Redskins vs. Bengals game thread

[MTK]

discuss the game here

[mredskins]

I feel sad today, after such a great start to only find out we were pretenders not contenders hurts.

Everyone here is pumped about a big game between Ravens/Steelers where we are playing for a draft spot. It just sucks.

[dmek25]

im pumped. to think about how badly we have been playing, and we still have a legit shot to make the playoffs. this game will pretty much define the redskins season

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I feel sad today, after such a great start to only find out we were pretenders not contenders hurts.

Everyone here is pumped about a big game between Ravens/Steelers where we are playing for a draft spot. It just sucks.

Wow, I love the support. Dude if we win today with Atlanta and Dallas losing were right back in it.

[GridIron26]

For some reason, Rogers won't be starting and Hall will take over his place..

Hall Starts in Rogers' Place - Redskins Insider

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I feel sad today, after such a great start to only find out we were pretenders not contenders hurts.

Everyone here is pumped about a big game between Ravens/Steelers where we are playing for a draft spot. It just sucks.

Well, we're definitely not contenders, but that doesn't mean we can't squeak into the playoffs possibly. But at this point a win would be nice.

That's weird that Rogers got benched. Maybe they feel like D'Angelo is a better matchup vs Ocho-Cinco...

[53Fan]

I don't understand the deal with Rogers. Anyone know what's up? Noticed Kelly is out but Davis is in. Hmmmmm.....

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I don't understand the deal with Rogers. Anyone know what's up? Noticed Kelly is out but Davis is in. Hmmmmm.....

If Springs starts opposite Hall then I understand this. Rogers IMHO (and I know I'm gonna get lashed for this) is not on the level Springs and Hall are on. Hall puts himself in great position to defend and get picks. Springs is just an amazing athlete. I sort of think Rogers, as I said in another thread, is a moron. Sometimes he plays neither the receiver nor the ball - he's just running alongside someone like a dog or something. (Damn, now i'm really gonna get it).

Kelly has dropped passes and missed opportunities. Replacing him w/ Davis could mean some two TE sets! Be a great game to open things up.

[SouperMeister]

What a surprise, Malcolm Kelly inactive again. He must have aggravated a hangnail in practice this week.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by The Goat

If Springs starts opposite Hall then I understand this. Rogers IMHO (and I know I'm gonna get lashed for this) is not on the level Springs and Hall are on. Hall puts himself in great position to defend and get picks. Springs is just an amazing athlete. I sort of think Rogers, as I said in another thread, is a moron. Sometimes he plays neither the receiver nor the ball - he's just running alongside someone like a dog or something. (Damn, now i'm really gonna get it).

Kelly has dropped passes and missed opportunities. Replacing him w/ Davis could mean some two TE sets! Be a great game to open things up.

Damn Goat! That's the "Blood Hound Package"! I agree, this would be a good game to open things up. Maybe we'll get a chance to see Davis the way he looks in practice. (Without the mistakes.) Could give us a glimpse of what they had in mind when they drafted him. Carlos has been a little critical of the coaching lately, maybe that has something to do with it.

[dmek25]

Good Sunday morning from the press box at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

The inactives have been released by the Redskins, and the only surprise is that receiver Malcolm Kelly won't be in uniform. Kelly is a healthy scratch.

Who's out: QB Colt Brennan, Kelly, S Chris Horton, LB Marcus Washington, G Will Montgomery, T Jon Jansen, OL D'Anthony Batiste and DT Cornelius Griffin.

CB Shawn Springs will play, and DT Kedric Golston is back after missing a few games.

TE Fred Davis is back in uniform after sitting out three straight games.

The Redskins also say DeAngelo Hall is starting for Carlos Rogers, which is interesting, but I don't think it's a big deal.
taken from the washington times. interesting that kelly is a healthy scratch

[44ever]

Originally Posted by SOUL-SKINS

Wow, I love the support. Dude if we win today with Atlanta and Dallas losing were right back in it.

right back in what? Who would we beat in the playoffs. Titans. Giants. Tampa?Dallas just handed it to us. It's nice that you are optimistic but as Skins fans we need to be realistic. I'd rather see us play some young talent. Move some vets around on the line and gain some perspective on next year. Sorry. I love the Skins to but it's time to get real.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by The Goat

If Springs starts opposite Hall then I understand this. Rogers IMHO (and I know I'm gonna get lashed for this) is not on the level Springs and Hall are on. Hall puts himself in great position to defend and get picks. Springs is just an amazing athlete. I sort of think Rogers, as I said in another thread, is a moron. Sometimes he plays neither the receiver nor the ball - he's just running alongside someone like a dog or something. (Damn, now i'm really gonna get it).

Kelly has dropped passes and missed opportunities. Replacing him w/ Davis could mean some two TE sets! Be a great game to open things up.

I have to disagree about Hall. He is very good at catching the ball when he gets his hands on it, but Rogers has consistently put himself in better position to make plays, but he has poor hands. If you look at a the passes defended stat, that's a pretty good indication of how often a DB is in position to make a play on the ball, and Rogers is among the leaders this season. Lastly, Hall's INT against Dallas was not the product of solid positioning, but was rather a severely underthrown ball by Romo. Hall was beaten to the inside by TO, and better throw would have resulted in a big play for Dallas.

[Meks]

unbelieveable

[SeasonTicketHolder]

it's not really surprising at this point