It was a tale of 2 halves at Jacksonville on Thursday so similar to the game, I will leave you with 2 thoughts regarding last nights preseason loss.
1. Jason Campbell looked good and the offense seemed to move the ball with him in command. The best part is the offense has had some success this preseason without Clinton Portis playing a single down. So add a healthy Portis to this group and hopefully we have a repeat of 2005. The starting defense has also played well all year and it is obvious that as long as this team is healthy it is a lot better than the 5 win team of last year.
2. Jacksonville's TD at the end of the 1st half really changed the flow of the game and in his only action this preseason Jordan Palmer proved he is no Carson. I don't know what the long term hopes are for him but I would have thought that it would have been better for his development if he actually played when the games don't count. He is destined for the practice squad but if the Skins have decided to get rid of Mark Brunell then there is a very raw No. 3 QB in the wings.
BONUS: Ok, after typing the first two thoughts I remembered I had 1 more - and it has nothing to do with QB's. This team in LOADED at LB. I watched most of the first half and part of the second but the play of guys like Anthony Trucks and HB Blades has really been impressive, which makes it hard to figure who will actually make the final roster. Depending on which LBs are cut you know they will bounce back with another team and it has really been fun watching the defense in general.
The games count starting next week so hopefully all of this will translate into a season opening win against Miami. Hail to the Redskins
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Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Preseason Game 4: Redskins vs. Jaguars
Washington (2-1) vs. Jacksonville (2-1)
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET at ALLTEL Stadium
ESPN game preview (once again not a whole lot of info because it is preseason)
The final preseason game is upon us, meaning the real stuff is right around the corner. But before we get to that the Skins will tune up for their season opener against Miami with another Florida-based team, the Jaguars. Jason Campbell has talked Joe Gibbs into letting him start this meaningless contest so let's hope Gibbs has the sense not to leave him in there too long.
Mark Brunell looks to get a long look at QB and considering his shot last week to impress the coaches was canceled because of lightning, he better do something pretty impressive this week if he wants to be the backup. Todd Collins has been awesome this preseason and should have the No. 2 job wrapped up.
The only other thing I personally am interested in is seeing how recent acquisitions Randall Godfrey and Pete Kendall look in Skins uniforms. Hopefully this game will give them enough of a chance to adjust to their teammates so they are ready to go next week.
Also, check out the Helmet Project, purveyors of the great helmets you see at the top of this post.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Preseason Game 3 recap
Because last night's game was abbreviated due to a lightning storm in the area (which, for those of you who don't live or weren't in DC last night was probably one of the most intense storms I've ever been in and I've lived in 10 different states), I decided to keep my recap of the game abbreviated as well.
1. Even if Todd Collins throws 3 interceptions in next week's preseason finale, he should be the backup to Jason Campbell. He has been the only QB - Campbell included - to get the offense to move up and down the field and last night he did it against a good defense in Baltimore. And as long as we are on the subject, the Skins should release Mark Brunell and keep Jesse Palmer as the No. 3 QB and give him some playing time in Thursday's game.
2. Not wanting to read too much into preseason play but if these games are a sign of things to come, last season's defensive struggles were an aberration. The finally gave up a TD to the Ravens at the end of the first half but they really made Baltimore pay for its mistakes early in the game.
3. With game left in the preseason - a Thursday night affair in Jacksonville - it would be nice to see Washington get out of the game with no injuries to the starters and for all of the guys fighting for the final spots on the team to have great games and make it difficult for the coaching staff to decide who to keep. Most of these guys will never see the field during the regular season but it would be nice if their hard work this summer was rewarded with a solid final game.
1. Even if Todd Collins throws 3 interceptions in next week's preseason finale, he should be the backup to Jason Campbell. He has been the only QB - Campbell included - to get the offense to move up and down the field and last night he did it against a good defense in Baltimore. And as long as we are on the subject, the Skins should release Mark Brunell and keep Jesse Palmer as the No. 3 QB and give him some playing time in Thursday's game.
2. Not wanting to read too much into preseason play but if these games are a sign of things to come, last season's defensive struggles were an aberration. The finally gave up a TD to the Ravens at the end of the first half but they really made Baltimore pay for its mistakes early in the game.
3. With game left in the preseason - a Thursday night affair in Jacksonville - it would be nice to see Washington get out of the game with no injuries to the starters and for all of the guys fighting for the final spots on the team to have great games and make it difficult for the coaching staff to decide who to keep. Most of these guys will never see the field during the regular season but it would be nice if their hard work this summer was rewarded with a solid final game.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
2007 Previews: Jacksonville Jaguars
Note: This is a team-by-team look previewing the 2007 season. These are my official thoughts on how I think things will play out.
Last year: 8-8 (third in AFC South)
Best addition: Jermaine Wiggins (TE, Vikings)
Key personnel loss: Donovin Darius (S, FA)
2007 outlook: In all honesty, Jacksonville didn't lose or gain much through free agency, and in fact of all of the players the Jaguars lost, they actually seemed to be doing themselves a favor. A .500 team last year, the team continues to be plagued by mediocre WR's (hello Dennis Northcutt) while boasting a strong running game and questions about Byron Leftwich's health. Along with Wiggins, the only real offensive threat is RB Maurice Jones-Drew.
With a coach like Jack Del Rio, the Jaguars should remain a solid defensive team although the recent release of Darius and the loss of Deon Grant leave holes at the safety position. If the secondary play remains steady, this defense should keep Jacksonville in a lot of games it may not have any business of winning.
Key to success: As I just mentioned, the defense should keep Jacksonville in a lot of games meaning that if the Jaguars want to improve on last year's record, the offense will have to come through and in a big way. By adding Northcutt, the Jaguars believe they have solved a lot of their offensive woes from last year but as anyone who has followed Northcutt's career knows, that is more wishful thinking than it is anything else.
Against Washington: Probably the most exciting win of last year for Skins fans was when these two teams met early on. This game, which went into overtime, was won on a long TD pass from Mark Brunell to Santana Moss and was probably the lone highlight of the season. The two teams do not meet this season.
Fantasy sleeper: Defense. Aside from Jones-Drew, the only player/unit from Jacksonville that is worth using every week will be the defense. With a disruptive front line and a solid LB corp, this unit should be able to put up a decent number of sacks and turnovers, along with being able to keep scores low. Keep this group high up on your list of defenses and be prepared to them late after a run on defenses has been made earlier in your draft.
Last year: 8-8 (third in AFC South)
Best addition: Jermaine Wiggins (TE, Vikings)
Key personnel loss: Donovin Darius (S, FA)
2007 outlook: In all honesty, Jacksonville didn't lose or gain much through free agency, and in fact of all of the players the Jaguars lost, they actually seemed to be doing themselves a favor. A .500 team last year, the team continues to be plagued by mediocre WR's (hello Dennis Northcutt) while boasting a strong running game and questions about Byron Leftwich's health. Along with Wiggins, the only real offensive threat is RB Maurice Jones-Drew.
With a coach like Jack Del Rio, the Jaguars should remain a solid defensive team although the recent release of Darius and the loss of Deon Grant leave holes at the safety position. If the secondary play remains steady, this defense should keep Jacksonville in a lot of games it may not have any business of winning.
Key to success: As I just mentioned, the defense should keep Jacksonville in a lot of games meaning that if the Jaguars want to improve on last year's record, the offense will have to come through and in a big way. By adding Northcutt, the Jaguars believe they have solved a lot of their offensive woes from last year but as anyone who has followed Northcutt's career knows, that is more wishful thinking than it is anything else.
Against Washington: Probably the most exciting win of last year for Skins fans was when these two teams met early on. This game, which went into overtime, was won on a long TD pass from Mark Brunell to Santana Moss and was probably the lone highlight of the season. The two teams do not meet this season.
Fantasy sleeper: Defense. Aside from Jones-Drew, the only player/unit from Jacksonville that is worth using every week will be the defense. With a disruptive front line and a solid LB corp, this unit should be able to put up a decent number of sacks and turnovers, along with being able to keep scores low. Keep this group high up on your list of defenses and be prepared to them late after a run on defenses has been made earlier in your draft.
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