Once again, the Washington Redskins experienced defeat. This time, the Minneapolis Vikings proved to be the scalpers. Furthermore, the Vikings failed to start Donovan McNabb, former Redskins quarterback, depriving the fans of a target to jeer. As usual, the media and fans denounced the 'Skins quarterback, Rex Grossman, for failing to bring the team victory. They pointed out that he had thrown another interception, keeping his eleven game streak alive. They talked doggedly about drafting a messiah to quarterback the Redskins to the Super Bowl.
Whatever faults Rex Grossman has as a quarterback, he has typically engineered 20+ points for the Redskins per game. That should be enough to win most games. The problem is that the Redskins defense has typically allowed opponents 24+ points per game. Even Washington, D.C. fans should be able to figure out where the most important problem resides. If the 'Skins defense can keep opponents from scoring more than 17 points, the 'Skins are in the play-offs.
Since anyone can run up the gut of the Washington defense, the defensive coaching staff should be scrutinized. How many 3/4 defenses have been successful at stopping the run? I hazzard to guess 3/4s are consistently weak in most categories of running defense.
As former Redskins coach, George Allen, might have said: "No defense, no victory."
Whatever faults Rex Grossman has as a quarterback, he has typically engineered 20+ points for the Redskins per game. That should be enough to win most games. The problem is that the Redskins defense has typically allowed opponents 24+ points per game. Even Washington, D.C. fans should be able to figure out where the most important problem resides. If the 'Skins defense can keep opponents from scoring more than 17 points, the 'Skins are in the play-offs.
Since anyone can run up the gut of the Washington defense, the defensive coaching staff should be scrutinized. How many 3/4 defenses have been successful at stopping the run? I hazzard to guess 3/4s are consistently weak in most categories of running defense.
As former Redskins coach, George Allen, might have said: "No defense, no victory."
Look for 'Skins owner, Danny Snyder, to seek more "big plays" on offense to compensate for defensive deficiencies, such as stopping the run.
