The Washington Redskins are 2-2 and sitting atop the NFC East. After a great opening win and two disappointing losses, the 'Skins got an emotional victory in Philly to pull in to first place for at least a week.
For Washington, the next two weeks will go a long way in shaping the rest of the season. In two straight weeks the Redskins must now face Green Bay and Indianapolis; two high powered offenses. It may not be as bad as it seems though.
The defense was shredded in back-to-back weeks by the Texans and rookie QB Sam Bradford of the Rams. But these are sandwiched between performances where the Redskins allowed less than 14 points, including completely taking Desean Jackson and Jeremy Macklin out of the game against the Eagles.
More than likely, this bipolar defense will have a letdown at least one game against these offenses. But if they can step up one game they can pick up a difficult, much needed split. 3-3 after six weeks including games against Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Green Bay and Indianapolis wouldn't be terrible with this much parity in the NFL. It is also critical (and good for the 'Skins) that both games are at home, including a Sunday Night Football game against the Colts.
Completing the sweep would be difficult, and being swept would be devastating. But picking up a split here may be the extra push the Redskins need if 2010 is to be a playoff year in D.C.
14-2 here we come. by the way change your "ABOUT ME" section you dont live in Annapolis anymore.
ReplyDeleteClearly, I am not saying we are going 14-2. I am hoping for a split between these games. I have been very level headed about this team. We are not going to win the Super Bowl, but we are better than the team I thought we would be.
ReplyDeleteSuch a negative Nancy! nobody expected the Ravens to be good last year and then they went off to the championship game. Clearly they had a much better D. then the Skins but on Any Given Sunday.
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ReplyDeletewouldn't say bipolar. They are using a Defensive scheme that they simply do not have the players for. Thus the four man front last week.We have a need for speed and a real nose tackle. Until they gain speed and lose Fat Albert they will continue to disguise these deficits. Obviously it worked last week. No different then the offense being a wide receiver away. Baby steps. I think they needed to see what the players they inherited could do on the field in their scheme before making wholesale changes. They have seen it and are showing they aren't afraid to make adjustments to the personnel or the scheme to a point. I am hopeful for 9-7 possibly 10-6 if things gel quickly enough. I assume the needs are filled next year and we are off to the races. Mean while, when Vick was stumbling off the field did anyone else hear him mumbling "WHO LET THE DOGS OUT!!!"
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