The Defense Only Thread

[DYoungJelly]

We were in 3-4 base 8 out of the first 9 defensive snaps. It is really based on the offense to dictate the response with the personnel they bring out.

I think it is more about talent than scheme. Use a scheme that takes a journeyman DL out of the game and puts in a guy that makes plays like Cravens. Dude has done nothing but make plays this year.

IMO, one of the most troubling things this year with the defense and in particular the coaching, is that it took so long to get away from Bruton as one of the starting safeties. He has consistently been the worst guy on the field from week 1 till he went to IR.

EDIT: Going back and watching the game over, they were in 3-4 base a lot although I don't have a count. I think they were in base more in this game though than other games, especially against the Giants.

[DYoungJelly]

Crow is an acquired taste:

Redskins Also Hosting DT Terrance Knighton For Visit Today - NFLTradeRumors.co

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by DYoungJelly

I heard a really interesting proposition on Cooley's show earlier this week.

Cooley suggested the much discussed switch from a 3-4 base to a 4-3 base by playing Cravens as the weak side LB.

The suggestion was based purely on the personnel on the current roster and getting our best players on the field rather than a philosophical argument on one scheme versus the other.

Kerrigan, Murphy, and Smith rotating at ends. Baker and Hood as the starting DTs. Foster at strong side lb, Compton at MLB.

Of course, Cravens is hurt this weak and it wouldn't matter.

I just don't think Jay or Barry has the stones to make such a dramatic change in the season.

Simple question, do we want more good players on the field, or less good players on the field?

I suggested this exact same thing. Cravens at WLB would be very interesting.

[Chico23231]

Redskins' changing DL, Trent Murphy's improvement helps vs. Ravens - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN

Lotta good observations...ziggy hood should stay at end...mason foster with his best game as a skin...it's over, Kendall fuller has solidified himself as our starting slot cb. Pro football focus had fuller as top 5 corner this weekend.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Redskins' changing DL, Trent Murphy's improvement helps vs. Ravens - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN

Lotta good observations...ziggy hood should stay at end...mason foster with his best game as a skin...it's over, Kendall fuller has solidified himself as our starting slot cb. Pro football focus had fuller as top 5 corner this weekend.

I wanted Fuller in the 2nd round last year. We got Cravens there, and still got Fuller. Double win. They both look like long term keepers as of now. Exciting stuff. And now Murphy is also starting to play really well. Building solid pieces.

[SFREDSKIN]

Redskins liked what they saw from Terrance Knighton. Remains an option at some point. Want to see how Matt Ioannidis develops at NT

They signed Joey Mbu to PS

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Redskins liked what they saw from Terrance Knighton. Remains an option at some point. Want to see how Matt Ioannidis develops at NT



They signed Joey Mbu to PS

Mbuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!

Im not overly excited, just thought that was a good name ending in buuuuuuu

[calia]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Redskins liked what they saw from Terrance Knighton. Remains an option at some point. Want to see how Matt Ioannidis develops at NT



They signed Joey Mbu to PS

Iannodis wouldn't get scooped off the PS. Wondering why they don't consider knighton and see if they can get iannodis back on the ps. Obviously, always some risk to that.


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[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by calia

Iannodis wouldn't get scooped off the PS. Wondering why they don't consider knighton and see if they can get iannodis back on the ps. Obviously, always some risk to that.


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Why would the Redskins cut a 5th round pick who played his best game yesterday
For an aging, out of shape player who they are familiar with. Iodannis will keep improving and yes, someone would scoop him up.

Gruden: Redskins not signing Knighton, or anyone else, right now | CSN Mid-Atlantic

[calia]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Why would the Redskins cut a 5th round pick who played his best game yesterday
For an aging, out of shape player who they are familiar with. Iodannis will keep improving and yes, someone would scoop him up.

Gruden: Redskins not signing Knighton, or anyone else, right now | CSN Mid-Atlantic

I'm not so sure someone would scoop him up (although I admit there's risk of it). He was on the PS for a little while at the start of the season (in the last round of cuts, not moving up until Golston was hurt). I realize he's a 5th rounder and presumably has potential (didn't see much from him yesterday). But can he contribute more now to the team than Knighton (an honest question), and if not, if we think that Ionnodis would stick on the PS, wouldn't that be worth doing? I trust Scot to make the right call here, of course.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by calia

I'm not so sure someone would scoop him up (although I admit there's risk of it). He was on the PS for a little while at the start of the season (in the last round of cuts, not moving up until Golston was hurt). I realize he's a 5th rounder and presumably has potential (didn't see much from him yesterday). But can he contribute more now to the team than Knighton (an honest question), and if not, if we think that Ionnodis would stick on the PS, wouldn't that be worth doing? I trust Scot to make the right call here, of course.

Did u read the article? Gruden said he was on 28 plays and did well, McCloughan
took advantage of Ionnadis having a quiet camp and cut him. He will not do that again, as more teams see him play and improve they will be interested.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Did u read the article? Gruden said he was on 28 plays and did well, McCloughan
took advantage of Ionnadis having a quiet camp and cut him. He will not do that again, as more teams see him play and improve they will be interested.

Not to mention that Pot Roast likely isn't going anywhere at this point. Why risk losing a possible young talent by putting him back on the PS, IF he is improving, when the older talent will be there if needed at any point.

[SFREDSKIN]

Redskins rookies starting to contribute, especially Kendall Fuller - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN

[calia]

Anyone hearing whether the plan is to get Whitner more involved this week?

[itvnetop]

Cravens' Concussion Fallout