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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha
The defense did an okay job against a very good offense. However, with the additions of Haynesworth and Orakpo, I expected more. The defense failed to consistently pressure Manning, had trouble containing off-tackle runs, and made sloppy mistakes (e.g., missing tackles). I hope it rebounds.
BTW, it's just week 1 and I expect this stat to improve dramatically, but the defense is currently the 19th ranked defense.
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I think one of the major reasons why the redskins are not doing well against the off-tackle runs - Orakpo seems to be hesitant at the linebacker spot.