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Redskins Offseason 2018

Redskins rushing Yards average was 3.6 Yards per carry in 2017. The better the running game, the less the opponent can focus on defending the passing game.

https://www.redskins.com/team/stats/


To me this means that run blocking could be better. Run blocking includes Tight Ends and Receivers, to get past 3 yards.


Redskins tight Ends Coach is Wes Phillips.


https://www.redskins.com/team/coaches-roster/wes-phillips


"Before Wes Phillips joined the Dallas Cowboys' coaching staff in 2007, he was a quarterbacks coach at Baylor for one year and spent two years coaching the position at West Texas A&M. His first official coaching job was as a student assistant at UTEP, his alma mater.

It helped that his father, Wade, was named Cowboys head coach in 2007."



"Wes Phillips joined the Cowboys as a quality-control coach. He has worked with wide receivers, the offensive line and even was the special-teams coach for a game in 2009 when Joe DeCamillis underwent an emergency appendectomy.


Wes Phillips, son of Wade, has made own name as Dallas assistant coach - Dallas Cowboys Blog- ESPN


I think that Jay Gruden is failing to recognize that the coaching for blocking for Tight Ends and Receiver could be improved. The Redskins should have the money to pay for an additional blocking coach to work with Tight Ends and Receivers to improve run blocking performance. Jay Gruden talks like his coaching staff is doin he best job possible, Puts a rosy picture on things. I think Jay Gruden is out to lunch.

I have looked in Google for unemployed NFL assistant coaches available, but I am not finding a good list of available NFL assistants.

I have read that Jeremy Sprinkle, Tight End, has trouble making holes for runners. The film I have watched, Jeremy Sprinkle knocks the opponent on the ground half the time. If he is not making he holes needed, the it seems to be a coaching issue to me.

May there are come counter-intuitive moves needed to make holes. Maybe let the opponent come at you, and kick your feet out to where you want the hole, then push the opponent to the side. Maybe just stepping to the side for creating he hole. Something may be difficult to learn, but Jeremy Sprinkle seems to have he strength to do whatever needs to be done.

Jeremy Sprinkle, TE for the Washington Redskins at NFL.com




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Redskins are just a perrenial loser.

Giants are poised for a bounce back, new coach, stud RB, healthy ODB, improved O line, and improved an already star studded defense. But of course, I have high hopes every year and we saw how last year turned out

Giant fans have been spoiled with a solid QB that never misses games. Hopefully they can groom his replacement and not miss a beat
 
Quote of the day: Former Redskins defensive back DeAngelo Hall, who made his official retirement announcement Wednesday, took a jab at former Chicago QB Jay Cutler. He once intercepted him four times in a game. "If I'd played against Jay Cutler more, I'd be in the Hall of Fame."
 
Cousins is overrated. He is basically joe flacco. Good decent qb. Certainly not worth that type of money.
 
Jack Hays said:
Jordan Reed thinks Josh Doctson is ready for a breakout season with the Redskins
The Redskins tight end is confident Doctson will be “dominant this year,” and added, "this is the best he’s looked to me — by far."


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"As Pro Bowler Jordan Reed continues to recover from a hamstring injury that forced him on the Injured Reserve list last season, Vernon Davis and Jeremy Sprinkle have served as the Redskins' primary options at the tight end position throughout this offseason.

Addition(s): Garrett Hudson (College Free Agent) and Matt Flanagan (College Free Agent)

Subtraction(s): Niles Paul (Free Agency)"


"“I still got to prove that I can play those 16 games,” Reed said. “I’m doing a lot right now with my body, taking the right vitamins, eating the right food, changing up my diet a lot. Hopefully that’s going to help me sustain.”

"Insert the two biggest players among the tight end core in Matt Flanagan and Jeremy Sprinkle, both at over 250 pounds and standing at 6-foot-6 and 6-foot-5, respectively. With Reed and Davis serving as receiving options and having greater experience in the league, the opportunities for Flanagan and Sprinkle rest mainly on their versatility. It's one of the most important things that coach Phillips considers when deciding who will represent the tight ends this year.

“I’m always excited with my group because we’ve got playmakers," Phillips said. "It’s one thing to have a bunch of guys that can grind out some runs, but we’re all trying to be complete tight ends. That’s the way I coach. We’re going to have every phase, pass protection, run blocking, and pass catching. But it is fun to have guys like Vernon [Davis] and Jordan [Reed] and even [Jeremy] Sprinkle who’s got talent in the pass game who can make plays and create some excitement and enthusiasm on the team.”





https://www.redskins.com/newn-richmond-tight-ends
https://www.redskins.com/news/2018-redskins-in-richmond-tight-ends


"Biggest upside: Sprinkle played in 11 games last year as a rookie and he caught just two passes, one for a touchdown against the Saints. He has nowhere to go but up in terms of production. While he will be counted on mostly as a blocker, a skill he needs to improve, he also needs to be more of a receiving threat. If Sprinkle gets better clearing room for runners and can match Paul’s production and maybe add a few more touchdowns from the red zone, he will be a solid asset."

https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/redskins-2018-position-outlook-tight-end



I have not seen Jordan Reed complimented for run blocking. Jordan reed functions more as a Wide Receiver, and for a surprise run play, Tight End blocking is more important that pass catching skills. o Jordan reed hurts the Skins when rum blocking is needed to get 4 yards per carry, rather than just 3 yards per carry.

"Pro Football Focus measures the run blocking effectiveness of all qualifying players through every run snap they took through the year. If the player gets depth on his respective block, he earns a positive grade for that play.

If he is beaten or pushed back on the play, he gets a negative grade. Last year, PFF rated Jordan Reed’s run blocking at a -2.0. At first glance this seems only slightly below average, assuming a zero serves as a baseline for tight ends’ run blocking efficiency. But a -2.0 puts Reed 43rd in the league, in the same class as aging players like Brandon Pettigrew and Owen Daniels.

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https://riggosrag.com/2015/08/21/redskins-stat-sheets-jordan-reeds-run-block-rating/


The upcoming Roster cuts will tell what value the Redskins give to all-purpose Tight Ends.

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ROSTER CUTS;

"09/01

Released RB Kapri Bibbs, DL Phil Taylor, Sr., WR Brian Quick, C Demetrius Rhaney. Waived S Quin Blanding, T Kendall Calhoun, T T.J. Clemmings, WR Simmie Cobbs, Jr., LB Vontae Diggs, LB Jerod Fernandez, WR Shay Fields,
TE Matt Flanagan, QB Kevin Hogan,
TE J.P. Holtz, TE Garrett Hudson, CB Prince Charles Iworah, QB Connor Jessop, G Kyle Kalis, WR Darvin Kidsey, T John Kling, S Kenny Ladler, LB Cassanova McKinzy, LB Dadi Nicolas, T Timon Parris, DL Ondre Pipkins, LB Pete Robertson, DL Dante Sawyer, RB De'Veon Smith, S Fish Smithson, LB Martrell Spaight, CB Ranthony Texada, DL JoJo Wicker, WR Daniel Williams III, G Isaiah Williams. Placed G Tyler Catalina on Reserve/Injured list. Placed DL Stacy McGee on Active/Physically Unable to Perform list. Placed DB Joshua Holsey Active/Non-Football Injury list.



August

08/26

Signed QB Connor Jessop and waived WR Allenzae Staggers.


08/25

Signed DL JoJo Wicker and waived CB Darius Hillary.


08/24

Waived RB Martez Carter, OL Cameron Jefferson, FB Elijah Wellman with injury settlements.


08/20

Signed RB Adrian Peterson and RB De'Veon Smith. Waived T Cameron Jefferson designated as injured.


08/18

Signed T Kendall Calhoun, DB Darius Hillary, WR Staggers Allenzae. Waived RB Martez Carter designated as injured. Waived LB Jeff Knox and DL Jalen Wilkerson


08/14

Released CB Orlando Scandrick and waived LB Alex McCalister with an injury settlement.


08/13

Signed WR Dan Williams III and placed Robert Davis on the Reserve/Injured list."


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The Redskins signed eight players to the practice squad: RB Kapri Bibbs, WR Simmie Cobbs, Jr., TE Matt Flanagan, WR Darvin Kidsy, S Kenny Ladler, LB Cassanova McKinzy, OT Timon Parris and DT JoJo Wicker.
 
Jack Hays said:
The Redskins signed eight players to the practice squad: RB Kapri Bibbs, WR Simmie Cobbs, Jr., TE Matt Flanagan, WR Darvin Kidsy, S Kenny Ladler, LB Cassanova McKinzy, OT Timon Parris and DT JoJo Wicker.
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"Hours after losing quarterback Kevin Hogan on waivers, the Washington Redskins have signed another quarterback for the practice squad. Washington has signed Nic Shimonek, who was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. The Redskins also signed defensive tackle Caushaud Lyons to the practice squad.

Shimonek went undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft in large because he struggled to find playing time while at Texas Tech. He backed up now-Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes until 2017, when Shimonek got the nod at starter.

As a redshirt senior, Shimonek completed 66.5 percent of his passes and threw for 3,963 yards and 33 touchdowns against 10 interceptions in 13 games. His most impressive game came in a win against Arizona State, in which Shimonek completed 37-of-50 passes for 543 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions.

Shimonek had limited reps in preseason with the Chargers, completing 13-of-20 passes for 80 yards."


https://kcmsports.com/2018/09/03/re...-including-qb-nic-shimonek-to-practice-squad/


QB Shimonek seems to have some potential. Don't find the Redskins talking about QB Nic Shimonek. The practice squad is not a good place to hide real talent.
 
Gladiator said:
"Hours after losing quarterback Kevin Hogan on waivers, the Washington Redskins have signed another quarterback for the practice squad. Washington has signed Nic Shimonek, who was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. The Redskins also signed defensive tackle Caushaud Lyons to the practice squad.

Shimonek went undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft in large because he struggled to find playing time while at Texas Tech. He backed up now-Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes until 2017, when Shimonek got the nod at starter.

As a redshirt senior, Shimonek completed 66.5 percent of his passes and threw for 3,963 yards and 33 touchdowns against 10 interceptions in 13 games. His most impressive game came in a win against Arizona State, in which Shimonek completed 37-of-50 passes for 543 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions.

Shimonek had limited reps in preseason with the Chargers, completing 13-of-20 passes for 80 yards."


https://kcmsports.com/2018/09/03/re...-including-qb-nic-shimonek-to-practice-squad/


QB Shimonek seems to have some potential. Don't find the Redskins talking about QB Nic Shimonek. The practice squad is not a good place to hide real talent.
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I liked Hogan and was sorry to see him go. We'll see how the new guy does.
 
Jack Hays said:
I think the O-line is sound except perhaps for Luvao.
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It seemed to me that Alex Smith was being hurried in his throws. Protection from the offensive line was not there. Getting some better downfield receivers will not give the QB more time. Need better pass blocking from the offensive line. There was not much running room either in Week 2 loss to Indy Colts.



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Jack Hays said:
I think the O-line is sound except perhaps for Luvao.
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Maybe tomorrow the Redskins Offensive line will be great. I just don't think the Redskins Management knows how to create a great offensive line. May have to lighten up at some other positions.




"After Washington’s offense had surrendered one final turnover on downs in the last seconds of Sunday’s ugly 21-9 loss to Indianapolis, left tackle Trent Williams hobbled off the field, removed his helmet and threw it onto the grass. He was the only player who remained on the bench after the game was finally over, staring at the ground as he unwrapped the tape from his wrists. He could hear a spatter of boos.

This was not an ordinary home opener; the Redskins looked disinterested from the onset and watched their home fans turn on them by the second half. At the forefront of the day’s issues was an offensive line that was dominated by the Colts defensive front all afternoon. To make matters worse, Washington’s line was banged up by the late stages of the fourth quarter.

Guard Brandon Scherff left the game in the first half after banging his knee against a teammate, but later returned. And Williams left the field in the fourth quarter after he appeared to injure his right knee, the same knee that he had surgery on in the offseason."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...in-ugly-loss-to-colts/?utm_term=.efb4c1b06663



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Alex Smith brings stability at the QB position and a decent price.

Paul Richardson is a good deep threat.

Jordan Reed is the key though. If he's healthy, the Redskins passing offense can be dynamic.
 
Dan Snyder is reported to be unhappy with Bruce Allen, Free Agent choices, and draft picks. Sacrificed the Offensive line, to get defensive players, but defense fell apart Monday, at New Orleans. Running plays were barely 2 yards average. Alex Smith, QB, seemed short of time in the pocket.
 
Gladiator said:
Dan Snyder is reported to be unhappy with Bruce Allen, Free Agent choices, and draft picks. Sacrificed the Offensive line, to get defensive players, but defense fell apart Monday, at New Orleans. Running plays were barely 2 yards average. Alex Smith, QB, seemed short of time in the pocket.
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This is where the problem lies.........imo. 19 years..........
 
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