Ask Hogs Haven

Apparently he’s a big name in the NFL world. Doesn’t look like anything will happen to Santana surrounding HGH allegations though (pending new evidence).

Tyrone Carter – With FS Kareem Moore out, the 2 backup SS (Reed Doughty and Chris Horton) are competing for that #1 FS spot and Tyrone will now backup SS Laron Landry.

Orakpo – The ceiling is the heavens where Tim Tebow and Jesus are spooning. He’s a beast and gets into backfield w/ ease, but he’s had trouble wrapping up the Qb or RB (over-shooting)…he’ll get there…but he’s the most popular player in DC for the die-hard fans.

Rookies – 4th overall pick Trent Williams has shined. He got burned a few times but Suggs, but has shown he has everything to be our anchor LT for the next 10 years.

If he manages to play all 16 games, I think we’re an 8-8 team, but it’s hard to over-haul an entire roster and staff and expect them to come out with regular consistency. The Ravens exposed we’re a work in progress…tho 1st team, however, played the Ravens close before the backups came in and pooped the bed.

Redskins have major question marks at WR after Moss…Anthony Armstrong and Devin Thomas look to be fighting for the #2 spot…

I think McNabb is capable of carrying us to the Super Bowl (not this year though) but he (just like any QB) cannot do it alone. I believe our starting O-line can be serviceable/good (but certainly not great) if they continue to gel. Our RB’s are average at best, our WR corps is a weakness, TE is definitely a strength of ours with Chris Cooley and a young, emerging TE by the name of Fred Davis. However, McNabb’s inability to stay healthy is definitely a concern of mine.

But ultimately, I think McNabb can take us further than Jason Campbell would have been able to take us if that’s also what you’re wondering. No offense to Campbell of course.

No doubt he can be as good as Samuels. Trent is so fast that even when a guy does get him around, he can still recover. Coaches here (who have been in the league a long time) say he has the quickest recovery they’ve ever seen. He still loses some battles like all rooks do, but he is a self-imposed film room junky, which is a great sign.

Perry Riley has done well…he’s backing up Rocky McIntosh at RILB…so he probably won’t see a lot of time except for ST. Dennis Morris might not make the team…Terrence Austin has done OK…but isn’t winning the KR/PR battle. Brandon Banks is a guy to watch….5’7 – 149lbs…UFA out of KState. Kid runs a 4.2 – 40 and already took 1 punt return to the house.

Coles: Absolutely!…we’ll give you a 2037 7th round draft pick.

Daryll Clark: Ha….#17 is a cursed # for QBs in DC (Campbell, Wuerffel)…he screwed himself from the start.

not Coles though….been there….done that! Thats like re-marrying an ex-wife,

So I get to hear all the minute details of the team. I’m a big fan, glad they got Rex, cautiously optimistic about Sanchez, and eager to see what Shonn Greene does. I think Cromartie could have an amazing season if Revis could get back to playing instead of over-analyzing how much money he makes compared to the rest of the league (Oakland should never be a benchmark).
I’m a little worried about the expectations this year. though When they’re high is when the Jets seem to falter (among other teams). Last year they were under the radar, to a degree, and I think that helped them go 3 games into the playoffs. Now that they’re the hot pick, hopefully it doesn’t go to their heads.
I think they’re 10-6. Where they get in the playoffs depends on matchups and injuries.

I’m not completely sold on Sanchez. If the Jets do happen to make it to the Super Bowl, I believe it’ll more so be in spite of Sanchez, not because of Sanchez. But I could be wrong of course. I believe Sanchez has everything he needs on offense to succeed, and it’ll ultimately be his quality of play to determine how far your team goes (at least on offense). I believe your defense is definitely Super Bowl-quality so you’re set on that side of the ball (as you already knew anyway).

Regardless, I’m having a hard time believing that you all will be able to live up to Rex Ryan’s expectations and/or live up to the hype surrounding your team. I believe very few teams have been able to actually meet the expectations/hype surrounding their team though. I think you’ll have a lot of teams going after you all and so you’ll probably be in a fight every game you all play. However, in most instances, I think you’ll be able to hold your own and will end up with a 10 and 6-ish record, give or take a game or two. I wouldn’t be completely surprised if the Jets do make it to the Super Bowl, but I think you’ll end up in the AFC championship game at most, or win one playoff game at the least. Just my opinion.

Johnson was not impressive in his first true test ….but it was against the Ravens. Parker has yet to get any meaningful looks this preseason….which shows how much he has impressed the coaches so far (sarcasm). That leaves Ryan Torain and Keiland Williams….whom have both gotten significant looks this preseason….and although not home runs….have looked competent. I would say Torain has an edge bc of the Shanahan connection from Denver…although I heard today that both, Torain and Williams, were told by the coaching staff they have a shot at making this team over LJ and WP! I am sure a few others would say they miss Marcus Mason from our previous few camps….he was a young and impressive workhorse for us the past few years in preseason…but got cut like 5 times!

Ryan Torain has thoroughly impressed so far (Shanahan drafted him 2008). I don’t think he’ll see much action this week though.

But he’ll also be 1st team RDE in nickel packages.

Zone Blocking: Hit and miss….against Buffalo….we looked great. Against the Ravens…although not horrible…..it wasn’t great……McNabb got hurt. The zone blocking scheme has actually been used in Washington for years….just in a different form than Shannahan’s…so it’s not as big of an adjustment as our defensive shift from a 4-3 to the 3-4 hybrid!

Secondary: The secondary looks good….which we expected for the most part. The big concern for most of us fans was making sure Laron Landry got back to the SS position. He is a liability at FS or anything that has him in space….but if you put him in the box….he is a beast. He has looked great. Our corners…although not on the level of Revis, Cromartie, and Wilson…..are solid. Carlos Rogers has stone hands but is a solid starting corner…..Deangelo Hall is our playmaker and has shown much improved positioning this year in run support. We have Phillip Buchanon as a third corner with youth behind them. Our secondary really isn’t much of a ? mark except for Kareem Moore getting hurt. He has been very impressive in spot duty at FS the past couple seasons and has been a camp favorite this year. We also have very solid backups at safety in Reed Doughty and Chris Horton.

McNabb: I haven’t heard, and do not think, that any adjustments are being made to McNabb’s style at all. If anything, they are adapting the offense to him, which is how it should be done.

Surprise Players: I would say Kareem Moore taking the FS position was a surprise for some. We have 2 young receivers that are quickly turning into fan favorites as well in Anthony Armstrong and Brandon Banks. Both are small….but Armstrong is our leading receiver this preseason after playing in the AFL a couple years. Banks is tiny…..5’7" 149lbs……but is a Sproles type threat in space. He is a 4.2 second 40 yard guy that has already taken a punt back for a TD this preseason….something this team has sorely missed the past few years. Ryan Torain has also been impressive at the RB position. On defense….Perry Riley has at least impressed me this preseason considering his draft position. He seems to have already locked up a back-up spot at LB.

Rex Ryan’s confidence and bravado seem infectious. I watch his interviews and just want to go outside and hit people….hard. I think just his confidence spreading through the organization is enough to make an avg team borderline great. You just better hope he never loses the team in some way……bc he also seems like a guy it would be easy to hold a grudge against. I think you guys are solid top to bottom…..but your season will hinge on Sanchez growing in his second year and taking a true leadership role in the production aspects of your offense. The run can take you far…..but you still need to be able to throw it. He is the wild-card…..IMO!

Thanks, and good luck to you, too!