Redskins at Saints Post Game Thoughts

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Well if we wanna be debbie downers, everybody remember Campbell's start under Zorn, wasn't it 8 games without an int, we were cruising to the playoffs at 6-2...

There is a big difference between yesterday's win and every single "good" start this team has had in the past 6-8 years, the offense.

We drove the ball down the field and scored TDs. We played against a playoff team that was super fired up and had a huge "us against the world" attitude. We played against a future hall of famer QB. We played a difficult game within the confines of a tough/hostile environment.

The next big test for this team will be to play an inferior team and see whether we have overcome our bad habit of playing down to our competition. And then the bigger test will be to see how the team handles the competitiveness of the NFC East.

In this game, I didn't see some of the same ol' deficiencies this team has and we outright beat a solid playoff caliber team. It is possible that we still will end up with a losing season. But this team has taken a huge step forward and it may have the talent to have a winning record.

[44 goes 50 gut]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Well if we wanna be debbie downers, everybody remember Campbell's start under Zorn, wasn't it 8 games without an int, we were cruising to the playoffs at 6-2...

This is the sobering reminder that it's only one game
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The difference being that Campbell didn't look like a bonifide star right out of the gate.

Let me point out some other differences:
Poor accuracy beyond dink and dunk passes, especially on anything long
Slow release long wind up
Happy feet, and tendency to throw off of his back heel
No feel for the rush
No clock in his head
Not a mobile QB despite being scouted as one
Complete inability to slide
Sometimes "scrambled" when there was no pressure and ran into needless sacks
Couldn't throw the ball away when he was running out of bounds
One handed grasp on the ball when moving in the pocket
Ball at his hip (gunslinger style) while looking down field.

I would say there are some slight differences...

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Well if we wanna be debbie downers, everybody remember Campbell's start under Zorn, wasn't it 8 games without an int, we were cruising to the playoffs at 6-2...

This is the sobering reminder that it's only one game

I remember that - even after the first 4 games, there were many analysts still arguing whether Campbell and the Redskins were the real deal or not.

After one game, I don't think there is anyone questioning whether Griffin is for real. There's reason for that - Griffin was consistently making plays, accurate throws, and also not making many mistakes.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by htownskinfan

You cant say enough about RG3,I dont want to get too giddy,I saw Ramsey come off the bench in his first game and look allpro.I know theyre 2 different types of qb,just afraid of getting my hopes up.
I voted for other for game ball,I thought the off line did a lot better job then expected.Pass protection held up pretty well,run blocking could have been better but Morris almost got 100 yards
Morris was not spectacular but very steady and efficent.That 1 td run was pretty awesome,he just got nailed at the 1 but kept chugging and got it in,a la Riggins

I agree. Tomorrow it will be back to earth and waiting to see if we play the same against the Lambs. In the big picture we need to do it many more times than once.

But today is pure enjoyment. Huzzah!

[CrustyRedskin]

I still cant believe the Saints played so poorly on D vs the bootlegs. I didnt understand what they were trying to do. It wasnt cause the run was just gashing them by any means.

[Chico23231]

Gtripp or 30gut, where can you find grades for Oline? Did yall do any O-line reviews? I think they played well, especially the left side.

[mredskins]

This has probably been mentioned before so I apologize.

Does my memory server me correct? Rak is taking some heat today for his dropped INT but even if he caught it wasn't there a DEF foul on that play that would have negated his INT?

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by mredskins

This has probably been mentioned before so I apologize.

Does my memory server me correct? Rak is taking some heat today for his dropped INT but even if he caught it wasn't there a DEF foul on that play that would have negated his INT?

I don't remember a penalty but I do remember they scored right after. All in all I think he had a good game. He blocked Brees passes 2 or 3 times in a row.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mredskins

This has probably been mentioned before so I apologize.

Does my memory server me correct? Rak is taking some heat today for his dropped INT but even if he caught it wasn't there a DEF foul on that play that would have negated his INT?

That was Kerrigan

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

That was Kerrigan

Ok after someone said Kerrigan had a near one then it kind of came back to me.


Anybody get the Washington Post on 9/5? There is a awesome full page pic of Bob. It is a drawing. I can't seem to find it on line.

[skinsfaninok]

kerrigan also dropped one

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

kerrigan also dropped one

Kerrigan's was more "broken up" than dropped. Rak's was just dropped.

Although it would be better if they make the catch, I'm not going to give either LB too much heat for drops. They are LB's, after all. A linebacker with good hands is called a "tight end." And both times they stopped the pass.

[MonkFan4Life]

Please tell me the game is going to be on NFL Replay...I misses the game and DVR'd the Pregame and not the game. I MUST see this game! Damnit!

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by MonkFan4Life

Please tell me the game is going to be on NFL Replay...I misses the game and DVR'd the Pregame and not the game. I MUST see this game! Damnit!

i'm sure it will be, it was one of the best of the weekend

[imaskin4life]

Originally Posted by MonkFan4Life

Please tell me the game is going to be on NFL Replay...I misses the game and DVR'd the Pregame and not the game. I MUST see this game! Damnit!

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