Post Game Thread Redskins vs Bears

[Red_One43]

Dropped interceptions - what is going on?

It's preseason, but this was going on last season as well.

[Bob 0119]

That game reminded me of Bruce Lee's sister...

[frankcal20]

Somebody should be working the jugs machine this week.

[spudstr04]

Positives:

"Captain" Kirk
Aldrick
Briscoe
Banks Punt TD

Negatives:

Lack of Consistency with 1st team Offense
Orakpo and Meriweather Injuries?
Dropped INTs

[everydayAskinsday]

Unfortunately I was unable to watch the game out here in Utah ( one downside to being in the Air Force ) for some reason they dont care that I cant watch my Redskins in the preseason!

Could I please get a brief description of the key points on the game and players performance.. I have read through the posts from the game thread but its hard to really get an idea.. from what I read this what I got..

Orakpo and Merriweather both suffered what sounded like serious injuries? I heard they said Orakpo was just a should sprain? any updates? and I heard it looks like an ACL/ MCL for Merrieweather?

Also sounds like Bob Griffin III struggled against the Bears D and that Kirk had a great game against the Bears reserves

Banks also brought back a Punt? how did he look as a receiver and how were our other receivers looking to make a good impression

any signs of life from ey?

How did the RB's look?

Was our D as bad as it seems against the 1st stringers of the Bears O ? seems that our secondary really struggled....

I know I am asking alot and Im sure people just talking about the game on here will help to answer alot of my questions but I am very grateful for any questions you all can answer until I am able to catch the game on NFL Network tomorrow.. Thanks and HAIL!

[Red_One43]

With RGIII coming out of that game unhurt, that type of game will go a long way towards the his maturing as a QB. I rather him face that in in the second preseason game than to get the Bills' version again.

O line got good expereince and Shanny has more of an idea of what we need to work on.

Cousins and co. made the game exciting. It would have been nice to win, but it's preseason.

[Krisk86]

I don't know how he would do against the 1st string D, but Cousins looked like a NFL QB. Kinda reminded me of Matt Flynn taking over for Rogers and now look where he is at. If Cousins keeps this up other teams are going to want him.

[Chris Luva Luva]

The QB controvery will find its origin in this game.

[spudstr04]

Hearing that Orakpo injured same pec muscle as last season.

Shanahan is seemingly elusive when talking about London's missed game. Not sure what's up there.

[spudstr04]

The QB controvery will find its origin in this game.

No QB controversy. RG3 played against a good 1st unit D and held up quite well. O-Line is garbage.

Kirk played against back-ups and Bears were playing soft with big lead late. I like what I see, but nothing to get crazy about.

[RayNAustin]

Cousins!! He provided a little excitement in an otherwise lackluster performance of the first team .... robbed of a comeback win by a three wood down the middle.

Even though it's just the preseason, that o-line really played poorly in the 1st Q ... and it's not a good sight to see RG3 running for his life like that.

But is it me or is Captain Kirk for real? He really looks sharp ... with quick decisions and a very quick release, with accuracy. Could he be one of those sleepers like Brady that fell to the 6th round?

Just sayin'

[Chris Luva Luva]

Hearing that Orakpo injured same pec muscle as last season.

Shanahan is seemingly elusive when talking about London's missed game. Not sure what's up there.

Hearing from where? THN "sources" have been fairly poor lately.

[Chris Luva Luva]

The QB controvery will find its origin in this game.

No QB controversy. RG3 played against a good 1st unit D and held up quite well. O-Line is garbage.

Kirk played against back-ups and Bears were playing soft with big lead late. I like what I see, but nothing to get crazy about.

When has that logic ever extinguished the burning desire of this city to root for the 2nd string QB? Lol

[spudstr04]

Hearing that Orakpo injured same pec muscle as last season.

Shanahan is seemingly elusive when talking about London's missed game. Not sure what's up there.

Hearing from where? THN "sources" have been fairly poor lately.

Rich Campbell, Grant Paulsen

[spudstr04]

The QB controvery will find its origin in this game.

No QB controversy. RG3 played against a good 1st unit D and held up quite well. O-Line is garbage.

Kirk played against back-ups and Bears were playing soft with big lead late. I like what I see, but nothing to get crazy about.

When has that logic ever extinguished the burning desire of this city to root for the 2nd string QB? Lol

True, but this is RG3, not Rex/Beck. The city is crazy for RG3, not so much for Rexy. I think Cousins can surely play Qb in the NFL, but I have a strong feeling that he will be starting with another team within 2 years.

[Red_One43]

Unfortunately I was unable to watch the game out here in Utah ( one downside to being in the Air Force ) for some reason they dont care that I cant watch my Redskins in the preseason!

Could I please get a brief description of the key points on the game and players performance.. I have read through the posts from the game thread but its hard to really get an idea.. from what I read this what I got..

Orakpo and Merriweather both suffered what sounded like serious injuries? I heard they said Orakpo was just a should sprain? any updates? and I heard it looks like an ACL/ MCL for Merrieweather?

Don't know about Merriweather, but here is the latest on Rak.

Tarik El-Bashir‏@TarikElBashir

Brian Orakpo said injury is to same pec he hurt last year. Gets an MRI tomorrow. #Redskins

Also sounds like Bob Griffin III struggled against the Bears D and that Kirk had a great game against the Bears reserves

RGIII played in a muddy pocket the entire night. He looked good at times in his movement in that muddy pocket. He really had no chance to set and throw. He did make one real nice throw to Moss, but even on that one, he faced pressure.

Banks also brought back a Punt? how did he look as a receiver and how were our other receivers looking to make a good impression

Banks didn't play receiver.

any signs of life from ey?

Except for the interview, not really

How did the RB's look?

Morris first carry 20 yrds. Looked great until the O line just stopped blocking. Tristan DAvis looked good as well with the little room he had. Tavon(?) Bailey fumbled away his chances of making it.
Was our D as bad as it seems against the 1st stringers of the Bears O ?

seems that our secondary really struggled....

GRiffin looked horrible out there. Hall missed a key open field tackle. Josh Wilson dropped an easy INT. Receivers were wide open. "Seems" is putting it mildly. The reserves looked good.

I know I am asking alot and Im sure people just talking about the game on here will help to answer alot of my questions but I am very grateful for any questions you all can answer until I am able to catch the game on NFL Network tomorrow.. Thanks and HAIL!

Hope that helps

[tribeofjudah]

What up with RG3....during press con, always picking his eye-boogers and rubbing nose, and touch his locks........ Hey man, you look fine.

[Red_One43]

I don't know how he would do against the 1st string D, but Cousins looked like a NFL QB. Kinda reminded me of Matt Flynn taking over for Rogers and now look where he is at. If Cousins keeps this up other teams are going to want him.

With the pressure that RGIII faced, I doubt if Cousins would have done any better. He migh have gotten killed. He hung in there and took some shots from the reserves. RGIII showed the importance of being elusive back there. He never took straight on shot.

[everydayAskinsday]

thanks for answering my questions Red_one... big help!

[The Hogster]

Kirk Cousins will either be this team's very capable backup, or someone to turn into a very high draft pick in the future

[Red_One43]

thanks for answering my questions Red_one... big help!

Anytime! Used to live in outside the area - hated not being able to see the Redskin games.

[The Hogster]

My only real concern with this team is the secondary. I actually think Brandon Thompson should make this roster as he shows that he can be an very good cover corner. Tanard Jackson looks to be working off some rust.

Tyler Polumbus played well. And Leribus looks very capable at G as well. Gettis is coming along too, but from my vantage point he's got to play a little lower. If he's a hard worker, he'll be a steal one day who could eventually start.

Briscoe is better than I even thought, but not playing ST might hurt him. For the first time in years, this team will have to cut a WR that can actually make another team.

Alfred Morris probably goes to the practice squad, but he trucked Lance Briggs which was impressive. It looks like Niles Paul might need a year of playing at this weight. If he can keep running 4.4 at the weight he's at, he's going to pose problems for defenders.

[Red_One43]

My only real concern with this team is the secondary. I actually think Brandon Thompson should make this roster as he shows that he can be an very good cover corner. Tanard Jackson looks to be working off some rust.

Tyler Polumbus played well. And Leribus looks very capable at G as well. Gettis is coming along too, but from my vantage point he's got to play a little lower. If he's a hard worker, he'll be a steal one day who could eventually start.

Briscoe is better than I even thought, but not playing ST might hurt him. For the first time in years, this team will have to cut a WR that can actually make another team.

Alfred Morris probably goes to the practice squad, but he trucked Lance Briggs which was impressive.

Thoughts on Cedric Griffin?

[Krisk86]

I don't know how he would do against the 1st string D, but Cousins looked like a NFL QB. Kinda reminded me of Matt Flynn taking over for Rogers and now look where he is at. If Cousins keeps this up other teams are going to want him.

With the pressure that RGIII faced, I doubt if Cousins would have done any better. He migh have gotten killed. He hung in there and took some shots from the reserves. RGIII showed the importance of being elusive back there. He never took straight on shot.

He had to be elusive the O-line was horrible against the first string D. Cousins had great protection and plenty of time to find his target and throw, but that was 3rd and 4th stringers not start NFL players

[The Hogster]

My only real concern with this team is the secondary. I actually think Brandon Thompson should make this roster as he shows that he can be an very good cover corner. Tanard Jackson looks to be working off some rust.

Tyler Polumbus played well. And Leribus looks very capable at G as well. Gettis is coming along too, but from my vantage point he's got to play a little lower. If he's a hard worker, he'll be a steal one day who could eventually start.

Briscoe is better than I even thought, but not playing ST might hurt him. For the first time in years, this team will have to cut a WR that can actually make another team.

Alfred Morris probably goes to the practice squad, but he trucked Lance Briggs which was impressive.

Thoughts on Griffin?

He looked pretty good to me. Stands in the pocket. Moves around in the pocket. He felt the pressure today though. But overall, he looked good. He also was not playing with the starting line intact or with the starting receivers for a good part of the game.

London Flethcher makes this defense work. The difference between him and the other inside backers is off the charts. Not only does he play his spot well, he gets others lined up and it showed in his absence.