing a lot of twos, it's still been better than expected.

The bigger story here is that our second and third teamers have been consistently better through two games than anyone elses. Does that mean anything? Not really. A lot of those guys are getting cut anyway. But it's worth noting*.

I would say that means we are out coaching and our scouting is better then the other teams.

RedskinRat · 08-23-2011, 11:10 AM

There seems to be a different attitude, a more cohesive O line, stiffer D, everything just seems 'shinier' somehow.

Yes, it's preseason but it gives us hope.

rbanerjee23 · 08-23-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RedskinRat

There seems to be a different attitude, a more cohesive O line, stiffer D, everything just seems 'shinier' somehow.

Yes, it's preseason but it gives us hope.

Exactly, Shanahan has completely changed the expectations -- let's not forget that our offense has a lot of new pieces and the D-line has basically been remade so I think that balances out any inferior competition we are playing. Let's hope it lasts into the regular season.

Time for the negatives:
2010 San Diego chargers led the league in offense and defense and still didn't make the playoffs so...

MTK · 08-23-2011, 11:21 AM

Will Montgomery was on NFL Radio this morning with Ross Tucker. There seems to be a quiet confidence coming from the players, heard the same kind of thing from Hightower the other day too.

I'm not sure how this season is going to go as far as wins and losses, but I do think the Skins are going to be a tough out.

Lotus · 08-23-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Will Montgomery was on NFL Radio this morning with Ross Tucker. There seems to be a quiet confidence coming from the players, heard the same kind of thing from Hightower the other day too.

I'm not sure how this season is going to go as far as wins and losses, but I do think the Skins are going to be a tough out.

This. While preseason scores do not count, we have a new "youngry" attitude which will keep us in games. We may lose games because of lack of experience or talent but we should compete.

Hog1 · 08-23-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Will Montgomery was on NFL Radio this morning with Ross Tucker. There seems to be a quiet confidence coming from the players, heard the same kind of thing from Hightower the other day too.

I'm not sure how this season is going to go as far as wins and losses, but I do think the Skins are going to be a tough out.

REALLY liked the Hightower int. Well spoken, smart guy....Cool

SkinzWin · 08-24-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog1

REALLY liked the Hightower int. Well spoken, smart guy....Cool

That's because he went to the University of Richmond...

skinsguy · 08-25-2011, 11:35 AM

Excited about tonight's game! I do agree that this game will be a true measuring stick as to how the Redskins should perform during the regular season. I also agree with a lot of you who said there seems to be a difference in confidence of players this year. Coach Shanahan wanted to come in and change the philosophy around Redskins Park, and I think so far, he's doing it. It's still going to take at least another year or so to get this team into being a consistent winner, but I am loving the changes we have seen so far.

skinsfaninok · 08-23-2011, 12:05 PM

Only pre season but I am more stoked for this team than I was even last yr..

mooby · 08-23-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Yes of course, it's only preseason. But regardless it's still a bit of a surprise to see.

Preseason Stats: NFL Total Offense - CBSSports.com

Preseason Stats: NFL Total Defense - CBSSports.com

Key words there. I'll think more of it if we look like this in the regular season.

hail_2_da_skins · 08-23-2011, 12:10 PM

Encouraging but it is preseason. The third game of the preseason is the best gauge of how the team will look in the regular season. Most teams play their starters for three quarters. The Ravens are relatively healthy, so we will see their best. I think the team is making strides, I want to see how they look Thursday.

Jontrem · 08-23-2011, 12:14 PM

Gtripp did you mean its worth nothing or worth noting?

GTripp0012 · 08-23-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jontrem

Gtripp did you mean its worth nothing or worth noting?

Worth noting.

08-23-2011, 10:53 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Skins leading the NFL in total offense & defense Yes of course, it's only preseason. But regardless it's still a bit of a surprise to see. Preseason Stats: NFL Total Offense - CBSSports.com Preseason Stats: NFL Total Defense - CBSSports.com __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-23-2011, 11:01 AM	#2
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Skins leading the NFL in total offense & defense Even with our ones playing a lot of twos, it's still been better than expected. The bigger story here is that our second and third teamers have been consistently better through two games than anyone elses. Does that mean anything? Not really. A lot of those guys are getting cut anyway. But it's worth noting. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Last edited by GTripp0012; 08-23-2011 at 02:22 PM.*

08-23-2011, 11:10 AM	#4
RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	Re: Skins leading the NFL in total offense & defense There seems to be a different attitude, a more cohesive O line, stiffer D, everything just seems 'shinier' somehow. Yes, it's preseason but it gives us hope.

08-23-2011, 11:21 AM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: Skins leading the NFL in total offense & defense Will Montgomery was on NFL Radio this morning with Ross Tucker. There seems to be a quiet confidence coming from the players, heard the same kind of thing from Hightower the other day too. I'm not sure how this season is going to go as far as wins and losses, but I do think the Skins are going to be a tough out. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-25-2011, 11:35 AM	#10
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: Skins leading the NFL in total offense & defense Excited about tonight's game! I do agree that this game will be a true measuring stick as to how the Redskins should perform during the regular season. I also agree with a lot of you who said there seems to be a difference in confidence of players this year. Coach Shanahan wanted to come in and change the philosophy around Redskins Park, and I think so far, he's doing it. It's still going to take at least another year or so to get this team into being a consistent winner, but I am loving the changes we have seen so far. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

08-23-2011, 12:05 PM	#11
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 36,113	Re: Skins leading the NFL in total offense & defense Only pre season but I am more stoked for this team than I was even last yr.. __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

08-23-2011, 12:10 PM	#13
hail_2_da_skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 68 Posts: 868	Re: Skins leading the NFL in total offense & defense Encouraging but it is preseason. The third game of the preseason is the best gauge of how the team will look in the regular season. Most teams play their starters for three quarters. The Ravens are relatively healthy, so we will see their best. I think the team is making strides, I want to see how they look Thursday. __________________ "HAIL TO THE SKINS"

08-23-2011, 12:14 PM	#14
Jontrem Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 608	Re: Skins leading the NFL in total offense & defense Gtripp did you mean its worth nothing or worth noting?

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