OF: Redskins vs Bills - 12 Quick Wishes

[Om]

August 12, 2010

We're getting close.

Tomorrow night's preseason game between the Redskins and Buffalo Bills may not be all that meaningful big picture-wise, but there are certain things I hope to see. The order of importance in which I've listed them is subjective, of course, but perhaps one or two will resonate...

12) I want to see some long, lingering looks at the renovated digs. The old Lite-Brite scoreboard was cute. Thing is, if it ain't holding pom-poms, there is no cute in football. It took 13 long years, but it seems Jack Kent Cooke Stadium may finally be "finished."

11) It won't take long for the cameras to focus on the Redskins' owners box. And that's cool. Not seeing this alone makes the affair Tivo-worthy:

10) I'm curious to see what new name(s) will jump into the discussion. Who will do something--good or bad--to catapult their name(s) to the top of the message boards? For the first time in eight long months we will get to see a Redskin do something on the field worth discussing. Here's hoping it's more along the lines of a McNabb-to-Thomas-TD-bomb than a Trent-Williams-getting-burned-and-McNabb-crushed variety.

9) I'd like to see the first string, on both sides of the ball, hold their own. I'd love to see a 17-0 halftime lead, don't get me wrong. But I'll settle for an unspectacular 3-3 and looking like a real NFL team waking up from hibernation. Like you'd expect of a competitive team in the first preseason game. Just don't give me 17-0 down and looking like someone forgot to set the alarm.

That would be bad.

8) I'd like to see signs of cohesion on the offensive line. Zone blocking is less about mano-a-mano matchups than it is synergy; about knowing what the guy next to you is going to do and having him do it. First preseason game or not, watching one too many offensive lineman standing with hands on hips after a blown and staring at a teammate with that unmistakable "Dude you were supposed to have him" pose ...

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[Johns Bass]

1> No Injuries
2> No Injuries
3> No Injuries
...
6> CBs do OK
7> No Injuries
...

[Dukes and Skins]

Great read OM and can't say I disagree with one of them. Here's hoping to a good first game and a new life to this team

[wrecker]

13. A well executed swinging gate play.

[Hogisme]

Like to see McNabb not run for his life , get blindsided or fumble the football when being tackled...

[THEREALTOR1]

Good post Om. Looking forward to all those and then some tomorrow night, and all this coming season.

[Audible_Red40]

I would actually like to see the coaches coach and the players play. I know it's only preseason and winning doesnt mean anything. But this team needs to learn how to win. Whether keeping a lead or coming from behind. Play it like it was meant to be played.

I know you can bring up the undefeated Lions in preseason, just to go winless in the regular season.

But the regualr Redskin vets, need to be reminded of HOW to win.

[wilburmarshall]

Like to see McNabb not run for his life , get blindsided or fumble the football when being tackled...

Then don't watch the Raiders this year.

[Bliz]

14. Your countdown clock fixed.

Unless the game really does start at 7:30 AM. In which case I'm calling in sick

[Om]

I would actually like to see the coaches coach and the players play. I know it's only preseason and winning doesnt mean anything. But this team needs to learn how to win. Whether keeping a lead or coming from behind. Play it like it was meant to be played.

I know you can bring up the undefeated Lions in preseason, just to go winless in the regular season.

But the regualr Redskin vets, need to be reminded of HOW to win.

Sounds good in theory brother, just not sure I buy it in practice.

Osaka.

I know that's cheap, but you get the drift ...

14. Your countdown clock fixed.

Unless the game really does start at 7:30 AM. In which case I'm calling in sick

Nobody saw that.

[SWFLSkins]

I think the OL playing well and the run game being productive to start with on Offense.

On D the change to 3-4 providing confusion on the offense and pressure the QB into an INT or two.

[zskins]

Like to see how Bidwell is going to do playing for both teams.

http://www.redskins.com/gen/games/gameday.jsp

[LetThePointsSoar]

Anybody else play the youtube video at the bottom at least 5 times because they're so freaking pumped that the season starts tomorrow, or am I just nutty....

[Oldskool]

I don't care if they play like cold **** on a stick, as long as no one gets hurt. Injuries hurt more than poor execution. Execution can be worked on during practice, an injury cuts a chunk of talent out of the team.

[Kindred]

The only thing I want to see out of preseason is that we learn enough about our players to accurately narrow down that final 53 roster, or identify any spots where we still need to bring somebody else in (e.g. WR/LS)