Three Losses

The Redskins have three losses left.

If they only lose three more games, then they will finish 10-6. This should get them into the playoffs. If they finish 9-7, which made it last year, they could make it, but most likely fans will be cursing the loss to St. Louis.

The schedule is Cowboys, @ Seattle, Giants, @ Baltimore, @ Cincinnati, Eagles & @ San Francisco. Win four and they advance.

The good news is that the toughest games are at home. Thanks to owner Dan Snyder, the High Priest of Greed, home is finding a large number of visiting team’s fans. Expect a large Dallas contingent Sunday night. Also, Giants & Philly fans will be well represented. They have been since Dano made corporate ticket sales a high priority.

One last word on this subject of who is in the crowd: the Redskins fans, who made RFK one of the biggest home field advantages, are mostly gone. They have been run out by Snyder’s “fans are cash cows, let’s milk them for every dollar” game plan.

Let’s get back to talking football.

Clinton Portis is hurt and may not play. Losing a running back who is having an MPV season has to hurt. Yet, it is not the end of the world. A game plan which uses the West Coast Offense first to set up the run should be able to compensate.

The good news is that the defense may be as healthy as it has been all year. Jason Taylor is expected to play at end. More importantly Shawn Springs is expected to come back to cover Terrell Owens. Add the addition of cornerback DeAngelo Hall, the Redskins’ pass rush now does not need sacks, just pressure the quarterback. The Redskins could have the best man-to-man coverage package in the league.

Quick note: What is Vinny Cerrato doing releasing cornerback Leigh Torrence? This may or may not be the correct player to release, but isn’t this the coach’s decision? Isn’t Vinny’s job to get the players and let the coaches decide which ones make up the best team?

Expect Dallas to emphasize the running game as quarterback Tony Romo returns. Reportedly, Romo will have a splint on his passing hand.

The game should be a low scoring affair.

If the Redskins win, it would almost eliminate the Cowboys from the playoffs. Redskins fans could start singing to Dallas coach Wade Phillips, “Hey, hey, hey Good Bye.” Probably the Dallas fans would sing too.