BLUE 1,026 Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) By JEFF MEZYDLO STATS Senior Writer (AP) -- While in the process of getting comfortable with a new coach and his system, the Washington Redskins will try to make sure the offensive struggles from last season won't linger too long this year. The Redskins look to avoid a 10th straight loss Sunday when they host a Jacksonville Jaguars team that suffered a major collapse in its opener. A year after ranking fourth in the NFL with an average of 27.3 points and winning the NFC East with rookie Robert Griffin III under center, Washington scored 20.9 per game to rank 23rd while going 3-13 last season. The Redskins failed to score more than 17 points five times while losing the final eight last season, the last three of which Griffin was benched by former coach Mike Shanahan. In Jay Gruden's debut as coach in last Sunday's 17-6 loss at Houston, Washington outgained the Texans 372-321 but managed only a Darrel Young 1-yard touchdown run. With a 20-6 loss to the Giants in last season's finale, the Redskins are trying to avoid scoring fewer than 10 points in three straight games for the first time since the final two of the 1993 season and the opener in 1994. Griffin went 29 of 37 for 267 yards but was sacked three times and ran three times for two yards against Houston. Alfred Morris and Roy Helu combined for 137 yards on 18 carries, but Gruden called 40 pass plays to 20 runs. "If I had to do it all over again, I probably would have run the ball more than I did," said Gruden, whose team is mired in the franchise's longest losing streak since a 17-game skid that covered the 1960 and 1961 seasons. Though DeSean Jackson caught eight passes for 62 yards in his Washington debut and Pierre Garcon had 10 for 77, Houston's pressure kept Griffin from consistently taking shots downfield. "We have got to find ways to open those guys up more down the field," said Griffin, who has an 88.5 passer rating while losing six straight starts. "I don't think that's any secret. You want to be able to be efficient and hit the underneath stuff, but you also have to get those home run shots in every now and then. We'll work on getting that." Griffin might have a good chance do so against Jacksonville, which allowed Philadelphia's Jeremy Maclin to get behind its coverage for a 68-yard, tiebreaking TD reception in last Sunday's 34-17 loss. The Jaguars, however, sacked Nick Foles five times and are coached by Gus Bradley, the architect of a Seattle defense that held Griffin to 84 passing yards during Washington's 24-14 playoff loss following the 2012 season. "It does seem like (Griffin) is trying to be more of a pocket passer, like he is trying to stay in the pocket more and he is actually letting the play develop a little bit more," Jacksonville defensive end and former Seahawk Red Bryant said. "So we've just got to do a great job of having the back end and front end working together and try to make it as difficult as possible." Dealing with a team that doesn't have the same level of talent as that Seattle group, Bradley must find a way for the Jaguars to bounce back after they blew a 17-0 lead against the Eagles. "It feels like, `What happened? We're a ways away,'" said Bradley, whose team has dropped four in a row. "But we're really close. "We have to take care of these things. We can no longer find these things acceptable. They take responsibility and they understand as well." In addition to Maclin's TD, Jacksonville allowed Darren Sproles to break free for a 49-yard touchdown run. Rookie Allen Hurns caught four passes for 110 yards and two TDs against the Eagles, and he could be a vital part of the game plan if a hamstring injury keeps receiver Cecil Shorts III (doubtful) out Sunday. Defensively, the Jaguars won't have safety Johnathan Cyprien due to a concussion. Washington is expected to be without talented tight end Jordan Reed after he pulled his left hamstring in the first quarter last Sunday. He's listed as doubtful along with defensive lineman Kedric Golston (groin). The Redskins also placed nose tackle Barry Cofield (ankle sprain) on short-term injured reserve, ruling him out for at least eight games. Washington is 4-1 against the Jaguars, including 2-0 at home. The Redskins won 20-17 in overtime at Jacksonville in the most recent meeting in 2010. Source: Hosted.Stats.com Edited September 13, 2014 by BLUE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theMileHighGuy 656 Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) I love Gus Bradley. Allen Hurns balls out and Jax moves to 1-1. - 28 - 18 Edited September 14, 2014 by theMileHighGuy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted September 14, 2014 Guys... Robert Griffin is still a better QB than Chad Henne. Chad Henne is a motherfucking bitch, man. 13 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Burfict Storm 39 Posted September 14, 2014 Go Jags! Jags don't have to do anything spectacular because Gruden is going to fuck up - again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted September 14, 2014 Jaguars declared Cecil Shorts (hamstring) inactive for Sunday's game at Washington Shorts made the trip, but never had a realistic shot to play as he deals with yet another soft-tissue injury. We'd consider him very questionable for the Week 2 game against the Colts. It leaves the Jags with Allen Hurns and Marqise Lee as their starting wideouts again, and both are on the WR4 radar against a leaky Redskins secondary. The rest of the Jaguars inactives: SS Johnathan Cyprien, OT Austin Pasztor, RB Storm Johnson, TE Clay Harbor, OG Tyler Shatley and OT Josh Wells. Related: Marqise Lee, Allen Hurns Redskins declared Jordan Reed (hamstring) inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. The oft-injured Reed is very questionable for Week 3 after pulling his hamstring in Week 1. Logan Paulsen gets the start, but Niles Paul will handle the pass-catching packages and is the desperation TE2 candidate. The rest of the Redskins inactives: LB Akeem Jordan, CB Tracy Porter, WR Santana Moss, G Spencer Long, DL Kedric Golston and QB Colt McCoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted September 14, 2014 So yeah, we're not very good. Bring on the Colts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Burfict Storm 39 Posted September 14, 2014 Oh man was I wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted September 15, 2014 Kirk Cousins should be the starter from here on out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Burfict Storm 39 Posted September 15, 2014 Kirk Cousins should be the starter from here on out. He should have been the starter from the beginning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites