Greensboro, NC -- Like true football fans, a group of us braved the elements on Sunday to watch the Redskins-Giants' game in a 40 degree, rainy slop-fest. Hanging out at the tailgating scene, I felt as though I were part of a Campbell's soup commercial where the fans are chowing down on hearty soup bowls in the cold. However, the Campbell's soup best described the Redskins' offense rather than our tailgating festival. Facing quite possibly the best team in football, the Skins' offense sputtered out of the gate. Thanks to a trick play, which resulted in a rookie WR running a reverse, the Skins were able to score. However, the nuts and bolts of the offense were as sloppy as the field conditions.
As the calendar turns to the final month of the season, it leads me to ask this question,"Is Campbell 'the guy' for QB?" We're in year 3 with him as a starter and the results have been nothing but mediocre. On Sunday, there were passes under thrown (Int's) and overthrown, while Eli Manning looked crisp throwing the ball. The formula that the G-Men employed on offense was simple. They ran the slant towards the middle of the field all day, and then mixed in some draw plays to establish the run. While held in check for most of the first half, Giants RB Brandon Jacobs broke loose for some longer runs in the second half, which essentially iced the game. By the 4th quarter, the cheers from Kaylin (her first Giants' and NFL game) and her fellow Jints' fans drowned out the drenched Skins' faithful. This act has become a recurring theme in FedEx Field. Because of DC's geography being accessible to fans from both the north and south, coupled with the Skins' copacetic seasons, visiting teams' fans have often got the last word at FedEx Field.
One final thought. After watching last night's quirky Jacksonville-Houston MNF game, it reminded me that proper front office structure can result in effective drafts, which are non-existent in Washington. The Texans were ridiculed in 2006 for taking Mario Williams with the first pick over Reggie Bush, hometown hero Vince Young, and even Matt Leinhart. But what has Super Mario done since he was drafted? He's provided an outstanding pass rush, been a sack machine, and an on-field presence. Bush has bee injured too much, and both QB's have been ineffective and benched by their respective clubs. Coincidentally, who drafted Williams, you might ask? Charlie Casserly, fired by The Dan in his famous 1999 housecleaning.
4 comments:
Campbell is not bad but I think the answer is sitting on the bench: Colt Brennan.
Did Casserly also pick David Carr or was that before his time? I give him props for Mario, Andre Johnson, and DeMeco Ryans, but have the Texans had a winning season yet?
where am i mentioned in this about my famous tailgate?
Yes, Casserly took Carr with the first pick in the '02 draft.
The Texans only season not below .500 was last year when they went 8-8.
Notice how the Texans' QB was Sage Rosenfels (drafted by Casserly with the Skins) and the punter was ex-Skin Matt Turk.
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