Any Redskins Questions? - SB Nation Skins Blogger here
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 10:30 AM CDT
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Hey all, I'm the SB Nation blogger for the Redskins, Hogs Haven. If you have any questions, feel free to fire away and I'll answer them. A couple big topics in D.C. this week is that we lost Chris Samuels to an already awful offensive line. Seriously, I don't think the current line could block Miley Cyrus if she was blitzing. People here in D.C. are split whether we can pull out a win this week, which yes, is very pathetic.
The Redskins only 2 wins this year are at home, against the Rams and Bucs. The Skins have yet to play an opponent this year that has a win. Awesome.
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If I was Jason Campbell, I wouldn't want Miley Sirus to be blocked
I’d let her “tackle me”.
Week 6 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - Washington Redskins 2
by craig in calgary on Oct 16, 2009 10:33 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
lol
cute but too young for me
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
by j-man on Oct 17, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why O why did the redskins pay all that money for one guy
I have been wondering that since it happened
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by redmedicone on Oct 16, 2009 10:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It really isn't that much
Everyone thinks it is $100M which is a rediculous money, but really its only $41M guaranteed. He’ll never see more than that. If you look at it that way, he makes the same amount as Matt Stafford.
Week 6 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - Washington Redskins 2
by craig in calgary on Oct 16, 2009 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard
The “real” deal is $48 million over four years, which is even a little much in my mind. Paying a defensive tackle is risky business.
by Joel Thorman on Oct 16, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats right
I just said $41M “Isn’t that much”.
I manage a bank and we don’t have $41M
Week 6 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - Washington Redskins 2
by craig in calgary on Oct 16, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Similar to the Cassel deal, a good portion of it isn’t guaranteed. A lot of people seem to forget that when they’re bashing Pioli.
by JComp11 on Oct 16, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well has he panned out for them like he should for that money?
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by redmedicone on Oct 16, 2009 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Oct 16, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
9 tackles 1 sack 3 ast tackles is about whats he has done on stats
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by redmedicone on Oct 16, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and if you thought i was talking about cassel no i was talking about haynesworth jus fyi
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by redmedicone on Oct 16, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it's what Snyder does...
It’s child-like logic. Skins had the 4th-ranked defense last year, but ranked bottom in turnovers and sacks, SO, you’d think adding Haynesworth would lead to the DE’s getting 1-1. For the most part it has worked. Albert has been a stud…but it’s baffling the Skins have not drafted an offensive lineman basically all decade. (Chris Samuels was the last 1st round pick and that was 10 years ago). 2nd rounders? Nope. We drafted Chad Rinehart in the 3rd round 2 years ago and he is barely serviceable.
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
from Joe Posnanski blog come the following thoughts ...
It occurred to me watching the Chiefs lose to the Cowboys in overtime on Sunday one reason why it’s SO HARD to go winless for a whole season or lose 28 of 30. The reason: Other teams stink too. That’s something we always used to talk about in the press boxes before NFL games. It is tempting to believe when you are covering a bad team — and I’ve had the grand fortune of covering these Chiefs and the mid-90s Bengals — that no other team could possibly be as bad. It is pretty much a weekly event before most NFL games: NFL beat writers arguing about which of their teams is worse.
Beat writer 1: BELIEVE ME, I’m telling you, the team I cover stinks.
Beat writer 2: You don’t know what stink means.
Beat writer 1: Really? Your team is going to win today by about 40 points.
Beat writer 2: The team I cover couldn’t score 40 points if the defense stayed at home.
Kevin, your thoughts on that? how “true” is that for your HogHeaven bloggers? here in KC I think most AP-ers actually believe the Chiefs have a decent chance of winning this game … what about the HH-ers?
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
by upamtn on Oct 16, 2009 10:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's split at best...
We play down to the competition every week (going back the last 3 years). No matter what, it’s going to be close. Chiefs red zone stats are impressive.
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re not up to Miley Cyrus level yet. If they can block Taylor Swift Campbell will be okay.
by JComp11 on Oct 16, 2009 10:53 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Have the Skin's been practicing indoors or outdoors?
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Oct 16, 2009 10:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
outdoors 100% of the time
we don’t have an indoor facility
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think LJ can run on your 22nd ranked run D?
"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden
by Matt_Grbac on Oct 16, 2009 10:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll answer that
No.
Week 6 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - Washington Redskins 2
by craig in calgary on Oct 16, 2009 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My question
Could you do us a favour and have Albert Haynsworth stomp on LJ’s head like he did in Dallas?
Week 6 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - Washington Redskins 2
by craig in calgary on Oct 16, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cold, cold, cold as ice
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
by upamtn on Oct 16, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sounded a bit
Foreigner, if I might! :)
by ttownmikey on Oct 16, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn craig, get outta my head ...
or, as Lewis Black would say: “it’s dark in here, and we may die!”
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
by upamtn on Oct 16, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on, Matt ... LJ couldn't run over 22 guys off the street ... or 11 for that matter
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
by upamtn on Oct 16, 2009 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
LJ is done, i cant stand him
run up the middle into the back of a random line guy and get arm tackled cmon thats all ive seen him do except one play where he got to the outside and actually got some yards he would be benched on a pee-wee team
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by redmedicone on Oct 16, 2009 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha funny!!
Great players dont win championships.....Great TEAMS win championships
by DT58forever on Oct 16, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that should have read:
Do you think LJ can run into your 22nd ranked D and fall down at the line of scrimmage?
Yes Matt, I do believe LJ can accomplish this!
:)
"I will fight you!"
"What is your weapon?"
"My bare hands!"
"That is stupid. I will use a sword and I will cut off your bare hands."
by CT Chief Fan on Oct 16, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd run into
the back of my linemen too if all they did was stand up after Cassel says hike I mean common there so F-ing stagnant
Great players dont win championships.....Great TEAMS win championships
by DT58forever on Oct 16, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They will ranked around
16th or so after Sunday. While I do believe we have a “shot” at winning, it won’t be on the ground with LJ. The “step, step, stumble, fall” dance won’t get many yards. But hey, Haley says LJ is running hard. Does an awesome job of disguising it as lackluster, unenthused, and slow motion.
I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...
by BinSC on Oct 16, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 Million
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
by upamtn on Oct 16, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
The run D is ranked like 22 and the passing D top 5.
Key: don’t go up the middle. Haynesworth does stop everything.
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the way LJ runs and the play-calling for him ... there goes the neighborhood
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
by upamtn on Oct 16, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin
Recently Jerry Jones gave a vote of confidence to Wade Phillips and the Skins players made a statement that they would like a vote of confidence from Synder concerning Zorn, which apparently won’t ever come. Plus the call for Zorn’s head on a platter from the fans. How do you think it affects the players mentality playing this week?
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Oct 16, 2009 11:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And
What is Sherman Lewis really doing as an O “consultant”? Hall didnt seem to think too much of him in his rant about giving Zorn a vote of confidence.
Thanks!
"I will fight you!"
"What is your weapon?"
"My bare hands!"
"That is stupid. I will use a sword and I will cut off your bare hands."
by CT Chief Fan on Oct 16, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yah, I posted that link on fanshots late last night ...
and for what it’s worth, I think the Skins stay focused on the game, not on "what it … "
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
by upamtn on Oct 16, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's been REAL bad
Locker room is divided…some Carlos Rogers called out Snyder saying “the ownership is responsible for the personnel.” ouch.
Players publicly said they want Snyder to anoint Zorn for the year, but he won’t do it. It’s Snyder’s mess. He gave the Head Coach, Offensive Coach, and QB coach to a guy (Zorn) that has never called a play in his life. To make matters worse, the OC Zorn brought w/ him (Sherman Smith) had never called a play either. As for Sherman Lewis, he’s been out of the league for 5 years and sits in the press box for games. It’s clear his role is to watch and analyze Zorn….think of the movie Office Space …. “What would you say….ya do hear!?!?”
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Redskins are really in a "no win" situation this week...
Think about this, if they lose they lost to a winless team. However, if they win they would have beaten a winless team. They still have not beaten a winning team yet this season, therefore having no way to gauge any progress they may or may not have made.
But I agree with what has been posted before, in that we here at AP have more to cheer for at 0-5 then they do at 2-3. I see us more on the way up and unfortunately for their fans they could still be down.
Winning begins with Attitude - Haley and Pioli will be winners in KC!
I'll forever be a Chiefs fan! Only God himself could take that away from me, but when I get to my great reward, I'll rejoin two bigger fans, my Mom and Dad.
by Lanier63 on Oct 16, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I kind of disagree
we here at AP have more to cheer for at 0-5 then they do at 2-3
We just have lower expectations. They still have the 5th ranked Defense in all of the NFL and will punch us in the mouth if we take them lightly. This team has a boatload of talent, but like us, they took a flyer at Head Coach who seems to be in over his head.
Week 6 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - Washington Redskins 2
by craig in calgary on Oct 16, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, it's worse than us
They took a flyer on an OC and then made him HC when Snyder couldn’t find anyone worth taking the job that was willing to work for him. That’s a seriously eff’d up organization! Say what you want about Haley, but I don’t think Pioli has burned so many bridges that he couldn’t find someone to come coach the team.
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx
by Big Chief on Oct 16, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i diasgree
Only thing that saves Zorn’s job is if he beats the Chiefs and beats the Eagles on MNF next week. Skins are going to get blown out at home vs the Eagles….then Skins have a BYE week.
Enter…new coach.
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who's your thought
as to whom that will be?
by ttownmikey on Oct 16, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All speculation...
1.) Gruden
2.) Shanahan
I’m not excited about either. Gruden has a bad rap for how he treats his players. Everyone in DC would love for Russ Grimm to come in. He’s hard-nosed and a proven coach (SB coaching appearances with Steelers and Cardinals)….not to mention he’s one of the original Redskins Hogs.
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think Snyder would let Shanahan
make the personnel decisions? I just can’t see the egos of those two guys being compatible at all.
by jmcgoblue on Oct 16, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shanahan kind of is...
Him and Vinny Cerrato are friends, which scares me. I know Shanahan has been giving the Skins some tips…that RB we brought in for camp and signed later, Antony Alridge, (small speedster)…Shanahan’s recommendation.
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gruden has been distancing himself from the Redskins.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Oct 16, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can't distance himself too far...
He’s coming to Fedex Field for MNF next week.
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even at that, he is still just buying time.
Unless he goes on the most amazing Super Bowl run in all of history, Zorn is a gonner. He’s already fired as far as Snyder is concerned, it’s just a matter of semantics at this point.
by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 16, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Problem for the Skins
Is that the Chiefs do not turn the ball over. For having no wins, you’d think you have a lot of turnovers, but no. I can’t see anyway the OVER hits in this game. Especially since it’s been light raining in DC the last 2 days and it’s continuing through game time.
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shitty weather?
Clinton Portos vs Chiefs Run D >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LJ vs Skins Run D
Week 6 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - Washington Redskins 2
by craig in calgary on Oct 16, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Portis
I disagree. Portis has REALLY lost a step, and with Chris Samuels gone…the Redskins seriously have NO blockers. They all suck. When Samuels went down last week, the Panthers scored 5 sacks. That’s pathetic.
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our guys...
are happy to get 5 sacks in a season…for the team.
Bewsaf
by Bewsaf on Oct 16, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LJ has lost more than a step
Portis: 3.7 YPC – Ugly
LJ: 2.4 YPC – Absolutely unacceptable over a 5 game stretch
Week 6 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - Washington Redskins 2
by craig in calgary on Oct 16, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might come down
to the kicking games then & Succop vs. Suisham, like Succop’s range in that dual!
by ttownmikey on Oct 16, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep...
it might break out into a good old fashion soccer match.
Bewsaf
by Bewsaf on Oct 16, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll put my money against Mr. Irrelevant! haha
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't bet against him too often...
He is probably the best pick from last years draft class. He’s actually been pretty consistent.
by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 16, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must be nice...
Skins haven’t had a consistent kicker since Chip Lohmiller 20 years ago. (Suisham ranked last year).
Funny…Snyder fired one kicker we brought in awhile back b/c he missed his first field goal attempt….Eagles picked him up…rest is history. David Akers.
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chiefs had a guy many years ago, had tried out and never caught on with about 6 or 8 teams ...
… name of Lowery, first name Nick … you may have heard of him
it’s often like that with K’s
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!
by upamtn on Oct 16, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just look at Lawrence Tynes and what he’s doing for NYG. I’d feel a lot worse about that if I didn’t think we had a stud in Succoup.
by scottbwalters on Oct 17, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we mainpage this or something?
At the rate the fanposts are flying up, this will be off in 10 minutes.
I enjoy these debates with other SBNationers.
Week 6 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - Washington Redskins 2
by craig in calgary on Oct 16, 2009 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It takes like 20 rec's doesn't it?
I’M ONLY ONE MAN
Week 6 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - Washington Redskins 2
by craig in calgary on Oct 16, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to get front page'd an admin has to do it.
Rec it will get it in the recommended. Not sure what the AP admins have their set to tho.
by KevinE on Oct 16, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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