Redskins offense VS Ravens defense - If you break it down Coach Shanahan will continue stressing running the football, with success this again will opening up the passing game. The Redskins talented offensive line is set and will focus on fundamentals, I'm confident although preseason nothing has changed as far as the approach to keeping players healthy. Run plays will require communication, we wont see alot of shifting (I hope) from the ravens so this is a good test to see our pass protection. I read an interesting preview on the defensive strategy the raven "claim" to use this upcoming season. "Taking over now is Greg Mattison, the Ravens 2008-09 linebackers coach. Mattison will be expected to keep the tradition of the elite defense going. When he was in Baltimore, Rex Ryan had complex blitz packages, giving offenses all sorts of different looks. Mattison didn’t do that in his first game as DC, but in a win over the Redskins, he allowed 199 yards of total offense, and most importantly, no points. He was even given the game ball after the contest. Mattison has said he will run more of a base defense this year, which sat well with some fans, but not so with others." A solid Ravens 3-4 defensive scheme combined with the playmakers they have in their front 7 on defense consist of H Ngata who is a beast and complements the 3-4 defense with depth quick run/pass rush DE's like T Pryce and young stand out T Cody has made alot of plays in preseason. LB's T Suggs (stud) and R Lewis (beast) need to stay healthy I doubt see alot of depth there since losing 2nd rd pick S Kindle to head injury. It will all comedown to execution and who can control the line of scrimmage. Not many weakness in the Ravens defense and its just preseason so things will still be pretty vanilla. The Ravens DB is a weak spot and its well documented the injuries there.
Last weeks bright player - B Banks, I think this kid is has to continue to show he can be consistant, a returner like that helps your offense in field position.
Offense - Power running game complementing a pro style offense, starters will play similar series as first preseason game and backups getting more game time experience.
Key players: L Johnson, T Williams and B Banks
Ravens offense VS Redskins defense - If you break it down Coach Haslett is still tinkering with his new 3-4 defense. Packages are being installed based on gameplan, team match up and available personel. A Haynesworth may get the nod with the 1st teams. If this is the case I would expect a more "realistic" base 3-4 defense and similar to the offense we will work on alignment calls, shifts and aubibles. The ravens offense will be very interesting this season, I dont remember them being so balanced both able to run and pass. They boast Al Saunders who I regard as one of the most brightest offensive minds. The redskins will sub out starters by 1st quarter, this will also be good for the redskins defense to showcase their talent in this new defense. J Flacco and A Boldin havent really hooked up yet this preseason, it will be interesting to see if the ravens take it easy or try to tinker with their new offense (similar to what bengals are doing with TO). Our 3-4 defense can get pressure without A Haynesworth in the line up, I expect if he starts with 1st team (RDE - replacing K Golston) a swagger like never before seen from our 1st unit.
Last weeks bright player - K Moore, the sky is the limit for this kid we truely have a real FS to allow our defense to play aggressive.
Defense - 3-4 aggressive blitzing with athletic secondary, starters will play similar series as first preseason game and backups getting more game time experience. I would hope we see our real starting line up.
Key players: A Haynesworth, K Barnes and H.B. Blades
Redskins VS Ravens - ITS PRESEASON!!!! HTTR (PLEASE PROVIDE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FOR DEBATE AND FOLLOW UP REVIEW AFTER GAME)
Last weeks bright player - B Banks, I think this kid is has to continue to show he can be consistant, a returner like that helps your offense in field position.
Offense - Power running game complementing a pro style offense, starters will play similar series as first preseason game and backups getting more game time experience.
Key players: L Johnson, T Williams and B Banks
Ravens offense VS Redskins defense - If you break it down Coach Haslett is still tinkering with his new 3-4 defense. Packages are being installed based on gameplan, team match up and available personel. A Haynesworth may get the nod with the 1st teams. If this is the case I would expect a more "realistic" base 3-4 defense and similar to the offense we will work on alignment calls, shifts and aubibles. The ravens offense will be very interesting this season, I dont remember them being so balanced both able to run and pass. They boast Al Saunders who I regard as one of the most brightest offensive minds. The redskins will sub out starters by 1st quarter, this will also be good for the redskins defense to showcase their talent in this new defense. J Flacco and A Boldin havent really hooked up yet this preseason, it will be interesting to see if the ravens take it easy or try to tinker with their new offense (similar to what bengals are doing with TO). Our 3-4 defense can get pressure without A Haynesworth in the line up, I expect if he starts with 1st team (RDE - replacing K Golston) a swagger like never before seen from our 1st unit.
Last weeks bright player - K Moore, the sky is the limit for this kid we truely have a real FS to allow our defense to play aggressive.
Defense - 3-4 aggressive blitzing with athletic secondary, starters will play similar series as first preseason game and backups getting more game time experience. I would hope we see our real starting line up.
Key players: A Haynesworth, K Barnes and H.B. Blades
Redskins VS Ravens - ITS PRESEASON!!!! HTTR (PLEASE PROVIDE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FOR DEBATE AND FOLLOW UP REVIEW AFTER GAME)