Al Saunders Knows more about AFC teams then NFC

CiscoKidd81 · 10-10-2006, 11:50 AM

I have a theory that the Redskins did so well VS the Jags because Saunders has seen the Jags more then the Redskins NFC East opponents.

Does anyone agree at all or am I just thinking too much?

MTK · 10-10-2006, 11:56 AM

Nah, I don't think that's an issue. If we were talking about his knowledge of the AFC West you might have a point. But teams only play teams outside of the division once every 4 years now. And with all the film that these guys watch, you can easily get up to speed on any team.

CiscoKidd81 · 10-10-2006, 12:00 PM

I agree but they did not look good Vs The Giants or The Cowboys. I am a die hard skins fan but I just don't know.

MTK · 10-10-2006, 12:02 PM

Division games are always tough, I don't think it's any reflection on Saunders not knowing the opponents.

VTSkins897 · 10-10-2006, 12:05 PM

i agree that it's something to consider. it probably equates to nothing more than some extra time in the film room though like some people said.

dmek25 · 10-10-2006, 12:19 PM

they all study film, regardless of the opponent. our offensive line is the key. they played horrible sunday( other than chris samuels, who i thought had an outstanding game)

hesscl34 · 10-10-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CiscoKidd81

I have a theory that the Redskins did so well VS the Jags because Saunders has seen the Jags more then the Redskins NFC East opponents.

Does anyone agree at all or am I just thinking too much?

Hmmm. Interesting theory. You might have something there!

JWsleep · 10-10-2006, 03:17 PM

I doubt it. These guys spend an awful lot of time looking at current film. Also, Huston has a new coach, so that's not someone Saunders had expereince with, and I don't know when he last played against Jax.

I really feel it was all-around execution, rather than scheme trouble last week. We only ran 46 plays, which makes it tough to establish any sort of rhytm on offense. And that's what Saunders' teams thrive on--getting the D leaning one way and going the other. We never got a rhytm to do that.

Remember, it's still early for this team with Saunders scheme. And, as has been noted over and over again, it's a complex scheme. As I said before: it's growing pains, combined with the team's lack of fire on Sunday. They brought the fire and executed against Jax, and you saw what we can do.

61cad · 10-10-2006, 03:37 PM

So, what is Greg Williams excuse?

That Guy · 10-10-2006, 04:55 PM

don't think so. maybe overconfidence, maybe improper preperation... lots of what-ifs after losses to choose from

Longtimefan · 10-10-2006, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Division games are always tough, I don't think it's any reflection on Saunders not knowing the opponents.

I agree Matty. I would want to think our fans know how difficult it is to win division games, espically in the NFC east, and espically on the road. Had we been able to steal that game sunday, that's exactly what it would have been,"A Steal".

10-10-2006, 11:50 AM	#1
CiscoKidd81 Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	Al Saunders Knows more about AFC teams then NFC I have a theory that the Redskins did so well VS the Jags because Saunders has seen the Jags more then the Redskins NFC East opponents. Does anyone agree at all or am I just thinking too much?

10-10-2006, 11:56 AM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,544	Re: Al Saunders Knows more about AFC teams then NFC Nah, I don't think that's an issue. If we were talking about his knowledge of the AFC West you might have a point. But teams only play teams outside of the division once every 4 years now. And with all the film that these guys watch, you can easily get up to speed on any team. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-10-2006, 12:00 PM	#3
CiscoKidd81 Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Al Saunders Knows more about AFC teams then NFC I agree but they did not look good Vs The Giants or The Cowboys. I am a die hard skins fan but I just don't know.

10-10-2006, 12:02 PM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,544	Re: Al Saunders Knows more about AFC teams then NFC Division games are always tough, I don't think it's any reflection on Saunders not knowing the opponents. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-10-2006, 12:05 PM	#5
VTSkins897 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 41 Posts: 890	Re: Al Saunders Knows more about AFC teams then NFC i agree that it's something to consider. it probably equates to nothing more than some extra time in the film room though like some people said.

10-10-2006, 12:19 PM	#6
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Al Saunders Knows more about AFC teams then NFC they all study film, regardless of the opponent. our offensive line is the key. they played horrible sunday( other than chris samuels, who i thought had an outstanding game) __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

10-10-2006, 03:17 PM	#8
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,719	Re: Al Saunders Knows more about AFC teams then NFC I doubt it. These guys spend an awful lot of time looking at current film. Also, Huston has a new coach, so that's not someone Saunders had expereince with, and I don't know when he last played against Jax. I really feel it was all-around execution, rather than scheme trouble last week. We only ran 46 plays, which makes it tough to establish any sort of rhytm on offense. And that's what Saunders' teams thrive on--getting the D leaning one way and going the other. We never got a rhytm to do that. Remember, it's still early for this team with Saunders scheme. And, as has been noted over and over again, it's a complex scheme. As I said before: it's growing pains, combined with the team's lack of fire on Sunday. They brought the fire and executed against Jax, and you saw what we can do. __________________ Hail from Houston!

10-10-2006, 03:37 PM	#9
61cad Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 296	Re: Al Saunders Knows more about AFC teams then NFC So, what is Greg Williams excuse? __________________ DAMN YOU SAM HUFF, F****ING NEW YORK GIANT!

10-10-2006, 04:55 PM	#10
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Al Saunders Knows more about AFC teams then NFC don't think so. maybe overconfidence, maybe improper preperation... lots of what-ifs after losses to choose from

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