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Game Thread W13 - NY Giants V Washington (1 Viewer)

Redskins 3 and out. Giants move down the field by passing mostly and score the game's first TD.

 
It did not look like the Skins even tried to block the XP. Feagles bobbled the ball; then seemed hesistant to re-hold. Carney still got it off with no one even close.

 
It did not look like the Skins even tried to block the XP. Feagles bobbled the ball; then seemed hesistant to re-hold. Carney still got it off with no one even close.
Yep, nobody rushed from the outside - everyone stood there and watched. Just sheer laziness. That's inexcusable.
 
Redskins defense is just utterly confused out there. Whatever front they show, whatever scheme they attempt, Giants look like they have an easy answer for. Skins are going to have to make some adjustments and make them quickly.

 
I am starting to get excited about my FF playoff chances. My big weakness up to yesterday morning was WR. I had one stud, Dwayne Bowe, and the other starter was whoever I decided to pull off the waiver wire and insert. Mark Bradley one week, Justin Gage another, but my problem was I always chose the wrong week, of course.

All that changed yesterday morning. Heard the news about Plax, got on my computer and grabbed Hixon before anyone else could. Inserted him in my lineup, and now I am watching this game and licking my chops. Do I suddenly have a WR1 on my hands to start for the next three weeks? What incredible, amazing luck!

 
I am starting to get excited about my FF playoff chances. My big weakness up to yesterday morning was WR. I had one stud, Dwayne Bowe, and the other starter was whoever I decided to pull off the waiver wire and insert. Mark Bradley one week, Justin Gage another, but my problem was I always chose the wrong week, of course.All that changed yesterday morning. Heard the news about Plax, got on my computer and grabbed Hixon before anyone else could. Inserted him in my lineup, and now I am watching this game and licking my chops. Do I suddenly have a WR1 on my hands to start for the next three weeks? What incredible, amazing luck!
I hope you're right, I did the same thing in a league where I had one glaring hole at WR.
 
Skins had the entire Giants D fooled with the reverse. Great downfield blocking by Moss & Campbell, and good hustle by Devin Thomas to dive into the endzone. One-score game now. Hoping the Skins don't have to rely on trick plays to generate offense, though.

 
I'm aware I may be biased, but that was a pretty crappy call taking away a Giants interception.

 
I know this is going to come across wrong and I probably should not bring it up. How does S Taylor make the ring of fame? I dont think he played long enough. I may not get what the ring of fame is for but I thought it was sort of a stadium hall of fame thing.

 
I know this is going to come across wrong and I probably should not bring it up. How does S Taylor make the ring of fame? I dont think he played long enough. I may not get what the ring of fame is for but I thought it was sort of a stadium hall of fame thing.
I actually tend to agree. He was great, but not for a very long time.
 
Skins tried to make a drive there, included a great play by 280lb. Mike Sellers doing his best Edwin Moses imitation. Skins receivers still having ball-catching-phobia, though, and here comes another punt...

 
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The Redskins are close to being good and even very good passing the ball on offense, but it's little things that are killing them. If these rookie WR's can develop for them it coule be exciting for 'Skins fans. But meanwhile we have to watch the contrast between the 'Skins and a team that's gotten past that hurdle already in the Giants.

 
I know this is going to come across wrong and I probably should not bring it up. How does S Taylor make the ring of fame? I dont think he played long enough. I may not get what the ring of fame is for but I thought it was sort of a stadium hall of fame thing.
No, he didn't play long enough and he didn't really have the stats to back up inclusion in the Ring of Fame, but it's about the team's and the fans' love for a player. People were confident that Sean Taylor was going to be a great player and the DC area was in a pretty deep funk after his murder. 20 years from now, when any Skins fan looks up at the Ring of Fame and sees his name, I don't think anybody will question his inclusion.
 
I know this is going to come across wrong and I probably should not bring it up. How does S Taylor make the ring of fame? I dont think he played long enough. I may not get what the ring of fame is for but I thought it was sort of a stadium hall of fame thing.
No, he didn't play long enough and he didn't really have the stats to back up inclusion in the Ring of Fame, but it's about the team's and the fans' love for a player. People were confident that Sean Taylor was going to be a great player and the DC area was in a pretty deep funk after his murder. 20 years from now, when any Skins fan looks up at the Ring of Fame and sees his name, I don't think anybody will question his inclusion.
Stats? For a safety? He was hugely impactful on the field, as much for teams avoiding throwing into his area of the field, and for WR's getting distracted and intimidated into incompletions as much for anything that would show up in a stat sheet. He was flat out dominant. The issue is how long do you have to play, and 3.5 seasons just isn't that much.
 
I know this is going to come across wrong and I probably should not bring it up. How does S Taylor make the ring of fame? I dont think he played long enough. I may not get what the ring of fame is for but I thought it was sort of a stadium hall of fame thing.
No, he didn't play long enough and he didn't really have the stats to back up inclusion in the Ring of Fame, but it's about the team's and the fans' love for a player. People were confident that Sean Taylor was going to be a great player and the DC area was in a pretty deep funk after his murder. 20 years from now, when any Skins fan looks up at the Ring of Fame and sees his name, I don't think anybody will question his inclusion.
That is sort of my question. Is the ring of fame more for the fans love of a player or how good a player he was? I am not sure that S Taylor qualified for either until he died. I know fans liked him but if he did not die does he make the ring of fame?I dont know it is probably a stupid question i should not have asked.
 
I know this is going to come across wrong and I probably should not bring it up. How does S Taylor make the ring of fame? I dont think he played long enough. I may not get what the ring of fame is for but I thought it was sort of a stadium hall of fame thing.
No, he didn't play long enough and he didn't really have the stats to back up inclusion in the Ring of Fame, but it's about the team's and the fans' love for a player. People were confident that Sean Taylor was going to be a great player and the DC area was in a pretty deep funk after his murder. 20 years from now, when any Skins fan looks up at the Ring of Fame and sees his name, I don't think anybody will question his inclusion.
Stats? For a safety? He was hugely impactful on the field, as much for teams avoiding throwing into his area of the field, and for WR's getting distracted and intimidated into incompletions as much for anything that would show up in a stat sheet. He was flat out dominant. The issue is how long do you have to play, and 3.5 seasons just isn't that much.
Yes, he was dominant during those 3.5 seasons. What I'm saying is that I don't think he's being put in the Ring of Fame for his career stats, but rather what he meant for the team while he was here. I think the original poster felt that you should have numbers closer to Dawkins, Rodney Harrison, or maybe at least Adrian Wilson levels before you earn a Ring of Fame-type honor.
 
I know this is going to come across wrong and I probably should not bring it up. How does S Taylor make the ring of fame? I dont think he played long enough. I may not get what the ring of fame is for but I thought it was sort of a stadium hall of fame thing.
No, he didn't play long enough and he didn't really have the stats to back up inclusion in the Ring of Fame, but it's about the team's and the fans' love for a player. People were confident that Sean Taylor was going to be a great player and the DC area was in a pretty deep funk after his murder. 20 years from now, when any Skins fan looks up at the Ring of Fame and sees his name, I don't think anybody will question his inclusion.
Stats? For a safety? He was hugely impactful on the field, as much for teams avoiding throwing into his area of the field, and for WR's getting distracted and intimidated into incompletions as much for anything that would show up in a stat sheet. He was flat out dominant. The issue is how long do you have to play, and 3.5 seasons just isn't that much.
Yes, he was dominant during those 3.5 seasons. What I'm saying is that I don't think he's being put in the Ring of Fame for his career stats, but rather what he meant for the team while he was here. I think the original poster felt that you should have numbers closer to Dawkins, Rodney Harrison, or maybe at least Adrian Wilson levels before you earn a Ring of Fame-type honor.
What numbers? Are you of the assumption that safeties are like RB's, and that if they don't reach certain levels of stats that they aren't being productive? Isn't there more variation between how safeties can be used versus other positions that would affect their numbers? It just seems like a silly argument when you're talking about safeties. :unsure:
 
I figured with Jacobs and Portis I'd be good for 20 points at minimum by the end of this game. The way it's going I'm looking at 5 combined from Steve Smith and these 2 jokers costing me league high points. You'd think at some point the teams would start playing the pass.

 
So far, the 2nd half is starting with a whimper. Both teams with bad cases of slippery-ball syndrome.

 
I know this is going to come across wrong and I probably should not bring it up. How does S Taylor make the ring of fame? I dont think he played long enough. I may not get what the ring of fame is for but I thought it was sort of a stadium hall of fame thing.
No, he didn't play long enough and he didn't really have the stats to back up inclusion in the Ring of Fame, but it's about the team's and the fans' love for a player. People were confident that Sean Taylor was going to be a great player and the DC area was in a pretty deep funk after his murder. 20 years from now, when any Skins fan looks up at the Ring of Fame and sees his name, I don't think anybody will question his inclusion.
That is sort of my question. Is the ring of fame more for the fans love of a player or how good a player he was? I am not sure that S Taylor qualified for either until he died. I know fans liked him but if he did not die does he make the ring of fame?I dont know it is probably a stupid question i should not have asked.
It's not unprecedented that a player with a brief career is honored like that after a death. Vince Lombardi is on the Redskins' ring too, despite only being the coach for one year. The Nets retired Drazen Petrovic's number after his death. The Hornets retired Bobby Phills' number too. etc.
 

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