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Defense/WRs Disappoint Against Carolina

Wow. I didn't think I'd say this at all this season, but the majority of the blame for this loss goes to the defense. Yes, the defense played miserably today aside from a few rare highlights. The defense was horrendous in third down situations, and just couldn't seem to get off the field without giving up a score. They did not do a very good job of containing or tackling Cam Newton. They did not look good against the run, and we continue to show week-in and week-out that we are entirely incapable of covering a legit #1 WR in this league. CB should be a HIGH priority for us this off-season.

Now the way to beat Carolina is to beat them in a shoot-out. Their defense is horrendous, and just about everybody has been able to edge out Carolina in a high scoring affair. Unfortunately for us, there were too many dropped balls, poor blocking, and key turnovers for us to overcome on the offensive side.

John Beck played well, but could have potentially had a great game if his WRs would have been able to hold onto the football. Way too many balls were dropped that hit WRs in the hands. Gaffney and Davis had back-to-back drops that killed a key drive for the Redskins in the second half. Gaffney had a key drop and then a catch/fumble at the end of the first half that not only prevented us from scoring before half-time, but gave Carolina a gift 3-point lead going into half-time.

John Beck was a true gamer today. Despite all of the dropped passes and extremely poor play of the offensive line, John Beck hung in there and put up some admirable stats and made some excellent throws when the pressure was on. I give John Beck a lot of credit today, despite some very poorly thrown balls, but hey we knew that was going to happen. Beck certainly exceeded my expectations and if the defense can get back to form, should be able to win us more ballgames than he loses.

Anyway, we lost to a good Carolina team on the road. Carolina is getting better and better as the season goes on, and they have the key component to a rebuild that the Redskins yet to acquire... a franchise QB!!

Bottom line. This Redskins team is one that HAS to win games with solid defense. The defense must play a hell of a lot better if this team wants to win any more ballgames this year. I truly expect better, at least on the defensive side of the ball.