Redskins in the Playoffs

OMG – the Playoffs!

Can it be true, the Redskins are going to the playoffs? Unbelievable!!

The Skins are no longer the underdogs. Barring serious injuries, they will be favored in at least 6 of their remaining games – St. Louis, Browns, Detroit, Ravens, Cincinnati & the 49ers. Even if they only win four of these games, it would mean that they would have to win just 2 of their other games – Pittsburgh, Cowboys, Seahawks, Giants & Philly. All but Seattle are at home.

In September, everyone marveled about the offense. Well it is October and now it is time to praise the defense. Philadelphia’s offense scored one touchdown yesterday. One! It came on the opening scripted drive where the Eagles ran new plays. The Redskins adjusted right then and there. Not at halftime, but on the field in the first quarter. It was the key to the game as Philly scored on a punt return to put the Skins in its 14-0 hole, but couldn’t put the Skins away.

Defensive coordinator Greg Blache is doing a terrific job, quietly. Is anyone saying we miss Gregg Williams now? Unlike Williams, Blache has a down home way of talking. When asked how the defense was able to play so well when it was without end Jason Taylor, linebacker Marcus Washington and corner back Shawn Springs, here was his response.

“Our defense is built like an old automobile, you can buy another water belt or fuel pump or whatever; we don't have all the computer chips."

The old parts are getting better with age. End Andre Carter was outstanding. Tackle Cornelius Griffin just stops the run up the middle. Linebacker London Fletcher tackles anything that gets by and cornerbacks Fred Smoot and Carlos Rogers are playing man-to-man converge ridiculously well. Wait until the broken parts are fixed and put back in place.

Relatively new pieces like linebackers Rocky McIntosh & H.B. Blades along with safeties LeRon Landry & Chris Horton are keeping the “Old Chevy” running like new.

While the defense can not get enough credit for the unbelievable start to the season, PLEASE, do not overlook the play of the offensive line. Chris Samuels is playing like the best offensive tackle in the NFL, Randy Thomas has a pro bowl shot and center Casey Rabach has been outstanding. Forget those penalties against Dallas. Has anyone notice since Jon Jansen’s returns we are now running the ball to the right side?

Maybe the biggest sign the Redskins are going to the playoffs is that Santana Moss didn’t catch a pass and there were no complaints from him like our friend T O in Dallas. This team believes and it is now time that others start believing too.