Predictions for Preseaon game #3 versus the Steelers

STPainmaker · 08-23-2005, 10:49 PM

Eventhough the game is meaningless the performances are not. Does anyone have any predictions about how we'll fare against the best team we'll face in the preseason. Will Arrington shine? Will the Steel Curtain darken Ramsey's day? Can our D stop the steelers running game?

SUNRA · 08-23-2005, 10:55 PM

My predictions. If the first team plays for three quarters: Steelers 21, Redskins 10.
I 'm convinced that Coach Gibbs is not comfortable with Ramsey at QB. This has been the dilemma of our offense. Injuries will continue to keep several first team players on the sidelines, I almost never predict our defeat, but there is no cohesion with the offense as of yet.

gortiz · 08-24-2005, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SUNRA

My predictions. If the first team plays for three quarters: Steelers 21, Redskins 10.
I 'm convinced that Coach Gibbs is not comfortable with Ramsey at QB. This has been the dilemma of our offense. Injuries will continue to keep several first team players on the sidelines, I almost never predict our defeat, but there is no cohesion with the offense as of yet.

I guess there isn't much hope for our defense either? Remember besides Ramsey there are 51 other players.

I say, it will be a stalemate, neitehr team is going to look good

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 08-23-2005, 11:17 PM

I share SUNRA's sentiments/predictions. The offense will be no match for the Steelers' great defense.

However, I've watched the Bengals game several times over and I've been actually impressed. I give a TON of credit to Gibbs for revamping the offense - it looks nothing like it did last season. I especially like all the deep balls. I think the deep passing attack should open stuff up for Portis.

Ramsey made 3-4 really bad throws, but he also made a bunch of really good throws as well. He's hot and then cold. If Ramsey ever gets his mental game to match his physical abilities, he'll be stud. IMHO, mental sharpness only comes through experience - something which Gibbs is going to give Ramsey.

But, I highly doubt our offense (and Ramsey in particular) will look sharp against Pitt.

mooby · 08-23-2005, 11:20 PM

what i would like to see happen, is our offense play like they did last week, minus the turnovers. clinton portis have a good game, get back into the system, and we beat the steelers. no turnovers and no injuries is what i'm hoping for.

STPainmaker · 08-23-2005, 11:23 PM

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what i would like to see happen, is our offense play like they did last week, minus the turnovers. clinton portis have a good game, get back into the system, and we beat the steelers. no turnovers and no injuries is what i'm hoping for.

Word...I like how you think.

TheMalcolmConnection · 08-23-2005, 11:57 PM

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Eventhough the game is meaningless the performances are not. Does anyone have any predictions about how we'll fare against the best team we'll face in the preseason. Will Arrington shine? Will the Steel Curtain darken Ramsey's day? Can our D stop the steelers running game?

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STPainmaker · 08-24-2005, 12:04 AM

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TheMalcolmConnection · 08-24-2005, 12:06 AM

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JWsleep · 08-24-2005, 12:05 AM

Play smart, win the TO battle, and hold our own. It's going to be tough against their 1st string D--not expecting another 200-yard half or anything. But play smart football.

Be nice to see our D show that it's a top 10 D as well. Also, Lavar will be back. I just can't wait to see him out there!

backrow · 08-24-2005, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by STPainmaker

Eventhough the game is meaningless the performances are not. Does anyone have any predictions about how we'll fare against the best team we'll face in the preseason. Will Arrington shine? Will the Steel Curtain darken Ramsey's day? Can our D stop the steelers running game?

Scrubs, and backups need great performances for evaluation purposes only! The scores are meaningless. Plays are vanilla, and there is no game planning.
Everyone puts too much em-pha-sis on PS!

everest3k · 08-24-2005, 12:44 PM

Though I don't drink from the kool-aid like some of you guys (Redskins 34-10...come on, get real!)...I think it will be a close game.
My thought is that Gibbs will get the guys really keyed up for this game. He and the coaching staff will essentially see it as: "If we can beat pitt 1st string against 1st string", we've got a real shot at the playoffs this year...our formula works (although it may need some tweaks here and there)

I think it will be close, the team will rise to the challenge and play a physical game, though the give-aways (both fumbles and Ramsey INTs will be the determining factor.)

For those that say pre-season doesn't matter...you're high

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Schneed10 · 08-24-2005, 09:50 AM

I'd like to see our defense stop Jerome Bettis. He rumbled for 100+ yards against us last year. We shut down Rudi Johnson pretty well last week, I want to see Bettis get slowed down and then I'll feel real confident about the defense.

I'd like to see deep accuracy from Ramsey, but more importantly, I'd like to see smart decisions. If the receiver isn't open, I'd rather see him throw it away. I'd rather punt than risk an interception.

I actually don't want to see too much of Clinton Portis. He's too valuable, I really don't want to see him get hurt. I think having him get hurt would kill us as bad as Vick's injury killed the Falcons in 2003.

That Guy · 08-24-2005, 09:53 AM

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I'd like to see our defense stop Jerome Bettis. He rumbled for 100+ yards against us last year. We shut down Rudi Johnson pretty well last week, I want to see Bettis get slowed down and then I'll feel real confident about the defense.

I'd like to see deep accuracy from Ramsey, but more importantly, I'd like to see smart decisions. If the receiver isn't open, I'd rather see him throw it away. I'd rather punt than risk an interception.

I actually don't want to see too much of Clinton Portis. He's too valuable, I really don't want to see him get hurt. I think having him get hurt would kill us as bad as Vick's injury killed the Falcons in 2003.

betts is a dropoff, but not a 9 loss dropoff...

TheMalcolmConnection · 08-24-2005, 12:00 PM

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I'd like to see our defense stop Jerome Bettis. He rumbled for 100+ yards against us last year. We shut down Rudi Johnson pretty well last week, I want to see Bettis get slowed down and then I'll feel real confident about the defense.

I agree. The only backs that seemed to be able to run against us last year were the bigger ones.

08-23-2005, 10:49 PM	#1
STPainmaker Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 524	Predictions for Preseaon game #3 versus the Steelers Eventhough the game is meaningless the performances are not. Does anyone have any predictions about how we'll fare against the best team we'll face in the preseason. Will Arrington shine? Will the Steel Curtain darken Ramsey's day? Can our D stop the steelers running game?

08-23-2005, 10:55 PM	#2
SUNRA The Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,680	Re: Predictions for Preseaon game #3 versus the Steelers My predictions. If the first team plays for three quarters: Steelers 21, Redskins 10. I 'm convinced that Coach Gibbs is not comfortable with Ramsey at QB. This has been the dilemma of our offense. Injuries will continue to keep several first team players on the sidelines, I almost never predict our defeat, but there is no cohesion with the offense as of yet. __________________ Redskins Member since 1970

08-23-2005, 11:17 PM	#4
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Re: Predictions for Preseaon game #3 versus the Steelers I share SUNRA's sentiments/predictions. The offense will be no match for the Steelers' great defense. However, I've watched the Bengals game several times over and I've been actually impressed. I give a TON of credit to Gibbs for revamping the offense - it looks nothing like it did last season. I especially like all the deep balls. I think the deep passing attack should open stuff up for Portis. Ramsey made 3-4 really bad throws, but he also made a bunch of really good throws as well. He's hot and then cold. If Ramsey ever gets his mental game to match his physical abilities, he'll be stud. IMHO, mental sharpness only comes through experience - something which Gibbs is going to give Ramsey. But, I highly doubt our offense (and Ramsey in particular) will look sharp against Pitt.

08-23-2005, 11:20 PM	#5
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,446	Re: Predictions for Preseaon game #3 versus the Steelers what i would like to see happen, is our offense play like they did last week, minus the turnovers. clinton portis have a good game, get back into the system, and we beat the steelers. no turnovers and no injuries is what i'm hoping for. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

08-24-2005, 12:05 AM	#10
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,714	Re: Predictions for Preseaon game #3 versus the Steelers Play smart, win the TO battle, and hold our own. It's going to be tough against their 1st string D--not expecting another 200-yard half or anything. But play smart football. Be nice to see our D show that it's a top 10 D as well. Also, Lavar will be back. I just can't wait to see him out there! __________________ Hail from Houston!

08-24-2005, 12:44 PM	#12
everest3k Camp Scrub Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15	Re: Predictions for Preseaon game #3 versus the Steelers Though I don't drink from the kool-aid like some of you guys (Redskins 34-10...come on, get real!)...I think it will be a close game. My thought is that Gibbs will get the guys really keyed up for this game. He and the coaching staff will essentially see it as: "If we can beat pitt 1st string against 1st string", we've got a real shot at the playoffs this year...our formula works (although it may need some tweaks here and there) I think it will be close, the team will rise to the challenge and play a physical game, though the give-aways (both fumbles and Ramsey INTs will be the determining factor.) For those that say pre-season doesn't matter...you're high . __________________ Go Skins...

08-24-2005, 09:50 AM	#13
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Re: Predictions for Preseaon game #3 versus the Steelers I'd like to see our defense stop Jerome Bettis. He rumbled for 100+ yards against us last year. We shut down Rudi Johnson pretty well last week, I want to see Bettis get slowed down and then I'll feel real confident about the defense. I'd like to see deep accuracy from Ramsey, but more importantly, I'd like to see smart decisions. If the receiver isn't open, I'd rather see him throw it away. I'd rather punt than risk an interception. I actually don't want to see too much of Clinton Portis. He's too valuable, I really don't want to see him get hurt. I think having him get hurt would kill us as bad as Vick's injury killed the Falcons in 2003.

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