2nd half concerns

Running game. We need to be able to convert those 3rd and shorts without dropping back to pass. I would love to see Portis getting 25 - 30 touches a game, and averaging at least 100 yds. It would help out the passing game, and keep the defense rested.

Turnovers is the biggest concern, but in a close second i would say big plays given up by our defense.

Other - injuries.

I think its the tuff division. All the problems with the D-line, turnovers, O-line whatever, were 5-3 with those problems. In most years we'd be on track to win the division or be looking real good for playoffs. Because NFC East is so strong we could go either way very easily.

If this team does not figure out how to run the ball effectively teams will figure out to to shut down moss and then the only scoring threat the team has will be gone.

Skins have a killer schedule. You would think the Skins were 11-5 last year.
@Tampa Bay Dangerous team
Raiders Can score a ton of poins
Chargers L.T.
@Rams Bulger, Holt and Bruce will probably be healthy.
@Cardinals They better beat the Cards!
Cowboys The girls always give the Skins problems.
Giants Revenge is Sweet!
@Eagles Who made this schedule? Three division opponents in a row.

Simply if you take the ball away from your opponent they can't make the big plays on offense.

If this team does not figure out how to run the ball effectively teams will figure out to to shut down moss and then the only scoring threat the team has will be gone.

I dunno. Look at the Rams.

We can only choose one?

I selected defensive breakdowns. Thankfully, they seemed to have fixed the run-stopping problems by giving Westbrook the slap down. Then again, it was Philadelphia. We'll see how they've adjusted this weekend against Cadillac Williams.

A close second is lack of a strong running game. So far, Gibbs has not been able to do what he really wants to do -- wear down opponents by running the ball 35 times or more.

I would say turnovers, but judging by the way normally sound ball carriers like Thrash and Cooley bobbled the ball the other night, it's obvious these players just aren't as interested in controlling turnovers the way we Warpathers and Joe Gibbs are. Betts had another one, too. For the first time this season though, all of those fumbles just happen to bounce in our favor. Derrick Dockery and Pierson Prioleau were the reason the Redskins defeated the Eagles Sunday night.

I dunno. Look at the Rams.

What about them? Just because the Rams can do it -- and it's no certainty that they can judging by their 4-4 record -- doesn't mean we will.

Make no mistake, this O-line and Clinton Portis have to get it in gear. Remember, other than the San Fransisco game, the Redskins still aren't exactly lighting up the scoreboard.