Redskins Rehash... will 92 be 86ed?

Remember what I said about the glass always being half-full or half-empty? Just as the Skins aren't as great as the team that whipped Buffalo... they're not as bad as the unit that fell 23-3 to Baltimore. Championships are not won in August-- despite the gatorade bath Ravens quarterback coach Jim Zorn received (was that weird or what?).

What's a Haynesworth?-- One major headache. The 100 million dollar man notched one tackle and one sack while playing in the third quarter... before complaining in the locker room that as a nine year veteran he shouldn't be playing in the second half. And he said the team wasn't being completely honest about his ailments during the week. This is not going to end well.

Banged up Bunch-- Kareem Moore... Mike Sellers and Trent Williams suffered injuries in the loss... and while Moore appears to be out of the question for the regular season opener against Dallas, the other two appear to be ready to go for the preseason game with the Jets.

Donovan and Distance-- Mr. McNabb completed 11 of 26 passes but for 206 yards-almost 20 yards per completion. Nice to see the fact that the field is being stretched more this year as opposed to the Campbell Dumpoff Era.

Turnovers Tell the Tale-- far from the dominant night against Buffalo, the Skins threw a pair of interceptions and lost two fumbles.

You can call him Johnson, just don't call him the starter-- Larry Johnson gained 4 yards on 8 carries... laying to rest any running back debate (unless Willie Parker lights the world on fire this week). Clinton Portis is also the better receiver and blocker... making him a better option in the passing game.

Hold the Line-- Trent Williams and the O-Line had a rough outing... generating 25 yards rushing on 14 tries and allowing fur sacks. It's more a reflection of how good the Ravens D is... as opposed to how the OL is coming together.

Defense a difference maker-- despite the 23 points allowed, Jim Haslett's 3-4 continued to make progress. They held the Ravens to 1 of 10 on third down conversions while tallying two sacks and a fumble recovery.

Penalty Pain-- the Skins committed 8 penalties for 58 yards... not ideal but not out of the ordinary for a second preseason game where a big chunk of the players won't be here in two weeks.

Colt Brennan Award-- this weeks nominee is Anthony Armstrong-- who notched 4 catches for 82 yards against the Ravens... unfortunately he's only 5-11 as the Lollipop Guild Era continues.