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Originally Posted by mooby
is there a link where we can read this article or was it in a magazine?
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There is no link, it's a magazine. Lindy's is the first one out.
Overall--they said about the same things as the other reviewers did.
The final analysis was
The Redskins don't look that good on paper, but character could allow them to meet their potential for the first time in a long time.....but still picked us to finish 4th in the division.....
QB-Ramsey will absorb blows on more than one front-with Campbell looking over his shoulder, and Ramsey's tendency to take too many sacks.
RB-Portis didn't meet expectations because he is more suited to Denver's "stretch" plays, and had trouble barrelling straight ahead with slow developing gaps. Portis didnt fare well in short yardage situations. Betts is better suited for Gibbs scheme.
WR-Moss lacks size, injured quite a bit, and hasnt produced consistently.
Moss and Patten have great speed. Jacobs physically gifted. Thrash earned raves from the Coaches last season. Big things are expected of Cooley a tough kid with 37 catches and six TDs as a rookie.
OL-Jansen should galvenize a unit with substantial individual talents. Rabach, Samuels, Thomas, all are considered among the best at their positions. Dockery is developing slowly. Ray Brown reliable backup.
DL-the line performed surprisingly well thanks largely to Griffin and low key but substantial Wynn. Warner and Evans contributed 9 sacks and solid work on runs. Noble and Salave executed their grunt jobs to near perfection.
LBs-this group performed well without Arrington. Leading the way was Washington who went to his first pro-bowl. He did a solid job rushing the passer, shedding blocks and covering tight ends.
SECONDARY-Springs played at pro-bowl level and now provides a crucial anchor as Williams develops Carlos Rogers. Expected to start alongside Springs is Walt Harris. Bowen should start alongside Taylor.
Special Teams-Hall battled a series of muscle pulls. Punter Tom Tupa had one of his best seasons ranking 3rd in the NFL. Thrash and Betts could handle kickoffs while speedy y9ungster Antonio Brown averaged a tgeam high 8.9 yds on punt returns last season.