Redskins at Saints Post Game Thoughts

[Chico23231]

Aldrick Robinson was targeted 6 times by RG3, more than any other receiver. I think that this performance may earn Robinson more time in the O. It will be interesting to see if he is used more next week.

[DynamiteRave]

In case anyone wanted to relieve the greatness that RGIII is (or just didn't get to see it). Here's his first TD pass.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Many times I have been Kyle's critic. Not hatter, just critic.

Kyle impressed the heck out of me today. It was not because of his new toys but by the way that he used them. He ripped several pages out of the Baylor playbook, showing his flexibility. He made sure that Gryphon was comfortable and not overwhelmed. He called a good game in terms of play choice. It was Kyle's best game as our OC.

Also, our front 7 players rule.

Yes.

And before anyone says it's only different because he has Griffin running his offense...that's true, but it misses the point. This was a very different offense than what we had seen from the Shanahan's in each of the first two seasons. A majority of our first half runs came out of the gun, which did wonders to protect our OL from itself.

It's telling that Spagnuolo didn't solve Kyle at halftime, which you might have predicted from watching the past two seasons. Kyle stayed one play ahead most of the game.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

In case anyone wanted to relieve the greatness that RGIII is (or just didn't get to see it). Here's his first TD pass.

Just epic...

Hell of a snag by Garçon

[44Deezel]

For those attributing today's performance to the Saints D being really bad, what Redskins team have you been watching all these years? The Skins have struggled mightily to score against ALL Defenses, good, bad and mediocre.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

In case anyone wanted to relieve the greatness that RGIII is (or just didn't get to see it). Here's his first TD pass.

I love the acceleration as Garcon tucks the ball and heads up field. He faster than I thought

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Fail for McNabb. Yet again.

He's a bum, plain and simple. He sucked because he sucked. Not because the Offense wasn't tailored for him. Eagles gave up on him, he sucked here and then went and sucked for the Vikings. He even sucks as a commentator.

[SKINFAN2881Gibbs]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Agreed. Wow, I did not expect this at all. We actually put together a strong offensive game.

I kept thinking....I must be dreaming. Great job all around...great game planning by Kyle.....I take back everything bad I said about him....what a difference a REAL QB makes. And so glad we re-signed Fletcher! HTTR!

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

The pass pro was actually really good. Even Tyler P. had a solid game.

Other than RG3's stat line, he looked really prepared and had a comfortable command of the offense the entire time. Even he throws a clunker next week, you know this kid is special.

On defense, I think Bowen and Kerrigan had the best games. Bowen could break out this year. With the swatted passes he's reminding of Too Tall Jones.

Even Brandon Banks had a spark and you can tell his head was into the game.

Bad QBs = bad O line. The perceived issues with the O-line have been greatly exaggerated, in my opinion.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

Bad QBs = bad O line. The perceived issues with the O-line have been greatly exaggerated, in my opinion.

Agreed, last yr we had games when Rex,would hardly get touched

[WilbursHomie]

I'm still just in shock that we scored 40 points. The DB's looked a lot better than I thought. Make no mistake, that NO offense is still as good as there is out there. They can basically score at will. They're gong to score 25 plus against just about everybody. Now I hope we can demolish St Louis and pay them back for some recent upsets.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I love the acceleration as Garcon tucks the ball and heads up field. He faster than I thought

Chances of Gaffney making that play?

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[skinsnut]

I am getting past the shock but now approaching acceptance!
I expected 35-17 Saints....wow...just wow.
As many have been gushing about RG3's talent, I was very skeptical...and only after the 3rd preseason game, I started to believe...why?...3 games, no picks...for a rookie...that almost never happens, even in preseason...well...the greatest stat for a rookie QB to measure comfort is picks, imo.
3 other rookies had 10 picks today alone.
RG3 has had ....ZERO in 4 games now. That is flat out insane.

Also, I said Cedric Griffin sucked and should have been cut....well, I was WAY wrong on that...he had a great game and so did Gomes. I thought our 3rd corner and 2 safeties would get abused....they didn't....I am shocked.

Also, for everyone that said getting this new kicker was a mistake, fess up...you were wrong...I love our new kicker, he was actually perfect!...when was the last time we could say that.

I do think the Skins could have scored even more if we didn't go into burn the clock mode, but a rookies first start is risky to try to win by throwing against an aggressive D.

I really thought there was no way to win this game...I thought we'd need to score 35 points in a game, and that was almost impossible, since we haven't hit that in a couple years, and certainly not with a rookie QB against a top team.

I still can't believe it...is this real?
Is it true?
Do we have a Legit top 10 QB on our hands for the next 10 years?
Can the Skins now compete with anybody?
Is there true hope?
I just don't want to get my hopes up again, but it is hard to deny the facts.
It is just one game but what a start! WOW....what a difference RG3 makes!

HAIL To the REDSKINS!

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

You beat me to it.

There is a first time for everything Jedi Master.

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Chances of Gaffney making that play?

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I was going to go as far as saying somewhere in the negative range.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by WilbursHomie

I'm still just in shock that we scored 40 points. The DB's looked a lot better than I thought. Make no mistake, that NO offense is still as good as there is out there. They can basically score at will. They're gong to score 25 plus against just about everybody. Now I hope we can demolish St Louis and pay them back for some recent upsets.

St. Louis has a very stout Defense with some young stars in the making, I would be very careful with them.