In the dress rehearsal for the season, the Redskins went to New York and took care of business. And while the Jets’ game is sure to have Rex Ryan cussing up a storm, this week the gang breaks down the action in terms of what the liked, what they didn’t, and what to look for in Arizona.
They even look at key position battles ahead of of the final cuts this Saturday.
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By John Pappas
Skinscast Editor
The Washington Redskins marched into the New Meadowlands Stadium with something to prove. After all, they were there to play one of the best defenses in football in the Jets. Plus, they were coming off a less than stellar showing last week against Baltimore.
The game against the Ravens exposed portions of the Redskins’ game. Baltimore was able to wreak havoc with defensive pressure; sacking Washington’s quarterbacks, stuffing the run, and keeping them almost completely off the score board. And the Ravens offense was able to hang 23 points on the defense, 13 against the first team. Following the paltry three-point effort, the Redskins were keen to improve against a Jets team that appeared in the AFC Championship game last year.
Washington responded by gutting-out a well-earned 16-11 victory. The defense was magnificent in creating four turnovers. The offense was able to move the ball against one of the best defenses in the league.
Woven throughout was the reality that first cuts occur this Tuesday and for some players, Friday’s game would be their last chance to make a statement.
DeAngelo Hall – Hot
Hall’s interception has our vote for defensive play of the preseason. It was a play not a lot of cornerbacks can make because it required three things in equal measure; the vision to see where the quarterback was going to throw, the presence to know where help was, and the stones to make the split-second decision to try and intercept.
By John Pappas
Skinscast Editor
Could it be possible the curse of the Meadowlands is over? The Washington Redskins went to East Rutherford and fared well in their first visit to the New Meadowlands Stadium. They defeated the New York Jets, 16-11.
It was a pretty game if you like defense.
Washington produced big plays on defense, and did just enough on offense to get the win against New York. The Redskins manufactured four turnovers, while surrendering one. DeAngelo Hall made an interception. Phillip Buchanon, Darion Scott, and Robert Henson each forced fumbles that resulted in turnovers going the Redskins’ way.
On the minus side; Brandon Banks fumbled a punt, giving the Jets a short field.
“We are getting turnovers,” said Hall. “That was something we harped on over the offseason. If we can get the ball back to our offense; they are going to have a chance to score.”
While the scoring was limited against the pressure defense of the Jets, producing only three field goals until Larry Johnson scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter; the unit played well with the only real blemish a muffed snap and safety by quarterback Rex Grossman.
The loss against the Ravens was painful to watch, but in the midst of it were a lot of positives. This week the boys discuss the good and the bad in the game against Baltimore. They break down the performances, talk about the injuries and what they mean for the start of the season, and then take a look at the game this week in New York.
The writers feature Rick Snider from the Washington Examiner, and David Elfin from AOL Fanhouse. They look at the Albert Haynesworth situation and where it goes from here.
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