Official Washington Redskins Forum Thread

[Slateman]

#Redskins HC Mike Shanahan throwing the towel on 2012 season. Said that the rest of the 2012 season would become an evaluation for next year

https://twitter.com/NFL_RealUpdates/statuses/265221200152772608

 

[Trmszczykowski]

RG3 is gonna kill himself running into a camera man or something if he doesn't learn to slide. He didn't have his best game yesterday, but I thought he played very well given the hands of stones he is throwing too.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

So I missed the game yet again due to a meeting at work, what the hell happened?

 

[BigBucs]

Panthers D happened and finally getting their run game going happened, cant blame that one on drops. Carolina was able to sack Griffin 4 or 5 times with a 4 man rush, they werent blitzing at all. Charles Johnson owned your RT soul. Mike Shanahan think he is playing madden. Mfer went for it on 4th down 3 times on a single drive. Last attempt was finally stuffed inside the 5 yard line on a QB sweep on a drive that was over 10 mins long.

 

[kmanharris]

I haven't watched many Redskin games this year but why does Shanahan go away from Morris when they get into the redzone? Coaches in this league do some baffling things.

 

[ralaw]

I haven't watched many Redskin games this year but why does Shanahan go away from Morris when they get into the redzone? Coaches in this league do some baffling things.

Because the Shanny's have a shiny new toy in RG3.

 

[SuperKevin]

https://twitter.com/NFL_RealUpdates/statuses/265221200152772608

Hope the rams enjoy having 2 top 5 picks

 

[ThomasTomasz]

https://twitter.com/NFL_RealUpdates/statuses/265221200152772608

I really disagree with that. Sure, things look bad at 3-6, but the division could still be had if the Giants end up going into their mid-season lull like years past. Injuries have hurt the receivers and the defense, and the defense is terrible, but you don't give up on things.

Shanahan is still safe- Stephen A Smith can say whatever he wants, but Shanahan has until next season. I think the heat is really going to be on if he can't get the Redskins into the playoffs in 2013.

 

[BigBucs]

He is good for the duration of his contract. Dan Sneider will allow him to develop Griffin, he will be fired once its up though :chin:

 

[ralaw]

IMO Shanny's future depends on how the team closes out the season. They gambled on the future by getting RG3, which IMO was the right move, but it is going to make it difficult to build the team, because they don't have high draft picks and they also have that cap penalty. This team's success is going to hinge on how they develop the players they have.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

IMO Shanny's future depends on how the team closes out the season. They gambled on the future by getting RG3, which IMO was the right move, but it is going to make it difficult to build the team, because they don't have high draft picks and they also have that cap penalty. This team's success is going to hinge on how they develop the players they have.

The cap penalty is only for another season, but you are right, they are going to have to develop the players they have. The receiving corps will be helped immensely with Garcon being able to play, but the offensive line would need some help, as does the secondary.

I still don't think Shanahan's job hinges on how the team finishes this season. I think Snyder is actually content with sitting here and waiting out the rebuild. This roster that Shanahan inherited was pretty bad- that is why you see so few players still on the team from three years ago. Next season might be a different story, but when you have a rookie QB, regardless of ability, you have to give that season a pass, especially when you invested so much in RGIII.

 

[Slateman]

Guess we all got a little depressed after Carolina. Today's a nice pick me up

 

[SuperKevin]

Why was Kyle Shanahan still calling designed QB runs in the 3rd quarter with a 3 TD lead?

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Why was Kyle Shanahan still calling designed QB runs in the 3rd quarter with a 3 TD lead?

I actually like it. Far too often have the Shanahan's gotten too conservative when up in games like we were today, and they blew the lead. I heard about this from someone, as I didn't watch the game (helping someone move last minute) but yeah, I definitely like seeing that.

 

[x0xHumblex0x]

bring on Dallas on Turkey Day!!!!
we going to be in Redskin's Country for Turkey Weekend too.

anyway; strong and decisive win for RGIII & Co. i just hope it was more about the Redskins playing well, rather than the Eagles just suck that bad.

 

[Argath]

I hope Shanahan stays long enough to be able to go after free agents without this huge cap penalty. I like the direction the team is heading and could see a playoff run in the next 2-3 years tops

 

[ThomasTomasz]

I hope Shanahan stays long enough to be able to go after free agents without this huge cap penalty. I like the direction the team is heading and could see a playoff run in the next 2-3 years tops

I agree with you, I think Snyder is going to be patient. Just look at the roster Shanahan inherited, and how many players are left on it from when he took over? The team was in terrible shape, and had no depth. The past couple drafts have netted some good depth, the Redskins just have to continue on course.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Tough break for Meriweather, who did well from what I heard in the first half, but tore his ACL in a non-contact play in the third quarter- in his right knee, just after the left one healed.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

RGIII under a lot of pressure early. Redskins defense needs to put some pressure on Romo.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Aldrick Robinson making up for his mistakes earlier in the year. Dude has great speed and finally concentrated to make the big catch.