I know it's early to look at stats but I couldn't help it. Redskins rush defense is ranked 24th. Saints is ranked dead last. I mention them as our measuring stick on what we have seen from our OL thus far.
As far as rush defense we are coming up against the Vikings (7th), Packers (1st), Ravens (8th), and Eagles after the bye (2nd). How about the pass rush. Vikings lead the league in sacks at 15. Then tied for 3rd in sacks are the Packers and Eagles at 10. Then, sure enough, the Ravens at 9.
In other words Giants are coming up against the toughest DLs in the game right now (sans Broncos) according to the stats after 3 games. Eli took a big shot against the Skins. I'm a little concerned at how they will handle these upcoming games. Anyone else?
Will we see more of Jones at FB or do they risk Hart/Beatty as an extra OLman? More Adams at TE to block? We know how Tye and Donnell are at blocking? How are Rainey, Darkwa, and Perkins at blocking really?
It will be interesting to see what they do ....
Limit mistakes, we will be ok, albeit Apple and DRC probably being out and a lame Vernon and JPP is of concern to me..
Seriously, I haven't heard one little squeak about this guy since we drafted him. I know it's early and he's young, but the utter silence given our situation is starting to be concerning.
I think we split Minnesota and GB. Then we beat Baltimore and the Rams. We're 5-2 going into the bye.
However, if they can beat a couple of these teams then it might be an omen that they have what it takes to contend.
I'm expecting an ugly 2016 with more frustrating losses. Monday will be ugly.
Definitely a more talented team, but not talented enough to overcome itself and its opponent on a weekly basis.
These games, not so much.
a big division win . Our offense needs to be mistake free.
I think the defense should be ok providing we don't give
the Vikings a short field via turnover or a big return
on special teams .
I don't fear the Packers in so much as we generally have
played them well and I feel talent wise were pretty
equal .
Same goes for the Ravens .. If the O-line holds up and
we cut down on penalties and turnovers . We could go
into the bye week 5-2 . That to me would be huge .
Could easily finish 10-6 .. but as things sit right now
we could end up 3-4 and end up at best 8-8 .
Definitely a more talented team, but not talented enough to overcome itself and its opponent on a weekly basis.
This is why I've felt all along that though they have more talent, they wouldn't necessarily have a much better record. To many bad habits to break, too many new players needing to gel into a cohesive eunit
a big division win . Our offense needs to be mistake free.
I think the defense should be ok providing we don't give
the Vikings a short field via turnover or a big return
on special teams .
I don't fear the Packers in so much as we generally have
played them well and I feel talent wise were pretty
equal .
Same goes for the Ravens .. If the O-line holds up and
we cut down on penalties and turnovers . We could go
into the bye week 5-2 . That to me would be huge .
Could easily finish 10-6 .. but as things sit right now
we could end up 3-4 and end up at best 8-8 .
Ravens seem to always give Eli fits . I realize Ray Lewis and Rex Ryan aren't there anymore but I haven't checked the stats but I think Eli has only beat them once !
I get your point but they lost to Dallas and GB in 2007 and then beat them both in the playoffs. Packers, San Fran, and Patriots in 2011. Could be a case of them getting their heads out of the backside towards the end. I wonder if their record will be good enough to make the playoffs though?
I think we split Minnesota and GB. Then we beat Baltimore and the Rams. We're 5-2 going into the bye.
I'm expecting an ugly 2016 with more frustrating losses. Monday will be ugly.
this...seems like we are waiting to see the signs of turning the corner in terms of improvement.