I'm a Zorn-Again Believer

[Dondi]

I have to admit, I had my doubts about Jim Zorn, even after the Dallas game, which almost seemed a fluke (and I didn't like the prevent at the end of the first half). But the Redskins are just playing great football. They are controlling the ball, making few mistakes, especially with no turnover/interceptions, they ran all over the #1 run defense yesterday, converting 3rd downs, and making gutsy calls (4th and 2) at the end of the game to seal the deal. Who would have known that for the second week in a row, they ran out the clock with almost 2 min left to play. The defense has stepped up even in absence of some key players (or maybe even in spite of). Great goal line stoppage, which isn't a fluke either. And they held Westbrook to 33 yards on 12 carries.

My hats off Coach Zorn and play calling. And all the players playing as a team.

And with a fairly easy schedule these next few weeks (Rams, Browns, Lions), I really look forward to a great Monday night matchup in Pittsburgh before the bye. Also, with all the divisional road games played out, everyone will be coming to our house, starting with Dallas after the break. I see no reason for not anticipating post-season play at this point

It's good to be a Redskin Fan.

Originally Posted by Dondi

I have to admit, I had my doubts about Jim Zorn, even after the Dallas game, which almost seemed a fluke (and I didn't like the prevent at the end of the first half). But the Redskins are just playing great football. They are controlling the ball, making few mistakes, especially with no turnover/interceptions, they ran all over the #1 run defense yesterday, converting 3rd downs, and making gutsy calls (4th and 2) at the end of the game to seal the deal. Who would have known that for the second week in a row, they ran out the clock with almost 2 min left to play. The defense has stepped up even in absence of some key players (or maybe even in spite of). Great goal line stoppage, which isn't a fluke either. And they held Westbrook to 33 yards on 12 carries.

My hats off Coach Zorn and play calling. And all the players playing as a team.

And with a fairly easy schedule these next few weeks (Rams, Browns, Lions), I really look forward to a great Monday night matchup in Pittsburgh before the bye. Also, with all the divisional road games played out, everyone will be coming to our house, starting with Dallas after the break. I see no reason for not anticipating post-season play at this point

It's good to be a Redskin Fan.

[AndyMarquisLIVE]

It's nice to see the Redskins playing good football right now. But, I get the feeling it won't last.

[BuddyLee]

Originally Posted by AndyMarquisLIVE

It's nice to see the Redskins playing good football right now. But, I get the feeling it won't last.

Don't worry, Greg Williams and his prevent D aren't here any longer.

[cattitude]

Originally Posted by AndyMarquisLIVE

It's nice to see the Redskins playing good football right now. But, I get the feeling it won't last.

Here, I've attached a new AV for you to use. You are the most miserable under 30 person I know.

[Dondi]

Originally Posted by AndyMarquisLIVE

It's nice to see the Redskins playing good football right now. But, I get the feeling it won't last.

Why do you have to rain on the parade? They are playing consistently the last few weeks. I see no reason to see them lose the next three, unless they get complacent like the Pats and the Chargers.

They just need to keep the fire burning and not be satisfied with where they are. Keep it moving.

Oh, and I neglected to give kudos to the kicking team. Shawn Suisham has just been nailin' them (41, 48, 50). Without those field goals, we would not be enjoying the record we have now.

And also, cheers for the offense line to kept the blitzes in check and pressure off Campbell.

[BuddyLee]

Originally Posted by cattitude

Here, I've attached a new AV for you to use. You are the most miserable under 30 person I know.

I love it.

[BuddyLee]

Originally Posted by Dondi

And also, cheers for the offense line to kept the blitzes in check and pressure off Campbell.

I think Jon Jansen needs to keep his starting job now.

Two 120+ performances by CP and only a few sacks allowed. I think there's some hog chemistry forming.

[clevalley]

Originally Posted by BuddyLee

Don't worry, Greg Williams and his prevent D aren't here any longer.

They did that crap the last drive of the Dallas game. That prevent D is a complete waste of time and it almost guarantees a score... why oh why don't they (any team) keeps pressing. It has no place (well, almost no place) in football...

[BuddyLee]

Originally Posted by clevalley

They did that crap the last drive of the Dallas game. That prevent D is a complete waste of time and it almost guarantees a score... why oh why don't they (any team) keeps pressing. It has no place (well, almost no place) in football...

It does somewhat. They play to their chances. More DB's further deep prevents something. What are they trying to prevent?

Usually the game is winding down and the opposing team needs a score...and quick. Instead of giving them one-on-one or even double coverage, the prevent defense allows for multiple coverages. It looks very bad because teams often take the cheap and easy underneath routes to garner yards. However, the idea works. Even if the other team happens to score, they run out of time...usually.

More often than not the prevent works if you use it at the right time and for the right purpose. Greg Williams used it far too often and it burned us in more than one game over the years. That and his blitz's that never seemed to get home, which would burn us on the other end.