Monday, September 25, 2006

Redskins AmBush Texans

The Skins desperately needed a win. How fortunate that the Texans could provide such an opportunity. The team needed a confidence builder and this was it. They have something upon which to build. Now if only they can address all the penalties.

Jacksonville is going to be a rough game. They've looked like one of the top teams in the league early in the season. At least the Skins face them at home.

Sunday, September 17, 2006

It's time to turn over the reins to Jason Campbell.

Mark Brunell has been dreadful. The last few games of the regular season, Brunell was mediocre at best. During the two playoff games, he was horrendous. During this preseason, he did nothing. And these first two games of the 2006 season, Brunell has looked old, slow, and out of sync.


Yes, Brunell is a good guy. Yes, Brunell is a veteran. Yes, Brunell has done some good things. But he just can't get it done anymore.

Campbell -- Show us what you got.
Kenny Wright sucks! Why do they have him on the team?

Saturday, September 16, 2006

Loss to Minnesota

What a heartbreaker. The first half started off quite well. The bumbling of the preseason seemed forgotten as the Washington offense was able to mount drives. The fact that they were forced to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns came back to haunt them, though.

On the other hand, perhaps Minnesota did a great job adjusting at halftime or the Skins just went stale. Either way, the Skins O could not get anything going in the second half. Throughout the game, the front four did not generate any pass rush. Brad Johnson looked way too comfortable back there. He didn't make any mistakes and with the time, he was given, made some nice throws. On the other hand, Brunell often looked hurried and out of rhythm.

It was promising that the Skins were able to drive back to field goal range during the last minute. However, Randle El made a huge mistake in cutting his 3rd down catch-and-run one yard short of the first down marker. Still, it was ominous to leave it up to John Hall, and my nagging feeling was confirmed when the ball sailed wide.

Sunday Night Against Dallas

Fans are supposed to be optimistic about their teams, right? Then am I not a fan? Yes, the Skins beat the Boys in big D last year. But that was without a new offense to learn. That was with the benefit of Clinton Portis at 100%. That was without facing TO across the way. I have a sinking feeling about Sunday night's game and the Skins' prospects of starting off the season a nightmarish 0-2.