Review: Skins vs. Steelers (Live)

[MTK]

I haven't watched the first half yet, but I recorded it on my DVR so I'll check it out tonight.

Going by what I've read, I'm very encouraged by alot of things that happened last night.

The running game, especially with Portis in there was cranking against a very good Steelers D. That's something to take note of. If that was a sign of things to come, Portis could be in for a monster season.

I've seen the replays of Ramsey's pick, and I heard Aikman say that he thought Thrash ran the wrong route. Either way the play looked ugly, but what I liked and what I've liked all preseason from Ramsey is this. He's had his share of ugly plays, but he always seems to bounce right back. He doesn't lose his composure and fall apart, he keeps his head in the game and usually comes right back with a scoring drive after throwing an INT.

Gotta love Ramsey to Cooley, and the way Cooley went up for the ball and just snatched it away. Cooley could easily snag 10 TDs this year. I have no doubt he's going to be the go to guy in the redzone, and that should open things up for other guys as well.

Of course you've got to love the D, and I really loved seeing LaVar back in there making some plays.

Overall I really think this offense is on the right track. The offensive line play seems to be really, really improved over last year, and the emphasis on stretching the field is there.

Last night was a huge win for the Skins. Preseason or not, they really needed this type of game to hang their hat on as they gear up for September 11 against Chicago. They went toe to toe with one of the best defenses in the NFL, and with the way things were going last night I honestly believe we would have beat them if the starters on both sides played the entire game.