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Daily Slop: Redskins getting ready for the Rams
By Steve Shoup
Jason Hatcher faces rookie in favorable match-up | ESPN Redskins Blog
Redskins DE Jason Hatcher vs. LG Jamon Brown. Hatcher has looked terrific since training camp opened, playing with power and being disruptive. The Redskins have to hope that continues considering he started this way last season, too. But there's no knee issue dogging him so that's beneficial. Brown, a third-round pick, has dealt with an ankle injury that forced him out vs. Seattle for a few plays. But he also struggled at times throughout the game.
Redskins coach Jay Gruden doesn't want to divulge number 2 QB | ESPN Redskins Blog
No. 2 quarterback. Robert Griffin III was inactive for the season opener vs. Miami, but Gruden has not yet said whether or not that will continue indefinitely. In fact, Gruden won't even say who the No. 2 quarterback will be Sunday (nor will he until 90 minutes before kickoff). Kirk Cousins will start, obviously. There have been little clues in practice during the open portion to the media, though Colt McCoy was serving in the role as the No. 3 quarterback in one individual drill (throwing to the running backs while the other two threw to receivers) but at other times he was doing the duties of the primary backup.
Redskins TE Jordan Reed tweaks quad muscle | ESPN Redskins Blog
Tight end Anthony McCoy, signed after final cuts, continues to learn the Redskins' offense and might be activated Sunday. Gruden said they're not sure yet how many tight ends they'll dress. They also have Derek Carrier, who played 32 of the 69 offensive snaps in Week 1. Carrier caught two passes for eight yards, but is a better blocker than Reed. McCoy is considered more of a blocker as well.
Redskins must handle Aaron Donald and Tavon Austin, but the Rams have other weapons | ESPN Redskins Blog
Against Seattle, there were times middle linebacker James Laurinaitis was unblocked and Donald still split the double team. William Hayes recorded a sack last week in part because he was unblocked due to attention paid to Donald. The dangerous part is when they align Donald and Robert Quinn on the same side and then run a game on the edge where Quinn loops all the way inside with Donald shooting outside. It's effective. Donald also will drop into coverage -- he did this last season vs. the Redskins as well. The move still surprises teams, leads to linemen blocking air while another rusher goes unblocked elsewhere.
Scherff and Co. will get another stiff test vs the Rams | CSN Washington
This week, Brandon Scherff and his teammates have an even more formidable challenge in Aaron Donald and Robert Quinn. In fact, the Rams notched six sacks last week vs. the Seahawks. Donald, who was this week's NFC Defensive Player of the Week, had two of them. Scherff said he expects to match up with Donald. Dating to last season, Donald has sacks in seven of his last eight games. Quinn, who also had two sacks last week, has notched double-digits in sacks each of the past three seasons. Quinn figures to match up with three-time Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams.
Previewing the Redskins running game vs the Rams | Washington Post
Mixing in different types of runs like these can keep the run game fresh and defense honest. These types of plays can often bring big chunks of yards. But even if they don't, they can offer enough of a threat to open running lanes on the standard stretch plays. Being able to run the ball effectively will be the key to the Redskins having success in this game. Last year, they weren't able to run the ball against the Rams and were shut out. This year, they'll be hoping that the guidance of Callahan helps them find some success.
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Silverback is going to give out a thug-life beatdown on Quinn.
Scherff, enjoying his roll as underdog against Suh last week, will go toe to toe with Donald.
Skins win 34-17.
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I just finished my film breakdown of both the Rams & Redskins
The Rams front is better than the Dolphins at every position including Donald over Suh
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Oh, Morris is far behind Lynch talent-wise.
Not a knock on Morris because he’s pretty damn good. But Marshawn Lynch is a fucking monster. Right now, at this moment, he’s probably the best back in theNFL, and if not, then a CLOSE, close second.
As for the receivers… IF DeSean Jackson were playing in this game, then I’d give it to us easily. But having to replace him with Andre Roberts or Grant (as much as I like Grant) is a MASSIVE dropoff.
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Seahawks got 7 points from their D and another 7 from their ST
so it’s not as bad as the final score looks
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another one was off a short field fumble
So only 10 points they worked for
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What about Donald against the run?
Can he hold up at – what is he, 285?
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The dude is a beast
Sure we can overpower him with leverage but it will take Callahan out-scheming Gregg Williams
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I hope so but Gruden will have to do a better job of getting some down field pass attempts alos
If we dink around with 4 & 5 yard outs & don’t stretch the field, that Rams D will tighten up & strangle us. Remember that we are not ther Seahawks offense & Cousins is not Russell Wilson.
Our D is gonna have to catch the INTs this week to give the O a chance
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They did a decent job against Suh and Wake.
Trent’s healthy. I think he can handle Quinn and/or Long for the most part. In all honesty, I think the matchup that worries me most is Michael Brockers against Shawn Lauvao, especially since we’re more likely to run plays to that side in order to protect the young guys on the right side (although I’d still see if we could wear out Donald early by having Scherff lean on him in the run game). But if we’re trying to run left and Brockers is driving Lauvao into the backfield constantly, then we’re gonna be in deep shit.
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Yep, but when you double team him, Brockers gets ya, or Quinn
Brockers was the first DT to get to Lynch on the final play last week
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yep they have such a strong front, even some of their 2nd unit would start on many teams
so they can give some of their key guys a few plays off and barely miss a beat
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just hope our new kicker can kick touch backs all game long
And hope our punter kicks every punt out of bounds .. Hate to see tavon austin kill my favorite team like he did to both my local high schools in the state championship games
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Sounds like a good strategy.
Can’t have mistakes and expect to beat the Rams. Really have to take advantage of any Ram mistakes and limit penalties as well.
Great test for this team. They know they gave away a win last week. How will they respond?
After watching Thursday night football I was reminded that even good/great teams/players make mistakes. They overcome them by coming back out and making plays. I don’t know how many plays this roster can make so I’m thinking they better limit their mistakes.
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This young offensive line has one helluva test ahead of them. Again.
That being said, I think they’re up for the task. Suh is more powerful then Aaron Donald and Wake is more explosive then Quinn in my opinion. So I think our guys will able to hold their own and keep them at bay. I would love to see Alfred Morris able to run through their defense and rack up yards like he did last week. If Morris goes over 100 yards on the day (again) we should be in a position to win (again).
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As much as I want to be optimistic...
It’s a bad matchup. Moreso because of the guys we’re missing. For this point, I’ll settle for not getting blown out.
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I think our run defense will continue to be stout
But then the Rams will realize they can throw at will against our weakened secondary. We really need the front 7 to get to the QB more this week if we’re going to stop their passing attack. Paging Preston Smith..
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The one saving grace...
They don’t exactly have All-Pros in their WR corps. Austin’s probably scariest because of his physical talent and the way they tend to deploy him… but Kenny Britt’s never caught more than 50 balls in a season. They don’t have any one that can really take over a game at the WR position. Austin’s really only effective if they’re moving him all over the place. He actually had more carries than catches last year.
And frankly, I don’t think their D-line’s good enough for them to come out and run 12- or 15-play drives against us. We just need to get off the field on 3rd down and keep from getting chunked.
Despite the Culliver injury, I’m actually more concerned about their tight ends against our linebackers and safeties (much more so with a somewhat undersized Trenton Robinson stepping in for Ihenacho). Jared Cook’s basically been their leading receiver the last 2 years. He’s got 4.5 speed. Nothing to sneeze at for a WR… and this guy’s 6’5", 255. Cameron didn’t get into the end zone but he really chunked us a couple of times. Cook might be even better than Cameron.
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We aren’t going to run on them like we did against Miami. They stifled Lynch, and Morris isn’t quite as good as Lynch. Meanwhile, The Rams piled up about 300 yards against a secondary that is obviously better than ours. We need the defense to make a couple more big plays this week to give us a chance. Here’s hoping we see more of Preston Smith and he continues to shine.
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Being honest I don't think this team matches up to the Rams. I want Jeff Fisher to take a beating but it will take something special.
I’m one that believes when the odds are stacked against you it’s time to go for broke. Put together a smart as you can game plan for your roster but don’t be afraid to take some shots. Take a few series on defense and go balls to the wall on blitzes. Take a couple offensive series and commit to throwing it deep. Have a couple trick special teams plays in the mix, If the circumstance allow- fake a punt or two.
Am I underestimating our team? Does this strategy amount to not believing in your team? If it backfires it’s more controversy and calls for the HC to be fired and all that crap…..
Damn the torpedos!
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I bet the individual players who watch film in the various game planning sessions are not awed or wowed like fans are.
Anyone can succeed against anyone if they anticipate the play and know their assignment. Then they just have to do it. Sherff doesn’t think Donald is going to shrug him aside like a rag doll and have nightmares dreading the upcoming game. He just knows that he’ll have to be quick off the snap and follow Callahan’s instructions.
More times than not, Donald is going to get tangled up in the mosh pit or be picking himself off the ground. Every so often he may make a play, as the elite do, but most of the time they won’t be making a play.
The skins linemen don’t believe that on every down one of the Rams DL will bust through and make a backfield play. And they won’t.
Seems like fans work themselves into a lather by reading daily blurbs and amplifying the opposition’s good plays from the previous week(s). So, in short, don’t worry and don’t be concerned, watch the game and see the slow build of the redskins toward improvement.
