I really hope that we are not fooled by what transpired last night. We are still a bad team. We are still, NOT going to the playoffs. All we did was beat the lousy Bears, who are just as bad a team as we are.
And now we've probably lost Campbell for the rest of the year.
I was at last night's game, or at least...half of it. It was SO COLD!! I left at halftime...I am a wimp. I'm sorry...I'll admit that I am a wuss when it comes to cold, but I might be more inclined to brave the elements for a team that was actually doing something. I refuse to sacrifice for this team....Sorry if you have a problem with that.
They do not sacrifice for me.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Why Do I Torture Myself?
Yep...I'm going to this stupid game tomorrow. It's going to be cold. It's going to be windy. We are going to lose.
Please be prepared for much griping when I return.
Please be prepared for much griping when I return.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Copy & Paste
So, here's a post I made on board I'm on, MD-Poker. I haven't posted here in a bit, partially because I've been very, very busy at work (where I make all my blog posts), but also because I've been so pissed off with this team, that words couldn't even describe my feelings for them. This post is in a discussion about the game last week against the Bills and the state of the team.
You can view the whole conversation here.
And, here's my rant (expletive's deleted):
What confuses me is that as soon as I saw the "Timeout" logo on the screen, I yelled out, "YOU CAN'T CALL TWO TIMEOUTS IN A ROW!" Then, there was some confusion, and then they called the penalty. My issue is that...I'm just some guy...in a bar...watching the game. How come I know more about the rules than the 16-year Hall of Fame coach? {BLEEPING} {BLEEP}!!!
Now, all the blame for the loss cannot go to Gibbs, however. The highly touted Gregg Williams defense did allow them to march down the {BLEEPING} field. And, if I remember correctly, didn't they pick up like 35 yards on 3rd & 10 just to have a chance at a 51-yard FG, which, they were going to get regardless of the timeout fiasco. I mean...the first kick was right down the middle and probably good from 57. But, nevertheless, our defense is not supposed to allow the 31st ranked offense in the league to march down the field for the game winning field goal.
There is mass confusion on this team, from Snyder all the way down to the position coaches. There's way too many highly paid coaches on this team, all with agendas and egos. And, at the root of the problem are two people...the first of which is someone I never thought I'd actually wish had stayed retired. It's really hard to watch Joe Gibbs get out-coached every week by coaches that wouldn't have been able to hold his jockstrap 15 years ago. His inability to move the ball downfield, manage the clock, manage timeouts, and prepare his team is really just sickening. Every week, it's the same story...Get a 1st half lead, and then go three and out for the remainder of the game, allowing some mediocre team to come back. Then, for some reason, Gibbs makes some bonehead blunder at the end, and we lose another close game...when, if we had just put the team away, it wouldn't have mattered.
The Bills didn't want to win that game. They did everything possible to lose it. I mean, the Skins kept giving them the ball, and they just kept getting field goals. At any time, the Skins could have said, ok...we're done...game over...I'm ready to go home. But no, they'd much rather keep the team around so that they can beat them at the end of the game. It sickens me to be a Redskins fan....It really does. Every time I watch them now, I want to throw up. Everyone sucks...The head coach..the "assistant head coaches" (what a joke!)...the owner...Clinton Portis...Ladel Betts...all of them. Players, coaches, owner....it's really pathetic.
The Washington Redskins are the laughing stock of the NFL...period. They are even more of a joke than Miami.
I quit.
You can view the whole conversation here.
And, here's my rant (expletive's deleted):
What confuses me is that as soon as I saw the "Timeout" logo on the screen, I yelled out, "YOU CAN'T CALL TWO TIMEOUTS IN A ROW!" Then, there was some confusion, and then they called the penalty. My issue is that...I'm just some guy...in a bar...watching the game. How come I know more about the rules than the 16-year Hall of Fame coach? {BLEEPING} {BLEEP}!!!
Now, all the blame for the loss cannot go to Gibbs, however. The highly touted Gregg Williams defense did allow them to march down the {BLEEPING} field. And, if I remember correctly, didn't they pick up like 35 yards on 3rd & 10 just to have a chance at a 51-yard FG, which, they were going to get regardless of the timeout fiasco. I mean...the first kick was right down the middle and probably good from 57. But, nevertheless, our defense is not supposed to allow the 31st ranked offense in the league to march down the field for the game winning field goal.
There is mass confusion on this team, from Snyder all the way down to the position coaches. There's way too many highly paid coaches on this team, all with agendas and egos. And, at the root of the problem are two people...the first of which is someone I never thought I'd actually wish had stayed retired. It's really hard to watch Joe Gibbs get out-coached every week by coaches that wouldn't have been able to hold his jockstrap 15 years ago. His inability to move the ball downfield, manage the clock, manage timeouts, and prepare his team is really just sickening. Every week, it's the same story...Get a 1st half lead, and then go three and out for the remainder of the game, allowing some mediocre team to come back. Then, for some reason, Gibbs makes some bonehead blunder at the end, and we lose another close game...when, if we had just put the team away, it wouldn't have mattered.
The Bills didn't want to win that game. They did everything possible to lose it. I mean, the Skins kept giving them the ball, and they just kept getting field goals. At any time, the Skins could have said, ok...we're done...game over...I'm ready to go home. But no, they'd much rather keep the team around so that they can beat them at the end of the game. It sickens me to be a Redskins fan....It really does. Every time I watch them now, I want to throw up. Everyone sucks...The head coach..the "assistant head coaches" (what a joke!)...the owner...Clinton Portis...Ladel Betts...all of them. Players, coaches, owner....it's really pathetic.
The Washington Redskins are the laughing stock of the NFL...period. They are even more of a joke than Miami.
I quit.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Week 9 Wrap-up
You might have noticed a distinct lack of a post last week. No, I'm not lazy, and no I was not busy. There was no game last week...that is all.
As for this week...geez. I don't understand why I have to sweat a game with the New York Jets. I mean, they are 1-7 for crying outloud. But, instead of blowing them out by 20, I have to scream and yell and curse until they eek out a three point win in overtime. Sheesh.
Opening kickoff...touchdown Jets. Huh? Our special teams were playing so well up to this point, and then poof. Sigh...I think I need to just take my own advice and realize that the Washington Redskins are just not a complete team. That means that on a given week, one facet will do well, but 2 others will perform like a junior varsity team in some Alaskan city.
Clinton Portis finally played like he was worth SOME of the money we're paying him. Well, congratulations Clinton...take the rest of the season off. We all know you're going to. Most top backs show up every week...our "superstar" running back shows up once or twice a season. Why? Because he's OVERRATED and just not that good. Maybe this time, he'll be able to keep up his performance in week 9.
And of course, Cooley performed well because he's the only person that gets passes from Jason. At least...finally...we have a kicker! Shaun Suisam went 5-5 and basically kept us in (and eventually won) the game.
Other than that...we suck. Just deal with it. But we're 5-3, so, unless we just tank it for the rest of the season, we should be in the playoff picture until week 14.
Week 9 Cuts:
- Carlos Rodgers (never like to see a guy injured, but I'm happy he's no longer playing for us)
- Brandon Lloyd (did he even get on the field today?)
- Coaching Staff (worst play callers/game management ever)
Week 9 Props:
- COOOOOOLEY!
- Shaun Suisam (is the nuts!)
- Clinton Portis (ok fine...I'll give him props this week)
As for this week...geez. I don't understand why I have to sweat a game with the New York Jets. I mean, they are 1-7 for crying outloud. But, instead of blowing them out by 20, I have to scream and yell and curse until they eek out a three point win in overtime. Sheesh.
Opening kickoff...touchdown Jets. Huh? Our special teams were playing so well up to this point, and then poof. Sigh...I think I need to just take my own advice and realize that the Washington Redskins are just not a complete team. That means that on a given week, one facet will do well, but 2 others will perform like a junior varsity team in some Alaskan city.
Clinton Portis finally played like he was worth SOME of the money we're paying him. Well, congratulations Clinton...take the rest of the season off. We all know you're going to. Most top backs show up every week...our "superstar" running back shows up once or twice a season. Why? Because he's OVERRATED and just not that good. Maybe this time, he'll be able to keep up his performance in week 9.
And of course, Cooley performed well because he's the only person that gets passes from Jason. At least...finally...we have a kicker! Shaun Suisam went 5-5 and basically kept us in (and eventually won) the game.
Other than that...we suck. Just deal with it. But we're 5-3, so, unless we just tank it for the rest of the season, we should be in the playoff picture until week 14.
Week 9 Cuts:
- Carlos Rodgers (never like to see a guy injured, but I'm happy he's no longer playing for us)
- Brandon Lloyd (did he even get on the field today?)
- Coaching Staff (worst play callers/game management ever)
Week 9 Props:
- COOOOOOLEY!
- Shaun Suisam (is the nuts!)
- Clinton Portis (ok fine...I'll give him props this week)
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Week 7 Wrap-up
Sorry for the late post...I was...ummmm...busy (read: lazy) yesterday. I will start this week's post by saying that a win is a win is a win is a win! So, let us remember that we are complaining over a win...
I was at the game this past week, and from inside the stadium, it didn't look nearly as bad as it did on television. As in the Giants game and the Green Bay game, we just completely fell apart in the second half. This offense is really, really bad...and in my opinion, it's all coaching. What is going on with the play calling? Our offensive line is tattered, yet we continue to think that we can ice games by running with a completely inept Clinton Portis and a non-existent Ladell Betts. COME ON!! Throw the damn ball.
Now, I've been complaining all year about this team and some of it's players. But, let's look at the reality (and I'm in no way even sipping the kool-aid here). We are 4-2. I'll repeat...we are 4-2. I think everyone needs to step back and think about that. Last year we were 5-11...5-11. We are not the Patriots or Colts, but we're in the hunt. We are worth mentioning, and I think that is worth noting. For some reason, people in the town are expecting us to go from 5-11 to 14-2 or something...that's not going to happen. So, let's be happy with the fact that we might be better than last year. We've got the makings of a franchise QB in Jason Campbell. Our defense is one of the best in the league again. Our special teams is playing well also. All these things, in my book, spell P-R-O-G-R-E-S-S.
Week 7 Cuts:
- Clinton Portis (taking the top spot because...well, geez...ya'll saw the game)
- Carlos Rodgers (still bad...his mistakes are masked by our stellar safeties...nice INT drop though)
- Brandon Lloyd (no list is complete without him)
Week 7 Props:
- London Fletcher (dude is a stud...I'll overlook the personal foul penalty)
- Andre Carter (he's making our D-line relevant)
- Jason Campbell (please let him throw the ball)
Note: Derek Frost and Shaun are off the list this week because Frost has started shanking punts and Shaun has missed a couple of kicks. They'll probably be back next week.
I was at the game this past week, and from inside the stadium, it didn't look nearly as bad as it did on television. As in the Giants game and the Green Bay game, we just completely fell apart in the second half. This offense is really, really bad...and in my opinion, it's all coaching. What is going on with the play calling? Our offensive line is tattered, yet we continue to think that we can ice games by running with a completely inept Clinton Portis and a non-existent Ladell Betts. COME ON!! Throw the damn ball.
Now, I've been complaining all year about this team and some of it's players. But, let's look at the reality (and I'm in no way even sipping the kool-aid here). We are 4-2. I'll repeat...we are 4-2. I think everyone needs to step back and think about that. Last year we were 5-11...5-11. We are not the Patriots or Colts, but we're in the hunt. We are worth mentioning, and I think that is worth noting. For some reason, people in the town are expecting us to go from 5-11 to 14-2 or something...that's not going to happen. So, let's be happy with the fact that we might be better than last year. We've got the makings of a franchise QB in Jason Campbell. Our defense is one of the best in the league again. Our special teams is playing well also. All these things, in my book, spell P-R-O-G-R-E-S-S.
Week 7 Cuts:
- Clinton Portis (taking the top spot because...well, geez...ya'll saw the game)
- Carlos Rodgers (still bad...his mistakes are masked by our stellar safeties...nice INT drop though)
- Brandon Lloyd (no list is complete without him)
Week 7 Props:
- London Fletcher (dude is a stud...I'll overlook the personal foul penalty)
- Andre Carter (he's making our D-line relevant)
- Jason Campbell (please let him throw the ball)
Note: Derek Frost and Shaun are off the list this week because Frost has started shanking punts and Shaun has missed a couple of kicks. They'll probably be back next week.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Week 6 Wrap-up
Sigh...
Why must I die every time the Redskins play? Seriously, I think I'm going to have a massive coronary watching this team play. It's not healthy...and for someone that swears that he's not going to drink the kool-aid, you'd think I can be calmer.
Anyway...so, the Skins lost another heart breaker to the Green Bay Packers, 14-17. This game was marred by the Skins so-called best players playing like they just got off the short, yellow bus. First, I must address Clinton Portis. Is it just me, or is he the most overrated back in the league (I've said this before). So, now...that's 3 games, and 3 costly fumbles. Maybe if this guy actually played in the preseason and participated in training camp, he might have learned to hold on to the football, especially with the game on the line. I'm sick and tired of this guy trying to claim he's on the same level with LT, when the reality is, he's above average at best. If he would just stop trying to be more than he is, I'd be less mad...but, LT wouldn't have fumbled there. LT would turn Portis's 3 hard trip-ups into 7 yard dives. LT would turn Portis's 15-yard scampers into 67-yard TD runs. That's the difference...that's the x-factor.
Now, I certainly understand the situation with the O-line...and that's sad. So, I'm trying not to blame his lack of a 100yd game this year on his inabilities as a running-back. But, at the same time...DON'T PUT THE BALL ON THE GROUND!! Maybe...just maybe...secure the football. Lucky for us that our defense stoned Green Bay on the drive following the Portis fumble, because if that didn't happen, we're probably talking about Portis as the goat, instead of Santana Moss.
My temptation is to give Santana the benefit of the doubt. He's been such a team player...plays hard every week...and has done so much for this team. But, at the same time...He's having a very, very bad year. For some reason, he's forgotten how to catch this year...and finally, it's costing us games. Santana blames himself for the loss, and rightfully so, but really...there were enough mistakes to go around.
How about the clock management? Hmmmm....let's call a timeout before 3rd down so we can set up our strategy for what is obviously a 4-down scenario. Ok...we didn't make it on 3rd down...let's go ahead and run that 4th down play we called during the timeout...what play? HUH?!?!?!?! You called ANOTHER timeout? Are you kidding? What happened to that great clock management and awesome coaching we saw last week? Sigh...back to the same old stuff.
Before I get to my cuts and props, I need to address Redskin Fan...that is, all the skins fanatics that have been calling into radio shows since yesterday evening. SHUT UP! This is why I've been telling you guys not to drink the kool-aid. You guys are acting all surprised every time we lose, and you realize that we're not as good as you think we are. Listen...stop going from one extreme to the other. It's not time to start up the bandwagon after ever win, and it's not time to fire the coach after ever loss. In all honesty, I don't think I've been more pleased with this team since our super years. We have some continuity in the coaching staff, and we finally have a QB that can actually get it done. Things are kind of looking up for this team...we're not going to win a super bowl, and hell...we might lose another 7 games this year like this one, but it's progress...something we haven't seen in years.
Week 6 Cuts:
- Carlos Rodgers (WHY IS THIS GUY STILL IN THE NFL?!?!)
- Clinton Portis (SOOOOOOO overrated!)
- Santana Moss (I have to...he fumbled the game away)
- Brandon Lloyd (So we don't forget that this guy sucks)
- Ladell Betts (Where are you?)
Week 6 Game Balls:
- Jason Campbell (That INT wasn't his fault...shouldn't have even been a pick)
- Derek Frost (no most shanks...me likey!)
- COOOOOOOOOLEY!!! (This dude is a freaking stud!)
I'll be at the Arizona game next Sunday, so I'll let you know how the heart attack feels from the club level of FedEx.
Why must I die every time the Redskins play? Seriously, I think I'm going to have a massive coronary watching this team play. It's not healthy...and for someone that swears that he's not going to drink the kool-aid, you'd think I can be calmer.
Anyway...so, the Skins lost another heart breaker to the Green Bay Packers, 14-17. This game was marred by the Skins so-called best players playing like they just got off the short, yellow bus. First, I must address Clinton Portis. Is it just me, or is he the most overrated back in the league (I've said this before). So, now...that's 3 games, and 3 costly fumbles. Maybe if this guy actually played in the preseason and participated in training camp, he might have learned to hold on to the football, especially with the game on the line. I'm sick and tired of this guy trying to claim he's on the same level with LT, when the reality is, he's above average at best. If he would just stop trying to be more than he is, I'd be less mad...but, LT wouldn't have fumbled there. LT would turn Portis's 3 hard trip-ups into 7 yard dives. LT would turn Portis's 15-yard scampers into 67-yard TD runs. That's the difference...that's the x-factor.
Now, I certainly understand the situation with the O-line...and that's sad. So, I'm trying not to blame his lack of a 100yd game this year on his inabilities as a running-back. But, at the same time...DON'T PUT THE BALL ON THE GROUND!! Maybe...just maybe...secure the football. Lucky for us that our defense stoned Green Bay on the drive following the Portis fumble, because if that didn't happen, we're probably talking about Portis as the goat, instead of Santana Moss.
My temptation is to give Santana the benefit of the doubt. He's been such a team player...plays hard every week...and has done so much for this team. But, at the same time...He's having a very, very bad year. For some reason, he's forgotten how to catch this year...and finally, it's costing us games. Santana blames himself for the loss, and rightfully so, but really...there were enough mistakes to go around.
How about the clock management? Hmmmm....let's call a timeout before 3rd down so we can set up our strategy for what is obviously a 4-down scenario. Ok...we didn't make it on 3rd down...let's go ahead and run that 4th down play we called during the timeout...what play? HUH?!?!?!?! You called ANOTHER timeout? Are you kidding? What happened to that great clock management and awesome coaching we saw last week? Sigh...back to the same old stuff.
Before I get to my cuts and props, I need to address Redskin Fan...that is, all the skins fanatics that have been calling into radio shows since yesterday evening. SHUT UP! This is why I've been telling you guys not to drink the kool-aid. You guys are acting all surprised every time we lose, and you realize that we're not as good as you think we are. Listen...stop going from one extreme to the other. It's not time to start up the bandwagon after ever win, and it's not time to fire the coach after ever loss. In all honesty, I don't think I've been more pleased with this team since our super years. We have some continuity in the coaching staff, and we finally have a QB that can actually get it done. Things are kind of looking up for this team...we're not going to win a super bowl, and hell...we might lose another 7 games this year like this one, but it's progress...something we haven't seen in years.
Week 6 Cuts:
- Carlos Rodgers (WHY IS THIS GUY STILL IN THE NFL?!?!)
- Clinton Portis (SOOOOOOO overrated!)
- Santana Moss (I have to...he fumbled the game away)
- Brandon Lloyd (So we don't forget that this guy sucks)
- Ladell Betts (Where are you?)
Week 6 Game Balls:
- Jason Campbell (That INT wasn't his fault...shouldn't have even been a pick)
- Derek Frost (no most shanks...me likey!)
- COOOOOOOOOLEY!!! (This dude is a freaking stud!)
I'll be at the Arizona game next Sunday, so I'll let you know how the heart attack feels from the club level of FedEx.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Week 5 Wrap-up
So, here we are...back from the bye week. A much needed rest for most of the Skins players, AND ME. Lord knows I needed a vacation after that guy-wrenching game against the Giants two weeks ago, which saw my Skins stay in the locker room after halftime, and saw me throw things at my television.
Is there anything better for a pick-me-up than playing the Detroit Loins? Let's see...bad loss...terrible taste in your mouth...feeling sick to your stomach...feeling like you might just slip into a 2-9 coma. Well, the symptoms you are describing are called "Bad Team Syndrome", and it's really hard to cure. BUT...we do have something to help you fight the symptoms. This long-standing drug has been around for many years and always makes you feel better...it's called "Playing the Detroit Loins at Home."
In all seriousness, the Lions haven't beaten us in my lifetime, as far as I can remember, and they certainly haven't done it at home. As I watched the 34-3 drubbing of the Lions, I actually had to suck it up and give props to my team. They showed up. Don't worry though, I'm not drinking the kool-aid yet, and I have plenty of stuff to complain about. But first, the good things:
- Our front 4 actually got pressure on the QB without a blitz for the first time this year. It was nice to see...and Andre Carter is playing like a man possessed. He's the only one on the D-line worth a cent, but he's playing his butt off.
- Jason Campbell put together, in my opinion, the best game of his career. He was on target with just about every pass, and moved around well in & out of the pocket. This kid is going to be good, and I'm glad we finally decided to give him the ball for good.
- Antwaan Randle El is playing like a beast!! We all knew he had skills, but finally we're getting him the ball and he's able to do some things once he gets it in his hands. I really hope that hamstring is a minor thing and we will see him out there next week against Green Bay
- CARLOS RODGERS DID SOMETHING!! DID YOU SEE IT?!?! HE DID SOMETHING!! Wow...how shocked was I to see Carlos Rodgers actually break on a ball, catch it, AND run! I'm sure that's only the second time I've seen him catch a ball. I mean, I still think the guy is the worst corner in the league, but at least he did something finally!
- Greg Williams called an amazing game. He did a great job putting everyone in position, calling the right plays, and keeping the Loins' WRs in check.
Bad Things:
- Carlos Rodgers DID SOMETHING?!?! Yeah...way to go Carlos. Way to do something when it doesn't matter at all and you're in a 3-deep prevent zone defense against a team you know has to throw the ball. You're a real good CB...on your way to the Pro Bowl. Nice headbutt on the ball in the 1st quarter. Don't look up and catch it...it's much cooler to run towards it with your head down and then get praised by the commentators for making a good play, when it was a total accident.(BUM!)
- Running game was good, but it really could be better. The patchwork offensive-line is making it real hard to run right, so teams are stacking against the left. If we play a good defense, we're going to have a hard time running the ball.
- And speaking of the running game, why is Clinton Portis the most overrated RB in the league. He's always trying to compare himself to LT, but he's only about 1/3rd of what LT is. What the hell was that fumble?!?!?!? Protect the ball you bum! And, I don't know what it is about Portis, but he cannot stay on his feet for anything. He had a run in the 3rd quarter that SHOULD have been house, but he got breathed on and tripped up. LT (and the other premier backs) would have broken that tackle and taken it to the barn. Clinton Portis is OVERRATED, and I'd like to see him traded in the off-season. Too bad they don't consult with me.
- Fox's commmentators have gotten 100x worse than previous years. I hate it when we get their D team for our games because they never have any idea what they are talking about. They were ragging on Shaun Suisum about missing an FG early in the game, but fail to mention that he's only missed 2 this year, both from over 48 yards. Sheesh...give the guy a break and know what the hell you're talking about.
- We're out of WRs. At some point, we had 32432 receivers, but now we have none. If Randle El and Moss can't go next week, our week 6 starters will be James Thrash and Keenan McCardell (or Reche Caldwell). Wow...we really need one of our guys to get healthy here.
- Ok James Thrash...I know you're excited about touching the ball since you haven't touched it in 4 years, but for God's sake, PROTECT THE DAMN BALL!! Thank goodness for Rock Cartwright, who, if they ever cut, I might boycott.
Ok...I'm out of bad stuff. Well, I have more, but they are pretty petty and I'd be stretching a lot. So, I guess that's it...Nice win, too bad it was against a bad team. Let's see how we fare against Green Bay next week.
Week 5 Cuts:
1. Brandon Lloyd (he's just going to stay up here until they cut him)
2. Carlos Rodgers (he's STILL the worst corner in the NFL)
3. Clinton Portis (for being overrated)
Week 5 Game Balls:
1. Derek Frost (quietly booting it like 48 yards a pop; can't pooch though)
2. Jason Campbell
3. Skins O-Line (for being banged up, they are doing a good job)
4. COOOOOOOOOOLEY! (because, what list is complete without him)
Is there anything better for a pick-me-up than playing the Detroit Loins? Let's see...bad loss...terrible taste in your mouth...feeling sick to your stomach...feeling like you might just slip into a 2-9 coma. Well, the symptoms you are describing are called "Bad Team Syndrome", and it's really hard to cure. BUT...we do have something to help you fight the symptoms. This long-standing drug has been around for many years and always makes you feel better...it's called "Playing the Detroit Loins at Home."
In all seriousness, the Lions haven't beaten us in my lifetime, as far as I can remember, and they certainly haven't done it at home. As I watched the 34-3 drubbing of the Lions, I actually had to suck it up and give props to my team. They showed up. Don't worry though, I'm not drinking the kool-aid yet, and I have plenty of stuff to complain about. But first, the good things:
- Our front 4 actually got pressure on the QB without a blitz for the first time this year. It was nice to see...and Andre Carter is playing like a man possessed. He's the only one on the D-line worth a cent, but he's playing his butt off.
- Jason Campbell put together, in my opinion, the best game of his career. He was on target with just about every pass, and moved around well in & out of the pocket. This kid is going to be good, and I'm glad we finally decided to give him the ball for good.
- Antwaan Randle El is playing like a beast!! We all knew he had skills, but finally we're getting him the ball and he's able to do some things once he gets it in his hands. I really hope that hamstring is a minor thing and we will see him out there next week against Green Bay
- CARLOS RODGERS DID SOMETHING!! DID YOU SEE IT?!?! HE DID SOMETHING!! Wow...how shocked was I to see Carlos Rodgers actually break on a ball, catch it, AND run! I'm sure that's only the second time I've seen him catch a ball. I mean, I still think the guy is the worst corner in the league, but at least he did something finally!
- Greg Williams called an amazing game. He did a great job putting everyone in position, calling the right plays, and keeping the Loins' WRs in check.
Bad Things:
- Carlos Rodgers DID SOMETHING?!?! Yeah...way to go Carlos. Way to do something when it doesn't matter at all and you're in a 3-deep prevent zone defense against a team you know has to throw the ball. You're a real good CB...on your way to the Pro Bowl. Nice headbutt on the ball in the 1st quarter. Don't look up and catch it...it's much cooler to run towards it with your head down and then get praised by the commentators for making a good play, when it was a total accident.(BUM!)
- Running game was good, but it really could be better. The patchwork offensive-line is making it real hard to run right, so teams are stacking against the left. If we play a good defense, we're going to have a hard time running the ball.
- And speaking of the running game, why is Clinton Portis the most overrated RB in the league. He's always trying to compare himself to LT, but he's only about 1/3rd of what LT is. What the hell was that fumble?!?!?!? Protect the ball you bum! And, I don't know what it is about Portis, but he cannot stay on his feet for anything. He had a run in the 3rd quarter that SHOULD have been house, but he got breathed on and tripped up. LT (and the other premier backs) would have broken that tackle and taken it to the barn. Clinton Portis is OVERRATED, and I'd like to see him traded in the off-season. Too bad they don't consult with me.
- Fox's commmentators have gotten 100x worse than previous years. I hate it when we get their D team for our games because they never have any idea what they are talking about. They were ragging on Shaun Suisum about missing an FG early in the game, but fail to mention that he's only missed 2 this year, both from over 48 yards. Sheesh...give the guy a break and know what the hell you're talking about.
- We're out of WRs. At some point, we had 32432 receivers, but now we have none. If Randle El and Moss can't go next week, our week 6 starters will be James Thrash and Keenan McCardell (or Reche Caldwell). Wow...we really need one of our guys to get healthy here.
- Ok James Thrash...I know you're excited about touching the ball since you haven't touched it in 4 years, but for God's sake, PROTECT THE DAMN BALL!! Thank goodness for Rock Cartwright, who, if they ever cut, I might boycott.
Ok...I'm out of bad stuff. Well, I have more, but they are pretty petty and I'd be stretching a lot. So, I guess that's it...Nice win, too bad it was against a bad team. Let's see how we fare against Green Bay next week.
Week 5 Cuts:
1. Brandon Lloyd (he's just going to stay up here until they cut him)
2. Carlos Rodgers (he's STILL the worst corner in the NFL)
3. Clinton Portis (for being overrated)
Week 5 Game Balls:
1. Derek Frost (quietly booting it like 48 yards a pop; can't pooch though)
2. Jason Campbell
3. Skins O-Line (for being banged up, they are doing a good job)
4. COOOOOOOOOOLEY! (because, what list is complete without him)
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Week 3 Wrap-Up
Ok, so I've finally calmed down, and I think I can speak rationally about week 3's game against the Giants.
First of all, I'd like to take this time to remind everyone about what I've been saying since before the season even started...We're not a good team. Everyone and their grandmother seemed to want to start the bandwagon up after we beat the terrible Dolphins, and the Eagles with McNabb playing the worst football of his career.
Now, I know the Eagles scored like 51 on Detroit this past weekend, which makes me a bit more pleased about our performance, but really...Philly beat themselves when they played us. They had 2 TD passes: 1 was dropped, and the second was a bad McNabb throw. Either way...Even Steve Czaban from Sports Talk 980's Sports Reporters was drinking the kool-aid this past week. In fact, I'm pretty sure he told his entire listening audience that the Skins were going to kill the Giants and that they should bet their entire bankroll on the game.
Hey...here's a paper towel to wipe that egg off your face Steve.
Maybe people will listen to me now when I say that we're still a bad team. Our defense is actually NOT very good...We have good safeties and good linebackers. But our front 4 can't generate ANY pressure, and our corners can't cover anyone! They all looked bad in the second half of the Giants game...even my beloved Springs. And, for the love of god, please get Carlos Rodgers off my team!! He is SO BAD!! I'm convinced that a blind chimp holding his johnson could do a better job covering receivers than Rodgers. Cut him, bench him, trade him, injure him...DO SOMETHING! JUST GET RID OF HIM!!
More notes...Santana Moss had a small case of the dropsies again this game, but I think he fixed it in the second quarter...but it's still a bit disconcerting. Sean Taylor, aka the Human Missle, is an amazing specimen. He comes from off the screen and splatters receivers and running backs alike, leaving them as roadkill on the turf. However, there is a downside...he's perpetually out of position! He over-commits constantly because he's trying to murder the ball carrier. Didn't LaVar do the same thing and they ran him out of town? Maybe, just maybe someone should go sit with him and teach him when to use the hit stick, when to press square and dive, and when the just run up to the man and tackle him! Sheesh...it's gross.
Offensively, we blew it in the second half...but that's going to happen. I mean, I think Gibbs got to conservative, but he always did that. It's just, he used to have a running game to support that kind of playcalling, and he just doesn't have that anymore, especially with the entire right side of the O-line decimated.
The coaching in this game was terrible...I"m sorry, it was. I'm the biggest homer you know, and I love Gibbs, but he's really done a bad job in my opinion. That stuff at the end of the game was ridiculous. Here's the thing...it's 4th and goal. there's :40 on the clock. That's a normal play clock...you can take your time, call a play, huddle, and then execute. Do they do that? No! Jason rushes them to the line, and the run the SAME PLAY that the Giants just stopped. What's worse is that Clinton Portis, the franchise running-back, was on the bench. Now, there's no way to know if he'd have scored...but, hell...if he was in the game, we wouldn't have been asking, "Why wasn't Ladell Betts in the game."
I know the game should have never come down to that ending, but it did...and in that spot, good teams get it done. They don't have blunders like that. Why wasn't Joe in Campbell's ear yelling at him to take his time and to call a play and huddle. There was NO NEED TO RUSH! Seriously...that was just bad coaching and bad clock management. New England, Indy, Hell...even Philly, would have handled that situation like it should be. Tom Brady would have called a huddle, and executed a play called in from the sidelines, instead of hurrying to run the same exact play.
Ok...rant over. I just want to say that we're not the worst team in the NFL, but we are not a good team by any means. We are not a playoff team...we're a 7-9/6-10 team AT BEST! And, once we stop playing the Miami's of the league, we're going to see it come to pass.
Week 3 Cuts (you can always assume Brandon Lloyd is on this list):
1. Carlos Rodgers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Clinton Portis (nice fumble...probably Jason's fault too, but I like him, so...)
3. Coach Joe.
Week 3 Game Balls
1. Derek Frost (getting NO credit, but he's actually become a good punter)
2. Shaun Suisum (I know he missed one, but the commentators jinxed him...he's still money)
3. Antwaan Randle El (for being the only one to show up in the 2nd half)
First of all, I'd like to take this time to remind everyone about what I've been saying since before the season even started...We're not a good team. Everyone and their grandmother seemed to want to start the bandwagon up after we beat the terrible Dolphins, and the Eagles with McNabb playing the worst football of his career.
Now, I know the Eagles scored like 51 on Detroit this past weekend, which makes me a bit more pleased about our performance, but really...Philly beat themselves when they played us. They had 2 TD passes: 1 was dropped, and the second was a bad McNabb throw. Either way...Even Steve Czaban from Sports Talk 980's Sports Reporters was drinking the kool-aid this past week. In fact, I'm pretty sure he told his entire listening audience that the Skins were going to kill the Giants and that they should bet their entire bankroll on the game.
Hey...here's a paper towel to wipe that egg off your face Steve.
Maybe people will listen to me now when I say that we're still a bad team. Our defense is actually NOT very good...We have good safeties and good linebackers. But our front 4 can't generate ANY pressure, and our corners can't cover anyone! They all looked bad in the second half of the Giants game...even my beloved Springs. And, for the love of god, please get Carlos Rodgers off my team!! He is SO BAD!! I'm convinced that a blind chimp holding his johnson could do a better job covering receivers than Rodgers. Cut him, bench him, trade him, injure him...DO SOMETHING! JUST GET RID OF HIM!!
More notes...Santana Moss had a small case of the dropsies again this game, but I think he fixed it in the second quarter...but it's still a bit disconcerting. Sean Taylor, aka the Human Missle, is an amazing specimen. He comes from off the screen and splatters receivers and running backs alike, leaving them as roadkill on the turf. However, there is a downside...he's perpetually out of position! He over-commits constantly because he's trying to murder the ball carrier. Didn't LaVar do the same thing and they ran him out of town? Maybe, just maybe someone should go sit with him and teach him when to use the hit stick, when to press square and dive, and when the just run up to the man and tackle him! Sheesh...it's gross.
Offensively, we blew it in the second half...but that's going to happen. I mean, I think Gibbs got to conservative, but he always did that. It's just, he used to have a running game to support that kind of playcalling, and he just doesn't have that anymore, especially with the entire right side of the O-line decimated.
The coaching in this game was terrible...I"m sorry, it was. I'm the biggest homer you know, and I love Gibbs, but he's really done a bad job in my opinion. That stuff at the end of the game was ridiculous. Here's the thing...it's 4th and goal. there's :40 on the clock. That's a normal play clock...you can take your time, call a play, huddle, and then execute. Do they do that? No! Jason rushes them to the line, and the run the SAME PLAY that the Giants just stopped. What's worse is that Clinton Portis, the franchise running-back, was on the bench. Now, there's no way to know if he'd have scored...but, hell...if he was in the game, we wouldn't have been asking, "Why wasn't Ladell Betts in the game."
I know the game should have never come down to that ending, but it did...and in that spot, good teams get it done. They don't have blunders like that. Why wasn't Joe in Campbell's ear yelling at him to take his time and to call a play and huddle. There was NO NEED TO RUSH! Seriously...that was just bad coaching and bad clock management. New England, Indy, Hell...even Philly, would have handled that situation like it should be. Tom Brady would have called a huddle, and executed a play called in from the sidelines, instead of hurrying to run the same exact play.
Ok...rant over. I just want to say that we're not the worst team in the NFL, but we are not a good team by any means. We are not a playoff team...we're a 7-9/6-10 team AT BEST! And, once we stop playing the Miami's of the league, we're going to see it come to pass.
Week 3 Cuts (you can always assume Brandon Lloyd is on this list):
1. Carlos Rodgers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Clinton Portis (nice fumble...probably Jason's fault too, but I like him, so...)
3. Coach Joe.
Week 3 Game Balls
1. Derek Frost (getting NO credit, but he's actually become a good punter)
2. Shaun Suisum (I know he missed one, but the commentators jinxed him...he's still money)
3. Antwaan Randle El (for being the only one to show up in the 2nd half)
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Week 2 Wrap-Up
Sorry for the delay, but work has been brutal this week.
Ok, so we won another game...whoopeedeedoodah! We're 2-0...well, ain't that grand. Ok, ok...I can't pretend that I wasn't jumping up and down and screaming like a lunatic on Monday night when LaRon Landry blew up {whatshisface} from Philly to end the game. Their WRs are so forgetable... It was quite a game, and I couldn't be happier.
BUT....
I'm not ready to start the bandwagon just yet. For all the went right (and yes, some things did go right), a lot of our winning that game falls on the fact that Eagles are a bad team now and Donovan McNabb was just plain awful! It's hard to brag about a win that could have easily been a loss if McNabb just knew have to throw some very basic passes, or the Eagles receivers could even catch a nerf ball.
All in all, a win is a win, and it's good to be 2-0. Here's some notes:
1. Donovan McNabb is more like Joey Harrington now.
2. Carlos Rodgers IS A BUM!
3. COOOOOOOOOOLEY is back!
4. Santana still has a case of the dropsies...
5. Jason Campbell is going to be a stud. That dude has a cannon, and doesn't seem to panic in the pocket at all. Maybe we're just used to Mark Brunell lofting up ducks every play, but watching this kid play is a sight for very sore eyes. He can throw it 50 yards on a rope, and on one play, overthrew Santana Moss on a deep route by about 20 yards. He's going to make mistakes, of course, but you can see the talent is definitely there! I can't wait for him to really mature.
6. Where is Brandon Lloyd? Making a rap album?
7. I wonder...maybe we should just take our defensive front 4 out of the game, and just add 4 more linebackers...cause Carter and Company ain't generating ANY pressure themselves.
8. It's not fair to lose all your fantasy leagues because you have the misfortune to be playing teams that have players from the Bengals and/or the Browns.
9. Coach Joe & his Crew are finally back, in my opinion. Joe and his staff called a great game (except that whole halftime fiasco, which I will slam them for later). If you watch the tape, notice how every single run is over the tackles. Philly is really strong inside...but outside, they have fast but weak ends. The coaches exploited this in the running game by taking every run off-tackle. Great job.
Ok...that's all I got today because I must return to things that pay the bills. Here are my cuts for this week.
Week 2 Cuts:
1. Brandon Lloyd (DUH!)
2. Carlos Rodgers
3. Chris Samuels
Week 2 Game Balls:
1. COOOOOOOOOOOOley
2. Derek Frost
3. Shaun Suisum
Ok, so we won another game...whoopeedeedoodah! We're 2-0...well, ain't that grand. Ok, ok...I can't pretend that I wasn't jumping up and down and screaming like a lunatic on Monday night when LaRon Landry blew up {whatshisface} from Philly to end the game. Their WRs are so forgetable... It was quite a game, and I couldn't be happier.
BUT....
I'm not ready to start the bandwagon just yet. For all the went right (and yes, some things did go right), a lot of our winning that game falls on the fact that Eagles are a bad team now and Donovan McNabb was just plain awful! It's hard to brag about a win that could have easily been a loss if McNabb just knew have to throw some very basic passes, or the Eagles receivers could even catch a nerf ball.
All in all, a win is a win, and it's good to be 2-0. Here's some notes:
1. Donovan McNabb is more like Joey Harrington now.
2. Carlos Rodgers IS A BUM!
3. COOOOOOOOOOLEY is back!
4. Santana still has a case of the dropsies...
5. Jason Campbell is going to be a stud. That dude has a cannon, and doesn't seem to panic in the pocket at all. Maybe we're just used to Mark Brunell lofting up ducks every play, but watching this kid play is a sight for very sore eyes. He can throw it 50 yards on a rope, and on one play, overthrew Santana Moss on a deep route by about 20 yards. He's going to make mistakes, of course, but you can see the talent is definitely there! I can't wait for him to really mature.
6. Where is Brandon Lloyd? Making a rap album?
7. I wonder...maybe we should just take our defensive front 4 out of the game, and just add 4 more linebackers...cause Carter and Company ain't generating ANY pressure themselves.
8. It's not fair to lose all your fantasy leagues because you have the misfortune to be playing teams that have players from the Bengals and/or the Browns.
9. Coach Joe & his Crew are finally back, in my opinion. Joe and his staff called a great game (except that whole halftime fiasco, which I will slam them for later). If you watch the tape, notice how every single run is over the tackles. Philly is really strong inside...but outside, they have fast but weak ends. The coaches exploited this in the running game by taking every run off-tackle. Great job.
Ok...that's all I got today because I must return to things that pay the bills. Here are my cuts for this week.
Week 2 Cuts:
1. Brandon Lloyd (DUH!)
2. Carlos Rodgers
3. Chris Samuels
Week 2 Game Balls:
1. COOOOOOOOOOOOley
2. Derek Frost
3. Shaun Suisum
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Were You Watching The Same Game?
My partner on this blog seemed to be watching a different game than I was. I'll admit, the stands of FedEx field provide a very different perspective on the game, but is he kidding about Smoot?? For those of you that know me, you know that when he was here the first time, Fred Smoot was my favorite player on the team. This time around, however, he just flat out CANNOT COVER!!
Fred Smoot is supposed to be a cover corner, much like Champ Bailey. Now, of course, he's no Champ, but he was definitely a solid cover corner in this league during his first stint as a Skin, and cover corners are hard to find. Now, I don't know if it was the Party Boat or what, but he just cannot cover anymore. This is why the Vikings benched him last year, and this is why they were happy to see him go when the Redskins signed him.
Now, don't get me wrong, I am happy he is back, but he was brought back to be a nickel corner, not a starter, and on Sunday, he showed why. He spent almost the entire game chasing Chris Chambers, among others, all over the field, consistently lagging a step behind. I'm surprised that no one go the hose to put him out because he was getting torched by the Dolphin receivers the entire game.
He had exactly ONE good play the whole game, and even then he couldn't close the deal. Yes, had he caught that interception at the end of the game, he would have definitely gone house, and all of his previous poor play would have been forgotten...but he dropped it. Nice job Smoot.
The guy's a has-been...So, can someone please tell me why they benched Shawn Springs for him? I have some theories, but I will wait to hear my partner's rebuttal before I start with the conspiracy theories.
Fred Smoot is supposed to be a cover corner, much like Champ Bailey. Now, of course, he's no Champ, but he was definitely a solid cover corner in this league during his first stint as a Skin, and cover corners are hard to find. Now, I don't know if it was the Party Boat or what, but he just cannot cover anymore. This is why the Vikings benched him last year, and this is why they were happy to see him go when the Redskins signed him.
Now, don't get me wrong, I am happy he is back, but he was brought back to be a nickel corner, not a starter, and on Sunday, he showed why. He spent almost the entire game chasing Chris Chambers, among others, all over the field, consistently lagging a step behind. I'm surprised that no one go the hose to put him out because he was getting torched by the Dolphin receivers the entire game.
He had exactly ONE good play the whole game, and even then he couldn't close the deal. Yes, had he caught that interception at the end of the game, he would have definitely gone house, and all of his previous poor play would have been forgotten...but he dropped it. Nice job Smoot.
The guy's a has-been...So, can someone please tell me why they benched Shawn Springs for him? I have some theories, but I will wait to hear my partner's rebuttal before I start with the conspiracy theories.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Week 1 Wrap-Up
Skins 16 Dolphins13 OT
Hello everyone, and welcome to my first post on this blog. I decided that my other blogs were getting a bit boring, and since I spend large portions of my day ranting about my Redkins, I figured I should blog about them.
Hopefully, at some point, someone will want to hear what I have to say.
So, the game...I was actually at Fed-Ex field for this game, as were about another 94,000 other you, give or take a few thousand. Before I can even get to the game itself, I first must address a serious crisis we have on our hands. Sunday's weather called for warm temperatures and sunny skies. I'd put the temperature somewhere around 93 degrees (felt like 193 degrees inside the stadium). Now, I understand it's hot, but that is NO REASON to remove your shirt (or any other article of clothing, for that matter) unless you have an additional shirt (or poncho) to replace it. I saw more meat at this game than I did on my visit to the Texas Beef Council. I'm talking serious man-boobs here...some who had larger breasts than a Redskins Cheerleader. Seriously...keep your clothes on. Misery does not love company.
So, anyway...while I was losing 23 lbs sitting in the stands, I made some notes about the game. Here they are:
1. Jason Campbell throws a very nice spiral.
2. Brandon Lloyd will be washing my car next week (or bagging my groceries).
3. Our CBs are bad. I mean real bad. They were getting lit up by Chris Chambers, who is a decent receiver, but no Steve Smith. What are they going to do when they actually meet a team with a half-decent passing offense and a good quarterback like the Patriots, Eagles, Giants, etc. What are they going to do when receivers don't flat out drop easy passes on critical 3rd downs? We need help...
4. Sean Taylor is still the "Human Missle".
5. Sunglass sun tan is extremely amusing to me.
6. Coach Gibbs is a thin, drunk black man sitting directly behind me.
7. John Madden (or insert your favorite commentator here) is actually a thin, drunk, black man sitting directly behind me.
8. Clinton Portis is STILL overrated.
9. Win or lose, kicking a 40+ yard FG on 1st and 10 is just bad coaching.
10. Neither Joe Gibbs nor Cam Cameron know how to manage a game clock.
I have more, but this list could easy go on for a while, and since I don't write this blog for a living, I'm going to have to get back to work soon. All in all, it was a very exciting game, especially the ending. We won, and that's good an all...but don't start the bandwagon up just yet. Miami is a bad team...and so are we.
I'm not ready to drink the kool-aid just yet.
This Week's Cuts:
- Brandon Lloyd
- Fred Smoot
- Carlos Rodgers
This Week's Game Balls
- Antwaan Randle El
- London Fletcher
- Shaun Suisum
Hello everyone, and welcome to my first post on this blog. I decided that my other blogs were getting a bit boring, and since I spend large portions of my day ranting about my Redkins, I figured I should blog about them.
Hopefully, at some point, someone will want to hear what I have to say.
So, the game...I was actually at Fed-Ex field for this game, as were about another 94,000 other you, give or take a few thousand. Before I can even get to the game itself, I first must address a serious crisis we have on our hands. Sunday's weather called for warm temperatures and sunny skies. I'd put the temperature somewhere around 93 degrees (felt like 193 degrees inside the stadium). Now, I understand it's hot, but that is NO REASON to remove your shirt (or any other article of clothing, for that matter) unless you have an additional shirt (or poncho) to replace it. I saw more meat at this game than I did on my visit to the Texas Beef Council. I'm talking serious man-boobs here...some who had larger breasts than a Redskins Cheerleader. Seriously...keep your clothes on. Misery does not love company.
So, anyway...while I was losing 23 lbs sitting in the stands, I made some notes about the game. Here they are:
1. Jason Campbell throws a very nice spiral.
2. Brandon Lloyd will be washing my car next week (or bagging my groceries).
3. Our CBs are bad. I mean real bad. They were getting lit up by Chris Chambers, who is a decent receiver, but no Steve Smith. What are they going to do when they actually meet a team with a half-decent passing offense and a good quarterback like the Patriots, Eagles, Giants, etc. What are they going to do when receivers don't flat out drop easy passes on critical 3rd downs? We need help...
4. Sean Taylor is still the "Human Missle".
5. Sunglass sun tan is extremely amusing to me.
6. Coach Gibbs is a thin, drunk black man sitting directly behind me.
7. John Madden (or insert your favorite commentator here) is actually a thin, drunk, black man sitting directly behind me.
8. Clinton Portis is STILL overrated.
9. Win or lose, kicking a 40+ yard FG on 1st and 10 is just bad coaching.
10. Neither Joe Gibbs nor Cam Cameron know how to manage a game clock.
I have more, but this list could easy go on for a while, and since I don't write this blog for a living, I'm going to have to get back to work soon. All in all, it was a very exciting game, especially the ending. We won, and that's good an all...but don't start the bandwagon up just yet. Miami is a bad team...and so are we.
I'm not ready to drink the kool-aid just yet.
This Week's Cuts:
- Brandon Lloyd
- Fred Smoot
- Carlos Rodgers
This Week's Game Balls
- Antwaan Randle El
- London Fletcher
- Shaun Suisum
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