Redskins Rehash...it counts as a win, doesn't it?

With today's healthcare debate, I'm starting with the man in the mirror... proposing gametapes of Sunday's Redskins 9-7 win over the Rams be distributed nationwide and used as anesthetic...thus cutting into doctor's overhead and patient costs. Don't say Preston's Perspective doesn't care.


Redfaced in the Red Zone-- five stops in the NFL's Boardwalk and Park Place--and settled for field goals of 21, 28 and 23 yards. There were dropped passes (Mike Sellers), failed halfback options and shovel passes (Clinton Portis on both counts) that infuriated the faithful. They were lucky they were playing a rebuilding Rams team that couldn't get out of its own way.

What's a Haynesworth? The Skins 100 million dollar man registered a tackle with two assists...and was off the field for more than a few plays. His residual effect? A pass rush that notched just one sack but made life uncomfortable for Marc Bulger all afternoon.

Less is more for London-- linebacker London Fletcher finished with 3 solo tackles and 6 assists... half his total stops from the Giants game--and he was happy. Why? Fewer tackles for Fletcher means the defensive line is making plays and keeping the ballcarrier in the backfield more. Case in point-- Cornelius Griffin and Philip Daniels each posted 4 solo stops while Andre Carter had 3 tackles and 3 assists. On those plays Fletcher didn't need to be a factor.

Tracking the Triumvirate-- 2007's second rounders combined for five catches against the Rams for 39 yards... Malcolm Kelly once again leading the way (4-41) and Fred Davis posting his first reception of 2009 (a two yard loss). The combined pace of 48 catches between the three obliterates last year's 21--and Devin Thomas has yet to heat up!

Change of pace? You Betts!-- with the money the Skins are giving runningback Ladell Betts, I've maintained he's under-utilized... well Sunday saw the backup get four carries and catch a 25 yard pass. Marcus Mason even got three runs. It's not the Earth, Wind and Fire backfield of the Giants last year, but it's a start that will pay dividends in December when Portis isn't overwhelmed by a 350-plus carry campaign.

Best team at Fed Ex? Look to the booth. Sam Rosen and Tim Ryan may not be FOX's #1, #2 or even #3 team but the pair do a fine job presenting the game... they don't act like you're stupid and let you know what you want to know-- like plays Albert Haynesworth was off the field for.