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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule
I would pick like I was betting the mortgage on it IF I was betting the mortgage on it, but I am not so I will stick my neck out and go with the Skins to keep it close, and win it at the end. That said, it may come down to special teams, and that would not be good for us.
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The coaches need to look at this game and realize that we cannot (not just hope that we won't) give up field position and (heaven forbid) points on ST's.
Trindon Holliday may be the best return man in the NFL right now. The Skins coaches should accept the fact that, against our kick coverage, he represents a clear and present danger. Accordingly, they should take extraordinary measures to avoid another ST disaster this week.
That's why I said before that the Skins should punt the ball out of bounds, even if the punts are short.
Also, it might be a good idea to activate Potter to ensure that all kickoffs go through the end zone and are not returned. Plus, we might need him to kick a 60 yard FG (in the thin air of Denver) in this one.
If you think I'm over-reacting, remember this:
- We barely beat Oakland after giving up a TD on a blocked punt.
- We lost to Dallas in large part because we gave up two long returns that led to Dallas TD's.
- Just last week, we let Chicago back in the game by giving up a TD on a return.
- Our return game has been pathetic all season, contributing to poor field position.
For our coaches to say that our ST's have improved and then hope for the best is not a proper plan. They might as well just keep their fingers crossed and pray.