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Eagles Near Last in Run Defense
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 6:41 pm
by SprintRightOption
Finally the Redskins get to play a team whose main weakness is run defense. Before today's game the Eagles were ranked 30th against the run. I think it's safe to assume we will see a lot of rushing next week built into the game plan, but who will have the most yardage?
HTTHH : Hail to Torain, Hightower and Helu.
I still think they start with Hightower then switch to Torain as the main back with Helu sprinkled in.
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 8:16 pm
by Irn-Bru
The problem is that the Eagles offense does rack up the points pretty quickly, so our offense might feel pressured to abandon the run and try to keep up with them through the air. Our defense is going to need to have a big game to keep things from getting out of hand.
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:07 pm
by Chris Luva Luva
This doesn't make me happy. Here's some brutal honesty.
1. We don't have a sensible commitment to the run.
2. We'll run it down to the redzone and MAYBE make the FG.
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:12 pm
by PAPDOG67
How about we just end the Eagles season next week!
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:16 pm
by Red_One43
Chris Luva Luva wrote:This doesn't make me happy. Here's some brutal honesty.
1. We don't have a sensible commitment to the run.
2. We'll run it down to the redzone and MAYBE make the FG.
Jason Garrett and Kyle Shanahan went to the same OC school.
You are right there will be no commitment to the run - no matter how big big the lead.
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 1:13 am
by 1niksder
Red_One43 wrote:Chris Luva Luva wrote:This doesn't make me happy. Here's some brutal honesty.
1. We don't have a sensible commitment to the run.
2. We'll run it down to the redzone and MAYBE make the FG.
Jason Garrett and Kyle Shanahan went to the same OC school.
You are right there will be no commitment to the run - no matter how big big the lead.
Pass happy OC in a pass happy League
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:20 am
by Deadskins
Irn-Bru wrote:The problem is that the Eagles offense does rack up the points pretty quickly
Not if we keep them off the field with a solid running game moving the chains and eating up the clock.
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:56 am
by ATX_Skins
Red_One43 wrote:Chris Luva Luva wrote:This doesn't make me happy. Here's some brutal honesty.
1. We don't have a sensible commitment to the run.
2. We'll run it down to the redzone and MAYBE make the FG.
Jason Garrett and Kyle Shanahan went to the same OC school.
You are right there will be no commitment to the run - no matter how big big the lead.
This, just doesn't make sense. But I understand.
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:03 am
by cowboykillerzRGiii
OUR D should have a field day with vick until he bows out.. Shouldn't last past 2nd quarter. I forsee him faking an injury if need be. He's pretty vulnerable back there and we are a better D IMO probably the best they have faced. Cheers to pick sixs 4-6 man blitzezz abd torain movin the chains!
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:27 am
by NYFINESTSKINSFAN
That is why before the season started I stated on NFL.com why the NFC East was up for grabs. The Eagles may have a potent offense, but Vick is too fragile and last years success may have been a bit of a fluke. I also stated their defensive front 7 is too small and teams will run the ball down their throats. I didn't expect their secondary to be as porous as it is.
The Giants I predicted their offense to be pretty solid but Eli will not be consistent and lose some games through poor decisions and bad throws. Defensively the Giants have one of the best defensive fronts in the NFL, but that wont be enough to save their bad secondary. Some teams have already proved they can run on the Giants, especially Arizona.
The Cowboys I predicted, well they will just self destruct. They are just not capable of getting all that talent too work together as a one cohesive unit. Their offensive line is a bit suspect as well and they have no running game. Their defense has been doing pretty well, but not enough to make them run away with the NFC East. I did predict their defense to be above average and better than that of the Skins, but thus far our defensive unit has been better than theirs in almost every catagory.
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:41 pm
by MDSKINSFAN
The Eagles do move the ball effectively, but like us can't finish in the redzone. But we can't count on them not finishing drives and turning the ball over every time. Hopefully, Kyle Shanahan stays committed to the run. The Eagles have a terrible run D, we have 3 good runningbacks, and running the ball keeps the Philly offense off the field. Why wouldn't he run the ball? I just hope he does because if he puts the game in Rex's hands it could be a huge mistake. Unfortunately I don't expect him to stay committed to the run.
Re: Eagles Near Last in Run Defense
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:07 pm
by redskinz4ever
SprintRightOption wrote:Finally the Redskins get to play a team whose main weakness is run defense. Before today's game the Eagles were ranked 30th against the run. I think it's safe to assume we will see a lot of rushing next week built into the game plan, but who will have the most yardage?
HTTHH : Hail to Torain, Hightower and Helu.
I still think they start with Hightower then switch to Torain as the main back with Helu sprinkled in.
we just played the rams and we didn't really stick with run in that game so i have no reason to think we will pound the rock so far we do not seem to notice weaknesses in teams ...... we have grossman lets throw the ball when should rely on a ground game and keep rex from making the right read.
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:46 pm
by funsho2
The eagles are a wounded lion..no need to not take them seriously
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:36 pm
by SkinsJock
Deadskins wrote:Irn-Bru wrote:The problem is that the Eagles offense does rack up the points pretty quickly
Not if we keep them off the field with a solid running game moving the chains and eating up the clock.
love it .... EXCEPT this OC will not commit to the run game
AND ... Grossman does not know how to 'help' his offense score points
WE WIN because of the defense ..... & Beck finishes the game
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:39 pm
by ATX_Skins
SkinsJock wrote:Deadskins wrote:Irn-Bru wrote:The problem is that the Eagles offense does rack up the points pretty quickly
Not if we keep them off the field with a solid running game moving the chains and eating up the clock.
love it .... EXCEPT this OC will not commit to the run game
AND ... Grossman does not know how to 'help' his offense score points
WE WIN because of the defense ..... & Beck finishes the game
Beck? Really? I think both QB's are perfectly capable of handing the ball off lol
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:17 am
by cowboykillerzRGiii
Can we NOT sound like a flippn giants or dare me say that other teams board?
POSITIVE thinkin yall its the secret right? Don't doubt build hope even wish for the highly un expected. 300+ yds passing and 200+ rushing. BOM smash the eagles into the bottom of the basement for good!
Oh here's some news I copied from the front page- posted in the call to Davis thread too but seems appropriate here as well
• TE Fred Davis? didn’t leave town during bye week, opting to work out, study film and catch passes from QB Rex Grossman? at Redskins Park.
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:50 am
by SkinsJock
ATX_Skins wrote:Beck? Really? I think both QB's are perfectly capable of handing the ball off
Grossman & Beck are capable - we'll need Beck to help the offense score some points at the end of this game ... if not sooner
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:55 am
by Chris Luva Luva
cowboykillerzRED wrote:Can we NOT sound like a flippn giants or dare me say that other teams board?
No thanks. I'd rather stay grounded in reality. Speaking honestly about a teams deficiencies isn't a bad thing.