Quote:The Redskins have a rookie coach; Gus Bradley is in his second year. I like your talent on offensive, specifically at the skill positions; however, I'm not a fan of RGIII. I don't think he'll ever transition into an effective pocket passer, his first instinct is to run, and unfortunately he doesn't have the mass to take hits from NFL defenders consistently. Your defense is pretty bad, Orakpo is an obvious stud, and Kerrigan is solid, besides that there's not much to talk about. There's a reason your defense is ranked near the bottom each year, it's because you don't have a lot of good players on that side of the ball. Good luck on Sunday.

 

I appreciate your candor and agree and disagree with some of your points.  I forgot this is Gus Bradley's second year as a HC.  But after going 4-12, there isn't much room to state that the Jaguars are a better coached team other than one year experience in the pros which wasn't overwhelming.

 

As far as RG3, the jury is out - yes.  But after one game, its hard to say if he will be able to make the transition or not.  Had he not had the rookie season he had, people would be less critical.  But after one game, I am SOME WHAT encouraged that he was smart with the football.  He didn't make any plays, but did some good things in his development.  He did a much better job protecting himself.  He still has room to grow but if there is a QB who can make the transition like Steve Young or Randall Cunningham, it's RG3.  Lets see how the year unfolds.

 

Defensively, they are improved.  They went from 28 to 18 over the last two seasons.  And without Shanahan inserting himself and some added talent, I fully expect the Redskins defense to be between 15-10 this year.  They have a young up and coming MLB in Keenan Robinson.  David Amerson has emerged as a very good CB.  The addition of Jason Hatcher has already shown to pay dividends. 

 

Good luck to you guys as well.  I hope there aren't anymore significant injuries to either teams.

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