My COLTS/SKINS Recap

The scrutiny of the redskins defense and it’s inability to mask coverages should be more of a compliment to Peyton than a slight on the Haslett’s planning. Peyton was on the line faster than Lindsay Lohan, with his play already called, not giving the defense time to substitute, plan a play, or make adjustments over the sluggish crowd’s roar.

And I’m not sure I’d classify the last throw as under thrown either. Again, it was more of a highlight on Francisco’s coverage than a slight on Donovan’s throw. If it had been tipped up instead of brought in, Galloway was gone for a TD.

Overall, I contribute the loss to Indy making catches they shouldn’t have, and Washington not making catches they should have. The bright spot is that we were in the game until the last second against an opponent that was very close to being an undefeated Super Bowl winner last year.

*Appreciate the feedback SSBlitz. I agree that Manning had the Skins D off-balance most of the night. Not allowing them to sub. But Hasklett had to know it was coming. Not like he didn’t see it a thousand times.

Francisco made a great grab. But the ball was underthrown. Two yards futher out and Galloway is a hero. Would have been his greatest catch since the Clinton Administration.

Look for my Bears preview on Wed or Thurs. That is a team that more O-line concerns than the Skins. Another melon-headed quarterback ripe for the pickin’ (no pun intended).

Because he was not invited. I read somewhere that Shanahan invites in active players to the sidelines, no invite, no sideline.

The bigger story this week would then be why doesn’t Mike Shanahan invite Albert to be down on the field with the team?