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Again, giving Sean Taylor his due...I have to reiterate that he is just 1 player out of 11 on that defense and cannot possibly cover the whole field alone.

And even if the Washington starting CB's play on Sunday, I just can't see them playing at 100%.

So if you are putting all of this faith in Sean Taylor, then if you lose on Sunday are you going to put the blame on him?

Shifting gears here, but Dallas has to do something about Marcus Washington, in game 1 that guy damn near made all the tackles for the Redskins. He is pretty damn good and deserves some kudos for what he has been doing. I watched Bill Parcells press conference yesterday and Marcus Washington is the only player he called out by name as a playmaker that impresses him alot.

Anybody got the guts to talk about team deficiencies? And whether or not the opposition can take advantage of them?

Dallas - O line specifically the Tackles. Does Washington have the pass rush to take advantage of this?

Dallas - Secondary. Henry banged up (groin) and are they still vulnerable to the long pass? Will Brunell be able to get the ball to the deep threat Moss? He hasn't recently.

Washington - is the offense clicking? Can the Dallas Defense shut down this offense after their worst outing at home vs KC.


Folks we can sling mud all day, but there are some new and interesting viewpoints out there if we want to hear them.

Anybody got the guts to talk about team deficiencies? And whether or not the opposition can take advantage of them?

Dallas - O line specifically the Tackles. Does Washington have the pass rush to take advantage of this?

Definitely not, though the return of Griffin has helped and you can now see Phillip Daniels getting more of a push up the field... we haven't generated much pressure from the DE's all year and I don't expect that to change.

Dallas - Secondary. Henry banged up (groin) and are they still vulnerable to the long pass? Will Brunell be able to get the ball to the deep threat Moss? He hasn't recently.

True, recently the Skins haven't gone down the field, but I do think it's a big key to this game. The season is on the line, it's time to put the throttle down and go for broke. The Skins have regrouped the past 2 weeks by getting back to pounding the football, but in order for the Skins to win this week I really think they need to get some things going down the field.

Washington - is the offense clicking? Can the Dallas Defense shut down this offense after their worst outing at home vs KC.

The running game has been clicking, but the passing game has been out of sync the last few weeks. Guys really need to get on the same page this week. Last week we had INT's coming off tipped balls that should have been caught and receivers not on the same page as the QB... that just can't happen.

Folks we can sling mud all day, but there are some new and interesting viewpoints out there if we want to hear them.

Folks we can sling mud all day, but there are some new and interesting viewpoints out there if we want to hear them.

Unfortunately, pretty much none of our problems are new ;)

Our pass rush is insufficient, although it has improved. Our passing game is pretty transparent, due to the lack of depth at WR.

Like Matty said, our running game is pretty tight right now. If Jacobs or Farris has a breakout game (7-9 MEANINGFUL receptions), or if Thrash is playing anywhere near 100%, I think the Skins offense does well enough that it's not the problem. Then the question is can our D supply the pressure necessary to make Bledsoe make bad decisions or poor throws. If the passing game isn't there, then it's a lot more onus on the running game and the D to get to Bledsoe.

yeah Washington is having a great year as I said before he is the best player in your Defense right now I don't know why he doesn't get as much credit as Taylor

Washington is underrated, he should he headed to Hawaii again this year.

When people talk of the best LB's in the league you rarely hear his name mentioned, but it definitely should be.

Was he or wasn't he the player that made a bad aproach in OT in the last LT run that wen't for a td he was the safe valve and blew it and he has had more in TB he wasn't in his position in 2 of the touchdowns passes I didn't say he's bad I said he isn't the best player on your D hey I would take Washington over ST right now every day of the week yes he's only in his second year and yes he has a great future but he hasn't develop in to force yet he has great plays but also he gives away plays

You want ridiculous comments this CT3 post saying ST is the most feared Safety in the NFL now that's ridiculous

I wouldn't say that is ridiculous, pretty much on target.

HE wasn't the Safety that got beat. Ryan Clark took a stiff arm and should have made the play.

As far as Washington vs. Taylor guess what they play 2 different positions you idiot.

Mattyk I don't know if he's the best OLB in the league but he's sure in the top 5 in my book while taylor isn't in the top 5 yet top 10 yeah but not 5 (R.Williams, E.reed, Dawkins,Polamalu,Sharper, M.Lewis ) others that are close are brown, D.Darius, R. Harrison, L. Millow and S. Night

I listed 6 in the top five because even tought E.reed is having a awfull year you can't argue his in the top 5 or best safety in the nfl right now

As far as Washington vs. Taylor guess what they play 2 different positions you idiot.

WOW NOOOOO REALLY DARN IT WELL I GUESS YO UGOT ME THERE now man don't start with the name calling just because you don't like what other people say about your post.

WE all know they play different position but in fact you posted him as your best player overall and I'm saying and some can agree with me that Washington is your best player on your DEFENSE ( THAT INCLUDES CB, T, DE, ILB, OLB SS,FS ).

but well we all have our favorites.

1. Home Field - Dallas has beaten the Redskins in Maryland more times than the Redskins have beaten them there. When it counts???? For a playoff spot???

2. Offense has finally gelled with the running game - For the first time since joining the Redskins, Portis finally put up back-to-back 100 yard performances. But that was agianst the Cardinals who rank in the bottom half of the league in rushing defense, and against the Rams who ranked third from last in the league in rushing defense.
He has put up big numbers on everybody this year.
3. Cold Weather advantage - Should be listed as part of home field advantage, but the Cowboys were able to stay in the game in New York in the snow ice and wind. And the weather forecast for Sundays game is not as bad as what was in New York. Cold is cold, I would still give an edge to the Skins here.

4. Better veteran presence for play-off caliber team - Where? On defense yes, but in order to have play-off experience, you had to have made the play-offs in years past. When was the last time that happened in DC? How many players do you have with play-off experience? Dallas made the play-offs 2 years ago and have many of the same players. Not what I said, " Better Vetran Presence for a Playoff Caliber Game

5. Sean Taylor- 1 man out of 11, can't cover the entire field alone. Especially with the injuries to your secondary. Sure they may all play on Sunday, but there is no way they are playing at 100%. Press coverage with alot more blitzing then the last game. Taylor will roam where the slant play is thrown. Then all you will have to do is watch Jacked Up.

6. Our team has only been out of 1 game the enitre year, NYG. Check all of our games, as we have been leading or have been driving for the last score - Same here, of the 5 Cowboy losses it has been by a combined score of 20 points, or 4 points per game. True

7. Your O-line with Concrete feet - Thats one for you, I am concerned about the O-line at LT and RT. A rookie to the right and a backup on the left, but they have done pretty good so far, with the exception of one game. If they were that bad and if "Concrete Feet Bledsoe" was that bad, then why is he the 4th highest rated passer in the conference and leading in votes for the Pro Bowl for the NFC. Not to mention he has more completions with less attempts than Mark Brunnel. More yardage too. If he is having a potential pro-bowl season with "Concrete feet", I do not see a problem. You guys know this is a major issue, see my point on Taylor

8. Your Kickers - You should do some more homework. If our kicking is that bad then yours is in the toilet. Dallas kicking game is ranked #15 in the NFL and Washingtons is ranked #26. Although just barely, at least we are ranked in the top half of the league. I can't make that arguement for Washington though. Where did you come up with that one. Rember Novak kicked for us in 5 games. Did you use kickoffs to? Coverage is a part of kickeing in case you have not heard.

9. Your O-coordinator. Lets not forget why you guys lost last time and his histroy for directing such chaos - Nothing wrong with the O-coordinator, just following the philosphy of the head coach. He has shown he can shoot it out with the best in the league, as eveident on week 1 and week 13. If he was that bad, his name would not be one being mentioned as a probable head coach next year somewhere. Our "D" coordinator is being recruited too. Payton, are you kidding. Has to be the worst OC in the league. I pitty the team that even thinks of hiring him. Come to think you guys hired him, so I have some pitty for you.

10. Your prevent defense, if needed does only one thing. Prevents your team from winning. Unbelivable to me that we even won last game, but the KC game you guys did it again with that stellar prevent - Dallas has not run a prevent all year, 3-4, 4-3 and nickel, but not the prevent. When you have as many close games as Dallas (see point #6) a prevent is suicide. That catch by Hall in the closing seconds to set up that last minute field goal I credit to great coaching by Vermiel. He knew with 10 seconds left that our defense would be flooding the sidelines and leave the middle of the field open. He took a chance and it paid off. His kicker let him down. Who can forget that 4th and 24 that the Eagles faced in the play-offs 2 years ago against Green Bay and they converted on the same call and won the game. You guys were clearly in prevent on that pass to hall. 2 Safties were at the 20, 3 man rush with all dropped back into umbrella zone