Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs. Ravens)

I know drops have been an issue but I honestly think Hankerson has what it takes to be a good NFL WR. Just give him a bit of time to get used to the speed of the game and concentrate on his hands.

I don't think D-Hall got "burned" on that play. That was just perfect ball placement from Flacco there. D-Hall was pretty much matching him step for step but couldn't whip his head around. Some other break downs in the secondary weren't his fault.

Now that it's officially known that Jenkins has a torn acl, that's gotta be my only serious gripe about the game. I was really looking forward to seeing what he can do this year, and he gave us crucial depth at the defensive end positions. What a damn shame. I hope he can come back next year and be effective though.

As for the rest of the game, well secondary still has issues, but since the secondary isn't completely healthy and/or active due to pending suspensions I'll wait on that. Both Beck and Grossman had their moments as qb, so it'll be a tough decision for Shanny to make but my gut feeling is it'll be Beck.

And this was the first game we really saw the penalties come back to hurt us. Those are fixable though.

Overall, very pleased with today's performance so I'll be brief

Jarvis Jenkins' Injury Let's just hope it's not too serious. Aside from not wanting to see any of our players injured, and pulling for a key rookie to have a big year, I'm worried about the depth we have. Right now it looks like Darion Scott will slide into that role behind Carriker. But I'm not 100% comfortable with that.

Kellen Clemens No need to keep him on the roster and take up a roster spot. Should we ever need him, I'm sure he won't be hard to pick up on a monent's notice.

Our SecondaryIt's late and I'm tired, so I won't really elaborate. But I'm concerned about who will line up opposite D. Hall. I absolute love that Hall is a playmaker for us. But, because he likes to take risks, that only can truly work if we're comfortable that the CB on the other side of him is steady and reliable. Yet with Wilson healthy and Barnes playing better against the run than the pass...that steady/reliable CB hasn't quite stepped up yetI'm surprised no one has called Hall out on being behind the kicker on the extra point after giving up the touchdown.

We've really beaten both sides of the "is DeAngelo Hall a valuable corner?" debate to death. And he pretty much was that same player in the first half against Baltimore. Not much to add to that. If anything that Hall did yesterday in coverage changed a person's opinion of him as a player, they haven't been paying attention.

But dude needs to get over himself. The guy just isn't a professional. His sense of self-importance is mind boggling. And if he hasn't grown up by now, it's just never going to happen. Sorry, everyone who ripped Haynesworth for his absolute lack of professionalism last year: where are you now when Hall does something more ridiculous than Haynesworth ever did?

He wanted to have time for the coach to challenge the play. I dont think he did it because he was upset about the play. He just didn't understand the rules.

He wanted to have time for the coach to challenge the play. I dont think he did it because he was upset about the play. He just didn't understand the rules.But it's when you realize why he wanted THAT play challenged (as opposed to any others), that you really realize how self-absorbed he really is. His actions there can't be defended. He put himself ahead of the team.

Tripp, just admit that you hate the man and move on. Almost every player gets emotional and does something stupid on the field. I had no problems with his actions after that play last night because it should have been reviewed on the field even though I do feel that it was a TD.

Comparing him to AH is a stretch and absolutely uncalled for though.

Well he was closest to the ball and involved in the play so if he thinks it should of been challenged then he acted out. I didn't think it was a big deal, he's always talking about the team. Just because the man is confident in himself doesn't mean he's self-absorbed.

Tripp, just admit that you hate the man and move on. Almost every player gets emotional and does something stupid on the field. I had no problems with his actions after that play last night because it should have been reviewed on the field even though I do feel that it was a TD.

Comparing him to AH is a stretch and absolutely uncalled for though.

I believe that play was reviewed, because it was a scoring play and that new rule means that all scoring plays are reviewable, or have to be reviewed (not sure which.) But either way DeAngelo was in the wrong, because if Shanny had thrown a challenge flag he would've been penalized 15 yards (saw that from another game recently, if you try to challenge a scoring play it will be a penalty).

But I'm not as upset as Gtripp is about it, it's just another thing that the coaches and players have to adjust to. If it happens in the regular season then I'll be annoyed.

My concerns:

Team StatisticsTeam Statistics Comparison: Washington Redskins / Baltimore Ravens Team Statistics Washington Redskins Baltimore Ravens
First Downs 19 27 L
Total Yards 341 452 L
Turnovers 2 2 T
Time of Possession 25:06 34:54 L
First Downs 19 27 L
Passing 13 17 L
Rushing 4 8 L
Penalty 2 2 T
Third Down Efficiency 3-11 5-13 L
Fourth Down Efficiency 0-0 0-1 W
Total Net Yards 341 452 L
Total Plays 58 77 L
Average Gain Per Play 5.9 5.9 T
Net Yards Rushing 103 138 L
Rushes 23 28 L
Average Per Rush 4.5 4.9 L
Net Yards Passing 238 314 L
Completions-Attempts 18-33 28-45 L
Yards Per Pass Play 6.8 6.4 W
Times Sacked 2 4 W
Yards Lost to Sacks 15 30 W
Had Intercepted 2 1 L
Punts 6 4 L
Average Punt 53.3 48.0 W
Penalties 8 5 L
Penalty Yards 52 30 L
Fumbles 0 1 W
Fumbles Lost 0 1 W
Time of Possession 25:06 34:54 L


This in case someone wants to know just why we lost!

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