Defense = Disappointment

[dmvskinzfan08]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I would like to see Jarmon in the game a little bit more on passing downs. Him and Wilson are probably our best passrushers on that side of the line.

Agreed. I just don't get how we use our personnel AT ALL!!

[saden1]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Uh he already HAS handled him all by himself. The result....Haynesworth suspended.....Gurode Pro Bowl.

Round one goes to Gurode but that battle was 2006, this is 2009. In 2009 my money is on Fat Albert.

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by saden1

Round one goes to Gurode but that battle was 2006, this is 2009. In 2009 my money is on Fat Albert.

Lol, Okay Okay, I can respect that. We'll have to see what unfolds on November 22nd. I have tickets for that game already so I can get a first hand account too. I'll check back with you on November 23rd.

By the way, did anyone hear Eli Manning on Mike & Mike this morning? He was asked what the Giants did to minimize Haynesworth so much.

Eli basically said they did nothing special, that they ran their normal gameplan that they always use against the Redskins. He did say that the 2 early long drives the Giants had (10+ plays each drive) seemed the wear on Haynesworth and that they did not think he was in "Game-Shape" because of AH missing some of training camp. He did acknowledge that AH is a force in the middle, but only a few minor shifts with the TE's set him up in the gap that want AH line up in.

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by dmvskinzfan08

I was reading the post like who is this guy they are speaking of. Then I realized that the post were very vague and unintelligent. Then it dawned on me..Dallas fan. Scrolled down. There he was. LMAO

Laugh all you want, but nothing takes away from the fact that Haynesworth got the biggest contract in history in the off season. And in his regular season debut he got only 4 tackles. Which ranks him at #178 of all defense players in the NFL.

I am not saying AH sucks, I am not saying he's not that good. To the contrary he is a force in the middle.

But I am saying that by week 6, if he is STILL averaging only 4 tackles per game the Redskins could have gotten that production for much less money is all.

As much as I read forum members here complaining about over paying players in the past like Deion Sanders, Brandon Jacobs, Antwan Randle El etc etc I would think that you would understand my meaning.

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Lol, Okay Okay, I can respect that. We'll have to see what unfolds on November 22nd. I have tickets for that game already so I can get a first hand account too. I'll check back with you on November 23rd.

By the way, did anyone hear Eli Manning on Mike & Mike this morning? He was asked what the Giants did to minimize Haynesworth so much.

Eli basically said they did nothing special, that they ran their normal gameplan that they always use against the Redskins. He did say that the 2 early long drives the Giants had (10+ plays each drive) seemed the wear on Haynesworth and that they did not think he was in "Game-Shape" because of AH missing some of training camp. He did acknowledge that AH is a force in the middle, but only a few minor shifts with the TE's set him up in the gap that want AH line up in.

Yea, he's going to say something like that. It's QB speak. I think too much is made about AH playing every down. All teams rotate their defensive line. We also have depth w/ Golston and Montgomery, so I have no problem w/ it.

I also doubt that most of the larger interior d lineman in the NFL are in complete game shape at week 1.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Laugh all you want, but nothing takes away from the fact that Haynesworth got the biggest contract in history in the off season. And in his regular season debut he got only 4 tackles. Which ranks him at #178 of all defense players in the NFL.

I am not saying AH sucks, I am not saying he's not that good. To the contrary he is a force in the middle.

But I am saying that by week 6, if he is STILL averaging only 4 tackles per game the Redskins could have gotten that production for much less money is all.

As much as I read forum members here complaining about over paying players in the past like Deion Sanders, Brandon Jacobs, Antwan Randle El etc etc I would think that you would understand my meaning.

His job isn't necessarily tackles. His job is to take up 2 or three linemen when he is in. The better judgement will be if our DE's and LBs are getting in to make plays quicker, and are we getting more tackles for loss as a team. If we are judging value by his stat line alone, I doubt he would ever be worth it.

Another way to say it, Brandon Jacobs ran effectively against us both games last season(we all remember his off tackle run where he bowled over LL). This game he didn't and so they had to switch to an outside runner whose goal, I think they admitted this, was to tire AH out. If opposing teams are changing their game to focus on AH then he is worth it, because as much as I like our DT's from last year, let's be honest, no team gameplanned around the interior of our line.

Finally, we are talking about the Giants Oline, which has been a very effective line for 2 1/2 years now. Let's see how well some other teams handle it before we write off the AH effect.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Laugh all you want, but nothing takes away from the fact that Haynesworth got the biggest contract in history in the off season. And in his regular season debut he got only 4 tackles. Which ranks him at #178 of all defense players in the NFL.

I am not saying AH sucks, I am not saying he's not that good. To the contrary he is a force in the middle.

But I am saying that by week 6, if he is STILL averaging only 4 tackles per game the Redskins could have gotten that production for much less money is all.

As much as I read forum members here complaining about over paying players in the past like Deion Sanders, Brandon Jacobs, Antwan Randle El etc etc I would think that you would understand my meaning.

I don't understand what you are trying to do here, other than stretch an overused criticism of our team. Last year Brandon Jacobs ran all over us, he was a non-factor this year. We did get pressure on Eli, he threw a pick and coughed up the ball.

The key is that the rest of the defense played poorly (secondary), the team made stupid mistakes (personal fouls), the play calling was terrible, and our offense fizzled again.

If AH is not there, the Giants would have blown us out on the ground and in the air.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Laugh all you want, but nothing takes away from the fact that Haynesworth got the biggest contract in history in the off season. And in his regular season debut he got only 4 tackles. Which ranks him at #178 of all defense players in the NFL.

I am not saying AH sucks, I am not saying he's not that good. To the contrary he is a force in the middle.

But I am saying that by week 6, if he is STILL averaging only 4 tackles per game the Redskins could have gotten that production for much less money is all.

As much as I read forum members here complaining about over paying players in the past like Deion Sanders, Brandon Jacobs, Antwan Randle El etc etc I would think that you would understand my meaning.

Haynesworth's value isn't going to be measured by tackles, he typically only gets 3-4 a game anyway. Teams simply don't run his way.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Ratliff was a 7th rounder and did not get a 100 million dollar contract with 41 Mill garaunteed. And he has been to just as many pro bowls as the 100 milllion dollar Haynesworth.

Oh and you forgot to add a 34-21 victory.

Just saying you could have gotten the same production for less cap money is all.

Comparing playing against Tampa Bay and The Giants is just ridiculous. Just saying...

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Uh he already HAS handled him all by himself. The result....Haynesworth suspended.....Gurode Pro Bowl.

I think we ALL know who got "handled" in that matchup.

[LMsexyAO]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Laugh all you want, but nothing takes away from the fact that Haynesworth got the biggest contract in history in the off season. And in his regular season debut he got only 4 tackles. Which ranks him at #178 of all defense players in the NFL.

I am not saying AH sucks, I am not saying he's not that good. To the contrary he is a force in the middle.

But I am saying that by week 6, if he is STILL averaging only 4 tackles per game the Redskins could have gotten that production for much less money is all.

As much as I read forum members here complaining about over paying players in the past like Deion Sanders, Brandon Jacobs, Antwan Randle El etc etc I would think that you would understand my meaning.

Warren Sapp never averaged more than 3 tackles a game, per season, in his career. In fact, he often only averaged 2 tackles a game. Was he an overpaid bust too?

You don't measure dominate DT's by their tackle totals... that's just ridiculous.




Warren Sapp

[53Fan]

Haynesworth is already making his presence felt. Around the 5th game or so he'll be even more dominant. Even he has said they haven't gelled yet. I think you could say that about alot of defenses at this point in the season. Tampa Bays unheralded offense looked pretty damn good for awhile there, they just blew too many opportunities. There will be no regrets about signing Haynesworth.

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

His job isn't necessarily tackles. His job is to take up 2 or three linemen when he is in. The better judgement will be if our DE's and LBs are getting in to make plays quicker, and are we getting more tackles for loss as a team. If we are judging value by his stat line alone, I doubt he would ever be worth it.

Another way to say it, Brandon Jacobs ran effectively against us both games last season(we all remember his off tackle run where he bowled over LL). This game he didn't and so they had to switch to an outside runner whose goal, I think they admitted this, was to tire AH out. If opposing teams are changing their game to focus on AH then he is worth it, because as much as I like our DT's from last year, let's be honest, no team gameplanned around the interior of our line.

Finally, we are talking about the Giants Oline, which has been a very effective line for 2 1/2 years now. Let's see how well some other teams handle it before we write off the AH effect.

Good post, excellent arguement.

[warriorzpath]

haynesworth shouldn't be the focus where disappointment is concerned. It's playing orakpo at linebacker and the secondary's play. If you're talking about defensive production, linebacker's the position that needs to produce and orakpo just didn't produce. He needs to either be limited at linebacker or completely be a defensive end. Because right now, he just isn't ready at linebacker and that's going to kill the redskins all year long if he continues to start there (lb).

The secondary needs to start playing together. Defensive backs are going to get beat on every team in every game, that usually is a given. But what separates the good secondaries from the bad ones is playing together and providing some help when a teammate needs it. That's why I said before the giants game, landry is going to need to step up his game this season.

And when landry stepped up his game - the result was an interception that put the redskins offense in good position.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Do you think there is growing animosity between the offense and defense, or has it not gotten to that point?

To be honest the Skins have some pretty high character guys in the locker room, I dont think it will get to that point. I think Blache would kick someone's ass if they even hinted at it. That is one thing Snyder has done in the FO is get players who are not problems or have character issues which is a positive unlike the Cowgirls or Bengals.