Falcons And Redskins Recap: Winning Is Always Easy

Smitty has alluded to this countlessly, but we need to play well in all three phases consistently. We’re not doing that right now. The encouraging thing about our D is that it does show the capability of being great. But suddenly they lose it on the next time out and just bleed yardage through the air and ground. I’m ready for things to click on that side of the ball. The good news is, every week we see new guys make huge plays, and you get the impression that things are coming around.

Speaking of clicking, I would absolutely love it, as Dave stated in the other post, if both Turner and Ryan could have big performances IN THE SAME GAME. It’s kind of maddening to think of all the weapons we have that aren’t being efficiently and all that potential that isn’t being fulfilled. That being said, Turner was incredible in this game, and having his troubles straightened out is going to be important next week against a Carolina team that struggles against the run.

A win is a win, but would have liked it to be more impressive.

I had a good time, but missed a lot of this game. that flask of Patron in my pocket didnt help much. I could stand to see this one again.

The Burner looks like he is having a ton of fun out there, running people over and scoring at will. I know Smitty & Co want to get the passing game going what with all those weapons they have, but right now the best thing for this team, not to mention Ryan’s confidence, is to run, run, then run some more.

While I’m happy for Hill’s interception return for a TD, one play a player does not make. On that note, I’m not ready to conceed Grimes’ spot to Hill. I have had no problem with Grimey’s play to this point so I don’t see the purpose in benching him yet. If Hill continues to excell then fine, but let’s remember that there are treasons he never got on with the Rams.

While it was great to see the line getting a significant rush, I’m doubtful that we will see many more offensive lines as bad as the Redskins. Let’s hope they picked up a few tricks that will help them against some of the better teams we have left to face.

Wow, he was fantastic. I think you’re right, Dave – he looks totally different from the first few weeks, when he looked slow and even a little bit timid. Now he’s running with authority, and it’s great to see. In just two weeks, he’s upped his average from 3.4 YPC, all the way to 4.6 YPC. He’s back, baby; he’s back!

Babs: he’s gotta be Co-MVP, or at least an Honorable Mention. He was a one man wrecking crew.

Peterson: He was biting hard on play-action, and losing his man (TE, FB, etc) in coverage. Hopefully, that is something they can correct this week. I don’t think Carolina really has the guys to hurt us in this area anyway (of course, I would’ve said the same about the ’Skins, too).

Also looking ahead to next week @CAR: They’ve gotta figure out the what was wrong with the run defense up the middle in the second half. If Ladell Betts can go for 15-70, DeAngelo might go for 20-150 (not to mention Stewart)…

Turner had another run of about 40 yards that was called back for holding (by I think Clabo) and I didn’t see that hold. I was wrong about Turner lookin slower than last year. He looks great – speed, acceleration, agility, not to mention break tackle (trucking).

Ryan’s interception came on a play where he had 2 wide open receivers and he threw the ball to Booker who had 3 guys on him. Not good… his confidence might become an issue. Dude needs a 4 TD game to get back on track. CAR is not the game though.

PS – CAR just lost their stud LB… lets see Turner put up 200 against them. They can’t throw, so lets stuff the box all day to stop DWilliams

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mike peterson did get burned alot over the middle by a guy who is not chris cooley. he did the same last week against shockey. the great curtis lofton also had a lesser game. hope thats not due to injury we will need him healthy against the carolina rushing attack. peterson is in a little slump but hes a veteran leader and i think he will bounce back. our secondary has gotten better since the last meeting with carolina and grimes doesnt give up that much height to smith. i am concerned that carolina has the top rated pass defense in the league ryan will have to get it together we need to see him hitting jenkins and white more using his weapons and please stop with the dangerous throws. i didnt see it last game but he usually forces it to gonzo and when jenkins was wide open he forced it to a tripple coverd marty booker. hes gotta play better just doesnt seem to have the confidence. play calling doesnt help him tho. but at least after this game he knows what to work on. not giving up on him yet.

i think ryan is fine. he’s just adjusting to the pressure. after several games of being protected very well, teams are getting to him. he’s just got to hone his instincts of when to step up into the pocket or when to start to scramble. as far as the int goes, i thought booker was open too. i was screaming 80 and had to eat crow when it was intercepted. booker had separation from his guy, but his route just led him straight into a mess.

turner was a beast. i don’t think he was even touched on that second TD run. i’m ready for norwood and snelling to return but i like the change up in the running plays. even turner was having the ball thrown to him. hopefully, they’ll continue to use the backs in a variety of ways. we could easily have a 3 headed hydra running attack.

weems was hyping the crowd. he’s excited to be on the field. i was also glad to see him being used in the offense more even though i didn’t like the play calls.

it was a good game for a team coming off of an emotional, hard fought game on a short week.

he changed his game style from inside to outside runner i have no problem with that norwood stricktly outside runner snellings is a great inside runner and turners a mixture of both great depth