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SUNRA · 10-11-2004, 11:13 PM

Brunell's performance against Dallas must have been a fluke. No INTs and 325 passing yards. He threw more than 2 passes over 40 yds. to Gardner. Even with these numbers our running game was horrible. My biggest problem with the running is, we don't know where Cartwright is, and Betts has not been able to carry the ball consistently on 3rd and short downs and thus the unsuccessful first down attempts.

Turnovers have decided the outcome for at least 3 out of 4 losses this season. Brunell has thrown to 2 INTS in 5 games. Fumbled 3 times in 5 games. Look at the teams in our division that have successful offenses. The running backs are averaging 100 yds. per game. Kurt Warner' arm isn't strong, and McNabb is beating teams throwing overtop to TO. I thought the run established the play action pass?

The real problem has been in the play calling. Pitching out to Betts on 3rd and 1 is just unacceptable. Having Portis handle 99% of the hand offs is suicide. Portis's turnover's taken his confidence and he needs to have a substitute on certain downs. This has to change or our running game is finished.

10-11-2004, 11:13 PM	#80
SUNRA The Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,680	Brunell's performance against Dallas must have been a fluke. No INTs and 325 passing yards. He threw more than 2 passes over 40 yds. to Gardner. Even with these numbers our running game was horrible. My biggest problem with the running is, we don't know where Cartwright is, and Betts has not been able to carry the ball consistently on 3rd and short downs and thus the unsuccessful first down attempts. Turnovers have decided the outcome for at least 3 out of 4 losses this season. Brunell has thrown to 2 INTS in 5 games. Fumbled 3 times in 5 games. Look at the teams in our division that have successful offenses. The running backs are averaging 100 yds. per game. Kurt Warner' arm isn't strong, and McNabb is beating teams throwing overtop to TO. I thought the run established the play action pass? The real problem has been in the play calling. Pitching out to Betts on 3rd and 1 is just unacceptable. Having Portis handle 99% of the hand offs is suicide. Portis's turnover's taken his confidence and he needs to have a substitute on certain downs. This has to change or our running game is finished. __________________ Redskins Member since 1970