Review: Redskins vs. Ravens

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Honestly, I don't think there will be many teams who can contain Portis this year.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Honestly, I don't think there will be many teams who can contain Portis this year.

Man, you're a huge Portis fan. LOL

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Who isn't? 6.0 average in the preseason? What's not to love?

[MTK]

I too think Portis is in for a monster season. The holes he's been running through this preseason are ridiculous. The offensive line is playing with chips on their shoulders.

[12thMan]

I was trying to talk this guy into making Portis his fantasy pick over Alexander! The football pundits would kill me for saying that. LOL

[illdefined]

how can you not be a fan of Clinton Portis??

all the man needs is a hair crack and he slips through in a blink. he has an amazing ability to find room and can dart off in any direction. what i love most is he runs low and instantly builds momentum, he always falls FORWARD even if its just for a handful of yards.

he's been the most exciting Redskin to watch in a loooong time, sooo worth Chump Bailey.

[diehardskin2982]

What I saw in the game:
Brunnel played great~ I wonder will Gibbs stick up for Ramsey like he did for brunnel last year or will he pull the plug sooner, especially with Mark good.

OTA fines or not, Bugel has whipped that line into shape, injuries with standing we won't fail this year because the line isn't a problem, thats for sure.

The defense first team is outstanding. Lavar is a changed man and willing to do what it takes to get the team as far as possible.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by gortiz

I think we will dominate defensively, and the offense will be adequate, then in a few weeks, the offense will make strides and catch up ... skins 21-13 in a defensively dominated game!

I think we'll beat the Bears, but getting 21 points from this offense could be asking too much. If you figure there's a score from a defensive play or a special teams return, that's one thing.

But It took overtime to score 20 points last night. Every other outing so far has been good for 17 points or less. Yes, I know. We haven't seen the starters for a full game, but unless there's drastic improvement from Ramsey and his cohesion with Moss and Patten, it could still take some time before we become an offensive juggernaut scoring 21 points.

[Beemnseven]

For those of you calling for Antonio Brown's head because he's not a good receiver, just remember this:

He won't be in position to catch many anyway. Gibbs rarely uses 4 wideout formations. Even when he does, it's usually a trick to spread the defense and call a draw play. Moss, Patten, Cooley and Thrash will catch the majority of all passes thrown this year, barring injury. If you go back to Gibbs' offense from the glory days, take a look at how much the fourth wideout was a part of the passing attack. Very, very little.

Worst case scenario if one of the starters gets injured, Brown will stay where he is fielding punts and kickoffs, while Taylor Jacobs steps up and becomes the Hall of Famer so many people think he will be. If he's able to come back from the chapped lips and ankle blisters that keep him sidelined, that is.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

We also played against some of the top defenses in the league. The Panters were back at full strength at D, regardless of their standings last year. The Bengals are Marvin Lewis coached, enough said. And the Steelers and Ravens, we all know how their defenses operate.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

We also played against some of the top defenses in the league. The Panters were back at full strength at D, regardless of their standings last year. The Bengals are Marvin Lewis coached, enough said. And the Steelers and Ravens, we all know how their defenses operate.

And that my friend may be as tough as any defenses we'll see all season long - Bengals included, who will be good by the way.

I would think that this offense can put up at least 21 point on the Bears though.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I agree. At LEAST 21...

And honestly, I really want to see Ramsey throwing a lot of intermediate passes where he can put zip on the ball and let our receivers run after the catch. Ramsey looks WAY more comfortable doing that and he's typically way more successful.

[Redskins_P]

The only thing that really stood out was the penalties. It seemed like every punt return, there was some kind stupid penalty. I'm sure Danny Smith had a lot to say to his players. If theres anything that Gibbs hates, its penalties and turnovers......and last night they didn't do a good job controlling those things.

The bright spots was our starting D, Brunell, O-line, and the reserve receivers (except for A.Brown.).

Did anyone notice all the tackles Nemo made on special teams? He had at least 3 nice tackles.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Redskins_P

The only thing that really stood out was the penalties. It seemed like every punt return, there was some kind stupid penalty. I'm sure Danny Smith had a lot to say to his players. If theres anything that Gibbs hates, its penalties and turnovers......and last night they didn't do a good job controlling those things.

The bright spots was our starting D, Brunell, O-line, and the reserve receivers (except for A.Brown.).

Did anyone notice all the tackles Nemo made on special teams? He had at least 3 nice tackles.

Nemo also had a couple of costly penalties on ST.

But as far as penalties, has anyone else noticed that Derrick Dockery has very quitely, and I say quietly because he hasn't been flagged, had a good preseason. The offensive line seems really focused on not making mental errors.

There's a short clip on redskins.com showing Jansen rallying the troops before the game - what a leader he is for this team!

[gortiz]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I think we'll beat the Bears, but getting 21 points from this offense could be asking too much. If you figure there's a score from a defensive play or a special teams return, that's one thing.

But It took overtime to score 20 points last night. Every other outing so far has been good for 17 points or less. Yes, I know. We haven't seen the starters for a full game, but unless there's drastic improvement from Ramsey and his cohesion with Moss and Patten, it could still take some time before we become an offensive juggernaut scoring 21 points.

I said 21 cause I"m a fan, Portis is killing, our line is much improved, (PLEASE SEE JANSEN'S blocks on the A. Brown reverse and the Rock TD run last week) - OUR BELOVED P. Ramsey is the only question mark, he is not looking comfortalbe, I agree Bees, he still has not gelled with our Off and WR's ...realistically I say we put up 17, and do so for a few games till PR warms up.