Sunday, September 20, 2009

Quick reaction to win over Rams

Usually when a team wins, it's a moment to celebrate. But the Redskins' win Sunday against the Rams felt empty.

The Redskins controlled the game, but the team went 0-for-5 for scoring touchdowns in the red zone. The Skins racked up 362 total yards and Jason Campbell performed well enough. Clinton Portis ran well enough, but neither scored any touchdowns.

Truthfully, the Redskins were lucky to come away with the win. It took the defense stopping a last-second deep ball before the win was guaranteed.

Some quick thoughts
  • Shaun Suisham was not very good last year - he was last in the league in field goal percentage. This year, he's turning into the offensive MVP. Crazy times.
  • I was not impressed with Jim Zorn's play calling, especially in the red zone. I don't understand why, if you have a quarterback like Campbell, that you create an offense like you have Chad Pennington starting. Doesn't make sense. Campbell can throw the ball 60 yards flat footed. Throw some deep balls. In the red zone, the Redskins came away with nothing. They have to solve that.
  • The Redskins defense is still coming into shape. They gave up some big plays Sunday, but played well when it was necessary.
  • I'd like to see more of Ladell Betts. He's looking good again after an injury hurt him last year.

Disappointing win. The Lions come to town next week, and the Redskins will be heavily favored to win that one as well.

The Redskins' offense will have to wake up.

I'll have some more on the game later this week.

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