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Who gets your game ball and why?

Brunell gets mine. He led the offense all day long and put in his best performance to date as a Redskin... arguably the best all around performance by either QB since MB got here.

On defense, I give it to Carlos Rogers. Lemar Marshall likely deserves it as much or more but I was pretty excited to see the rookie fill in well AND make some good plays in run support.

Smoot may have 'improved his blocking' in his tenure here, but he never offered the run support that Rogers is already providing. A skill that is HUGE in GW's defense. The rook got burned a couple of times but for the most part, he was solid in his debut as a starter.

I give it to Brunell on Offense. I think he showed true leadership and played the way Gibbs envisioned when he brought him here. I think it was his best game overall, and more importantly, allowed for us to control the time of possesion, which kept our defense fresh.

On Defense, I've gotta give it to Sean Springs. I think he made some critical plays at the right time yesterday. I think he really stepped up!

Novak on ST, no doubt. Calm, cool, and collected. And, to do it once, only to have to do it again as the result of a penalty, showed guts. Kudos to him!!

OFFENSE ...would have to be mark brunell hands down !!!!
DEFENSE .... hate to sound like a tape recorder but rogers for the run support and tackling he has shown not to be scared to hit and wrap up !!! also springs playe a solid game too,and lamar marshall has filled in nicely at MLB !!

Offenses- Santana moss-he had some crucial catches....(pick by brunell sould havd cost us the game...got lucky)

Defense-how about Portis and Betts combo....they wwre grining it out all day controllng that clock.

Noak was clutch on ST

I don't know. Brunell played very well. And Moss made some big catches, and ran good routes. I'm 50/50 for the two of them. Betts made a couple of key runs too, which impressed me, expecially considering he's our #2 back.

I'm also torn on Defense. Rodgers played well, especially for a rookie. He got beat on a few plays, but he also came up with a few key stops. Marshall played well, Washington made some nice tackles, and it was good to see Springs step it up against his old team.

Overall, the team played like a team yesterday. Everyone worked well together, we eliminated a lot of penalties, and our ball control was very nice (time of possession )

Offense - I'm gonna have to say it....Brunnell. That scramble he did in overtime was crazy. I took my eye off the play for one second and when I look back I see this guy flying down the middle of the field. I thought it was a wide reciever until I saw Brunnell stand up.

Defense - I'd have to say Sean Taylor. It looked like he hurt his arm in the first quarter and he kept playing through it. He also made a touchdown saving tackle on Alexander.

DEFENSE = The Seahwaks' Offensive Coordinator

-Brunell/Moss (cant decide)
-Rogers, this kid stepped up, made some great solo tackles and played great physical football!

Offense Game Ball: Mark Brunell- overall 84.8 rating
Defense Game Ball: Lemar Marshall-led team in tackles with 7 and had 1st sack & Carlos Rogers- 1st Start, played great, six tackles

On Defense I'd have to give it to Sean Springs. Although what he did was not as visable on t.v you could really see him picking up some of their plays and passing the info on to his teammates. Wasn't working the whole game but he was trying.

On offense Brunnell. I hate saying it and I know Redeemed will likely hold it against me but he just looked good on his feet, better then anyone expected him to.

Offense - Moss because if not for the bad kick we lose the game as a result of Brunell's interception

Defense - Sean Springs

The interception was a tipped ball, even the announcers were saying that couldn't be counted against Brunnell. It happens. His overall performance was stellar. (Ugh someone keep Redeemed out of this thread)

I think Robert Royal is underrated - he gets mine on offense. 1st TD in a looong time. Brunell was very solid!

On D, I agree Rogers was outstanding. Big time game, stepped up and played extremely well.

Also, Novak came through when we needed him - lots of pressure on that young man, especailly after the first was blocked.

Offensive: The Redskins offensive line. Without their key pass protection, Brunell wouldn't have looked as good as he did.

Defense: Shawn Springs gets my vote.

Justice Hog wrote:Offensive: The Redskins offensive line. Without their key pass protection, Brunell wouldn't have looked as good as he did.

I disagree for the following reason. Too many times did Brunell have to run for his life because he was swarmed by Seahwaks defenders.

Fortunately, he did the right thing and threw the ball awya, instead of taking the sack, but the o-line looked a bit iffy, especially if you consider how anemic our rushing attack has been. There is certainly room for improvement there, IMO.

novak cause he made the kick to win the game but a couple more game balls will go out to carlos rogers for stepping up when he came in.joe gibbs gets one for giving this team some direction.santana moss gets another game ball as well.thrash gets one too.

Offense: Santana. Michael Wilbon put it best in his editorial monday.... "Santana Moss has done more for the Redskins in 3 games this year than Laverneus Coles did for the Redskins in 2 seasons..." MAGIC

Defense: SPRINGS

Special Teams: Who do you think???

Justice Hog wrote:
Offensive: The Redskins offensive line. Without their key pass protection, Brunell wouldn't have looked as good as he did.

I disagree for the following reason. Too many times did Brunell have to run for his life because he was swarmed by Seahwaks defenders.

I agree. our o-line is great, but thier not playing up to thier potential right now.

NikiH wrote:The interception was a tipped ball, even the announcers were saying that couldn't be counted against Brunnell. It happens. His overall performance was stellar. (Ugh someone keep Redeemed out of this thread)

i watched the replay, and the ball was horribly thrown. portis had to dive just to get a hand on it. brunell's only bad ball of the game. otherwise, he played very well.

joebagadonuts wrote:

NikiH wrote:The interception was a tipped ball, even the announcers were saying that couldn't be counted against Brunnell. It happens. His overall performance was stellar. (Ugh someone keep Redeemed out of this thread)

i watched the replay, and the ball was horribly thrown. portis had to dive just to get a hand on it. brunell's only bad ball of the game. otherwise, he played very well.

Yes, it was a poorly thrown ball. Not his best decision of the day. But then again, Clinton isn't the surest-handed receiver, either.

joebagadonuts wrote:

NikiH wrote:The interception was a tipped ball, even the announcers were saying that couldn't be counted against Brunnell. It happens. His overall performance was stellar. (Ugh someone keep Redeemed out of this thread)

i watched the replay, and the ball was horribly thrown. portis had to dive just to get a hand on it. brunell's only bad ball of the game. otherwise, he played very well.

I haven't looked at the replay closely so Im going from memory here.

I disagree in that it wasn't totally Brunells fault. Brunell did the smart thing by throwing away from the coverage that was tight on Portis butt. If he threw it right at Portis it would have been batted down are intercepted still.

I believe the most of the blame may fall on Portis for not catching the pass, it hit his hands and was very catchable.

I believe that some of the blame just falls on familiarity with the QB and his receivers.

It hit is hands after he dove back fully extended after adjusting to the badly thrown ball.

Brunell played very well but he can't have a crucial mistake like that again...we might not be so lucky next time (doink!)

gay4pacman wrote:It hit is hands after he dove back fully extended after adjusting to the badly thrown ball.

Brunell played very well but he can't have a crucial mistake like that again...we might not be so lucky next time (doink!)

I understand that he had to dive for the ball but wasn't there a defender right beside Portis? If Brunell didn't lead the ball away from the defender it could have been picked just as easily. Brunell gave Portis a chance to be the star that he is and make the circus catch, thats the trust he has in his players.

Santana Moss gets my game ball. How many times did he convert on 3rd down.? He also brings such and energy and swagger to the table that we desperately need on offense.
Abe Jimoh gets my game ball for winning the overtime coin flip. Way to go, Abe!

The best performance from a Redskin QB in a long, long time.

Offense-Brunell Moss is fantastic, but it just doesn't matter if the QB fails to execute.

Defense-Probably Marshall, I think it was a real solid day for him. The sack was big. I was also very happy with the way Carlos Rogers held up. Springs was his usual self, what a great pick-up. The second half collapse is reason for concern. No pass rush. None. None.

Special Teams-Novak What's up with his kickoffs?