Talking Bills/Redskins Matchups With Buffalo Rumblings
by Kevin Ewoldt on Aug 13, 2010 10:30 AM EDT
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PrintThere are too many matchups to focus on for today's game, so Brian Galliford, the lead Editor for SBN's Bills site, Buffalo Rumblings, and I exchanged the top five players we want to focus on. I asked Brian what Bills will matchup against Trent Williams, Joey Galloway, Kevin Barnes, Adam Carriker, and Ma'ake Kemoeatu/Albert Haynesworth. He gives some great insight on the level of expertise each player will see. Trent Williams will get an early dose of speed and power. The Redskins Nose Tackles should have a cake-walk against a weak group of Centers.
I responded to which Redskins will be matching up against the 5 players Bills' fans will most be watching. You can read that matchup here.
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Trent Williams (LT): The Redskins are not used to having Left Tackle problems since Chris Samuels (before last season) was an anchor for nearly a decade protecting the blind side. There has been nothing but rave reviews for the Redskins 4th overall pick so all eyes will be on him as he trots out with the 1st team. Who will he likely be facing those first several drives? |
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Silverback will be spending most of his time dealing with Buffalo's platoon at Jack linebacker - Reggie Torbor (on run downs) and 2009 first-round pick Aaron Maybin (on pass downs). He'll also have right defensive end Dwan Edwards to deal with on running plays. In Maybin and Edwards, Williams will see good speed and power, respectively, so the Bills will be able to throw some solid talent at him early in the game. |
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Joey Galloway (WR): He's currently listed as the #2 WR. All Redskins fans want (and need) Devin Thomas to claim that spot, but if Galloway shows he has something left, that will certainly make it harder. Who will Galloway and Thomas (3rd stringer) likely be matching up against? |
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| Hogs Haven | Kevin Barnes (CB): Barnes is currently the 2nd team Cornerback behind DeAngelo Hall. The Redskins have Phillip Buchanon, Justin Tryon, and Kevin Barnes all in the mix for the #3 CB. Barnes is a hard-hitting, excellent tackler, so how he does in coverage will be key. What WR will he likely be covering on the 2nd team? |
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| Hogs Haven | Adam Carriker (LDE): The Redskins acquired Carriker from the Rams in a trade that cost them next to nothing. He's had major injury problems in the past, but is healthy now, has had an excellent camp, and is being asked to anchor the left side of the 3-4 defense. It looks like the entire starting right side of the Bills offensive line is out, so what kind of expertise will he face with the backups? |
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| Hogs Haven | Ma'ake Kemoeatu/Albert Haynesworth (NT): I lumped these two together since the NT is the nucleus to the 3-4 defense. Kemo will start the first drive or two and Albert will come in with the 2nd team. I don't expect Ma'ake will see a lot of action since he is still not 100% and the Redskins desperately need him. Who are the Centers they'll be facing and what kind of push-back do you predict from these 2 mammoth defenders? |
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The top two centers on Buffalo's depth chart are veteran Geoff Hangartner and undrafted rookie free agent Sean Allen. Neither player is particularly powerful, so expect a lot of help from guards Andy Levitre, Cordaro Howard, Jason Watkins and Andre Ramsey (if he plays). Again, I expect Redskins fans will feel pretty wonderful about their nose guards Saturday morning. |
The Bills sound a lot like the 2009 Redskins: solid defense, questionable offense, and a banged up OLine. Hopefully both teams get through this game injury free. What matchups are you focusing on?
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Playcalling
Anyone else remember the redskins not being able to break the huddle with more then 15 sec on the play clock?
I’m curious to see how the new staff and QB communicate on field.
I'm worried about the beer supply. After this case, and the other case, there's only one case left- Barney Gumble
by CptChaosSidekick on Aug 13, 2010 10:38 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
This
is an excellent point. We finally get to watch a REAL staff. Could be an even bigger difference than we anticipate.
I was wondering why
all last year I was having the strangest feeling that I was watching ants. Just a bunch of ants milling about with no intended purpose or direction. Viva la difference!
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
It's been practically 3 years since we've seen an audible as well
That’d be nice instead of the QB just getting pounded.
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by Kevin Ewoldt on Aug 13, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm really
looking at the OLine and RBs to gauge where we are with the running game. I don’t think we have a chance in most games if we get all passhappy, as I don’t think the line will have developed those skills/abilities to work together well until late in the season barring the I – word.
I’m also looking at our Defensive backfield to see if they are holding their own as the LBs and DLine put pressure on the QB.
I also want to see how Landry is used.
I won’t be happy unless we get a couple of turnovers/sacks defensively and run the ball effectively. If the running game turns on, then I want to see if McNabb can hit a receiver in stride more than 18 yds downfield. A couple of those and I’m happy.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
I’m also looking at our Defensive backfield to see if they are holding their own as the LBs and DLine put pressure on the QB.
My guess is you’ll be happy with the results you get in both of those categories, and my suggestion would be to not get too excited, as a) the Bills have a super-inexperienced receiving corps and a bad passing attack, and b) the Bills are only starting two of their five projected O-Line starters tonight.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 13, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking as much
along the lines of how they are deployed, i.e. not sitting back 15yds off the LOS. I also do not want to see any of them bite on a double pump fake. Yes, last year was miserable.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
AMEN
Execution, of course, is the most important thing but it WILL be interesting to watch how the ‘Skins respond to the absence of last year’s ’play-calling by committee." And, dare I say it? Clock management should be a tad different, too. I doubt Shanahan will show much of his playbook, but we should learn a few things, anyway.
Sean Allen is going to be murdered.
You can't have CHANGE without CHAN.
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 13, 2010 10:52 AM EDT reply actions
I checked out the reciprocal article over on Buffalo Rumblings
and I always wondered if anyone else thought “Hog Shaven” when they came here. Great piece guys.
I’ve been asked “Why is your Redskins blog called Hog Shaven?” on three separate occasions, by respected minds. A quick explanation made them feel pretty stupid, and made me laugh pretty hard. :)
by Brian Galliford on Aug 13, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I still read it that way some times
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
We pushed hard for Shav Edballs
But wouldn’t you know it, a Dallas Cowgirls site already uses it!
by Ken Meringolo on Aug 13, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Reggie Corner, Ashton Youboty, Ellis Lankster or Lydell Sargeant
no matter what happens with these guys NFL careers, that is an awesome set of 4 awesome names that are made more awesome by being actual DB-mates.
a life: it's the shit that happens while you're waiting for moments that never come -Lester Freamon
by eastcoastatlas on Aug 13, 2010 11:46 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Apparently the Bills front office
bases their entire philosophy on getting players with interesting names. See above for offensive line.
Our offensive line is a gold mine for jokes. Endless source material.
by Brian Galliford on Aug 13, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I mentioned it on a thread from yesterday. :-)
You can't have CHANGE without CHAN.
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 13, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
We've been there
Hopefully we’re just leaving that neighborhood, but we feel your pain. Our OL has been ahem not so good for the past couple of years.
A little something to kick start preseason on Friday the 13th.
A little something to kick start preseason on Friday the 13th.
Someone asked me " What is it with you Redskins Fans"?
I came up with this response…
It is tradition.
It is my roots.
It is every Sunday I remember.
It is a bond.
It is my birthplace.
It is my Mother and Father spending time together.
It is my Father’s escape from work.
It is my Mother cheering so loudly we had to cover our ears.
It is one of my earliest memories… (Monday night 1985 Skins/Giants, my Mother falls to her knees in tears and has to send my brother and I out of the room.)
It is meeting Charles Mann and thinking he was like the president of the United States while I was a little girl nervously shaking his hand.
It is watching Riggins highlights and thinking he was a superhero.
It is singing redskins songs in school and watching highlights with the class.
It is getting to stay up late as a child on a Sunday during super bowl wins.
It is regrets in my teen years fighting my Father and telling him “go cowboys” on a Sunday and knowing I had crossed the line.
It is realizing I turned out just like my parents and thanking God.
It is history repeating itself.
It is spending time with my husband.
It is my kids covering their ears because I am cheering too loud.
It is calling my Father during exciting plays or “bad calls”.
It is wishing my Mother was still here and watching just one more game together.
It is win or lose.
It is a way of life.
It is my passion.
It is my past, present and my kid’s future memories.
It is why I look forward to every Fall.
It is Hail to the Redskins.
by SKINDEMBOYS on Aug 13, 2010 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
JC looked bad last night.
I am sad to say that, but wow. He stared down the receiver like a piece of fillet mignon. Held the ball too long, and missed a wide open receiver down field. I am rooting for him there, but…. Maybe the McNabb deal wasn’t so bad after all. I say that because I still feel that he is the enemy. His best highlight is making us look SILLY on his way into the end zone…
Well...
I glossed over some of the comments on the Raiders blog yesterday, and although they knew Campbell wasn’t great or anything, most of them seemed to be happy with Campbell, at least in comparison to Jemarcus Russell. I haven’t watched the game yet, but if he was holding onto the ball too long, missing wide open receivers, and staring down receivers like you say, then Campbell pretty much played like he was playing with us.
did you see LJP there?
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by Kevin Ewoldt on Aug 13, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Surprisingly, I didn't
He may have gone into hiding, not being able to show his face without Campbell on the Redskins.
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