Code Red all HANDS on deck Skins vs Saints prediction thread

[kct1975]

So unfortunately this is bad news...

Redskins place Kory Lichtensteiger on IR-recall, sign Brian de la Puente
http://www.thescore.com/news/878272

[skinsfaninok]

I'm going with the skins at home vs a very shaky saints team and a bad defense. Although brees could beat us because he's great I just think we can run the ball on them and control the clock.

Skins 29
Saints 27

Saints go for 2 at the end to tie but come up short.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Skins 29
Saints 27

Saints go for 2 at the end to tie but come up short.

Damn Okie. A code red game with a finish like that? My heart cant handle it. How about we go up comfortably by three scores early in the fourth and never look back?

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Damn Okie. A code red game with a finish like that? My heart cant handle it. How about we go up comfortably by three scores early in the fourth and never look back?

When is the last time we had a game where we had a 3 score lead? It'd be nice

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

When is the last time we had a game where we had a 3 score lead? It'd be nice

Jacksonville week 2 of 2013???
Edit : 14. It is a rarity thats for sure.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

The demise of the running game in general is baffling, but it's mostly due to the OL.

Yeah remember the Rams game. We had a two headed monster. Almost three with CT. Once we lost Lavao (spelling) it all fell apart.

[REDSKINS4ever]

Cousins tosses two INTs and two TDs....Alfred Morris rushes for over 100 yards...Jordan Reed has over 100 yards receiving... The defense creates two turnovers and sack Brees four times....Hopkins nails a 44 yard FG with 00:10 left to win it.

[Hog1]

.......ok

[30gut]

I caught Cooley's take on the running game struggles.
He said it's a little bit of everything... sometimes it's the RBs, sometimes it's the TEs failing on the edges, sometimes it's the OL and sometimes it's the WRs.

On the whole the quality of the personnel isn't that different from when the running game was good. Yeah we lost Lauvao but his replacement isn't a huge drop off. We lost Kory but we're upgraded at RG and RT and LeRib isn't terrible.

I think the main issues with the running game are coaching/game plan issues.

Predictable run tendencies, especially on 1st down. Lack of creativity and commitment overall.

[HailGreen28]

Why did our OL deteriorate so fast?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by 30gut

I caught Cooley's take on the running game struggles.
He said it's a little bit of everything... sometimes it's the RBs, sometimes it's the TEs failing on the edges, sometimes it's the OL and sometimes it's the WRs.

On the whole the quality of the personnel isn't that different from when the running game was good. Yeah we lost Lauvao but his replacement isn't a huge drop off. We lost Kory but we're upgraded at RG and RT and LeRib isn't terrible.

I think the main issues with the running game are coaching/game plan issues.

Predictable run tendencies, especially on 1st down. Lack of creativity and commitment overall.

I agree 100%. The Oline seems better in overall talent and coaching. Not having a legit blocking TE has freakin hurt. Alfmo is proven, Matt Jones is a solid second option. But the game plan, commitment isn't there.

[calia]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I agree 100%. The Oline seems better in overall talent and coaching. Not having a legit blocking TE has freakin hurt. Alfmo is proven, Matt Jones is a solid second option. But the game plan, commitment isn't there.

With the obvious run blocking issues we are having, I cannot understand why we're not using DYoung more. I think he had something like 2 snaps last week. He's our best blocker outside of the O line. Anyone know why?

[kct1975]

Originally Posted by calia

With the obvious run blocking issues we are having, I cannot understand why we're not using DYoung more. I think he had something like 2 snaps last week. He's our best blocker outside of the O line. Anyone know why?

Listening to Sports Talk 980 yesterday, I heard Rick 'Doc' Walker ask the same thing. And I completely agree with both you and him.

Why aren't the Redskins using D Young?

[skinsfan69]

I don't think Gruden likes to use a fullback. DY has been MIA.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by calia

With the obvious run blocking issues we are having, I cannot understand why we're not using DYoung more. I think he had something like 2 snaps last week. He's our best blocker outside of the O line. Anyone know why?

Cooley said Callahan doesnt like running out of the I or strong formation = no FB except on 3rd and 1 plays. That he prefers using TE in blocking schemes ..... the coaching staff needs to adjust run approach available personnel.

We have no blocking TEs but have a stud FB sitting on the bench .... this lack of adjustment is frustrating.