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^That's a good article. Worth a read, hence why I shared it.
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From Grantland's preseason article;
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Redskins Vs Titans: Reviewing The Pass Rush
By UkRedskin @UkRedskin1 on Aug 9 2013, 9:33am
One of the most eye-catching parts of the Redskins preseason opener against the Titans was their pass rush. Brian Orakpo, Ryan Kerrigan and rookie Brandon Jenkins all looked threatening.
With the first preseason game in the books, we finally have some new things to talk about! The Redskins went up against the Titans in Tennessee last night and came away with a (worthless) victory. Even though the result didn't matter, there were plenty of things to take out of the game. One of the first things that took my eye was the Redskins pass rush.
Star linebacker Brian Orakpo made his first appearance after missing the majority of the 2012 season with a pectoral injury. He teamed up with Ryan Kerrigan and rookie fifth rounder Brandon Jenkins to help create pressure in passing situations. We wondered all offseason how Jim Haslett might try to fit all three of those pass rushing linebackers on the field at the same time and that question was answered early on.
Here we see Jenkins and Orakpo take up the outside linebacker positions on a third and long situation. But interestingly, Kerrigan puts his hand in the dirt and lines up as a 3-Technique defensive tackle over rookie guard Chance Warmack. Stephen Bowen takes up the other interior defensive lineman position.
As Titans quarterback Jake Locker drops back to pass, Kerrigan and Jenkins attack their blockers. Kerrigan uses his quickness to get to the outside should of Warmack and begin to use a rip move. Jenkins gets his pad level lower than that of the right tackle, and uses good hand placement to gain control of the blocker.
Warmack is really struggling to stay with Kerrigan's quickness while Jenkins is driving the right tackle back. Brian Orakpo also gets himself into a good position, with a lower pad level than the left tackle. That enables him to drive the tackle back and hold his position.
By this point, it's all about Kerrigan and Jenkins. Warmack only manages to keep one arm around Kerrigan; while the right tackle has lost all his technique trying to block Jenkins. They've won their blocks and need to disengage and chase down the quarterback. Locker begins to step up in the pocket.
Warmack was only able to hold off Kerrigan for so long. Kerrigan breaks free as Locker attempts to scramble out of the pocket, but Kerrigan manages to sack him before Locker can escape.
It was interesting to see the Redskins be versatile and use Kerrigan on the inside. His quickness will help against bigger, slower guards like Warmack, but I can see him getting caught up in a lot of traffic on the inside. Certainly is something to keep an eye on going forward.
Brian Orakpo had his moment as well, doing a really good job of staying low and turning the edge for his sack.
I notice how he lined up very wide on this play, well outside the tight end. This helps him get a better angle to the quarterback, but also leaves a big running lane between him and the nearest defensive end.
Orakpo attacks the outside shoulder of the left tackle and does a great job staying low.
He takes such a low angle that the left tackle can't keep up. He ends up leaving his feet to trying and push Orakpo off his line, but because of Orakpo's angle of attack, he's able to withstand the block and stay with his pursuit of the quarterback.
Locker attempts to scramble up the middle, but Orakpo manages to chase him down for his first sack of the season. The first of hopefully many for Brian Orakpo this season.
Let's not forget the rookie Brandon Jenkins. He saw a significant amount of playing time throughout the game and flashed a lot of potential as a speed rusher.
On this play Jenkins is coming off the edge against the right tackle.
He gets a fantastic jump off the snap. The ball isn't halfway to the quarterback and Jenkins is already past the line of scrimmage.
That jump gets him in a great position against the right tackle, who gets completely turned around trying to stay with Jenkins.
Just like on the Orakpo sack, the tackle leaves his feet to trying and delay Jenkins' rush.
That last effort from the right tackle was just enough to get Jenkins off balance and delay him long enough for Locker to get a pass off. While you would like to see Jenkins finish that play and disrupt the quarterback's throw, to see him get off the snap with that kind of jump is very promising. If he can keep getting elite level jumps like that, then it will be very hard to keep him off the field.
By UkRedskin @UkRedskin1 on Aug 9 2013, 9:33am
One of the most eye-catching parts of the Redskins preseason opener against the Titans was their pass rush. Brian Orakpo, Ryan Kerrigan and rookie Brandon Jenkins all looked threatening.
With the first preseason game in the books, we finally have some new things to talk about! The Redskins went up against the Titans in Tennessee last night and came away with a (worthless) victory. Even though the result didn't matter, there were plenty of things to take out of the game. One of the first things that took my eye was the Redskins pass rush.
Star linebacker Brian Orakpo made his first appearance after missing the majority of the 2012 season with a pectoral injury. He teamed up with Ryan Kerrigan and rookie fifth rounder Brandon Jenkins to help create pressure in passing situations. We wondered all offseason how Jim Haslett might try to fit all three of those pass rushing linebackers on the field at the same time and that question was answered early on.
Here we see Jenkins and Orakpo take up the outside linebacker positions on a third and long situation. But interestingly, Kerrigan puts his hand in the dirt and lines up as a 3-Technique defensive tackle over rookie guard Chance Warmack. Stephen Bowen takes up the other interior defensive lineman position.
As Titans quarterback Jake Locker drops back to pass, Kerrigan and Jenkins attack their blockers. Kerrigan uses his quickness to get to the outside should of Warmack and begin to use a rip move. Jenkins gets his pad level lower than that of the right tackle, and uses good hand placement to gain control of the blocker.
Warmack is really struggling to stay with Kerrigan's quickness while Jenkins is driving the right tackle back. Brian Orakpo also gets himself into a good position, with a lower pad level than the left tackle. That enables him to drive the tackle back and hold his position.
By this point, it's all about Kerrigan and Jenkins. Warmack only manages to keep one arm around Kerrigan; while the right tackle has lost all his technique trying to block Jenkins. They've won their blocks and need to disengage and chase down the quarterback. Locker begins to step up in the pocket.
Warmack was only able to hold off Kerrigan for so long. Kerrigan breaks free as Locker attempts to scramble out of the pocket, but Kerrigan manages to sack him before Locker can escape.
It was interesting to see the Redskins be versatile and use Kerrigan on the inside. His quickness will help against bigger, slower guards like Warmack, but I can see him getting caught up in a lot of traffic on the inside. Certainly is something to keep an eye on going forward.
Brian Orakpo had his moment as well, doing a really good job of staying low and turning the edge for his sack.
I notice how he lined up very wide on this play, well outside the tight end. This helps him get a better angle to the quarterback, but also leaves a big running lane between him and the nearest defensive end.
Orakpo attacks the outside shoulder of the left tackle and does a great job staying low.
He takes such a low angle that the left tackle can't keep up. He ends up leaving his feet to trying and push Orakpo off his line, but because of Orakpo's angle of attack, he's able to withstand the block and stay with his pursuit of the quarterback.
Locker attempts to scramble up the middle, but Orakpo manages to chase him down for his first sack of the season. The first of hopefully many for Brian Orakpo this season.
Let's not forget the rookie Brandon Jenkins. He saw a significant amount of playing time throughout the game and flashed a lot of potential as a speed rusher.
On this play Jenkins is coming off the edge against the right tackle.
He gets a fantastic jump off the snap. The ball isn't halfway to the quarterback and Jenkins is already past the line of scrimmage.
That jump gets him in a great position against the right tackle, who gets completely turned around trying to stay with Jenkins.
Just like on the Orakpo sack, the tackle leaves his feet to trying and delay Jenkins' rush.
That last effort from the right tackle was just enough to get Jenkins off balance and delay him long enough for Locker to get a pass off. While you would like to see Jenkins finish that play and disrupt the quarterback's throw, to see him get off the snap with that kind of jump is very promising. If he can keep getting elite level jumps like that, then it will be very hard to keep him off the field.
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It's preseason, so I don't read too much into analysis, whether it's positive or negative.
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Sorry NFL.com, but how in gods name is this article news worthy http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap10...fined-by-nfl-for-wearing-unauthorized-apparel
If anything, it shows how stupid the NFL is by caring so much about their apparel sponsorship.
And the fine's that insignificant to a player of Griffin's stature. That it'd be like you or me getting a speeding fine. Sure, it's a nuisance paying it, but when all's said and done, it really isn't that much of a hit on the budget.
If anything, it shows how stupid the NFL is by caring so much about their apparel sponsorship.
And the fine's that insignificant to a player of Griffin's stature. That it'd be like you or me getting a speeding fine. Sure, it's a nuisance paying it, but when all's said and done, it really isn't that much of a hit on the budget.
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Everything seemed rusty to start with in week 1, fumbles, Griffins radar and natural style, and defensively not great. But the momentum towards the end of the game was exciting. Not too sure how this season will go. This week will be big
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Need to turn it around that's for sure. Defense isn't playing as well as last season and we're not protecting the ball either. I'd like to see us give the ball to Morris more (13 carries a game for Morris vs 45 pass attempts a game).
Admittedly we've played from behind in the first few games so we've had to pass, but we could have put the ball in Morris' hands more with the game in the balance today.
Admittedly we've played from behind in the first few games so we've had to pass, but we could have put the ball in Morris' hands more with the game in the balance today.
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Well, it looks like I overrated the Redskins this season. Can't defend, which is usually what we can do, even if we can't score on offense....
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Griffin looking better, but yes defensively poor and not sure guys like Morris have came back as good. Lotta 2nd yr blues. Will finish the season well I feel but all too late.
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Both Morris and Griffin's problems against Dallas can be attributed to just absolutely awful interior o-line play.
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Jordan Reed is absolutely legit.
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Here's a good analysis of why Jordan Reed is the perfect fit for the Redskins offense;
Pre Snap
Pre Snap
9 guys in the box with single safety coverage over the top and single coverage on Garcon means that RGIII has an easy read.
Sending Garcon on a straight deep streak means the single safety over the middle slides to the left to provide cover, leaving Jordan Reed one on one with the #2 CB. Reed, who has scintallating speed and an ability to make sharp cuts, by this point has already gotten 4 yards of separation on his man, and if the play had been just a simple inside slant/cross route, it would have been a first down regardless.
Reed runs the post route perfectly, and Griffin hits him for a 38 yard completion. The ball was slightly underthrown, meaning Reed had to pull up a bit to make the catch, giving the defender time to catch up and make the tackle. If the pass had been a little better thrown, then Reed was open for the YAC TD.
Also note that the safety by the point had switched his focus back to Reed, leaving Garcon 1 on 1 deep.
Pre Snap
Pre Snap
9 guys in the box with single safety coverage over the top and single coverage on Garcon means that RGIII has an easy read.
Sending Garcon on a straight deep streak means the single safety over the middle slides to the left to provide cover, leaving Jordan Reed one on one with the #2 CB. Reed, who has scintallating speed and an ability to make sharp cuts, by this point has already gotten 4 yards of separation on his man, and if the play had been just a simple inside slant/cross route, it would have been a first down regardless.
Reed runs the post route perfectly, and Griffin hits him for a 38 yard completion. The ball was slightly underthrown, meaning Reed had to pull up a bit to make the catch, giving the defender time to catch up and make the tackle. If the pass had been a little better thrown, then Reed was open for the YAC TD.
Also note that the safety by the point had switched his focus back to Reed, leaving Garcon 1 on 1 deep.
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Let's just agree that all the best tight ends in the NFL are named Jordan, yeah?
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Kyle Shanahan called the worst game of his life after HT. Just completely abandoned the run. Tried to bait Denver into thinking we were running and kept going for homerun bombs on playaction passes with 2WR sets that Denver never took the bait on...
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was seriously disappointing...
2-5... can it be turned around? amazing where the team is currently at, given the off-season hype.
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We came back from worse last year.
But there's a lot of issues that need to be sorted out.
But there's a lot of issues that need to be sorted out.
