The weather was the real story of the game. Lightning delayed the game and ultimately cancelled the game early in the 3rd quarter. Before the game was called, it was largely a defensive battle.
The 'Skins defense continues to impress. They look much faster and are much better at tackling. Landry has looked fantastic. He is all over the field and made a number of big hits. He is very impressive in his blitzes as well. Hopefully the strong defensive play will continue when the regular season starts.
The offense has been struggling most of the preseason. It did so again last night. Granted we were missing our starting QB, starting RB, all pro LT, and starting LG but still we have to do better. The running game has never really gotten going in the preseason which is a concern.
Still, I am encouraged with how we look overall at this point compared to this point last season. Last season, we looked arrogant and terrible. This season, the defense plays with some intensity and passion. Also, we are competing this preseason versus last preseason when we were getting blown out.
We are only 2 weeks out from the regular season...can't wait.
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Solid performance from what I saw. D was good, offense was OK. The weather did not really allow for a great evaluation, but it was a solid effort.
That said, at this point, I don't see the Redskins being any better than 7-9 this year.
D was good. We stuffed the run but still struggled getting pass rush from the front 4. We were effective pressuring when we blitzed but we still need better production from the front 4.
Special teams again was very good. Punt/kickoff coverage was fantastic. Suisham is proving to be a healthy and reliable kicker.
O need better production but not too worried about it yet as we were missing several key starters.
I don't disagree with anything you say. That should be enough for them to perhaps make it to 7-9.
8-8 or 9-7 would be a big improvement and might be enough to get us into the playoffs.
We really need to win in week 1 and get off on the right foot. It is a winnable game for the 'Skins and it would be nice to start off with a win.
8-8 will not get anyone in the playoffs this year.
I believe there are some better teams in the NFC this year that will rise up. Philly and Dallas in the East, New Orleans and Carolina in the South, Chicago in the North, and Seattle, SF, and Arizona in the West. I cannot imagine that 8-8 will cut it. Even 9-7 seems unlikely to me this year.
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