The Eagles’ offense was not effective against the Cowboys

http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-malik-jackson-jersey , and they still haven’t found success with deep passes. Offensive coordinator Mike Groh spoke with the media Tuesday afternoon and talked about these issues and commented on the Nelson Agholor missed deep ball.Groh talked about how they have to do a better job protecting the ball, and that no one was happy about the two fumbles to start the game. And, while they were able to get on the board after that, they still need to start quicker.Here’s what the offensive coordinator had to say:On the deep passesIn past weeks, Groh has talked about how the deep passing game was close, and continues to feel that way. He was also asked specifically about the missed deep ball to Nelson Agholor.Groh was asked if there was anything quarterback Carson Wentz could’ve done to make that play better. The OC said that Wentz made a good play, and was under some duress in the pocket, but he laid the ball out across the field to give Agholor a chance to track it.He also agreed with Agholor’s comments regarding there being a fine line between being a technician at wide receiver and being able to improvise. Groh noted that there’s an artistry to the position Womens Timmy Jernigan Jersey , and you have to be where you’re supposed to be when you’re supposed to be there, but they were just a little off on the deep pass.On the other receiversMack Hollins has lined up for a good number of snaps, but haven’t had a catch in three games.On checkdownsLater on, he didn’t have much to say about Zach Ertz having 19 fewer targets through 7 games this season, with the OC noting he’s still at the top of the league for tight end receptions. But, Groh did point out that he was No. 1 or 2 in the first few progressions and for one reason or another the ball didn’t get to him. He was also sure to point out that Ertz is a big part of their offense and they have a lot of confidence in his ability to contribute.On the run gameGroh acknowledged that the blocking was correct and the hole was where they expected on the missed opportunity by rookie rusher Miles Sanders. The OC noted that Sanders found the correct hole, but got there just a little late.On Andre Dillard’s first startGroh also said that being run heavy early in the game was not to take some pressure off the rookie lineman. He said they always want to establish the line of scrimmage and a physicality about the game. On the Buffalo defense ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Trent Williams wasn’t worried as he climbed into an ambulance to be evaluated at a Dallas hospital.The Washington Redskins‘ starting left tackle was hit in the chest and felt lightheaded Stefen Wisniewski Jersey , so the concern was a possible liver injury. Williams checked out just fine and was back at practice Monday.“It didn’t hurt that much,” Williams said. “They wanted to be safe than sorry.”That’s a prudent approach for a team that’s down to its backup quarterback, missing two starting offensive linemen and its top receiver for the rest of the season and could be without a handful of other key players for a big game next Monday night at the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Playing with a skeleton crew of starters has become the new normal for the Redskins.“I looked at the group that we had out there when everybody was healthy and I was just like, ‘Man, they won’t be able to stop this crew,'” third-down back Chris Thompson said. “There were a lot of plans that we had for this team going into the 16-game stretch, but we just had to make a few changes because injuries happen.”A lot of injuries have happened.Quarterback Alex Smith, receiver Paul Richardson and starting guards Brandon Scherff and Shawn Lauvao are out for the season. Thompson hopes to play after missing so many games he can’t count with broken ribs — six http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-carson-wentz-jersey , in total — and it would be a major boost if receiver Jamison Crowder can return after missing almost two months with an injured right ankle.The Redskins have lost three of four since starting 5-2 and yet are still tied with Dallas at 6-5 atop the NFC East. Beating Philadelphia on the road Monday night in Colt McCoy ‘s second start at quarterback would go a long way toward winning the mediocre division, especially if the Cowboys lose at New Orleans on Thursday.Thompson has felt noticeable improvement from a fractured rib on each side of his rib cage and is optimistic he’ll be strong enough to play within a week. The situation is a bit murkier for Crowder and cornerback Quinton Dunbar, who were among a host of players who didn’t take part in a bonus day of practice Monday that followed a long weekend off.Because of the extra time before facing the Eagles, coach Jay Gruden and his staff can take a cautious approach with “sore” tight end Jordan Reed; right tackle Morgan Moses, who’s dealing with ankle irritation; and defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis, who was held out with a calf injury.Like last season, when injuries derailed the Redskins’ playoff hopes long before the stretch run, it has been that kind of year with players going down left and right.“It’s always a change when you don’t have your starters Womens Isaac Seumalo Jersey ,” Williams said. “Those are the guys that primarily you work with throughout the whole offseason and (organized team activities) to get on the same page. But that’s why you stress that every guy has to be ready.”Thompson is more than ready. The broken ribs have bothered Thompson when trying to sleep or when laughing or coughing, but the pain of watching his teammates lose without him has him eager to get back on the field.“I just want to be back out there and be able to help my guys out,” Thompson said. “I really believe that I can go in and make an impact.”