How will our defense hold up next year?

[Lotus]

Fletch likely returns.

If this happens, we have basically the same defense as last year + Jarvis Jenkins, with the exception of our two opening day safeties. But as others have indicated, Landry and Atogwe did not see the field all that much last year. We've already made do without them although our safety play was problematic.

Although Gomes struggled in his rookie season, many good players do. Maybe he will raise his game.

So, in sum, there are concerns at safety but no reason to freak out yet.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Fletch likely returns.

If this happens, we have basically the same defense as last year + Jarvis Jenkins, with the exception of our two opening day safeties. But as others have indicated, Landry and Atogwe did not see the field all that much last year. We've already made do without them although our safety play was problematic.

Although Gomes struggled in his rookie season, many good players do. Maybe he will raise his game.

So, in sum, there are concerns at safety but no reason to freak out yet.

Our defense did pretty good last year for having rex turn over the ball twice a game. also, our offense was generally allergic to scoring points.

Our defense can afford to slip a little with better QB play and scoring on offense. I'm not worried.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Fletch likely returns.

If this happens, we have basically the same defense as last year + Jarvis Jenkins, with the exception of our two opening day safeties. But as others have indicated, Landry and Atogwe did not see the field all that much last year. We've already made do without them although our safety play was problematic.

Although Gomes struggled in his rookie season, many good players do. Maybe he will raise his game.

So, in sum, there are concerns at safety but no reason to freak out yet.

WTF, LL has not had any impact other than spotty since...??? Sean?
Atogwe...nothing to see there...
It has to get better from here...
HTTR...RG3

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Hog1

WTF, LL has not had any impact other than spotty since...??? Sean?
Atogwe...nothing to see there...
It has to get better from here...
HTTR...RG3

Also known as the John Beck argument.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Also known as the John Beck argument.

There is some truth in that an improved O would bring about nice things for the D.....AND, although not SB ready this year, I do expect significant improvement in that area.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Hog1

There is some truth in that an improved O would bring about nice things for the D.....AND, although not SB ready this year, I do expect significant improvement in that area.

I think the offense will be improved this year. The Redskins gamble that they will be much improved. I think they're going in the right direction, speaking very generally.

But I think this is the 'year of improvement' in Shanahan's offense. Would be smart to pair that with an uptick in defense and special teams as well.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Also known as the John Beck argument.

Where is that fanarchist guy when you need him?

[fanarchist]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Where is that fanarchist guy when you need him?

That fanarchist guy who made the arguement that John Beck should replace Grossman during the bye week because of Grossman's incessent turnover problem, and the next week Beck was thrust into the starting role.

There must have been some validity to what he was saying considering the beloved Shanahan genius think tank made the move he was petitioning for on this site.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by fanarchist

That fanarchist guy who made the arguement that John Beck should replace Grossman during the bye week because of Grossman's incessent turnover problem, and the next week Beck was thrust into the starting role.

There must have been some validity to what he was saying considering the beloved Shanahan genius think tank made the move he was petitioning for on this site.

Yes, that fanarchist guy who ad nauseum made the brilliant argument, "Beck couldn't be worse than Grossman." That guy was certainly proven correct.

[fanarchist]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Yes, that fanarchist guy who ad nauseum made the brilliant argument, "Beck couldn't be worse than Grossman." That guy was certainly proven correct.

Haha! The blossom is still losing his pedals, and relativity is still a labyrinth to be navigated.