Postgame thoughts

redrock-skins · 09-11-2005, 06:15 PM

While its nice to start off the year with a win, I just get the feeling that unless our Def holds opponents under 10-12 pts each game, we are in trouble.

Our offense may give up more points to the other team than our def.

RedskinRat · 09-11-2005, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by redrock-skins

While its nice to start off the year with a win, I just get the feeling that unless our Def holds opponents under 10-12 pts each game, we are in trouble.

Our offense may give up more points to the other team than our def.

UNLESS our D? You have to be kidding?

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 09-11-2005, 06:59 PM

In all fairness to Brunell, that INT that was called back (due to defensive interference) was not all on him. It appeared that the INT was made possible by the pass interference. Moss had his jersey pulled down over his shoulder pads - resulting in Moss not being where Brunell likely expected him to be. Brunell didn't make many mistakes, but he didn't look too much different from Brunell of 2004; he threw a lot of short hitches and just a few deep balls. Ramsey looked like he has throughout his career - he throws a pick and then looks pretty good.

I hope Gibbs decides to keep Ramsey in because he gives our offense a spark (and a few INTs). Brunell doesn't make as many poor throws as Ramsey, but he doesn't throw as many good balls as Ramsey either.

Portis looks like a stud (even if you take away that awesome 41-yarder).

The defense looks damn good, but where was the pass-rush the first three quarters?

The offensive line looks very solid and it will only improve with time (as Jansen's hand heals and the unit gels).

The game-planning looked light years ahead of where it did in week one of 2004 (although not as good as it did in week 17 of 2004).

Beat the Cowboys · 09-11-2005, 07:06 PM

I'm still worried about our inability to get in the end zone.

Our defense looked very solid although the Bears O isn't too impresive.

Can't wait till next Monday.

Beat the Cowboys!!!!!!!

htownskinfan · 09-11-2005, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Beat the Cowboys

I'm still worried about our inability to get in the end zone.

Our defense looked very solid although the Bears O isn't too impresive.

Can't wait till next Monday.

Beat the Cowboys!!!!!!!

I can wait,the cowboys will kick our ass once again,this game shouldnt have been close,and gibbs playcalling at the end sucked,once again giving a team time to go down field only needing a fg to win,if def doesnt get the turnover,bears probably get the fg,if Cedric benson starts the game,bears would have won it,if bledsoe gets the kind of time Orton had hes going to pick us apart,dallas has just tied sd at 21 all,on the road,they can score,we cant ,we always have at least 1 big turnover a game to give the other team easy points,mnf in dallas,crowd pumped as hell,it probably wont be close
{I really hope I'm eating these words tuesday}

saden1 · 09-11-2005, 07:34 PM

Two thought's:

1) Ugly game!
2) We can't win 10 games with that shitty passing offense.

MTK · 09-11-2005, 07:45 PM

Wow, the kneejerk overreactions are comical.

We put up 323 yards of offense today, the points weren't there but we had 1 TD called back and another that should have been a score if Cooley took his route about 1 foot further into the endzone.

We took some shots down the field, drawing a big PI call and Moss broke lose for a nice 52-yard gain.

We ran all over a very tough run defense, Portis and Betts combined for 33 carries for 162 yards, that's a nice 4.9 per rush average. Again, this was against a pretty stingy Chicago run D. We killed them in TOP with 34:15 to 25:45.

We did give up 3 sacks, but overall the pass protection was very good, and the run blocking was stellar.

On 3rd downs we were 6/16 for 38%, you'd like to see that a little higher but it's still not a bad day. Counting in the 1/1 on 4th downs that's an overall conversion rate of 41% on 3rd and 4th downs.

It wasn't a pretty win, but I think we were sadly mistaken if we thought the Bears were just going to roll over on us. They have a very good D and running game. They might not pile up the wins this year but I think they're going to give alot of teams fits.

When you look at the scoreboard and only see 9 points things don't look so good. But if you take a deeper look at the numbers, the offense was moving the ball but wasn't able to capitalize, simple as that.

AnonEmouse · 09-11-2005, 07:52 PM

For the guy that mentioned Denver kicking our butt. I watched the Dolphins game and if they had a proven RB in (i.e. Ricky Williams) the scoreline would have looked even worse. Denver suck big style on both sides of the ball. Plummer had NO time in the pocket, Lelie couldn't get open and they lost their starting RB and CB for the game early and their other starting CB for a good portion of it.

We can beat Denver with good D and mistake free O. Like we apparently played today.

Dallas? SD can't stop the run or pass, but are outscoring the Pokes because their D can't stop the Chargers either. Our D can stop Dallas, and if our O runs the ball all over them, then we can out score them too.

htownskinfan · 09-11-2005, 07:54 PM

taking a deeper look at the numbers dont mean shit,we need to score points,avoid big turnovers,piling up stats is just that,I dint think the reactions are comical,what was comical was the pregame predictions,simple as that

htownskinfan · 09-11-2005, 08:02 PM

Matty,looking at my post,it now seems a little snotty,i'm just frustrated with this team,a lot of times we win the stat wars,except for the ones that count most,turnovers,s.o.s,s.o.s.a.d.{aerosmith}

MTK · 09-11-2005, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by htownskinfan

Matty,looking at my post,it now seems a little snotty,i'm just frustrated with this team,a lot of times we win the stat wars,except for the ones that count most,turnovers,s.o.s,s.o.s.a.d.{aerosmith}

But in the end we won the only category that matters, and that's the W-L column.

I think looking at the numbers does indeed mean something. Last year we struggled to put up points and struggled to even move the ball or get big plays. Today we moved the ball, controlled the clock and had a couple of big plays. The points weren't there, and of course that has to improve, but to just look at the score and assume the offense is garbage is a pretty ignorant view to take in my opinion.

Twilbert07 · 09-11-2005, 08:08 PM

Dallas just scored to go up 28-24. If we only score 9 points next Monday, we're gonna get crushed.

skinsguy · 09-11-2005, 08:09 PM

You're absolutely right, Matty! I'm laughing my butt off at some of these responses! You would have thought we lost today.

Jamaican'Skin · 09-11-2005, 08:15 PM

I watched the entire game and was impressed with the play calling. I didn't really think Gibbs was as conservative as last year, and we WERE continually moving the ball downfiled. Ramsey doesn't get collered and we win 16- 7. Stop being so pessimistic, we won today, we started out the season the way we wanted to. They're gonna look at game film, asses, correct and improve for little D and the Tuna. I think we're gonna give those girls a run for their money

Twilbert07 · 09-11-2005, 08:22 PM

Portis needs to run like hell next week. We've got to beat Dallas, who just upset the Chargers.

09-11-2005, 06:15 PM	#31
redrock-skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 783	Re: Postgame thoughts While its nice to start off the year with a win, I just get the feeling that unless our Def holds opponents under 10-12 pts each game, we are in trouble. Our offense may give up more points to the other team than our def.

09-11-2005, 06:59 PM	#33
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Re: Postgame thoughts In all fairness to Brunell, that INT that was called back (due to defensive interference) was not all on him. It appeared that the INT was made possible by the pass interference. Moss had his jersey pulled down over his shoulder pads - resulting in Moss not being where Brunell likely expected him to be. Brunell didn't make many mistakes, but he didn't look too much different from Brunell of 2004; he threw a lot of short hitches and just a few deep balls. Ramsey looked like he has throughout his career - he throws a pick and then looks pretty good. I hope Gibbs decides to keep Ramsey in because he gives our offense a spark (and a few INTs). Brunell doesn't make as many poor throws as Ramsey, but he doesn't throw as many good balls as Ramsey either. Portis looks like a stud (even if you take away that awesome 41-yarder). The defense looks damn good, but where was the pass-rush the first three quarters? The offensive line looks very solid and it will only improve with time (as Jansen's hand heals and the unit gels). The game-planning looked light years ahead of where it did in week one of 2004 (although not as good as it did in week 17 of 2004).

09-11-2005, 07:06 PM	#34
Beat the Cowboys Camp Scrub Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 39	Re: Postgame thoughts I'm still worried about our inability to get in the end zone. Our defense looked very solid although the Bears O isn't too impresive. Can't wait till next Monday. Beat the Cowboys!!!!!!!

09-11-2005, 07:34 PM	#36
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Postgame thoughts Two thought's: 1) Ugly game! 2) We can't win 10 games with that shitty passing offense.

09-11-2005, 07:45 PM	#37
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,656	Re: Postgame thoughts Wow, the kneejerk overreactions are comical. We put up 323 yards of offense today, the points weren't there but we had 1 TD called back and another that should have been a score if Cooley took his route about 1 foot further into the endzone. We took some shots down the field, drawing a big PI call and Moss broke lose for a nice 52-yard gain. We ran all over a very tough run defense, Portis and Betts combined for 33 carries for 162 yards, that's a nice 4.9 per rush average. Again, this was against a pretty stingy Chicago run D. We killed them in TOP with 34:15 to 25:45. We did give up 3 sacks, but overall the pass protection was very good, and the run blocking was stellar. On 3rd downs we were 6/16 for 38%, you'd like to see that a little higher but it's still not a bad day. Counting in the 1/1 on 4th downs that's an overall conversion rate of 41% on 3rd and 4th downs. It wasn't a pretty win, but I think we were sadly mistaken if we thought the Bears were just going to roll over on us. They have a very good D and running game. They might not pile up the wins this year but I think they're going to give alot of teams fits. When you look at the scoreboard and only see 9 points things don't look so good. But if you take a deeper look at the numbers, the offense was moving the ball but wasn't able to capitalize, simple as that.

09-11-2005, 07:52 PM	#38
AnonEmouse Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Age: 58 Posts: 2,537	Re: Postgame thoughts For the guy that mentioned Denver kicking our butt. I watched the Dolphins game and if they had a proven RB in (i.e. Ricky Williams) the scoreline would have looked even worse. Denver suck big style on both sides of the ball. Plummer had NO time in the pocket, Lelie couldn't get open and they lost their starting RB and CB for the game early and their other starting CB for a good portion of it. We can beat Denver with good D and mistake free O. Like we apparently played today. Dallas? SD can't stop the run or pass, but are outscoring the Pokes because their D can't stop the Chargers either. Our D can stop Dallas, and if our O runs the ball all over them, then we can out score them too.

09-11-2005, 07:54 PM	#39
htownskinfan JUST LIVIN Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: houston,tx Age: 62 Posts: 4,913	Re: Postgame thoughts taking a deeper look at the numbers dont mean shit,we need to score points,avoid big turnovers,piling up stats is just that,I dint think the reactions are comical,what was comical was the pregame predictions,simple as that

09-11-2005, 08:02 PM	#40
htownskinfan JUST LIVIN Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: houston,tx Age: 62 Posts: 4,913	Re: Postgame thoughts Matty,looking at my post,it now seems a little snotty,i'm just frustrated with this team,a lot of times we win the stat wars,except for the ones that count most,turnovers,s.o.s,s.o.s.a.d.{aerosmith}

09-11-2005, 08:08 PM	#42
Twilbert07 Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 60 Posts: 594	Re: Postgame thoughts Dallas just scored to go up 28-24. If we only score 9 points next Monday, we're gonna get crushed.

09-11-2005, 08:09 PM	#43
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: Postgame thoughts You're absolutely right, Matty! I'm laughing my butt off at some of these responses! You would have thought we lost today. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

09-11-2005, 08:15 PM	#44
Jamaican'Skin The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Age: 38 Posts: 2,418	Re: Postgame thoughts I watched the entire game and was impressed with the play calling. I didn't really think Gibbs was as conservative as last year, and we WERE continually moving the ball downfiled. Ramsey doesn't get collered and we win 16- 7. Stop being so pessimistic, we won today, we started out the season the way we wanted to. They're gonna look at game film, asses, correct and improve for little D and the Tuna. I think we're gonna give those girls a run for their money

09-11-2005, 08:22 PM	#45
Twilbert07 Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 60 Posts: 594	Re: Postgame thoughts Portis needs to run like hell next week. We've got to beat Dallas, who just upset the Chargers.

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