Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Redskins vs Cowboys)

[Jake2008]

Originally Posted by jsnyder03

Defense was great. Bottom line, you give up 14 points to a talented team, you have done your job. Obviously, they should have sold out and stopped Barber in the fourth quarter, but defense was not the problem.

If not for Cartwright, we would have have only one scoring drive all game, and we needed to convert a fourth down to keep that drive alive.

Campbell played tough, was hit often and got rid of the ball under duress on a number of occasions, but overall played poorly. The fourth and four summarized his night. Even if Moss catches that ball, it is not a first down. You need to a least give yourself a chance for success. I believe when he stepped up in the pocket, he could have run for a first. Jason, take what you can and live for another play. Let's try to WIN the game...you play way too conservatively.

On the bright side, we shouldn't have to break the bank to retain services.

Ya what is it with punt coverage teams having such a problem with downing the ball when it is close to the goal line? You would think that they have this drilled in their head to keep sight of the goal line and don't cross it. Cartwright is a veteran and should have know better. Heck the ball was stopped and laying there. No need to dive on it like it was a live gernade and you were taking one for the team.