Scud's Studs (12th off the bench): Cards vs. Skins

The Redskins pull out a gut wrenching victory in typical Redskins fashion. The blown red zone opportunities and blocked field goal surely had every Redskins fan on edge. But Rex Grossman, who isn't one of this week's Studs, deserves a lot of credit for battling through a couple of interceptions and leading the team to victory

That said, I'm going with five Studs that impressed me this week and held the team together.

Tim Hightower: After a fast start in the first half, the Cards were able to slow Hightower down a bit. But his value to the offense and setting the tempo is without question. I've also noticed he's been more effective picking up the blitz in pass protection. Hightower and Helu combined for 170 yards rushing.

Roy Helu: You just have the feeling this kid is going to be a star in this league. After so many years of disappointing drafts, the Redskins found a diamond in the rough in Roy Helu. Helu averaged 7.4 a pop and added another 38 yards receiving. Through the first two games, this could be one of the best running back duos in the league.

London Fletcher: London Fletcher just does what he does. He tackles, he pressures, and he leads. The dude is playing Pro-Bowl ball right now. Fletch was in Kolb's face most of the day and his interception in the second half was clutch. After the pick you had the feeling, we got this.

Fred Davis: Fred Davis is not only emerging as a great Redskin, but one of the best TEs in the league. For the second consecutive week Fred Davis led the team in receptions/6-86 1 TD. I'm sure there will be calls to trade #47, but this is the NFL and two good starting tight ends is an asset. Let's chill with the trade talk.

Shanahan and Haslett: Look, no one's 100% satisfied with our offensive struggles in the red zone, but Shanny and Kyle had this team ready to play. They game planned very well for the blitz and the 4th and 3 late in the fourth quarter was big time coaching that sealed the deal. When those plays work it breeds confidence in both the staff and the team.

Take away the big play to Fitzgerald and Has pretty much took away the Cards vertical game. Truth is, the other team gets paid to play too. Also worth noting, the Redskins had only 3 penalties the entire game. When was the last time we could say that? That's coaching folks.

Who are your Studs?

Yeah it's Davis' time now and he's obviously taken over as the #1 te. Cooley wasn't even going out on patterns and was staying in to block.

For the record, I have been calling to trade Cooley years ago. Unlike you all I am a visionary. Crystal-ball that Don!

I might have to bump some of my old threads....

Why trade when we've got a good thing going? I realize having a surplus at one position when you have weaknesses elsewhere is a good time to trade that surplus, but I like having two tight ends. That way if Cooley or Davis goes down I don't feel like we'd experience that big of a drop off. On the other hand, Cooley could get something decent.

Why trade when we've got a good thing going? I realize having a surplus at one position when you have weaknesses elsewhere is a good time to trade that surplus, but I like having two tight ends. That way if Cooley or Davis goes down I don't feel like we'd experience that big of a drop off. On the other hand, Cooley could get something decent.

That sounds like hatter talk. Don't make me bump my thread.

That sounds like hatter talk. Don't make me bump my thread.

:D. You won't.

Why trade when we've got a good thing going? I realize having a surplus at one position when you have weaknesses elsewhere is a good time to trade that surplus, but I like having two tight ends. That way if Cooley or Davis goes down I don't feel like we'd experience that big of a drop off. On the other hand, Cooley could get something decent.

As I said during the game, I don't know why fans think it is such a terrible thing to have two good players at one position. Unless there is a huge offer for Cooley, he should stay put.

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As I said during the game, I don't know why fans think it is such a terrible thing to have two good players at one position. Unless there is a huge offer for Cooley, he should stay put.

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Werd.

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Werd.

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As much as I love cooley, if we had an offer for a pro bowl caliber guard I would take it in a second.

Not sure how much trade value Cooley has at this point, especially since he's not 100 percent.

As much as I love cooley, if we had an offer for a pro bowl caliber guard I would take it in a second.

As much as I love Cooley, I'd have to be seriously high to think a team would offer a Pro Bowl caliber guard that fits Shanny's scheme for him, even if he was fully healthy.