Your Art Monk and Darrell Green memories

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Here's a lesser known Art Monk play that has always stuck out for me...

Back in 1991, the undefeated Redskins were trailing the G-men 13-0 at Giants Stadium for most of the game. Remember, this was at a time when New York dominated the Redskins; New York won six in a row and something about the Giants just made the Skins crumble.

Finally, with two Gary Clark touchdowns, we take the lead 14-13. Now, this particular play either came on the drive that led to the field goal, extending the points to the final score of 17-13, or it came to secure the lead and the game. It was the fourth quarter, and the Redskins were facing a long 3rd & 17. No draw plays here -- and by this point the Giants had draped themselves all over Gary Clark.

I believe it was a QB roll-out, and Rypien fired a dart to the left side to Art Monk on a curl pattern, who as usual on third down came through, caught the pass, and kept the clock running. That pass helped close out a tough, hard fought game which enabled Washington to get its first win at Giants Stadium in years, and continue the unbeaten streak.

So this play I think, is indicative of Art's career -- not necessarily flashy, but always money at a critical point in the game when his team needed it most.