Bengals @ Redskins: Lets Break it Down

[KI Skins Fan]

I'm not going to try to predict this game but I have a few points to make about it.

First, if we get Pierre Garcon back, he could make a big difference for our offense and turn the game in our favor. He is the one WR we have who can consistently beat a defense and who can force the Bengals to cheat a little in coverage and get out of position.

Second, why would any Redskins fan who's been paying attention think that playing at home will be to our advantage? Inexplicably, the Skins have not necessarily played well at Fedex. Our home field should be intimidating to our opponents and inspiring to our team but it's not. Maybe RGIII will help to change that.

Third, the Bengals are expecting trick plays and QB runs. That's good. Let that threat be in the backs of their minds. But I think the Skins could and should just beat them the old fashioned way by pounding them with the run and then hitting them with some big pass plays when the Bengals safeties start to cheat up a little.

Last, I think that it is risky and irresponsible of the Shanahans to call a lot of designed runs for RGIII. I have no problem with the standard QB stuff (draws, sneaks, and rollouts) when appropriate but they are going to get him hurt if they are not more careful with him. He has a great arm so let him use it! The best use of his speed and athleticism is for him to extend plays to allow his receivers more time to get open downfield. This is a game we should be able to win without exposing RGIII to a lot of unnecessary hits.