Skins-Jags Positives and Negatives

[Paul Nichols]

Great win by the boys - how long has it been since we've seen something so great?

Agree with the disdain for Rambo - how he even made an NFL team is beyond me.

RGIII getting hurt gives me a bad "Mike Green" kind of feeling...

And for RG's ankle - I don't know who that announcer was, but for crying out loud, on the first replay, I said to my son - look at the way his ankle is sticking up there - that's an ankle! And the announcer after two replays was saying "Oh, he came down on his right leg". WTF?

Jaguars ain't much of a test, so it's a good sign that they slapped them down the way they did.

Next up is a good test against those damn Eagles.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Paul Nichols

Great win by the boys - how long has it been since we've seen something so great?

Agree with the disdain for Rambo - how he even made an NFL team is beyond me.

RGIII getting hurt gives me a bad "Mike Green" kind of feeling...

And for RG's ankle - I don't know who that announcer was, but for crying out loud, on the first replay, I said to my son - look at the way his ankle is sticking up there - that's an ankle! And the announcer after two replays was saying "Oh, he came down on his right leg". WTF?

Jaguars ain't much of a test, so it's a good sign that they slapped them down the way they did.

Next up is a good test against those damn Eagles.

I am glad we did not play down to their level, Our defense despite Rambo did play well.
I am really impressed with our running game and o-line run blocking. Despite how bad the Jags are, their defense and their from seven is considered decent. Plus add the way we ran against the Texans who have a very good front seven. With the improved pass game (Cousins) Gruden will have to tie a string to his finger to remind him to run the ball. This is a nice problem to have.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by mlmdub130

Him running outside the pocket, stiff arming a defender then throwing off balance to get a 12 yard completion could easily be considered reckless. That's just how he plays though, he always wants to extend the plays. And to be fair that's what the great ones do, but they also know when to scrap it and go to the next down.

IMO he is just not built to do what he did in college in the NFL. He is no Newton, Kap or Luck, those guys are built to with stand a few hits. RG has shown he just can't stay healthy trying to play the elusive QB that extends plays. In the NFL everyone is bigger faster and stronger, it's no where near as easy to get out of bounds as college. And after the knee surgery he easily lost at least one step if not two. And I think that's hard for him to take and understand.

All he did was roll out and throw on the run, just like 1,000 other QB's did this weekend.

[MTK]

I think people are trying too hard to stick with the narrative that Griffin's playing style opens him up for injury. Rolling out and throwing on the run is something all QBs do, sometimes several times a game. It's unfortunate he landed wrong on that ankle, but injuries happen and sometimes they can't be prevented.

[Ruhskins]

My last comment on RG3 is that if DJax holds on to that ball or the refs get the call right, I wonder what could have happened.

Moving on, I'll be curious to see what the Iggles o-line looks like tonight. Hopefully we can put pressure on Foles and keep McCoy in check next week.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

My last comment on RG3 is that if DJax holds on to that ball or the refs get the call right, I wonder what could have happened.

Moving on, I'll be curious to see what the Iggles o-line looks like tonight. Hopefully we can put pressure on Foles and keep McCoy in check next week.

I was amazed that call wasn't reversed. I thought it was pretty clear he was down by contact and the ball only came loose when the 2nd defender came in and hit him.

[CRedskinsRule]

@RobCarlinCSN. Andre Roberts had a rush of 15+ yds, a reception of 15+ & punt return of 15+.. Last #Redskins to do that - my guy @BmitchliveCSN in 1999!

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Paul has been impressive. Another guy that would have been cut long ago if it were up to the fans.

I'd like to think that wasn't a reference to Rambo.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

I'd like to think that wasn't a reference to Rambo.

Just saying it's all too common for fans to give up on players prematurely. Some guys take a couple of years to develop. Especially one that made a position change early on in Paul. And yeah, in a few years it's possible we could be saying the same for Rambo.

[tshile]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Forbath had a sore groin so he was on FGs only.

interesting... something i missed on the other kickoffs...

thank you for that

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I was amazed that call wasn't reversed. I thought it was pretty clear he was down by contact and the ball only came loose when the 2nd defender came in and hit him.

Yeah, that was a terrible call.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think people are trying too hard to stick with the narrative that Griffin's playing style opens him up for injury. Rolling out and throwing on the run is something all QBs do, sometimes several times a game. It's unfortunate he landed wrong on that ankle, but injuries happen and sometimes they can't be prevented.

Its unfortunate some guys just cant stay healthy enough in the NFL. I think thats the fact we are facing. I dont think it has to do with style of play, offense, etc.

Love RG3, but 2 major injuries in different areas in 3 years is going to be tough to come back from. It sets us back even more, because of the learning curve of becoming a pocket passer.

Folks, Cousins has an opportunity of a lifetime right now. If he plays well and leads the team to a 9+ win season, the decision is made. If he struggles, we got tough choices to make.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by tc2deuce

I love RGIII and truly believe he has the skills and the brain to lead us to the Super Bowl but he has become damaged goods. I pray he will shut these haters up but now I am backing number 8 bc he is now QB1

I wouldn't say he's damaged goods. But we are talking about a track athlete that's on his 3rd major injury in 6 years? Where ever he's playing, that team MUST have a legit back-up QB if he's the starter.

[Chico23231]

Hey anybody know Bowen's status? Is he almost ready?

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Just saying it's all too common for fans to give up on players prematurely. Some guys take a couple of years to develop. Especially one that made a position change early on in Paul. And yeah, in a few years it's possible we could be saying the same for Rambo.

You're starting to worry me now, Matty. I never gave up on Paul because he has talent and he is a ST stalwart. But Rambo?! P-u-u-u-u-l-e-e-z! Not only can he not tackle at all but he doesn't play ST. He has little chance of surviving very long on the active roster, IMO.

When is the last time you saw any Redskins safety make two such pathetic attempts to tackle a player, resulting in in very long TD's, in consecutive games?

I won't matter if Haslett defends Rambo, Gruden can't risk that happening again. Now, we talking about Gruden's career. Trust me on this one; he will be gone from the active roster soon. Haslett might be able to talk Allen into keeping him on the PS.