Here I Am; Rock You Like a Hurricane

Living and dying with the Redskins becomes difficult in a game where the lead changes five times and the game isn’t clinched until the final minutes. Missed field goals and blown redzone opportunities allowed the Saints to lead a good portion of the game and it turned into one of the more exciting games I’ve seen so far this year. I see all the commentary about how the game turned in the 4^th quarter led by Jason Campbell suddenly “maturing” but I think there is actually a single play that we can attribute to the Redskins triumphant come from behind win. With roughly eleven minutes left in the game the Redskins had the ball in their own redzone; Campbell takes the snap and is sacked back at his own five… and it was all over for the Saints. The announcers called it a “coverage sack” because he seemed to have time but nowhere to throw the ball. Coverage is an understatement. What the refs missed was cornerback Aaron Glenn tackling Santana Moss and, while it went uncalled, it ended up a huge benefit to Washington because Glenn actually injured himself doing it. Now the Saints secondary was already hurt by injury, so this was particularly bad for them as it lead to rookie cornerback Tracy Porter coming into the game. Welcome to the NFL Porter and enjoy it now because you won’t be here long. The Redskins proceeded to connect on their next eight consecutive passes, all targeting Porter's side, for 150+ yards in the air, two touchdowns, and the game clinching first down. This young corner looked befuddled and at one point I felt pretty bad for him. Now the Saints are already blaming injuries and why not they were missing three defensive starters (Skins were missing two, though nothing I've read has mentioned it). I honestly don't care how bad the Saints are – getting the first win with a new coach and a new system is critically important for the team psychologically. It shows themselves and everyone else that this system can work and that this coach can win. Despite problems, a lot of problems, I think this win can lead us to become a much better team. Also, it's a celebration bitches!

I also had the misfortune of watching the late game last night. Man that could not have been more boring. When I said I couldn't think of a reason the Steelers wouldn't blast them I have to admit I didn't think about high winds and heavy rain making the passing game useless. Still, if Romeo Crennel wasn't a big fat fucking pussy the Steelers would've covered. When you're losing by 7 and you kick a field goal with 3 minutes left in the game you should be thrown out of the god damn NFL. You weren't playing to win, you were playing to lose by less. Until you play to win you'll always be a loser you ugly motherfucker. I'm going to do something here called a cheerleader sandwich to make it more bearable.

One thought for the Monday night game. The upside is that somebody has to lose. The down side is that somebody has to win. Also for the love of God why is TO still on ESPN talking about McNabb? Nobody cares... and he mentioned Jeff Garcia as I typed that. Why do you love this douche so much Jon?

This week 2-3

Overall 4-5