Not To Be Negative...

OMG, Fabini was in another world, another game, or somewhere other than where he should have been. What the hell was up with so many repeat false-starts? Then, our coaches blew the clock management during this same drive. Where were we, on the two yard line or something? Those miscues almost killed that drive entirely. Of all the negatives, those there were the winners (or losers). I thought Gibbs and Co. got past those issues a couple of years ago.
That clock management wasn't on us. The officials stopped the clock briefly which made our guys think the play clock was also reset. We got screwed. Lucky to come away with a td on that one.

I think our defensive backs played amazing. That being said I do think we need to work on getting in the quarterbacks face. Those 3 sacks we had were all coverage sacks. I think we need to work on Campbell's short to medium range and put a little touch on the passes. Then we need to work on getting to the outside when we run. We had a really hard time doing that all night.

OMG, Fabini was in another world, another game, or somewhere other than where he should have been. What the hell was up with so many repeat false-starts? Then, our coaches blew the clock management during this same drive. Where were we, on the two yard line or something? Those miscues almost killed that drive entirely. Of all the negatives, those there were the winners (or losers). I thought Gibbs and Co. got past those issues a couple of years ago.

According to JC the headsets went out so that had something to do with it. I was screaming at the TV to just kick it cause we were too retarded to run a damn play. Shows how much I know!

OMG, Fabini was in another world, another game, or somewhere other than where he should have been. What the hell was up with so many repeat false-starts? Then, our coaches blew the clock management during this same drive. Where were we, on the two yard line or something? Those miscues almost killed that drive entirely. Of all the negatives, those there were the winners (or losers). I thought Gibbs and Co. got past those issues a couple of years ago.

I'll give Fabini a pass for now.

Not exactly the easiest circumstances to see your first action of the season on MNF in front of a rowdy crowd. He'll settle down I'm sure.

OMG, Fabini was in another world, another game, or somewhere other than where he should have been. What the hell was up with so many repeat false-starts? Then, our coaches blew the clock management during this same drive. Where were we, on the two yard line or something? Those miscues almost killed that drive entirely. Of all the negatives, those there were the winners (or losers). I thought Gibbs and Co. got past those issues a couple of years ago.

I'll give Fabini a pass for now.

Not exactly the easiest circumstances to see your first action of the season on MNF in front of a rowdy crowd. He'll settle down I'm sure.

Fabini was:

Playing a position he doesn't play
Playing on a side of the line he hasn't played in eight years
Initially playing on special teams, which makes hearing a snap count even harder
In front of a loud and hostile crowd
Drawn off on his second penalty


Also he:

Gave up no sacks
Run blocked well
Didn't cost us any points


I'm OK with last night.

That clock management wasn't on us. The officials stopped the clock briefly which made our guys think the play clock was also reset. We got screwed. Lucky to come away with a td on that one.

Thanks for the clarification BB, I must have been swilling too much of my favorite adult bevarage!

Fabini was:

Playing a position he doesn't play
reply: But you still start at the same snap count regardless of your position.
Playing on a side of the line he hasn't played in eight years
reply: See above
Initially playing on special teams, which makes hearing a snap count even harder
reply: He has 10-yrs. experience as an O-lineman. Hearing snap counts is part of his resume'.
In front of a loud and hostile crowd
reply: See above.
Drawn off on his second penalty
reply: True, he gets a pass on that one.


Also he:

Gave up no sacks
Run blocked well
Didn't cost us any points
reply: He could have given that we lost the advantage of being a couple of yards from the end-zone partially due to his mistakes.


I'm OK with last night.

Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful we have Fabini. I just believe that he could have done a better job even though he was under pressure. Pete Kendall hasn't been here long and he didn't jump off-sides.

Granted the Redskins made a few mistakes last night, but what was most impressive is that they adapted and overcame the mistakes and won the game. Campbell is no Carson Palmer or Tom Brady or Payton Manning. He is a young developing quarterback that is making more positive plays than negative plays. I see improvement with each start. Give the kid a break. He is doing things that Mark Brunnel can only dream about.

My main concern is the offensive line. With two starters most likely gone for the year, depth is becoming a serious problem.
I am not sure I like Jason Fabini. He is on the downside of his career, plus a veteran like him should not be jumping offsides two or three times in a row near the goal line. He nearly cost us a TD if not for a great play by Campbell and Cooley.

agreed, very nervous about the O-line minus Thomas...
As for the game...Turnovers! I don't know how much more success we can expect when we're losing the turnover battle. While our D has been very bend not break - a major improvement- we still aren't creating any turnovers. WE also need to score more...

As for catching, santana looked much better yesterday than against the 'fins...cooley will be fine.

I'll tell you, I almost lost myself at the end of the first half...we continue to have the worst clock management in the NFL. (while i'm aware the headset wasn't working, i don't think that explains the past few years....very frustrating)

OVerall: many more positives than negatives. campbell showed great potential. the running game began to work better in the 2nd half. Bottom line, we won.

I'd almost rather have Pucillo starting at RG, but Fabini is fine for now I suppose