From: schalene@sequent.com (Schalene Dagutis)
Subject: Re: Redskins Analysis
Organization: Sequent Computer Systems Inc.
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 92 17:02:04 GMT

In article <6234@vtserf.cc.vt.edu> greenfie@vtserf.cc.vt.edu (Steve Greenfield) writes:
>I'm no expert but these are my feelings on the Redskins:
>
>1)  I feel that much of their offensive success was due to the offensive
>    line last year.  This years unit may be good but they have no depth!
>    Some of Rypien's problems against Minnesota was poor protection,
>    especially by Lachey.  But Lachey was just back and he should get
>    better.  The line has to do the job for a whole season and I feel
>    this could be a weak spot.
>
The Skins OL is definitely a major part of their success (when they
have it)  but I wouldn't sell the rest of the O short.  Gibbs never
shows much in preseason.  What we've seen offensively so far is
probably about a 10th of his total game plan during the regular
season.  At least I hope so ;-)

>2)  They are obviously hurting with no large running back.  Earvins
>    can't get the job done when size is needed to get the extra yard.
>    Riggs might have gotten the extra yard against Minnesota just before
>    the half.
>
This I agree with, especially after the Minnesota game.  Getting
stopped twice just a yard or two from the end zone didn't happen last
year.  Letting go of Riggs may have been a boner.

>3)  As much as I like Art Monk, the guy is getting old.  His abilities
>    has to have deteriorated.  I hope it gets the 18 catches needed to
>    break the record but can we expect much more?  What kind of season 
>    will Clark have without Art opening things up for him?  And what
>    effect will Clark's legal problems have on his season?
>
This I disagree with.  Listen to interviews given by our DBs and
opponents DBs.  They don't think he's lost anything.  One thing to
remember, Monk was never considered a speedster.  Many DBs remarked
seeing film of him and not being too impressed.  On the field, they
kept wondering how he caught the ball and left them behind.
Personally, barring injury, I think Monk's got a couple of good years
left.

Gary Clark is a gamer.  I think he'll be able to put his legal
problems behind him.  He can afford a good attorney ;-) and from what
I've read, unless they can prove he knowingly received stolen goods,
he'll be a witness in whatever case they make against the people who
stole the cars from the dealership -- which could likely end up being
friends of his -- unless they were "middlemen."  Still, his friends
(who were high school pals) are in legal trouble.  He is out money,
the cars, and legal fees.

Granted Monk is irreplaceable as far as helping Gary get open.  But
Saunders is no slouch and is underrated as a threat by the average
fan.  Clark and Monk give him lots of credit for their success.  Also,
we now have Howard.

>4)  I think the Redskins defense is fairly solid except at defensive
>    line.  The loss of Williams has hurt more than the Redskins care to
>    admit.  That Wilson guy just can't cut it and I wouldn't be suprised
>    to see Jason Buck play a good bit at tackle.  Dallas's Emmitt Smith,
>    and many other runners, will have a field day against them.  Look at
>    what an old Eric Dickerson did and they gave up 157 net yards
>    rushing against the Vikings!  Are the Vikings a running team?
>
Our DL is worrisome.  However, I think Wilson has potential and
playing time will only make him better.  

schalene

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