Congrats to D. Hall for being the MVP of the Pro Bowl. The guy stripped a WR for the ball and ran it in for a TD and had an INT as well.
He had a solid year for the Skins and it's nice for him to come away with the MVP in the Pro Bowl.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Skins lose
Lets be clear. The Giants didn’t win the game. The Skins lost it. Again, a lack of consistency as the Skins were much better in the second half. The difference in the game was turnovers. Here are my thoughts:
1. Rexy was okay. He made some good throws and in the second half was keeping drives alive. However, he does not seem to have that great of a pocket presence and a sense of when the pocket is collapsing. He never really has and again, that cost us. He fumbled twice and his one INT was bad. However, his deep pass to Armstrong was a great pass over the middle and just the quick strike type of throw we could use. Again, if he proves to be our QB next year, I don’t have a problem with him but I see him only as a bridge until we get some one else.
2. Turnovers killed us. As mentioned above, the INT was bad and Rexy’s two fumbles didn’t help. Seems like he cannot feel the pocket collapsing and he also has a hard time holding on to the ball if he is going to get hit. Moss’s fumble was critical as it came deep in Giant territory. The worst part about it is that he looked like he was covering up to protect the ball but it still came out.
3. Gano sucks! I know he was named the NFC Special Teams player of the week last week (not sure why). However, he sucks. He missed a 30 yarder that could potentially have been the difference in the game. Loved after his miss the shot of him on the sidelines looking shocked as he was talking to the holder and the snapper. Kickers are expendable and we need someone more dependable.
4. Defense was strong. Another good performance by the D. We stopped the running game and held the Giants to 82 yards on 32 attempts (2.6 avg.). We were able to get pressure on Eli and really didn’t give much up outside of the big play they had. Felt pretty good about the D. Like this guy Bryant at NT.
5. McNabb. Interesting shot of McNabb on the sideline standing by himself. He looked totally removed from the team and the action. It was kind of sad but at the same time it is obvious that he is not going to be part of the team moving forward. Sad that he ran the scout team this past week. I understand it is embarrassing and it’s best for everyone to move forward. I wish him the best as he is a class act. Although, I didn’t like the way he conducted himself the last week or so where it seemed that he was talking out of both sides of his mouth.
6. Terrence Austin. Liked his play. He made some nice catches and brought some excitement which was good.
7. O line solid. The O line has been shuffled around the last couple of weeks but we seem to have found the best fit with the guys that were in there. They went up against arguably the best front four in football and did an admirable job.
The season is over. I was ambitious to go 8-8 this year. We ended up 6-10. The year was up and down but I did like the way the team finished. We fought hard until the end. I did like that we were able to look at some guys the last few games and it helped evaluate as we move forward. It’s clear some guys will no longer be part of the plans moving forward. The year can best be remembered by the Haynesworth and McNabb sagas. It will be good to not have to deal with those two distractions next year. I do feel like we made progress this year. There are things to build off of and it will be interesting to see the moves made during the offseason.
1. Rexy was okay. He made some good throws and in the second half was keeping drives alive. However, he does not seem to have that great of a pocket presence and a sense of when the pocket is collapsing. He never really has and again, that cost us. He fumbled twice and his one INT was bad. However, his deep pass to Armstrong was a great pass over the middle and just the quick strike type of throw we could use. Again, if he proves to be our QB next year, I don’t have a problem with him but I see him only as a bridge until we get some one else.
2. Turnovers killed us. As mentioned above, the INT was bad and Rexy’s two fumbles didn’t help. Seems like he cannot feel the pocket collapsing and he also has a hard time holding on to the ball if he is going to get hit. Moss’s fumble was critical as it came deep in Giant territory. The worst part about it is that he looked like he was covering up to protect the ball but it still came out.
3. Gano sucks! I know he was named the NFC Special Teams player of the week last week (not sure why). However, he sucks. He missed a 30 yarder that could potentially have been the difference in the game. Loved after his miss the shot of him on the sidelines looking shocked as he was talking to the holder and the snapper. Kickers are expendable and we need someone more dependable.
4. Defense was strong. Another good performance by the D. We stopped the running game and held the Giants to 82 yards on 32 attempts (2.6 avg.). We were able to get pressure on Eli and really didn’t give much up outside of the big play they had. Felt pretty good about the D. Like this guy Bryant at NT.
5. McNabb. Interesting shot of McNabb on the sideline standing by himself. He looked totally removed from the team and the action. It was kind of sad but at the same time it is obvious that he is not going to be part of the team moving forward. Sad that he ran the scout team this past week. I understand it is embarrassing and it’s best for everyone to move forward. I wish him the best as he is a class act. Although, I didn’t like the way he conducted himself the last week or so where it seemed that he was talking out of both sides of his mouth.
6. Terrence Austin. Liked his play. He made some nice catches and brought some excitement which was good.
7. O line solid. The O line has been shuffled around the last couple of weeks but we seem to have found the best fit with the guys that were in there. They went up against arguably the best front four in football and did an admirable job.
The season is over. I was ambitious to go 8-8 this year. We ended up 6-10. The year was up and down but I did like the way the team finished. We fought hard until the end. I did like that we were able to look at some guys the last few games and it helped evaluate as we move forward. It’s clear some guys will no longer be part of the plans moving forward. The year can best be remembered by the Haynesworth and McNabb sagas. It will be good to not have to deal with those two distractions next year. I do feel like we made progress this year. There are things to build off of and it will be interesting to see the moves made during the offseason.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
The Winter Classic
Great matchup on Saturday (should they play). The Penguins look like they are the top team in the league and the Caps seem to have found their way after that horrendous losing streak.
I have been watching 24/7 on HBO. The first two episodes were mildly interesting. However, last night's episode was much more interesting as it spent about half of the episode on the first meeting b/t the two teams which the Caps lost in the 7th round of the shootout. It was neat to have watched the game live but then hear what the coaches/players were saying before the game and during the intermissions. It was also interesting to hear some of the discussion taking place on the ice during the game. Found it particularly interesting how Bylsma never referred to Caps players by name and only on their numbers. Also liked how Boudreau broke down game film of the Pens and in particular Malkin and said that if you hit him, he will retaliate and could get a stupid penalty. For those that watched the game, we saw early on how Ovie laid out Malkin and right on cue, moments later Malkin tried to return the favor to Ovie and took a bad penalty. Gave you a sense of how the players feel about each other and the way they take the rivalry.
Given where the two teams stand right now and the type of game they had just a few days ago, it certainly makes for an exciting matchup on Saturday in front of a national audience. This is the type of game that Ovie loves. The grander the stage the more he loves it. I believe Varly will get nod over Neuvy who played in the first Penguins game. Varly is coming off of a shutout and while Neuvy has been playing well and the two are the same age, Varly seems like more of the veteran and more of the imposing goalie for the opposition.
It is only one regular season game but there is no doubt that the players will be more excited about this one. The first game had a playoff feel about it and I expect this one to feel the same way. Hopefully the weather will cooperate but look forward to this one.
I have been watching 24/7 on HBO. The first two episodes were mildly interesting. However, last night's episode was much more interesting as it spent about half of the episode on the first meeting b/t the two teams which the Caps lost in the 7th round of the shootout. It was neat to have watched the game live but then hear what the coaches/players were saying before the game and during the intermissions. It was also interesting to hear some of the discussion taking place on the ice during the game. Found it particularly interesting how Bylsma never referred to Caps players by name and only on their numbers. Also liked how Boudreau broke down game film of the Pens and in particular Malkin and said that if you hit him, he will retaliate and could get a stupid penalty. For those that watched the game, we saw early on how Ovie laid out Malkin and right on cue, moments later Malkin tried to return the favor to Ovie and took a bad penalty. Gave you a sense of how the players feel about each other and the way they take the rivalry.
Given where the two teams stand right now and the type of game they had just a few days ago, it certainly makes for an exciting matchup on Saturday in front of a national audience. This is the type of game that Ovie loves. The grander the stage the more he loves it. I believe Varly will get nod over Neuvy who played in the first Penguins game. Varly is coming off of a shutout and while Neuvy has been playing well and the two are the same age, Varly seems like more of the veteran and more of the imposing goalie for the opposition.
It is only one regular season game but there is no doubt that the players will be more excited about this one. The first game had a playoff feel about it and I expect this one to feel the same way. Hopefully the weather will cooperate but look forward to this one.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Thoughts on Rexy
Looks more and more like Rexy will be the Skins starting QB next year. I don't have a huge problem with it as it seems like the best option given the way things have played out this year. I still don't think that highly of Rexy. He was good in the Dallas game and okay in the J Hole game but the one thing that I find tremendously interesting about the guy is that the players/coaches on the teams he plays for seem to really like the guy.
In Chicago, amidst all the criticism, the players/coaches really stood by him. The same is happening here in D.C. It's obvious that Kyle likes the guy and it's good that the two seem to be in sync. However, when you listen to players like Moss and Cooley, they really seem to like Rexy as well. Moss has said that the offense seems "light years" better than what it was when Rexy is in there. I listened to Cooley on the LaVar and Dukes show and he seemed really jazzed about Rexy being in there.
I know the fans/media are all over Rexy but that is what they do. Coaches coach. Players play. Fans/media bitch and moan. That is the nature of sports. I am not sold on Rexy but what I do like is that the players seem to be rallying around the guy and that is important. Not sure what Rexy is doing to garner the love but it's good. He does seem to have command of the huddle and players have backed that statement up and that he has good tempo in getting guys to the line and organized. Rexy comes across in interviews a little bit like an idiot or a guy that thinks he can play but really can't but his behavior on the field is a little different. He seems to show more confidence and emotion on the field which again is a good thing.
Before Robs starts going off, for the third time, I am not sold on the guy but he is making me look at him in a slightly different light. Again, his play has not been the greatest so far. It's been okay but the thing I am impressed with is the command IT APPEARS he has of the huddle and the way the players seem to be responding to him.
The Giants game will be a big game for him and he can really win/lose over people with his play in Sunday's game.
In Chicago, amidst all the criticism, the players/coaches really stood by him. The same is happening here in D.C. It's obvious that Kyle likes the guy and it's good that the two seem to be in sync. However, when you listen to players like Moss and Cooley, they really seem to like Rexy as well. Moss has said that the offense seems "light years" better than what it was when Rexy is in there. I listened to Cooley on the LaVar and Dukes show and he seemed really jazzed about Rexy being in there.
I know the fans/media are all over Rexy but that is what they do. Coaches coach. Players play. Fans/media bitch and moan. That is the nature of sports. I am not sold on Rexy but what I do like is that the players seem to be rallying around the guy and that is important. Not sure what Rexy is doing to garner the love but it's good. He does seem to have command of the huddle and players have backed that statement up and that he has good tempo in getting guys to the line and organized. Rexy comes across in interviews a little bit like an idiot or a guy that thinks he can play but really can't but his behavior on the field is a little different. He seems to show more confidence and emotion on the field which again is a good thing.
Before Robs starts going off, for the third time, I am not sold on the guy but he is making me look at him in a slightly different light. Again, his play has not been the greatest so far. It's been okay but the thing I am impressed with is the command IT APPEARS he has of the huddle and the way the players seem to be responding to him.
The Giants game will be a big game for him and he can really win/lose over people with his play in Sunday's game.
CEAFOD Championship game
So it was closer than I wanted it to be but I was able to stave off AP and Deepie to pull out the victory and take the championship of the CEAFOD league. The Philly D was not great but they got a couple of sacks and most importantly they recovered an AP fumble that may have been the play of the CEAFOD championship game. AP did score a late TD and my heart sank as I thought b/t AP's additional points plus the subtraction of points from the Philly D that that may have pushed Deepie into the lead but I checked and I was still a few points into the lead. At that point, I was just praying for the clock to run out. AP got a few more yards and Philly D got an additional sack so I was able to pull out a 118-112 win.
I was proud of my team and felt that I finished very strong. I had won 10 of the previous 11 games with the only loss coming to Scott in which I still put up 168 points. The only thing I could have hoped for would have been to play Scott in the championship game and beat him and avenge that one loss. Still, in the end I am just happy to pull out the win and claim my second title in three years.
Great year and look forward to defending my crown next year.
I was proud of my team and felt that I finished very strong. I had won 10 of the previous 11 games with the only loss coming to Scott in which I still put up 168 points. The only thing I could have hoped for would have been to play Scott in the championship game and beat him and avenge that one loss. Still, in the end I am just happy to pull out the win and claim my second title in three years.
Great year and look forward to defending my crown next year.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
CEAFOD - the door stays open for Deepie
As mentioned in a previous post, I felt pretty comfortable with my position in the championship game given the score at the end of Sunday's games and the remaining players Deepie and I both had. Basically, the score was 95-91 and I had Brees, Colston, and the Philly D vs. AP.
Brees and Colston had a combined projected score of 32 so I was hoping to put the game out of reach last night with them playing. However, they just couldn't get their groove on. Going into the 4th quarter, the tandem only combined a total of 7 points. The Saints did have a drive in the 4th quarter and Brees threw an over the top pass down the middle to Colston for a TD but it was called back because of a false start. If that play had stood, I think it would have been almost a lock of me winning the championship. Brees did throw the game winning TD so he did get me some points but the tandem combined for a final result of 17 points (a little more than half of what they were projected).
So we find ourselves going into tonight's game with me having a 13 point lead and I have the Philly D and Deepie has AP. It's still wide open. I have to believe that if AP does play, the focus of the Philly D will be to stop him. Joe Webb is starting at QB and AP is Minnesota's best player so it would only make sense that the Philly D would key on AP and force Joe Webb to beat them. Also, the weather will be cold and AP still has a sore knee and the Queens are out of the playoffs so I'm not sure why they would want to push AP (their franchise player) and risk further injury. These are all my thoughts and hopes of keeping AP on the sidelines. Seems like the Queens will also want to see what they have in some of the younger guys and give Gerhart some reps.
Finally, given that Webb is the starter, I am hoping the Iggles can force a couple of turnovers.
The last two weeks the teams I have played have each had one individual that has scored at least 40 points. Hopefully AP doesn't continue that trend and cost me victory. At least tonight's game becomes more exciting for Deepie and me.
Brees and Colston had a combined projected score of 32 so I was hoping to put the game out of reach last night with them playing. However, they just couldn't get their groove on. Going into the 4th quarter, the tandem only combined a total of 7 points. The Saints did have a drive in the 4th quarter and Brees threw an over the top pass down the middle to Colston for a TD but it was called back because of a false start. If that play had stood, I think it would have been almost a lock of me winning the championship. Brees did throw the game winning TD so he did get me some points but the tandem combined for a final result of 17 points (a little more than half of what they were projected).
So we find ourselves going into tonight's game with me having a 13 point lead and I have the Philly D and Deepie has AP. It's still wide open. I have to believe that if AP does play, the focus of the Philly D will be to stop him. Joe Webb is starting at QB and AP is Minnesota's best player so it would only make sense that the Philly D would key on AP and force Joe Webb to beat them. Also, the weather will be cold and AP still has a sore knee and the Queens are out of the playoffs so I'm not sure why they would want to push AP (their franchise player) and risk further injury. These are all my thoughts and hopes of keeping AP on the sidelines. Seems like the Queens will also want to see what they have in some of the younger guys and give Gerhart some reps.
Finally, given that Webb is the starter, I am hoping the Iggles can force a couple of turnovers.
The last two weeks the teams I have played have each had one individual that has scored at least 40 points. Hopefully AP doesn't continue that trend and cost me victory. At least tonight's game becomes more exciting for Deepie and me.
Monday, December 27, 2010
CEAFOD Championship
Deepie had most of his guys playing in the 1 pm games and most of my guys were playing at 4 pm and on Monday night so needless to say, Deepie jumped out to an early lead.
I believe he had about a 40 point lead heading into the 4 pm games. I had Arian Foster, Ahmad Bradshaw, and LeGarrette Blount at 4 pm while Deepie had Vincent Jackson. Jackson. Jackson (and the Chargers) didn’t play as well as projected while my three headed monster provided significant contributions. I have Brees, Colston, and the Philly defense left for Monday and Tuesday while Deepie has Adrian Peterson left. So last night I was hoping to close the gap to 10 points and I would feel pretty comfortable about my chances with the remaining guys left.
By the end of the 4 pm games, I had shrunk the lead to 4 points. Deepie is up 95 to 91 with the guys I mentioned above remaining. I fully expect to take the lead tonight with Brees and Colston. Hopefully they can rack up the points and give me enough of a cushion where AP will need the game of his life to take back the lead for Deepie.
In the end, I hope to capture my second CEAFOD title in three years and do so against Deepie in a rematch of our title game from two years ago.
I believe he had about a 40 point lead heading into the 4 pm games. I had Arian Foster, Ahmad Bradshaw, and LeGarrette Blount at 4 pm while Deepie had Vincent Jackson. Jackson. Jackson (and the Chargers) didn’t play as well as projected while my three headed monster provided significant contributions. I have Brees, Colston, and the Philly defense left for Monday and Tuesday while Deepie has Adrian Peterson left. So last night I was hoping to close the gap to 10 points and I would feel pretty comfortable about my chances with the remaining guys left.
By the end of the 4 pm games, I had shrunk the lead to 4 points. Deepie is up 95 to 91 with the guys I mentioned above remaining. I fully expect to take the lead tonight with Brees and Colston. Hopefully they can rack up the points and give me enough of a cushion where AP will need the game of his life to take back the lead for Deepie.
In the end, I hope to capture my second CEAFOD title in three years and do so against Deepie in a rematch of our title game from two years ago.
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