Rich Hilts In examining the final state of the defense that the Redskins fielded this year, there are questions that must be asked. Could they have done better in the scheme used? Could they do better in a more aggressive scheme? Was the defensive line weakness too much for the back seven to compensate for? In answering … Read more
Playing for pride? If the Skins were playing for pride tonight against the Eagles, they don’t have as much as we hoped. With big smiles all around, most players seemed to be having a good time even with their lunches being handed to them. Some players did try, however, and with those people in mind … Read more
What more can be done to heap injury to a once proud fan base, owners of the bragging rights to three Superbowl victories by our team. Since the 1993 season we have ridden this wave of pain with our team, and another breaker just crashed over us on this long and dreary night called the … Read more
Twice the touchdowns, twice the yardage, 6 turnovers, first time Dallas scored in their first drive in the last 35 games, first shutout by the Cowboys in 4 years, 13 minutes more time of possession. 28 more plays were run by Dallas, and the score showed it. No one could possibly escape culpability in this … Read more
The fans can breathe a little easier after this weeks game, with the Redskins showing that they had indeed improved more than a Giants team that decided to stay in the doldrums. With Trung Canidate leading the way, the Redskins showed their Fun – n – Run offense today. Their 46 rushes in this game … Read more
The Redskins are making progress, but just not enough to win the games. That is the way it appears when watching these last few nail biters, including this game against the Saints. The offense seems to click a little better – this time the running game seemed to do better with a back going over … Read more
The 5th Quarter By Rich Hilts Once again, fans of the Burgundy and Gold get to bleed for their team. Not for lack of the team’s efforts, but once again because the coaching staff played not to lose, resulting in a not so surprising loss. Adjustments were made away from a successful, high percentage passing … Read more
The Skins were in it until right before the end. They had a chance, as they had all game long. Almost from the beginning, as it has happened in many games, the Panthers tried to gift the Redskins with their 5th win. The Redskins, however, turned the gift down, allowing the Panthers to penetrate what … Read more
The Fun – N – Gun, or the Fun – N – Run emerged today as the Redskins came back to defeat the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks didn’t self destruct either, so the Redskins can’t be called lucky, as some might be willing to state. They made mistakes, but the Redskins countered with some of … Read more
When turning on this game, fans would have hoped to have seen a team that didn’t just go into the bye week confused and disoriented, they wanted change. Unfortunately, there was disappointment abounding for the loyal fans of the Burgundy and Gold as a cruise missile was fired into their hearts from Dallas. The fans … Read more