Problems with the Defense, IMHO

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

No, there were other drives one can point to that disproves the Redskin defense 'stood strong' at the end of the game -- for instance, the 87 yard drive at the start of the fourth quarter which began at Oakland's 6 yard line. That drive led to the tying score. Lots of Warpathers conveniently remember only the goal line stand, but the Raiders didn't need a touchdown to win the game. All they needed was a field goal. Pin the blame on whoever you want, Ramseyfan. The fact is, when the Redskins were ahead, the defense allowed 13 points and crumbled -- just like they did last week against Tampa Bay.

You seem to associate my criticism of the defense with excuses for the offense. I've made no such excuses. I just haven't started in with the offense yet.

You're right. The defense made some big mistakes, particularly in terms of pass defense. I just feel the offense was even worse than the defense. Sorry about misinterpreting your posts. I thought you were ignoring the offense's poor performance.