Can the Lions Beat the Redskins With Jon Jansen's O-Line Insight?
by Kevin Ewoldt on Sep 23, 2009 12:32 PM EDT
in Redskins Analysis
Email
Print
Teams picking up players to get an edge on opponent's strategy is nothing new. This week, the Redskins face a similar challenge in that disgruntled former Redskin, Jon Jansen, signed with the Lions this off-season. If anyone knows our offensive line the best, besides Bugel, it's Jon Jansen (and I'm including Zorn in this equation). Jansen has been an anchor with the Redskins for 10 years and battled through all the highs and lows. We're not fooling anyone that the offensive line is a patch job held together with duct tape and Elmer's glue, and Jansen knows it.
The reason the Redskins have destroyed the Lions so consistently is due to an effective running game. Let's take a quick look at the Skins versus Lions recent history:
QB JASON CAMPBELL is 2-0 vs. Det. with 126.3 passer rating. Has posted 2 highest rated games of career vs. Lions (127.4, 125.3) & aims for 3rd in row vs. Det. with 125+ rating. Team is 6-1 (.857) when he has 97+ rating. Has 1.2 INT pct. (7 INTs, 567 att.) since 2008, lowest in NFL...
RB CLINTON PORTIS has rushed for 345 yards (115 per game) in 3 career meetings. When Portis rushes for 100+ yards, his teams are 33-10 (.767). Averages 110.5 scrimmage yards per game & is 1 of only 5 players in NFL history to average 110+ per game.
FB MIKE SELLERS had career-high 2 TDs (1 rush, 1 rec.) vs. Det. (10/7/07)
WR SANTANA MOSS averages 15.1 yards per catch since entering NFL in 2001, highest among active WRs (min. 425 receptions). In last meeting, had 50-yard rec. TD & 80-yard PR-TD. Finished with 9 catches for 140 yards.
So, here are some things I expect Jon Jansen to say to his Detroit coaches:
"On running downs, stack the left side of the line and just put a corner back on Heyer. Stephon couldn't run over a school boy...even if he was running down hill."
"Passing plays...99% chance it's a screen or a dink-and-dunk to Cooley. Cover these guys and let them make the mistake."
"Campbell is not allowed to audible so trust what we've watched on tape this week."
Any other good ones you can think of?
31 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
yall crazy if you think you will get 200 rushing
we held the best back in the nfl to 92 you think your back is beter then ap??
Just Remember matt... what would Daunte do??
Howsabout...
The most important thing you can do is guard their punter, as he is their leading TD scorer.
by Scott E on Sep 23, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Whatever you do...
make sure you yell loudly at Santana Moss and bump him repeatedly at the line of scrimmage. This distracts him from his job as their No. 1 WR and essentially takes him out of the game.
When they are in the Red Zone...
have all the defensive backs walk up to the goal line and rub their hands above it like they are washing an imaginary window. Pretend to bump up against the “window” without penetrating the end zone. This will reinforce their belief in the myth that the end zone is protected by some mysterious, impenetrable force field.
by Scott E on Sep 23, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I’m guessing he won’t be able to tell them much more than what they can figure out from scouting games…
besides, it is the Lions.
in the kitties defense
new GM – mayhew
new HC – Schwartz
new QB – Stafford
about 45% turnover in player personnel. I thought they did well hanging with the Vikes for three quarters (despite my thinking that the Vikes are overrated) so while this team may not be ready to put together a turnaround like last year’s Dolphins and Falcons, I don’t think they will simply be a walkover for the ’Skins. They have to believe that this is a winnable game for them, based on the performance on our O if not for anything else.
I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....
I think
they’ll have someone watching Zorn with binoculars, since he covers HIS CHIN while calling plays, instead of his lips. Of course, this could be because THEY ALREADY KNOW WHAT WE’RE GONNA DO ANYWAY!!
I also think...
That he is not really trying to call plays, but order from that vegan menu he is holding up – the one comprised of dishes containing vanilla.
by Scott E on Sep 23, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Here's one
If Campbell comes out with a big grin on his face, Zorn has handed play-calling duties to one of the Smiths (either Sheman or Danny). Expect a deep play. And sorry, Lions. There’s very little tape on those kinds of plays.
"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!
what would suck
if we came out throwing deep passes, is that we would all miss them. You know the cameras will be focused on the line of scrimmage and a 10 yard radius. They probably don’t even use long range cameras for our games.
I recall it as well.
The first game. Happened on the first two plays.
by Kevin Ewoldt on Sep 23, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I bellieve...
the primary shot cam is set up so on normal downs you don’t see down field beyond the first down marker. Any producer who worked the Skins last year was likely pre-programmed not to vary from that shot on any given play. LOL + COL (crying out loud)
geez o flip
now you guys are depressing me. I posted that comment half jokingly, and now you guys are proving it true. Now I am starting to believe the $h!t that comes out of my mouth. We may actually miss Malcolm Kelly’s AND Jason Campbell’s first 80 yard touchdown.
Sad to say...
but I believe the last Redskins passing TD of 50 yds or more was captured on a Kodak Brownie. It’s on the wall at the HOF.
IDK
Just a note… the lions schedule is ugly. Most Lions fans see this as the only winnable game before they have a bye week the 6th week. Lions see this as a must-win. Not only are they about to go into history as the team with the longest losing streak in NFL history, They already have the only full 16 game season, 0-16 record secured. Expect gadget plays, desperation and a team that sees your redskins as the only hope for redemption. Expect it to be harder than u thought….
I don't think
any of us think the game will be easy for “our Redskins.” I still think they will win the game, but it will be a squeaker. I am done with my “This is the week we break out on offense” predictions. Right now, a breakout game offensively would consist of 2 touchdowns.
Speaking of touchdowns, I’d like to see us do what Baltimore does on defense in practice. They actually practice returning fumbles and INT’s. They work on it like a punt return, which has helped Ed Reed become one of the best safeties of all time. Minus Rogers, we have some good ballhawks in our secondary. With the increased pressure we are expecting to generate as the season progresses, it’d be nice to score on a turnover every once in awhile.
+100 and a waffle pass to us
By the end of the pre-season I had predicted that this would be a nightmare game for us. Last year’s contest was tight until the Lions had an unexplainable total meltdown in the second half. I don’t think they are going to roll over this year. I think it is all going to come down to how well our secondary plays on defense and getting pressure on Stafford. On offense, well they do play in a dome, so Suisham’s got no excuse.
cmon
Lions have the worst QB in the NFL and we have the 6th or 7th best defense. This should not be close. Don’t turn over the ball on Offense and get after their QB and it’s over.
I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
- Giants to be honored with commemorative NY license plate; some would rather see a 9/11 plate
- The hidden play of Super Bowl XLVI: Justin Tuck’s third-quarter sack
- Report: Chad Ochocinco will become Chad Johnson once again
- Video: Bill Belichick implores his defense to make the Giants throw to Mario Manningham
- Training Day: Learning the 40 with an Olympian
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
