Larry Gude
Strung Out
...if we've learned nothing else, we've learned that the Redskins still have a long way to go if the goal is winning a Superbowl.
I have been against the RGIII trade from the beginning BUT, readily and happily acknowledge that he is incredible, a true super star talent who brought one thing to the table, leadership, the ability to make other players better, that, if anything, is more important than his actual performance. It extends to everyone, the defense, special teams, the attitude of the whole team. Leadership.
However, there is no getting around that he is always one play from being out (10-15 if you are Mike Shanahan and wanna see a complete breakdown before you take him out) for the season. Or worse. And, we've seen that, for all his heart and skill and raw talent, Robert ain't going to stand up to the pounding very well so, that enormous part of his skill set is actually limited. Guys like Wilson and Kapearnick seem a whole lot hardier and physically sturdier. Add to it that NFL coaches have all off season to not just prepare for Robert and the read option but, have Wilson to look at as well as Kapearnick, including Colin's upcoming SB performance to figure out how to shut it down.
So, we have a special player who may not be quite as special. Who would you pick, Colin Kapearnick or RGIII?
And, as has been pointed out, San Fran has 3 first round picks on their O line. As well as a total of NINE pro bowlers.
The Ravens have two all world players, Reed and Lewis, hall of fame types. Plus Suggs. Plus Ngata. Plus that kid, 31, who just started blowing people up in the second half yesterday. Plus Ray Rice, plus a really good O line plus some serious skill receivers including a real good TE, Bouldin and seemingly, 2 or 3 tall, fast guys.
We stand a chance against either of those teams? In the playoffs?
How about the Falcons? The Patriots?
We could argue that we had a chance against the Seahawks with a healthy Robert but, no more than a chance and, well, he was hurt. And THAT, again, is an issue. Kapearnick, Brady, Ryan, Wilson, Flacco, Schaub, all not hurt.
The Redskins put on a spectacular run. I just think the cost was too high and, again, all those other teams are solid and deep.
Is Robert just another band aid of the moment? Was he just another misfire? All he brings is as advertised and, as I mentioned, even more. But, watching these playoffs, man, even absent all our injuries, Orakpo, Carricker, the issues at safety, Davis, Garcon being out most of the year, are we truly heading in the right direction?
The level of play in the playsoffs has been an eye opener.
I have been against the RGIII trade from the beginning BUT, readily and happily acknowledge that he is incredible, a true super star talent who brought one thing to the table, leadership, the ability to make other players better, that, if anything, is more important than his actual performance. It extends to everyone, the defense, special teams, the attitude of the whole team. Leadership.
However, there is no getting around that he is always one play from being out (10-15 if you are Mike Shanahan and wanna see a complete breakdown before you take him out) for the season. Or worse. And, we've seen that, for all his heart and skill and raw talent, Robert ain't going to stand up to the pounding very well so, that enormous part of his skill set is actually limited. Guys like Wilson and Kapearnick seem a whole lot hardier and physically sturdier. Add to it that NFL coaches have all off season to not just prepare for Robert and the read option but, have Wilson to look at as well as Kapearnick, including Colin's upcoming SB performance to figure out how to shut it down.
So, we have a special player who may not be quite as special. Who would you pick, Colin Kapearnick or RGIII?
And, as has been pointed out, San Fran has 3 first round picks on their O line. As well as a total of NINE pro bowlers.
The Ravens have two all world players, Reed and Lewis, hall of fame types. Plus Suggs. Plus Ngata. Plus that kid, 31, who just started blowing people up in the second half yesterday. Plus Ray Rice, plus a really good O line plus some serious skill receivers including a real good TE, Bouldin and seemingly, 2 or 3 tall, fast guys.
We stand a chance against either of those teams? In the playoffs?
How about the Falcons? The Patriots?
We could argue that we had a chance against the Seahawks with a healthy Robert but, no more than a chance and, well, he was hurt. And THAT, again, is an issue. Kapearnick, Brady, Ryan, Wilson, Flacco, Schaub, all not hurt.
The Redskins put on a spectacular run. I just think the cost was too high and, again, all those other teams are solid and deep.
Is Robert just another band aid of the moment? Was he just another misfire? All he brings is as advertised and, as I mentioned, even more. But, watching these playoffs, man, even absent all our injuries, Orakpo, Carricker, the issues at safety, Davis, Garcon being out most of the year, are we truly heading in the right direction?
The level of play in the playsoffs has been an eye opener.
