A First

The first yes finally the first blow out win of The Jim Zorn Era. Oh how satisfying it was. Honestly the reason it was so utterly satisfying was because even though it was the Raiders who mind you have beaten respectful teams this season includinig the Eagles and Bengals it was a dominating performance with tons of key players and Pro Bowlers that were still missing. This team has really played hard and really stuck together. And yes we are way out of the playoff hunt but that does not mean these next three have no value. We have the opportunity to ruin playoff opportunities to two rival divisional opponents. Absolutely can't wait to have the Giants and Eagles back in Fedex to embarrass them. And yes I said it. We will beat one of these two teams if not both of them. To hell with it WE WILL beat both of them. Yes it is easy for me to say that.. the Redskins have played good solid football for about a month now and yes the Cowboys are slumping, and the Giants defense just got rained on by Philly. So what at 4-9 the Redskins in my opinion are a team you don't won't to face. They are scary because there is nothing to lose and there is everything to gain if I were a Giants or Cowboy fan. I could really go into the offseason with a smile on my face if we came away with these next three games. Now hold up now Trevor what about our draft picks. You know what I have to say to any so called "Redskin fan" who sits there and hope for us to lose? F- You. That tears me up that a person that calls themselves a Skins fan and roots for that. I want to build, I want momentum into next season, and I want this team to really feel confident that we can win. I for one know that Jim Zorn is most likely gone, and by past history Jason Campbell might be gone (which would be an epic mistake by the way). However over the past month I have really seen this team shine and click. Honestly the past few weeks I expect the offense to put up points. I expect the defense to make stops. That is because we have really shown up and played some good football. Now to some give some love to the players that really shined last Sunday.

Jason Campbell- I can't stop giving this guy love. Honestly he is becoming one of my favorite Redskins and I will be very upset if Danny and Vinny show him the door at the end of this season. 2nd game in a row he has over a 100 QB rating, absolutely solid Jason keep it up !

Ganther and Mason- Again Ganther just runs hard and pushes piles I love it. That is Redskins football that I missed. He got 2 well deserved TD's in his first professional start which is awesome. Mason impresses me with his hard and quick running I really have been impressed with both of these guys.

Gano- made 2 FG's and crushed some kickoffs. Great start to what hopefully might become a consistent kicker for the Skins which we most desperately need. Good job.

London Fletcher- Put this man in the PRO BOWL! Second in the NFL in tackles, he is the coach of the defense on the field, an absolute stud who doesn't show boat and deserves to be in the Pro Bowl. I will be so upset for this guy if he doesn't make it this year. The NFL is such a popularity contest it's awful.

Brain Orakpo and Andre Carter- I brought Brian Orakpo up last week for Def. Rookie of the Year. I was told he was 3rd. Well after his dominating performance Sunday I should think he has got this award all but wrapped up. Great job Brian 4 sacks! Hasn't been done by a Rookie since 1987 impressive stuff. He is the future of this defense. Andre great job as well really got after it and is tied with Orakpo with 11 sacks on the year. As of right now Brian and Andre are no. 1 in the league in tandem sack counts. Oh and by the way Albert Haynesworth wasn't playing and this team banged out 8 sacks which has only happened 5 times for the Redskins. Wow. Oh and Lorenzo Alexander is sick he has impressed me so much filling roles in the defensive line and on special teams with those hard hits.

Other than that this team really played well and dominated. I'm very happy for Jim and the whole team they really deserved a win like this. I'm excited for these next few weeks. The next two games are prime time and they will be very hype. We can win if we play the way we have been playing I guarantee it. Great win Skins keep it up. I'm out.

Hail From Haupt!

And The Saints Came Marching In

Another frustrating loss for the Skins yesterday as we let yet another game slip through our hands. Most Redskin fans didn't give us a shot in hell to come away with a win in this game and I doubt a lot of fans really gave us a shot to be competitive in this game. Well we were we fought hard and with some unfortunate plays really should have won this ball game. This loss however could in fact be nailing Zorns coffin even more, and hopefully marching Vinny Cerrato out the door. Besides all that lets give some positives and negatives about the game.

Positive:

Jason Campbell:

I will say this here and mark my words. JC is a solid quarterback. I really don't know what Washington fans expect out of this guy. He is playing behind a beat up offensive line and really besides the past few weeks no one to throw the ball too. I'm not preaching that this guy is an elite quarterback in the NFL because I'd be lying but he is a good quarterback and besides us giving him criticism week in and week out is respected by players and coaches around the league. Jason played a hell of a game yesterday besides the one interception really should have shut people up. The Redskins were the 2nd team this year to drop 30 on the Saints defense. And if we were to make a QB switch who honestly would want to deal with the hits that JC takes. The man is a warrior, he blacked out on a hit the other week, he stands up in the pocket, he runs for first downs when needed and really leads this team with what he has. Give him solid O-line, healthy wide recievers that will get open and then judge him. Great game Jason.

Cartwright, Ganther: These guys just are impressing the hell out of me. Both are not starting running backs in the NFL but since Portis went down these guys have been running with a passion. They run hard, they hit the holes and even with this depleted offensive line are really making solid yards every time. Maybe they weren't noticed that much yesterday but they gained yards and really made the Saints respect the running game and helped open up the passing game very well yesterday. Stand up job yesterday guys. I'd love to see Ganther make this team next year by the way to.

Devin Thomas, MK, Fred Davis: Devin Thomas first of all what a beast performance. The man made plays all day long and even had a few good kick off returns. Not only was his confidence building every play he made but he actually looked like a starter today. MVP of the game if we won for sure. Malcom and Fred another solid game for you guys. Is anyone else not getting excited for the future of these guys? I think they are really finally coming along now.

Albert Haynesworth: The past few games teams have been running right at us and picking up yards. AH comes back into the lineup and that stops against one of the better running teams in the NFL. Absolutely made an impact yesterday just wish we got more hits and sacks on Brees. He helped stop the run which was a problem for the D the past few weeks. Great game AH.

Play-calling: Well I wish we wouldn't have gone conservative on the drive that Shaun missed the field goal but other than that I loved the play calls. The smoke screens to DT and Santana were very effective and we really let JC spread it around. We really sustained long drives and kept the Saints guessing. Some of the best offense we have had going back to last year around September.

Now its time for the Negatives.

Laron Landry: I hate on this kid all the time and I will keep hating on him hard until he proves to me that he is a professional free safety. I am praying for the day I see this happen. All he wants to do is get the big play, the highlight hit, the big interception. I hate to tell ya Laron but that doesn't happen to often. Play your damn position and stop biting like a fish on every deep ball thrown. Drew Brees and the rest of that recieving core has your jock if you were wondering where it was. I will admit you made some good tackles in the box and really attacked and helped limit the running game. But I'd rather see a solid player than an occasional great player which is what you are. Laron oozes with talent, the man is a great athlete but you act like a child. I think you and Fred Smoot honestly practice celebrating after ever tackle. I actualy saw you talking smack yesterday after they caught it for a first down and you made the tackle. You waved your hand in front of your face and nodded your head. What is that? I'll tell you what it is.. You were the 6th pick in the NFL draft 3 years ago, we passed on Adrian Peterson to draft you my friend. What have you done for us? Nothing. The Redskins need to check this guy at the door and either sit him or teach him something about being a free safety.

Shaun Suisham: I really didn't want to see you back on this list again this year. Not only did you lose the Dallas game for us or atleast have a major part in losing that game but you did it again yesterday. How do you feel honestly? The offense played it's ass off and asked for you to make a 23 yard field goal. High school field goal kickers think this a chip shot. Once again YOU GET PAID TO KICK FIELD GOALS!!! What do you do at practice every day. This blows my mind. I haven't seen a field goal kicker choke as much as I have seen this man choke the past few years. Who doesn't remember him missing the 36 yarder in Seattle to most likely move us to the NFC championship game. Cut him and bring back Raymer the remainder of the season. You are pathetic Shaun Suisham the biggest failure on this football team.

Other than that we played great yesterday. As a Redskin fan I saw a lot of bright spots for the future. The young guys are really stepping up and making plays. Everyone is fighting and I love to see that. Besides that I got nothing. Another week in the books.

Hail from Haupt