Skins vs. Steelers Positives and Negatives

[sdskinsfan2001]

The Steelers are the better team, but that had nothing to do with Cousins missing a bunny to Crowder that would have given us a 1st and goal, or the awful interception he threw when other guys were open, or throwing the ball out of bounds when he could have skipped for a first down, etc.

Also doesn't explain the penalties, or Kerrigan not falling on the ball. We shot ourselves in the foot in the 1st quarter then pooped our pants quarters 2-4.

Things that will be a concern all year is stopping the run and rushing the passer. At this point its clear that Kerrigan is just an above average player, he'll never be elite, and our D-line is extremely devoid of talent. No push on the pass rush and no stopping the run. Our MLBs aren't much to write home about either. I'd like to see Spaight get some minutes.

Cousins really needs to get it together vs good teams, its becoming extremely worrisome.

And above all else, we need a new center, that was embarrassing last night.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Positives:
no injuries
loss to AFC team - not NFC
WRs and TEs came to play
1st quarter defense
kicking game
turnovers


Negatives:
penalties
running game
run defense
Kirk (had some decent throws but was off most of the night)
2nd,3rd,4th quarter defense (shows that they adjusted and we had no answer for it)
Breeland Island
short week
turnovers

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

When I saw that Schneed had posted in this thread, I was looking forward to reading an epic rant as only he can produce. I'm so disappointed.

Nevertheless, I think his points are valid - especially those related to coaching. There's little doubt that our coaching needs to improve going forward.

My reputation precedes me. I think if we find ourselves at the midpoint of the season looking up at other teams in the NFC East, then I'll go apeshit. Right now though I'm staying with the long view.

The Steelers outclassed us but it's one game, and it's a matchup driven league. I like how we match up against the Cowboys, now it's time to deliver.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

My reputation precedes me. I think if we find ourselves at the midpoint of the season looking up at other teams in the NFC East, then I'll go apeshit. Right now though I'm staying with the long view.

The Steelers outclassed us but it's one game, and it's a matchup driven league. I like how we match up against the Cowboys, now it's time to deliver.

Still think this team is going 11-5?

[Alvin Walton]

Redskins re-signing defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by punch it in

They bought in a three TE set at one point which worked briefly. But YES Cousins should have extended plays earlier when they were rushing 3. There was more than one play where he could have jogged for ten yards with Pitt dropping 8 in coverage. He was playing as if they were blitzing when they weren't. Not much thinking on his feet last night, more like he was just going through the motions of what they practiced and trying not to make a mistake. He did not even sniff what they were giving him. But its ok. It is week one and he did not play alot of preseason at all. Remember game two he did not even play a snap. He will come around.

I lost it on the 3rd down play where Cousins threw the ball out of the end zone facing minimal pressure from a 3 man rush and tons of room to his right to buy time for his receivers. He lacks the instincts to ever be a true franchise QB.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Still think this team is going 11-5?

Dont be that guy....

Edit: we have been mediocre for as long as i can remember. Our schedule is as tough as i can remember in a long time. It doesn't take a genius or an overly keen observer to say 11 wins is a lot.
But this is the second or third time you have scoffed at this team winning 11 games. You wont be lol'ing so much about it if we win 9 and the division. Which I think is everyones highest expectations regardless of our preseason pumped up predictions.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

I lost it on the 3rd down play where Cousins threw the ball out of the end zone facing minimal pressure from a 3 man rush and tons of room to his right to buy time for his receivers. He lacks the instincts to ever be a true franchise QB.

I have to wholeheartedly disagree. That was a dumb decision in a game full of poor execution, but he had those instincts last year, and they don't just disappear.

Unfortunately last nights game was too big for him (perennial SB contender and perennial MVP caliber QB on the other sideline, first MNF game of the season, etc), and he was out of sorts for the most part. I believe he will learn from it and bounce back.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

I lost it on the 3rd down play where Cousins threw the ball out of the end zone facing minimal pressure from a 3 man rush and tons of room to his right to buy time for his receivers. He lacks the instincts to ever be a true franchise QB.

Remember last year when Eli through the ball out of the back of the endzone when that was the one thing he should not have done? Even franchise quarterbacks make mistakes. Lets see as Cousins second year under center goes along if he does more good than bad before we write him off....
Yes though it was really bad. Lol.

[calia]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Negatives: kerrigan trying to pick up fumble on their ten when we had early momentum. Huge turning point. Huge.
Penalties - i think everyone on our offense had an offsides. At home? Wow.
The first td pass to Brown sailed right through Breelands hands. Gotta make that play.
Our inability to go vertical. Wtf happened to our passing game last night?
Run D.
Defensive in game adjustments.
Cousins - awful game. Hope that is a result of not playing much at all in the preseason. His timing was way off.

Positives: we dont face Ben n Brown again - they are lethal.
We will still win the East.
It is early. We will get rolling.
No injuries that I am aware off.

We face Ben and Brown in the SB. (Snorts derisively.).



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[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Redskins re-signing defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins

It's a step in the right direction.

[over the mountain]

Predictable on offense.

One of my biggest concerns, when we play elite teams, is that they can dictate how the game is going to be played bc Mcvay/Cousins seem to always make the smart rational play and take what the D gives them.

Like Kirk said in his interview, Steelers went soft zone giving Kirk the underneath throw. The Steelers know we cant run the ball so they give us the short stuff and wait for us to shoot our own self in the foot with a penalty or missed throw.

Kirk and our offense is to robotic and rigid. Its like the D Coordinators are playing a computer and they know exactly what the computer will do in any situation and can bank on our predictability.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Still think this team is going 11-5?

Admittedly no. I was counting on some kind of improvement coming in both sides of the running game, attributable to another year of coaching and continuity. So far that's not materializing and it's disappointing.

Adding the laughing smilie though is not a good look for you. You come across as more interested in being right than in the team winning as often as possible.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Admittedly no. I was counting on some kind of improvement coming in both sides of the running game, attributable to another year of coaching and continuity. So far that's not materializing and it's disappointing.

Adding the laughing smilie though is not a good look for you. You come across as more interested in being right than in the team winning as often as possible.

The laughing emote was because at this point, you have to laugh at the continued inept from this team at times. (especially in primetime) I have no interest in being right. I would rather you be right and our team go 11-5.

[MTK]

I still think we can be a playoff team, we've got enough talent and room for improvement. One game doesn't make or break the season. We had a bad night against a good team. We had some chances and didn't cash in.