After a tumultuous week in Redskins Nation, the burgundy and gold round the quarter turn at 2-2 (another reason why I'm not a fan of the proposed 18-game slate; will we observe the quarter turn at halftime of week five (and for those with byes in weeks four or five) week six?
Needless to say, a 16-13 come from behind win contained all elements: good, bad and ugly (forgive me Sergio Leone)... but it's amazing how different the mindset of a 2-2 staggering is than a 1-3 stumble (with two losses to previously winless teams). And with 0-3 Carolina on the slate next sunday, can someone tell me the odds of the Redskins facing five winless teams in each of their first five games? (I know the Giants were technically winless having not played in week one...but still).
Week Three Observations:
(in response to the many comments about my spelling week "weak" after losses to the Giants and Lions, let the record show I was attempting to be amusing with a play on words-- the focus more on "attempt" instead of"amusing".)
Campbell Comes Through or, A Tale of Two Halves-- Redskins Rehash has commented on the team's face-saving garbage time touchdowns in each of their losses... well against Tampa Bay the offense found its groove earlier--and just in time. After a 5 of 12 first half that saw two interceptions, #17 hit 7 of 10 passes for two touchdowns to guide the Skins.
Thunder and Lightning with a Little Drizzle in the air-- the phrase "thunder and lightning" used to refer to backfield tandems-- why not in today's passing age can't it mean TE Chris Cooley and WR Santana Moss? One's the traditional chains-mover underneath while the other strikes and spikes (after scoring on a 59 yard strike). Add a dash of drizzle in the form of Ladell Betts as a safety valve receiver... and the seeds of something significant could be there.
Tracking the Triumvirate-- and thank goodness... because the firm of Thomas, Kelly & Davis combined for 1 catch totalling minus one yard (thank you Fred for keeping the consecutive reception streak alive). This gives the power trio 10 for the season...with prorated stats reaching a combined 40 for 328 yards.
What's a Haynesworth-- the $100 million dollar man did not post a tackle, assist, sack or fumble recovery... although his presence allowed the defense to notch four sacks, a forced fumble and an interception.
Punting Problems Persist-- but not by Hunter Smith's doing...unfortunately he left the game due to a groin injury. This is reminiscent of the teams kicking quandaries earlier this decade---So even when the Skins choose the right guy-- and they chose quite a few of the wrong ones last year-- things go wrong.
Booth Boys-- again blessed with Sam Rosen and Tim Ryan... another solid outing by the duo.
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