Clayton Preview: Skins vs. Cowboys

And DAL is wearing their dark jerseys at home? That's an omen! 'Skins win! :oink:

5. Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/preview?gameId=250919006) | Scouting report (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/scouting?gameId=250919006)http://sports.espn.go.com/i/in.gif
The Cowboys looked good against the Chargers in their opener. Drew Bledsoe (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=2359) showed great leadership at quarterback and came up with enough big plays to beat a good Chargers defense. Dallas' new 3-4 defense made some mistakes but it's going to be solid. Trying to stop the Redskins running offense will be a big challenge. The Redskins' offensive line looks great, although there has to be concern about right tackle Jon Jansen (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=4686)'s thumbs. Both of his hands are in casts because of two broken thumbs. At least he won't be called for holding -- that's impossible with two casts. The switch to Mark Brunell (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=2485) at quarterback should also help. Brunell looks more in command running around the pocket than a year ago. He had hamstring problems a year ago and just looked old. Patrick Ramsey (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5918) made too many mistakes. With a good defense and a good running game, the Redskins don't want the quarterback to make mistakes. If Brunell can stay away from interceptions, he and the Redskins have a chance.

Finally some love for once.


Clayton's alien shaped head is full of great thoughts. I love this skinny, little ET looking bastard.

I realy got a bad feeling about this game I think we are focusing way to much on this one game when there is so much of the season left the Dallas Cowboy did not play that bad of a game, to be able to go in San Diego and beat a team that was 12-4 last year was not an easy feat, we all no that playing on the road on a Monday night in Dallas is going to be tough. thats why this game worries me


Whose focusing to much on this game the fans or the team, last time I checked it could mean a less if the fans focused in on this game, but highly doubtful that the skins are going to be unprepared for another game because they focus is on this game, it is important though especially under the circumstances QB change and going into the bye-week. Maybe I am misreading this, but like John Clayton explained it is pretty accurate in how this game may unfold. It is going to depend heavily on our running game, hopefully Brunell can keep them out of the box, opening it up I don't think is going to require Brunell to go down field 30 and 40 yards that often just the ten to twnety range will work. I think Gibbs will adjust the play calling this year to do just that. Our line can dominate this year along with Portis and Betts if we can keep the men out the box. The Cowterds do not impress me and on any given Sunday a team can contend and upset if you want to call it that when like the Cowboys drives kept alive by penalties and 24 points scored on your D and could have easily been 31. We should know with our own penalties killing us in numerous games how they can turn a game even if we are better and outplay another team set aside penalties and turnovers.