TheGreeK1973 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 We don't have a thread on the real stars to this 5-2 start. IMO yes they are for real because the have the best 3 down Dlinemen in the NFL as a group. And if you think I am delusional here is an article on one on of them, THE GREEK mountain which will impress you I think https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/impressed-matt-ioannidis-these-three-numbers-will-make-you-even-more-impressed With HaHa and DJ now I think we can safely say we have perhaps the best safety pair in the league which obviously will get better and better. If we are lucky enough to remain relatively healthy I honestly think this D will get as real close to taking the division and then in the playoffs who the heck knows. I mean who the heck knew last year the Eagles will be SB champions without their boy wonder at QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezy Fanatic Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I buy that they're real, because of the talent on that side of the ball. This isn't a fluke, this is a concerted effort to sure up the trenches that is paying dividends. I do not believe in today's NFL defense alone wins championships, or we'd be celebrating the Jacksonville Jaguars right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, Jeezy Fanatic said: I buy that they're real, because of the talent on that side of the ball. This isn't a fluke, this is a concerted effort to sure up the trenches that is paying dividends. I do not believe in today's NFL defense alone wins championships, or we'd be celebrating the Jacksonville Jaguars right now. Exactly. Hasn't happened since... Bucs in 03? the Ravens of 01? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog44 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 28 minutes ago, MikeT14 said: Exactly. Hasn't happened since... Bucs in 03? the Ravens of 01? Broncos in 15? I know they had Peyton but he wasn’t close to being Peyton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT14 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Just now, bigdog44 said: Broncos in 15? I know they had Peyton but he wasn’t close to being Peyton True, that might be a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezy Fanatic Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 minute ago, MikeT14 said: True, that might be a good one. Yeah, I'll buy that. Broncos offense was dreadful the second half of that season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Redskins defensive team stats: Yards per Game (332.4) - 4th in NFL Yards per Play Allowed (5.3) - 6th in NFL 3rd down conversion allowed (37%) - 9th in NFL Interceptions (6) - Tied 16th in NFL Forced Fumbles (10) - Tied 4th in NFL Sacks (21) - Tied 11th in NFL Misc Stats: Time of Possession, Offense (32:28) - 3rd in NFL Penalty yards (475) - 24th in NFL Stats don't lie, I'd say the Redskins defense has been really good so far. Some thoughts: - I'd like to see more interceptions and sacks, but we're still in the top half of the league in them and those are gross stats, which means some teams that haven't had a Bye yet could be ahead of us there. Our Forced Fumbles look great. - Penalties are a concern, but playing aggressive might have inflated these some. Still if you look at the teams closest to us in Penalties (49ers, Lions, Raiders, Eagles) that's not a group I really want to be in. We need to cut down on penalties. - Our offensive dominating the time of possession is having a very positive impact on the defense because simply the defense isn't on the field as long as other teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTTRDynasty Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 8 hours ago, Jeezy Fanatic said: I buy that they're real, because of the talent on that side of the ball. This isn't a fluke, this is a concerted effort to sure up the trenches that is paying dividends. I do not believe in today's NFL defense alone wins championships, or we'd be celebrating the Jacksonville Jaguars right now. Jags were one drive away from making it to the SB, going up against the GOAT. It's definitely possible if we get hot at the right time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreeK1973 Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 Jaguars this year have been good on D but not great. obviously having Bortles as their QB puts them in a bad position at least a few times each game but still. They don't dominate offenses like they did last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavar703 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 9 hours ago, HTTRG3Dynasty said: Jags were one drive away from making it to the SB, going up against the GOAT. It's definitely possible if we get hot at the right time. Not only that but they basically got whored on a terrible call that would've effectively ended the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 On 11/2/2018 at 2:27 PM, MikeT14 said: Exactly. Hasn't happened since... Bucs in 03? the Ravens of 01? Steelers 05 weren’t an explosive offense. They rode “the Bus” & the #1 defense to the Super Bowl. Big Ben was pretty much a game manager in 05 - his second season - just like Brady was early in his career when the Patriots won their three Super Bowls in 2000, 2003 & 2004, pre Randy Moss. Those Patriots passing offenses early last decade weren’t as explosive as they’ve become the last decade with the additions of playmakers for Brady like Moss, Gronk, Eddlemen, Amendola and now Gordon. Back then, they were a ball control offense that threw the ball safely so to not make mistakes, they didn’t take many chances and didn’t take turn the ball over much.their running game was great and they were always one of the top defenses in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 On 11/2/2018 at 11:06 PM, HTTRG3Dynasty said: Jags were one drive away from making it to the SB, going up against the GOAT. It's definitely possible if we get hot at the right time. The Redskins defense is nowhere near as good as the Jaguars' defense last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 On 11/3/2018 at 6:14 AM, TheGreeK1973 said: Jaguars this year have been good on D but not great. obviously having Bortles as their QB puts them in a bad position at least a few times each game but still. They don't dominate offenses like they did last year. The perfect example is last years eagles. No one except Phila homes thought tgeyd win the super Bowl. They especially thought the Eagles didn’t have a chance to win it all when Wentz tore his ACL. A team with a good to great D and a good running game with a balanced offense can certainly win any team the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A TRAIN 89 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 They are a decent defense. The classic bend but don't break defense. I just have a hard time trusting or believing in this defense when they just give chunk yardage after chunk yardage. Hard to have faith in DBs who give the WRs a 12 yard cushion and still give up plays down the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Can we get a HELL YES and close this thread? 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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