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Old 01-14-2006, 12:32 AM   #12
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Re: Keys to Winning

Firstdown, You hit it. Taylor Jacobs - or someone other than SAntana Moss/Chris Cooley/Clinton Portis - has to step up to make defenses PAY for dbl covering Moss and Cooley. Until that happens, the Skins offense is going to be suspect.

First, do not underestimate Seattle. They don't have the best record for nothing. Alexander's success means he's running behind a powerful O-line. John Riggins says Matt Hasselbeck is the best QB in the NFC. He won't be fooled or rattled.

The Skins won because the defense really stepped up to make stops and force turnovers, 14 in the last five games and 3 at Tampa. That's just basic. Cause turnovers, win the game.

Win the line of scrimmage. Running lets our big uglies be aggressive against the Seahawk defense and open holes for Portis/Betts. These two points keep the score manageable. The Skins do NOT want to get in a shootout with Seattle.

Run the ball. Run it again. And again. If they fall behind, but stay within 14 points, keep running the ball up to mid-way in the 4th quarter.

Brunell mobility in the pocket. He buys time for the receivers to get open. An extra half second helps Moss and Cooley. A full second more might help Jacobs and the other guy.

Of course, we know all this. We are fans. If we knew HOW to do it, we would be coaches!

Hail Victory!

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