Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Week 2 Surprise


After the clunker in Week One against the Giants, I was sure that the Redskins were doomed to a woeful season of ineptitude, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Instead, the offense came up with plenty of huge plays on Sunday.

The Saints are a high-powered team with a standout quarterback in Brees and the most versatile player on the field in Reggie Bush. Shockey's no slouch, either. Fortunately, the Redskins didn't have to contend with Marques Colston. His big-play ability would definitely have changed the complexion of the game.

The big change was Jason Campbell. He was decisive in his throws and when the first option wasn't there, he went through his progressions. Amazing what a difference a week makes. All Skins fans hope that the progress continues against the scary Cardinals this Sunday.

The Cardinals offense is so explosive, it's scary. The Skins D will really need to pull it all together to contain their playmakers - Boldin, Fitzgerald, triggerman Kurt Warner, and Edgerrin James. The Skins were very lucky last year to escape with a win on a long missed field goal by Neil Rackers. They need more than luck to take on the 2-0 Cards.

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