Smoot Lays The Smack Down (Redskins at Eagles)

Huge win!

And Banks should not be on the field when we're near the goal line.

Great point.

Yeah I am fan of getting Banks on the field. Not in the red zone though. We need to use him in a Desean Jackson way. DJ doesn't catch a lot of TDs in the red zone.

Love the win! Only lingering issue is it drives me nuts that Kyle gets 'creative' in the red zone. Try that junk on 2nd and 4 from the 45 yard line, not from the 3..

Matty, I'm with you.. I haven't spent very much time around these parts recently, but I avoid the game day thread because I'd rather enjoy a win than read armchair GMs dissect each and every player and their role.

ONe of my biggest bones to pick ... Sellers almost fumbled on the leap over Samuels, then he had butterfingers again on the next drive that should have lead to an INT. I have no faith in him late in games

I am so stoked after this win. We beat Philly in their house. Huzzah!

I'm more positive about Heyer. While his penalties were killers (especially two when the play was to the other side of the field - doh!), Trent Cole was a nonfactor. I'm not saying that he's ready for the Pro Bowl but my estimation of him has risen.

Sundberg, however, scares me more than ever as a long snapper. The last two weeks he's gotten away with some bad snaps but sooner or later he's going to kill us.

I must admit that I was being super negative in the game thread. It was just so upsetting seeing a team so dominant in the first half fall flat on its face offensively in the second half. Just for once I'd like to see a steady flow of good offensive drives and being able to put games away (esp on the road).

Dboyz is more of a Skins fan than some that frequent the game day thread.....rough.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water.............

Stupidity: Some Skins "fans" are really out there with their expectations and criticisms. While some may have valid points I think we are overlooking the fact that this team is in rebuilding mode from a decade of crap. That takes a while. We should be absolutely thrilled our team is .500 and 2-0 in the East. Well done Skins.

...Screen to Banks on 3rd and goal from the 3 Uh...no
I almost threw something at the TV when our boy wonder OC started calling plays for Banks on 1st and goal from the 3, after Portis and Torrain had been gashing the Eagles D for about 6 yards per carry to that point. Young Shanny still leaves a lot to desire on Red Zone play calls. Here's a hint - if the opposing D has shown no ability to slow the running attack, GO SMASHMOUTH when it's 1st and goal inside the 5!!!

I almost threw something at the TV when our boy wonder OC started calling plays for Banks on 1st and goal from the 3, after Portis and Torrain had been gashing the Eagles D for about 6 yards per carry to that point. Young Shanny still leaves a lot to desire on Red Zone play calls. Here's a hint - if the opposing D has shown no ability to slow the running attack, GO SMASHMOUTH when it's 1st and goal inside the 5!!!

I agree, why not run at the 3? Makes no sense. I was excited we got the first at the 3 because I said hey we have 3 downs to run it up the gut and score. Horrible play calling at a time when the game could have been sealed.

Overall, however, I am very pleased with how we played.