Redskins-Ravens: Gameday Thread

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

In all seriousness, my only concern right now is Jenkins. I hope the sprained knee prognosis is correct and its not something more serious.

Same here. I think our starters did very well against the Ravens starters. HTTR!!!

[rbanerjee23]

Alls I'm going to say is ... it's the preseason. That being said, this had the feel of a real game. WTF is up with the QBs making it so difficult to make a call. Both were pretty good tonight, Hightower was a beast as per usual. Hopefully Jenkins isn't banged up too bad.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Learning to what? Block? If you haven't learned that after 7 years, it might be time to reconsider your football career.

Scheme, he's only been with the team...what ...2 weeks?

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Learning to what? Block? If you haven't learned that after 7 years, it might be time to reconsider your football career.

Good point. He sucks. Where did you say that dronk thread ids, again? I think I'm about ready to migrate over there now.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

Scheme, he's only been with the team...what ...2 weeks?

I'm probably wrong because admittedly I dunno a thing about playbooks, but I would think blocking schemes aren't as hard to learn as it is QB reads and hot routes and WR routes and what not. I would think blocking stays pretty consistent from playbook to playbook. Outside of shifts, audibles and what not.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I'm probably wrong because admittedly I dunno a thing about playbooks, but I would think blocking schemes aren't as hard to learn as it is QB reads and hot routes and WR routes and what not. I would think blocking stays pretty consistent from playbook to playbook. Outside of shifts, audibles and what not.

Well, it took our OL a full year to really come together. The zone blocking scheme takes a lot of continuity and timing.

[FRPLG]

Congrats Balt...bunch of idiots dancing like they won the eff'n SB. Memo: our ones beat your ones.

On a more pragmatic note: Decent game for us. Certainly again we had some issues but we definitely compete and don't get out classed. Gotta fix the penalties. They killed us more than a few times. But against a serious D we looked better than average and our D looked damn good. The points they gave up came on drives where a 3rd down penalty prolonged the drive. I was encouraged overall. To me at least our imminent 2-14 season looks less and less likely.

[SFREDSKIN]

Where are all the Gano haters? The guy has been as solid as a rock and it would have been stupid to cut him. Austin is solid, got keep him, Paul, Hankerson, Banks and go with 2 QB's to keep the extra WR. I would say thank you and goodbye to Stalworth, Sellers and Kelly.

[Ruhskins]

Comcast is saying a sprain for Jenkins, but the rumors on Twitter are that he's out for the year. I would hate for that to happen and I hope those are just rumors.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I'm probably wrong because admittedly I dunno a thing about playbooks, but I would think blocking schemes aren't as hard to learn as it is QB reads and hot routes and WR routes and what not. I would think blocking stays pretty consistent from playbook to playbook. Outside of shifts, audibles and what not.

The zone scheme isn't hard to "learn" it is hard to perfect as a unit because it is a moving machine with multiple moving parts that have to synchronize their efforts. You have to have players with the proper skill set and some time together to develop the ubiquitous "chemistry".

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Where are all the Gano haters? The guy has been as solid as a rock and it would have been stupid to cut him. Austin is solid, got keep him, Paul, Hankerson, Banks and go with 2 QB's to keep the extra WR. I would say thank you and goodbye to Stalworth, Sellers and Kelly.

He's definitely made a strength and accuracy improvement since last season. Knowing I probably capped on him last season, I'll eat some crow.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Comcast is saying a sprain for Jenkins, but the rumors on Twitter are that he's out for the year. I would hate for that to happen and I hope those are just rumors.

Who are the rumors coming from? Reliable sources or Joe Schmo Fan?

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

The zone scheme isn't hard to "learn" it is hard to perfect as a unit because it is a moving machine with multiple moving parts that have to synchronize their efforts. You have to have players with the proper skill set and some time together to develop the ubiquitous "chemistry".

So basically you're a centipede. If you have a bum "leg" then the entire bug just kinda falls over.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Who are the rumors coming from? Reliable sources or Joe Schmo Fan?

HogsHeaven...so I dunno. I dunno if they are reliable but l thing everyone should wait for a reliable source though. Still, a scary rumor.

[REDSKINZ-RIDEORDIE]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

.....but the rumors on Twitter are that he's out for the year.

Just threw up in my mouth......