Redskins Football STINKS
Since Colin gave me posting rights on this blog, I have predicted many things. While most, if not all, look to be true, one prediction has been a TOTAL disaster. That is - my prediction of the Redskins winning the Super Bowl was a huge mistake.
After 7 games, the Skins are 2-5. I have seen 99% of all Redskins games dating back to 1991. And, let me tell you, I haven't seen a worse Redskins team since the Norv Turner years. Yes, that is correct, even the ole Ball Coach, Steve Spurrier, had Skins teams that looked better than the 2006 Washington Redskins. The quarterback is old and only throws screens and dump-offs. The offensive coordinator (Al Saunders) stinks. The offensive blocking is terrible. The defense is riddled with injuries. And, worst of all, the personnel moves we have made in the off-season have been terrible, including:
1) Letting Ryan Clark - safety - leave to Pittsburgh so we could sign Adam Archuleta. Clark was the glue of the defense and a solid pass defender. Archuleta gets beat every week, big-time.
2) Warrick Holdman - we let go of LaVar Arrington and we drafted Rocky McIntosh to replace him at outside linebacker. But, apparently Rocky isn't good enough. So, we start Warrick Holdman, who misses basically every tackle he can.
3) Antonio Pierce - two years ago, we let Pierce go to the Giants as a free-agent. He is one of the best middle linebackers in the league and we developed him. Now, we have Lamar Marshall who can't cover anybody. Middle Linebackers typically lead the team in tackles. Marshall doesn't lead the skins, and he isn't even in the top 3.
4) Mike Rumf and Kenny Wright - after last season, we let our third corner, Walt Harris sign elsewhere. Harris wasn't great, but he was a very solid third corner and could step in and spot start. We let him go and signed Kenny Wright and traded for Mike Rumf. Now, teams pass on us at will. In the NFL, you need 3 solid cornerbacks. We have 1 - Shawn Springs, who is injured.
I could go on and on and on with this diabtribe. But, I'd only make myself more mad.
Bottom Line: Gibbs is still a god to me, but I'm very upset with god these days. I pray that he makes the following changes which would help our team get back on track:
1) Bench Brunell. The season isn't over just yet. Sure you have 5 losses. But 10-6 or 9-7 could win the division or get you a wildcard birth. Your best bet is Todd Collins at QB. He knows the offensive system having played it in KC whereas Brunell can't grasp the ridiculous 700 page playbook. Once you lose 8-9 games, then go with the youngster, Jason Campbell. But, in the meantime, Collins gives you the best chance to win. I know Collins is no Manning brother, but he is the best chance we have right now.
2) Simplify the playbook and play Redskins football. Who needs 700 pages of plays? Have 10 plays, two of which are run up the gut to the right and run up the gut to the left. The Skins are built for power football. Al Saunders, the coordinator, is a finesse coach. Portis shouldn't be running around the edges. He should be running right up the middle. And, the Skins should be running the ball 40 times a game. When we don't run, we need to throw the ball downfield. For some reason, this season, all of our plays are either runs around the edges or 4 yard passes or screens. This allows the defense to bunch up on the line and clog the running game. We need to spread out the offense a bit. Run the ball a ton. When you pass - screens or dump offs should only occur occassionally not with regularity.
3) Start Rocky McIntosh. He is your top draft pick this year. Get him on the field. Holdman is a fine special teams player and a nice sub once in a while, but his starting days are behind him. Benching him would also send a message to other veterans on the team to pick up the slack or you'll find your tail on the bench.
I could go on and on, but I've said enough. I'd be glad to field any questions or respond to any posts.
After 7 games, the Skins are 2-5. I have seen 99% of all Redskins games dating back to 1991. And, let me tell you, I haven't seen a worse Redskins team since the Norv Turner years. Yes, that is correct, even the ole Ball Coach, Steve Spurrier, had Skins teams that looked better than the 2006 Washington Redskins. The quarterback is old and only throws screens and dump-offs. The offensive coordinator (Al Saunders) stinks. The offensive blocking is terrible. The defense is riddled with injuries. And, worst of all, the personnel moves we have made in the off-season have been terrible, including:
1) Letting Ryan Clark - safety - leave to Pittsburgh so we could sign Adam Archuleta. Clark was the glue of the defense and a solid pass defender. Archuleta gets beat every week, big-time.
2) Warrick Holdman - we let go of LaVar Arrington and we drafted Rocky McIntosh to replace him at outside linebacker. But, apparently Rocky isn't good enough. So, we start Warrick Holdman, who misses basically every tackle he can.
3) Antonio Pierce - two years ago, we let Pierce go to the Giants as a free-agent. He is one of the best middle linebackers in the league and we developed him. Now, we have Lamar Marshall who can't cover anybody. Middle Linebackers typically lead the team in tackles. Marshall doesn't lead the skins, and he isn't even in the top 3.
4) Mike Rumf and Kenny Wright - after last season, we let our third corner, Walt Harris sign elsewhere. Harris wasn't great, but he was a very solid third corner and could step in and spot start. We let him go and signed Kenny Wright and traded for Mike Rumf. Now, teams pass on us at will. In the NFL, you need 3 solid cornerbacks. We have 1 - Shawn Springs, who is injured.
I could go on and on and on with this diabtribe. But, I'd only make myself more mad.
Bottom Line: Gibbs is still a god to me, but I'm very upset with god these days. I pray that he makes the following changes which would help our team get back on track:
1) Bench Brunell. The season isn't over just yet. Sure you have 5 losses. But 10-6 or 9-7 could win the division or get you a wildcard birth. Your best bet is Todd Collins at QB. He knows the offensive system having played it in KC whereas Brunell can't grasp the ridiculous 700 page playbook. Once you lose 8-9 games, then go with the youngster, Jason Campbell. But, in the meantime, Collins gives you the best chance to win. I know Collins is no Manning brother, but he is the best chance we have right now.
2) Simplify the playbook and play Redskins football. Who needs 700 pages of plays? Have 10 plays, two of which are run up the gut to the right and run up the gut to the left. The Skins are built for power football. Al Saunders, the coordinator, is a finesse coach. Portis shouldn't be running around the edges. He should be running right up the middle. And, the Skins should be running the ball 40 times a game. When we don't run, we need to throw the ball downfield. For some reason, this season, all of our plays are either runs around the edges or 4 yard passes or screens. This allows the defense to bunch up on the line and clog the running game. We need to spread out the offense a bit. Run the ball a ton. When you pass - screens or dump offs should only occur occassionally not with regularity.
3) Start Rocky McIntosh. He is your top draft pick this year. Get him on the field. Holdman is a fine special teams player and a nice sub once in a while, but his starting days are behind him. Benching him would also send a message to other veterans on the team to pick up the slack or you'll find your tail on the bench.
I could go on and on, but I've said enough. I'd be glad to field any questions or respond to any posts.
4 Comments:
I agree with your analysis, Mr. Manning. Gibbs needs to simplify. Too many coaches is like too many cooks.
I say this while wearing my new Redskins long-sleeved T-shirt.
The Redskins have been abusing their fans almost non-stop since the first coming of Coach Gibbs. It has been a time of great difficulty and uncertainty. The thrills of last year's run to the playoffs stand in stark contrast to the sight of Tom Cruise in Dan Snyder's luxury box.
Hail to the Redskins, indeed. If only the victories were there. If only there was some logic to the post-season other than spend more money. If only Coach Gibbs had not been taken in by that snake Brunnell and signed him to a long term contract.
Coach Gibbs won with a variety of QB's who had varying degrees of talent, but Brunnell is simply not physically able to play at a high enough level to enable the Skins to compete in the NFL. Losing to the Titans at home is all the evidence needed.
I can only hope that Campbell gets some playing time so that he can prove himself worthy of the position of Baugh and Jurgenson. If he can't, then I shudder to think who we'll bring in to help save the offense. Jeff George is still available afterall...
Cheer up mate...
...Illinois basketball is just around the corner :)
I don't care one way or the other about the Redskins, but Mike Rumf will be one of the best corners to play the game. You're lucky to have hime and the only reason I would tune in. I followed his career at U of Miami and 49'ers. I do respect Gibbs and he is a credit to the game and deserves to win.
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