12th's Five Bright Spots

I gotta say that JC just continually shows me that he will be a top QB in this league. Even when others have let some doubt sink in about him I always felt that he was a guy who could make plays to win a game. The difference between a QB like JC and say Brunell(at this point in his career) is that Brunell, who I love for various reasons, was rarely going to win us a game while JC showed us today that given the latitude he could win us games. He didn't pull it off today but I know everyone of us thought when we got the ball back with 3 minutes that we had a damn good shot at winning. I say 75% of the time in that situation we end up winning. JC can play. We need to lock this guy up long term now.

I definitely agree with that.

I think we can add Sean Taylor to the list of people we need to lock up, because its becoming more and more evident just how good he really is. You can say more about him when he's not in there than you can when he is, lol. He's such a cornerstone to that defense. Hoepfully he only misses one more week.

I think we can add Sean Taylor to the list of people we need to lock up, because its becoming more and more evident just how good he really is. You can say more about him when he's not in there than you can when he is, lol. He's such a cornerstone to that defense. Hoepfully he only misses one more week.

Agreed. Taylor gets noticed for the big hits, but it can be hardest to recognize when Taylor's presence is felt the most. His impact is felt most in the throws that don't get attempted. Just because he's back there, many QBs decide to check down and never decide to attempt stretching the field. They're fearful of his range. Without him there today, we saw how fearless Romo was in attacking downfield. Hell, TO looked like he was on a mission today. Funny, I don't think he would have felt so confident if 21 was back there. We'll see you in Washington, Terrell.

I agree with all of your bright spots. Rock is awesome. And I was so happy to see Santana get back on track. Play calling was overall pretty solid, but eventually we have to score more than the 14-25 point range to win ball games. We're not there yet. But aside from the 4th and 1 where we tried the 50 yd FG, I was okay with it. Maybe a few more creatively placed runs in the 2nd half (only 4 rushing plays all 2nd half?).

Jason looked awesome overall. But damn it, does he have to fumble EVERY time he gets sacked? That aspect is getting a little ridiculous. And the Newman pick was just a bad decision by a QB in his 17th game.

As far as character, that's my favorite part. Our guys believe in each other and the coaching staff, and never quit. Gotta respect that. Makes me think of Pacino's "inches" speech from Any Given Sunday. We claw with our fingernails for that inch.

Sean Taylor plays and we win.

I do disagree with one thing you say: I'm NEVER "somewhat okay with a loss."

Agreed. Taylor gets noticed for the big hits, but it can be hardest to recognize when Taylor's presence is felt the most. His impact is felt most in the throws that don't get attempted. Just because he's back there, many QBs decide to check down and never decide to attempt stretching the field. They're fearful of his range. Without him there today, we saw how fearless Romo was in attacking downfield. Hell, TO looked like he was on a mission today. Funny, I don't think he would have felt so confident if 21 was back there. We'll see you in Washington, Terrell.
AGREED! Beware the middle next time T.O.!

I feel that Al S called this game.....Until faced with 4th and 1's then Gibbs took the reins.

We can blame JC for the key pick but one could also blame some no guts calls.


That's the spirit. Whatever you don't like blame on Gibbs. The funny thing is, I think that's the way he wants it.

I think when you give up 4 TDs to the same guy, perhaps the defense should come in for some scrutiny.

That's the spirit. Whatever you don't like blame on Gibbs. The funny thing is, I think that's the way he wants it.

I think when you give up 4 TDs to the same guy, perhaps the defense should come in for some scrutiny.
JC had a solid game. Can't blame this loss on him, besides that crappy int at the end. It's been 2 years in the Al Saunders offense, 3 years of GW. We need to double TO every time (better in Landover) and not play Cover 2 if our CBs refuse to run. We still need 2 WRs to compete with our smurfs. Brightest spots, Captain Chaos, JC, Santana showing, our desire to fight for a W, and McCardell.

Doesn't kicking the FG on 4th and 1 take a lot more guts than saying "go for it" to your coordinator? Essentially, you as the HC are taking responsibility for the kicker's job, and if he doesn't make it, the blame comes back to you.

Where I'm from, that takes balls. What's easy is just keeping the offense on the field and putting your coordinator on the hot seat.

Wrong call? Probably. Gutless? Get real.

You really need to look at the time in the game and the place you are for that kick. Great if you make it. But it hurts much much more if you miss giving Dalls high power O giving them a short field. I would have like to see them punt if they are not going to go for it to pin them deep but a miss was a killer!