Good...and Getting Better

I hope we can get more of the long ball(passes over 15 yards) going during the next 3 weeks against weaker opponents. Coach Zorn's system is proving to be a winner, but I must admit, I still love the long ball. It was the perfect game plan for Philly today.

Take a look at our growth in three key areas-3rd down conversions, time of possession, and penalties-since week one. With the exception of a couple of hiccups, we have steadily improved in these categories. That's the sign that this team is not only good, but also only getting better.

Week 1: 3rd Down: 3/13 23%; Time of Possession: 24:17; Penalties: 7-35

Week 2: 3rd Down: 3/10 30%; Time of Possession: 25:46; Penalties: 4-26

Week 3: 3rd Down: 5/11 45%; Time of Possession: 34:14; Penalties: 7-67

Week 4: 3rd Down: 6/15 40%; Time of Possession: 38:09; Penalties: 5-30

Week 5: 3rd Down: 11/19 57%; Time of Possession: 34:45; Penalties: 3-24
You forgot the most important stat- No turnovers thus far in 2008!!!!!!

Week 2 time of possession was 34:14 and week 3 was 33:05

thanks. I thought I had changed it before I posted. thanks again

The last two weeks have really been impressive with the way we've flat out punched teams in the mouth. It's classic Redskins football.

Yeah I think there was a concern amongst a lot of people that the WCO was another word for "soft" but it's far from that

Yeah I think there was a concern amongst a lot of people that the WCO was another word for "soft" but it's far from that

I think a big part of it is Zorn being smart enough to adjust to personnel. This is team built to run the football, and he's sticking with that while mixing in his passing attack. A testament to the players and the coaches. Well done.

this team, and the way they are playing, brings back memories of the old glory days. hit them in the mouth, and take some chances. i like the fact we have a first time head coach, and not some old retread

HAIL TO THE SKINS! was it just me or did i see Malcolm Kelly on the field for a play?

it IS Redskins football
Listening to Riggins, he made several good points:
Dallas is done....plenty of talent....NO TEAM. JJ trying to rehab his roster won't work.
According to Riggo, it is all about the team, and as he points out, you can't sleep with the devil and NOT lose your soul.
His best point (I thought), if this team does not win the next three games, it does not mean they are not REAL GOOD, it means they are not quite ready.
There is a maturation process that goes along with the talent pool, and team spirit, etc. It takes some time to teach a team to be champions. If not RIGHT now, they are close.
Look at the Pat's, they have the total package, although this year is an anomaly brought on by injury.