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.