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This Ole Fart Thinks “Skins vs Broncos”
The old man has returned from his self imposed exile, and business imposed conference. Some of the season long gloom has lifted and here are a few his thoughts.
I think he’s a bit dilusional based on some of his comments. Read below and discuss his thoughts with him in our forums.
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Let’s not get too excited about this last win, shall we? First, the Broncos are clearly among the most overrated teams in the NFL. McDaniel looks like this year’s version of Jim Zorn and I have never been impressed with Mike Nolan as a Defensive Coordinator. They are soft, especially along the defensive line. When a patchwork offensive line like ours can take it to the opponents line and handle them physically in the second half, it says more about them than about us. Still, it is the first time in quite a few games when most of the line play was on the opponents side of the line of scrimmage. Credit where credit is due, as our linemen were much [more] physical than Denver’s through the second half.
Second, if you want to know the two plays that turned the game in our favor you only need to look at Orton’s egregious overthrow of Royal for what would have been an easy touchdown, and Orakpo’s ankle twisting take down of Orton at the end of the first half. I just don’t see any way we beat Denver if Orton stays in the second half as he was totally in control of the offense and had the Skin’s defense on it’s heels the first half. Simms is simply atrocious and any thoughts that I might have had of considering him for the Skin’s backup QB position were the product of vapors or some other such nonsense. He might be worthy of the Canadian league or the USAFL, or whatever alphabet soup league is now out there, but he isn’t a QB that any team can win with in the NFL. Still, credit the Redskins’ defense for stepping up and making him miserable when it got the chance.
Akh’s Thoughts: Week 10
Ten Thoughts on the Skins’ upset win over the Broncos:
1-The story of the game, at least for the skins, was the play Levi Jones replacing Heyer at left tackle. It was a night and day difference with a competent player manning the most important line position. The skins still had Heyer being a liability on the right, and the Denver exploited it all game long, but having Jones in place at LT allowed the skins to do what they’ve been dependent on for the last few season: tight runs behind the left hand side of the offense. Campbell still got battered in the pass rush, but the improved run game allowed the skins to move the ball with some consistency.
1a-No matter what happens with Chris Samuels, Levi Jones probably has a couple good years left in him. He’s part of the solution with this team. He’s better than any FA olineman available next season and he would solidify one part of the line.
We Got A Win Baby
Kudos to the Washington Redskins for coming out and playing a good game against the Denver Broncos. The Redskins scored the most points they have scored in about a year and half. They won 27-17 at Fedex Field.
The Redskins gave up an early touchdown where the cornerback bit on a double move. The secondary actually gave up several big plays biting on double moves from the receivers. The Broncos did miss an opportunity in the first half to a wide open receiver The boos started after that 1st touchdown the Redskins surrendered but the bounce back with a solid drive that ended with seven on the scoreboard.
The Redskins did have trouble pass protecting on longer drops by the quarterback, but this was probably the best run blocking effort put forth by the offensive line.
The Redskins looked like the Redskins of old in the 2nd half of the game. They pounded the Broncos on the ground rushing for a total of 174 yards. Betts, in for an injured Portis, ran for 114 yards on 26 carries. Cartwright added 41 yards with 9 carries.
The passing game wasn’t all the great but it was effective. Devin Thomas too a wide receiver screen play and turned it into a big gain with some good moves that Berman is sure to have fun with on ESPN tonight.
It was great leaving Fedex Field with a win today. With the great weather we had today and win, Redskins fans couldn’t ask for much more. Well, maybe we can. BEAT DALLAS
We Want Dallas. We Want Dallas.
Hail To The Redskins
Akh’s Thoughts: Week 9
Ten thoughts on the skins’ loss to the Falcons.
1-The biggest story of this game was the bipolar nature of the skins’ play. They were an unmitigated embarrassment in the first half, when the Falcons were mowing them down like grass. Then, they came out and took advantage of the Falcons switching to a more conservative/safe scheme especially on defense. The real Skins’ team is probably more of the one in the first half who struggled to get anything right. The Falcons’ withdrawal into a safe scheme would account for the skins ability to move the ball more effective—especially running a lot of stretches and draws against them.
1a-Why they look this bad in the first half is a fairly simple answer: coaching. Yes, the skins have massive problems talent-wise and the constant stream of injuries have depleted an already flawed roster, but the sleep walking the skins always seem to do in the first half of any games comes from the total lack of effective preparation during the week by the coaching leaders: Zorn, Blache and Sherman Lewis. There is no more evidence of the house cleaning that has to take place in the coaching staffs then this continuing problem that the team has.
Redskins Fall To Falcons 31-17
The Washington Redskins, following their bye, came out and played a terrible first half against the Falcons. They showed sparks in the second half but it wasn’t enough. They allowed 183 yards rushing by the Falcons and Jason Campbell was sacked 5 times in the game. They also had 10 penalties.
Clinton Ports suffered a concussion and will likely miss the next game. Betts relieved him and picked up 70 yards rushing. It was good seeing Marko Mitchell getting a couple of catches.
Anyway, they are 2-6 now and the only thing they will be playing for his their pride. I hope they have some left.
