Dennis Dixon Impressively Simulates RGIII In Practice

**NCRAVEN** · 12-07-2012, 10:59 AM

This could be a benefit that no other team has had preparing for RGIII.

While Dixon does not quite have the same speed RGIII does, I would have to say he ran the read/triple option effectively enough to give our D good preparation.

Been saying all week teams that have let the Skins have a lot of success (mainly RGIII) is because they've been too aggressive (See Giants last week).

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/...8-8f5f8f96ddd8

If he’s running a double option, it means the quarterback either hands the ball off to the running back or keeps it himself and runs. In a triple option, the quarterback either hands off, runs or pitches to a trailing player. It all depends on how the defense reacts (or overreacts).

Dixon’s best advice to the defense is to “be patient.”

Is this enough to make a difference, or at least a meaningful one?

**iggyman555** · 12-07-2012, 11:01 AM

boomer was just on 105.7 and said the giants were lined up correctly most of the time on D but rgiII still got his yards

**Paintballguy** · 12-07-2012, 11:02 AM

RG3's play action sucks in the lb's so much because of RG3's running ability and Morris. It's been leaving receivers wide open when RG3 goes play action.

**NCRAVEN** · 12-07-2012, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by iggyman555

boomer was just on 105.7 and said the giants were lined up correctly most of the time on D but rgiII still got his yards

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

RG3's play action sucks in the lb's so much because of RG3's running ability and Morris. It's been leaving receivers wide open when RG3 goes play action.

Been saying all week teams that have let the Skins have a lot of success (mainly RGIII) is because they've been too aggressive (See Giants last week).

**Paintballguy** · 12-07-2012, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by NCRAVEN

Been saying all week teams that have let the Skins have a lot of success (mainly RGIII) is because they've been too aggressive (See Giants last week).

Agreed. The Ravens D just needs to stay on their assignments. The Redskins are going to get their yards, but the defense can slow them down or at least force FG's if they tackle and don't bite hard for play action.

**JAB1985** · 12-07-2012, 11:24 AM

years past id say our discipline was one of the better in the league. This year im not confident saying that, mostly due to unknowns playing large parts on D.

**Ravenswintitle** · 12-07-2012, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by NCRAVEN

Been saying all week teams that have let the Skins have a lot of success (mainly RGIII) is because they've been too aggressive (See Giants last week).

I watched that game. When they stayed at home he exploited them up the middle and when they 'bit' he got the end on the outside. speed kills. But it will require gap discipline and disguise to force him into mistakes

**NCRAVEN** · 12-07-2012, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

I watched that game. When they stayed at home he exploited them up the middle and when they 'bit' he got the end on the outside. speed kills. But it will require gap discipline and disguise to force him into mistakes

"He"? Do you mean running or passing, RGIII or Morris?

**Jsmoove** · 12-07-2012, 11:51 AM

we have far less talent than the giants.

**NCRAVEN** · 12-07-2012, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by Jsmoove

we have far less talent than the giants.

Not so sure about that Smoove, they give up over 4.6 yards per carry.

I'd say more athletic, at least on the D line, but they don't have any really big guys to stop plug the holes.

**Jsmoove** · 12-07-2012, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by NCRAVEN

Not so sure about that Smoove, they give up over 4.6 yards per carry.

I'd say more athletic, at least on the D line, but they don't have any really big guys to stop plug the holes.

there over all D talent wise is far better than our this season. Giants D have never been good at stopping the run, but they make their money on 3rd downs.

**NCRAVEN** · 12-07-2012, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Jsmoove

there over all D talent wise is far better than our this season. Giants D have never been good at stopping the run, but they make their money on 3rd downs.

Well, I guess we can go back in forth on how we'd rank their talent. But it doesn't seem to be translating into stopping teams.

They give up 4.6 yards per carry and and 8.1 yards per passing attempt. This year, they're towards the bottom in stopping teams on 3rd down (#20) at 39%.

I know stats are subjective things and don't necessarily prove anything, but this year stats don't really back up the Giants D is that good.

**Kevlar** · 12-07-2012, 12:14 PM

I'd like to think I impressively simulate John Holmes, but it just isn't happening.

They just aren't working with the same equipment.

**Ravenswintitle** · 12-07-2012, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by NCRAVEN

"He"? Do you mean running or passing, RGIII or Morris?

RGIII and all of the above. Read and react

**NCRAVEN** · 12-07-2012, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

RGIII and all of the above. Read and react

Okay, I don't remember RGIII running up the middle though.

I mean I know there are a lot of catch 22's in defending the read option, but, it can be stopped. Clog the middle, don't crash down on the RB and keep your lb's at descent depth to avoiding passes right over there head.

Easier said than done, but I think that maybe wear practicing with Dixon could be huge.

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 12-07-2012, 12:50 PM

I'm not very confident in our D this week...we have inexperienced ILB's and some guys on the DL who haven't seen anything like this.

I expect Shanahan to really take advantage of the middle of the field (our ILB's).

Fortunately for us, the Redskins defense is horrible so our offense is going to need to put up 30 points which we should be able to do IMHO

**Captain Silver** · 12-07-2012, 12:54 PM

Who simulates offensive coordinator for our first team practices? That's the mystery to me.

**JAB1985** · 12-07-2012, 01:12 PM

I do hope Ellerbe is back this week...

**Coastergenius** · 12-07-2012, 01:19 PM

The problem with using Dixon is that he can't accurately simulate RGIII's accurate and profficiency as a passer. If RGIII was just another scrambling QB nobody would be gameplanning for him. But if Dixon had RGIII's arms and legs, he'd be starting and Flacco would be on the bench. But I wouldn't mind seeing Dixon or Taylor in a Suggs package for a few plays this season.

**Boulderraven** · 12-07-2012, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Coastergenius

The problem with using Dixon is that he can't accurately simulate RGIII's accurate and profficiency as a passer. If RGIII was just another scrambling QB nobody would be gameplanning for him. But if Dixon had RGIII's arms and legs, he'd be starting and Flacco would be on the bench. But I wouldn't mind seeing Dixon or Taylor in a Suggs package for a few plays this season.

I agree. I wouldnt mind losing Joe a few series a game to see what these mobile Qb's can do in different packages. Taylor is actually a pretty accurate passer.