Washington Commanders thread

jack presley · 03-09-2019 7:41pm

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

He has talent and I think that the coaches have failed to bring the best out of that talent in some ways.

I wonder is there a way to improve the hand eye co ordination stuff and improve his hands, surely this is a training thing. If he isnt putting the work in fine but I feel like we just never seen him at his best.

To be honest I dont see where we have the depth to be cutting Doctson either. He had 6 touchdowns two years ago and showed glimpses, that was with Cousins , so who knows he might just turn the corner at the Vikings.

I've read somewhere, don't know where and can't remember when that he 'didn't love football' and was only doing it as a job. Now I've no idea if that has any impact on his performances but the gist of the reporting was that he didn't have the drive or will to push on and be a great player and didn't care about playing. Probably typical reporter rubbish trying to fill a column but what do you reckon, anything to it do you think?

jack presley · 03-09-2019 7:43pm

I'll believe it when I see it and this is probably more people adding 2+2 and getting 5 but DeAngelo Hall is saying Trent will be back 'sooner rather than later'

https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/deangelo-hall-now-believes-trent-williams-may-rejoin-redskins-sooner-rather-later

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 04-09-2019 12:59pm

jack presley wrote: »

I've read somewhere, don't know where and can't remember when that he 'didn't love football' and was only doing it as a job. Now I've no idea if that has any impact on his performances but the gist of the reporting was that he didn't have the drive or will to push on and be a great player and didn't care about playing. Probably typical reporter rubbish trying to fill a column but what do you reckon, anything to it do you think?

I've heard that as well but no evidence of it. Worked out hard according to most of the players from camp and the journalists too. So not sure where those statements come from. Also apparently Cousins spoke highly of him and his work ethic and thats why he is at the Vikings now.

Did some more research last night though on our WR options and apparently some of the rookies have been showing serious skills. Will believe it when I see it!

jack presley · 04-09-2019 1:33pm

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

. Will believe it when I see it!

Yeah, I’m the same. I’ve been burnt too many times

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 04-09-2019 1:47pm

jack presley wrote: »

Yeah, I’m the same. I’ve been burnt too many times

Trent coming back though seems like its a real thing.

jack presley · 04-09-2019 1:52pm

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

Trent coming back though seems like its a real thing.

Has there been movement on that? All I heard was DeAngelo Hall’s comment on ‘sooner rather than later’ coul mean anything. Technically week 3 is sooner than week 8 or whenever it is he has to report by to get his year’s service.

They need him back this week. Even with no preseason or training camp, he’d be better than the current option.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 05-09-2019 2:59pm

right lads its time , predictions for the year:

*Haskins doesn't start any games barring injury to Keenum

* We win the division, going 10-6

*Guice rushes for over 1500 yards and Peterson rushes for over 1000

*Reed catches 10+ tds

* Trent comes back by week 3 and goes to the probowl!

jack presley · 06-09-2019 9:08am

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

right lads its time , predictions for the year:

*Haskins doesn't start any games barring injury to Keenum

* We win the division, going 10-6

*Guice rushes for over 1500 yards and Peterson rushes for over 1000

*Reed catches 10+ tds

* Trent comes back by week 3 and goes to the probowl!

I love your optimism but there's not a hope in hell that the Redskins go 10-6. I'm thinking more along the lines of 4-12, 5-11.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 06-09-2019 10:12am

jack presley wrote: »

I love your optimism but there's not a hope in hell that the Redskins go 10-6. I'm thinking more along the lines of 4-12, 5-11.

Look I've gone for the optimistic view this year!

@Eagles -L
Cowboys -W
Bears - W
@ Giants - W
Patriots - L
@Dolphins - W
49ers - W
@ Vikings - L
@Bills - W
Jets - W
Lions - W
@Panthers - L
@Packers - L
Eagles - W
Giants - W
@Cowboys - L

Includes going 4-2 in the division but I dont think thats beyond us. Win 2 against the giants and split the games with the Eagles and Cowboys.

jack presley · 06-09-2019 9:15pm

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

Look I've gone for the optimistic view this year!

@Eagles -L
Cowboys -W
Bears - W
@ Giants - W
Patriots - L
@Dolphins - W
49ers - W
@ Vikings - L
@Bills - W
Jets - W
Lions - W
@Panthers - L
@Packers - L
Eagles - W
Giants - W
@Cowboys - L

Includes going 4-2 in the division but I dont think thats beyond us. Win 2 against the giants and split the games with the Eagles and Cowboys.

I'd love it if you're right. can't see it though.

jack presley · 07-09-2019 4:09pm

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

*Reed catches 10+ tds

Ruled out for tomorrow it seems. He really needs to consider calling it a day at this stage considering all the injuries he's had, especially the concussions.

I'd say he'll only play 6-7 games this season so getting those 10 TDs is going to be hard.

EDIT - Officially out now.

jack presley · 08-09-2019 12:53pm

Peterson out too.

So it looks like the Redskins and injuries is going to be a thing in 2019 again.

Itssoeasy · 08-09-2019 12:57pm

jack presley wrote: »

Peterson out too.

So it looks like the Redskins and injuries is going to be a thing in 2019 again.

Is he injured or what ? I do remember seeing during the week that there were still decided how much of the field he'd see but they've decided none this week. Would AP have made that much difference ?

jack presley · 08-09-2019 1:00pm

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Is he injured or what ? I do remember seeing during the week that there were still decided how much of the field he'd see but they've decided none this week. Would AP have made that much difference ?

I saw an earlier tweet saying it was injury related but one just now from ESPN's John Keim says it isn't so I don't know.

EDIT - NBC's JP Finlay confirming it as a healthy scratch.

jack presley · 08-09-2019 9:31pm

As I said in the Week 1 thread, it's the hope that kills you. For about an hour I was thinking everyone (including me) was wrong about this team and maybe there aren't as bad as we thought they'd be. But no, soon after they reverted to being awful as expected.

And so much for this highly vaunted defence. They were awful in the second half. Couldn't get any pressure and couldn't make any sort of stop, even when the Eagles were in 3rd and 10 etc. And the OL was the same OL we're used to. How many times were Moses and Penn called for holding? And no holes for the RBs. I don't think Peterson would have had many more yards than Guice did.

Philadelphia killing me today (both Eagles and Phillies).

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 09-09-2019 12:27pm

jack presley wrote: »

As I said in the Week 1 thread, it's the hope that kills you. For about an hour I was thinking everyone (including me) was wrong about this team and maybe there aren't as bad as we thought they'd be. But no, soon after they reverted to being awful as expected.

And so much for this highly vaunted defence. They were awful in the second half. Couldn't get any pressure and couldn't make any sort of stop, even when the Eagles were in 3rd and 10 etc. And the OL was the same OL we're used to. How many times were Moses and Penn called for holding? And no holes for the RBs. I don't think Peterson would have had many more yards than Guice did.

Philadelphia killing me today (both Eagles and Phillies).

Mad how we look at things differently. That was a gutsy performance, but errors cost us on two long TDs. Philly are a serious outfit, going to be there or there abouts come playoff time.

We did really well obviously first half. Then back came our problems, seriously bad play calling, bad time management and our defence were exhausted because our offence literally could not stay on the field. Two 3 and outs and a 4 and out in the first three possessions second half. That's what killed us.

Guice was poor and I cant think that Peterson would have been any poorer. We needed both in my opinion. The Wr's though looked decent and Keenum had a pretty decent effort. Penalties though ****ing killed us. 12 for 90+yards .. ffs.

Anyway overall still happy with the performance. I think we win more than we lose.

jack presley · 09-09-2019 7:03pm

Well Adrian Peterson's exile won't be for too long it seems

https://twitter.com/dcsportsbog/status/1171121657467068418

Jon Allen out a few weeks too. Bloody injuries and this team, they can never catch a break.

jack presley · 09-09-2019 7:36pm

https://twitter.com/ThomasBoswellWP/status/1171129709289201664

jack presley · 09-09-2019 7:54pm

A more positive tweet from Moses

https://twitter.com/NBCSRedskins/status/1171134579614330881

jack presley · 12-09-2019 3:57pm

Guice visiting James Andrews today. Never good when your name is in the same sentence as James Andrews.

Probably will involve surgery and be out for 6-8 weeks. This guy is turning into Jordan Reed when it comes to injuries.

jack presley · 12-09-2019 5:11pm

Former Redskin Watch: Josh Doctson put on IR by Minnesota.

jack presley · 13-09-2019 6:39pm

Injuries piling up for Sunday. Already confirmed out:

Guice
Allen
Reed
Brantley

Iffy:
Dunbar
Moreau

jack presley · 15-09-2019 3:39pm

The financials of TW's holdout

https://twitter.com/Russellmania621/status/1173244611944468481

jack presley · 15-09-2019 9:13pm

Awful performance again from the defence today. I know they were missing Allen and the CBs (and if it wasn't for that I'd expect Manusky to be fired tomorrow) but they still need to step up and make some plays. I don't think we saw the Cowboys punter since the first drive or two. Apart from the interception and 1 sack, there was no pressure on the Cowboys and they scored on every other drive they had I think.

Offence wasn't much better. Again no holes being opened by the OL and more holding penalties. Garbage time TD again disguises the gap in the teams, just like it did last week.

Bears next week is another defeat as is the Pats in week 5 and I wouldn't be too sure the Giants in between them will be a win either. So at best 1-4 is on the cards and it wouldn't surprise me if they're 0-5.

jack presley · 15-09-2019 10:02pm

https://twitter.com/RedskinsReview/status/1173340987957137409

So that doesn't bode well.

Realt Dearg Sec · 23-09-2019 11:36pm

jack presley wrote: »

https://twitter.com/RedskinsReview/status/1173340987957137409

So that doesn't bode well.

On the other hand, the Bears haven't won in Washington since 2001. So...

jack presley · 24-09-2019 8:16am

Didn’t see the game but by all reports, another typical Redskins performance. The way they’re playing the only obvious win on the schedule at the moment is Miami.

shamrock55 · 24-09-2019 11:50am

What an absolute joke the redskins are, season over after 3 games, ****ing pathetic organisation, zero ambition to win

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 24-09-2019 4:04pm

Poor again. Chicago defence is good but for them to put up 31 against us .. signs are bad.

My optimism is well and truly gone.

jack presley · 24-09-2019 8:50pm

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

My optimism is well and truly gone.

Surprised it took you this long...!!!!

I've only watched the 5 minute highlights on GamePass but have listened to a few of the Redskins podcasts today and they are all in agreement over Gruden having an awful game last night. Letting the clock run before calling time outs, bad play calls, going for 2 unnecessarily etc. And Manusky getting torched too.

None of them expect any coaching changes this week though.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 25-09-2019 10:07am

jack presley wrote: »

Surprised it took you this long...!!!!

I've only watched the 5 minute highlights on GamePass but have listened to a few of the Redskins podcasts today and they are all in agreement over Gruden having an awful game last night. Letting the clock run before calling time outs, bad play calls, going for 2 unnecessarily etc. And Manusky getting torched too.

None of them expect any coaching changes this week though.

Surprised it took me this long too!

Its been horrific. I have tickets to the Giants game this weekend. And .. well I dont wanna.

jack presley · 25-09-2019 9:41pm

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

Surprised it took me this long too!

Its been horrific. I have tickets to the Giants game this weekend. And .. well I dont wanna.

I'd go. You never know what could happen. The Redskins are so frustrating that they might defy all common sense and go and with the game. And if Keenam is stinking the place up again, you might get to see Haskins for a series or two towards the end.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 26-09-2019 9:35am

jack presley wrote: »

I'd go. You never know what could happen. The Redskins are so frustrating that they might defy all common sense and go and with the game. And if Keenam is stinking the place up again, you might get to see Haskins for a series or two towards the end.

Thats true. Part of me wants them to pplay Haskins this season and see what we have. If he is a franchise QB then fine. If not its time to look for the Lawrence sweep in 2021. Which would mean two years of sucking.

jack presley · 29-09-2019 4:38pm

Not want you want to read an hour before kick off

https://twitter.com/BenStandig/status/1178331711542894593

What it is with this team and not being able to keep players healthy?

jack presley · 29-09-2019 5:19pm

Gruden's last stand today...????

I wish it was Allen/Snyder's last stand but they're going no where.

jack presley · 29-09-2019 6:41pm

https://twitter.com/redskinsreview/status/1178363611686813697?s=21

jack presley · 29-09-2019 6:49pm

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

I have tickets to the Giants game this weekend.

I hope you ignored my advice and gave the game a miss.

jack presley · 29-09-2019 7:05pm

At least we now get to see what Haskins has.

jack presley · 29-09-2019 8:55pm

Not quite rock bottom yet (that’s when they lose to Miami).

But things have to change with h the coaching. Manusky and Gruden both have to go. Ideally Allen too, but that isn’t going to happen.

They just look so unprepared and very indisciplined. Every good play in the first half was negated by a penalty. And that’s on coaching.

Gruden just looks lost on the sideline.

carltonleon · 29-09-2019 9:14pm

Jaysus, that is depressing !!

jack presley · 29-09-2019 9:15pm

jack presley wrote: »

Gruden just looks lost on the sideline.

And he looked like a dead man walking in his post game presser. Totally beat down.

shamrock55 · 29-09-2019 10:18pm

Is this the worst redskins outfit ever

jack presley · 29-09-2019 10:24pm

shamrock55 wrote: »

Is this the worst redskins outfit ever

I've been a fan since around 86-87 and I don't remember seeing a team this lost or playing as bad. I don't know are they they worst as the Jim Zorn era was pretty bad too but I never thought Gruden was a good HC and he's not doing anything to change me mind this season.

He was making excuses in the presser about players that were out and he included Jordan Reed in his list. If he hasn't got used to playing without Jordan Reed at this stage, what has he been doing?

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 02-10-2019 12:25pm

jack presley wrote: »

I hope you ignored my advice and gave the game a miss.

I did not unfortunately, nice to see Haskins on the field but unfortunately last weekend was a tough start for him.

This team is abysmal. Your preseason worries were well founded

jack presley · 03-10-2019 8:23pm

Belichick on the drugs again it seems

https://twitter.com/NoraPrinciotti/status/1179424020707581953

especially when you read what Gruden is saying

https://twitter.com/NoraPrinciotti/status/1179426723110281216

jack presley · 04-10-2019 7:41pm

So the Colt McCoy era (mark II, III or IV?) begins on Sunday.

carltonleon · 06-10-2019 8:53pm

Well today is going exactly as expected ....

jack presley · 06-10-2019 8:56pm

carltonleon wrote: »

Well today is going exactly as expected ....

To be fair, the defense was kind of competitive in the first half but time of possession was always going to catch up with them.

Offence is awful though. Take away that trick play for the TD and they have feck all yards. 10 points in 2 games says it all.

jack presley · 06-10-2019 8:57pm

At least the Pats have called off the dogs and taken Brady out.

jack presley · 06-10-2019 9:06pm

Not really relevant to today’s game but Gruden’s obsession with a QB who “knows the offence” annoys me.

He’s been praising McCoy all week saying he gives them the best shot because he knows the offence. It was the same with signing Mark Sanchez off the scrap jeep last season. “He know the offence”. So what! If he can’t play, it doesn’t matter how well he knows the offence.

As I said, nothing to do with today’s game but just a general complaint on how They evaluate QBs.

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