Aside from his fumbled kickoff return, Mason had another A+ game and the Redskins might have to find a way to keep four RBs on the roster, assuming all are healthy. It'll be interesting to see where they get that spot from. Based on the first two games, they shouldn't look to skimp on the secondary. Those guys look like they'll need all the help they can get. Leigh Torrence, Justin Tryon and Byron Westbrook had some trouble at times Saturday and, with Carlos Rogers coming off major knee surgery, they need numbers there. They're also a little short at safety and the linebackers, who assume heavy coverage duties in certain packages with this defense, are stretched thin as well. It'll be an especially interesting numbers game come September.

Rich Tandler is coming around on that point, but still has reservations i.e. the issues in the secondary and linebacker. As I said, the defense is vulnerable to a short and intermediate passing attack. This tradeoff makes for a touch decision for the coaching staff.

Odds n Ends:

Prayers go out to Joe Bugel and his family. Bugel’s daughter is battling a rare form of bone cancer.

Erasmus James is off the PUP list and on the active roster. He practiced this morning.

Antwan Randle-El’s hand is fine. We will need both of them.

Anthony Mix has a broken rib. He injured it covering a punt return against the Bills. I literally had a bird’s eye view of the play as the Skins punted toward the end of the field where my seats are. Mix was first to the punt returner. It appeared the injury came when one of Mix’s teammates added a hit to the scrum, right where he was trying to tackle the return man. Mix fell hard and you knew he wasn’t getting up easily from that.

Matt Terl at THE TORB is pimpin rides. If I haven't said before I will say it now, Mike Sellers has style. This reminds me I need to get my Volvo tricked out. Don't laugh. Seriously, you would be amazed at the possibilites an XC-90 presents.

Matt also shows how the PR staff ensures that our boys don't pull a James Hetfield when the pyrotechnics go off during pre-game introductions. Speaking of Metallica, I love the fact that Enter Sandman is still on the playlist between plays.

I wonder what the reaction of my left leaning Redskin brethren will be if Barack Obama selects Heath Shuler as his running mate? Talk about out of touch.

Apparently, Shuler can’t hit a baseball when it counts either, just like his wide receivers.

Topics: Devin Thomas , West Coast Offense , Secondary Issues

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FedEx Field sogorama

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December 2, 10:42 AM

Pics from a,wet, soggy, game day at FedEx Field.Tailgating with buddies from the old neighborhood and the the family Tandler. Rich Tandler second from right. Me I'm in the back wearing the Curly R hat. Speaking of the Curly R, my buddy Ben Folsom... Read More
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Week 13: Giants 23, Redskins 7

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December 1, 2:11 PM

The NutshellNo offense, no pass rush, fumbles, penalties… same old Redskins. On a cold soggy day at FedEx Field the Giants win 23-7, the Redskins fall to 7-5, and out of the last Wild Card spot. OffenseThe Giants took away the run and... Read More
Topics: Playoffs , Giants

Redskins game day examination: Giants redux

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November 29, 9:49 PM

This week is a redux with New York Giants Examiner Zac Wassink. Zac answers my second round of questions over at his place. You can see our first Q&A from the season opener here.Mark Newgent: I have to admit that you nailed it during our first Q&A.... Read More
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Sean, we hardly knew ye

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November 28, 8:06 AM

One year ago I wrote the following. It is still true today: I stopped writing post-game analysis of Redskins games because frankly, it was just too hard to rehash all the frustrating ways this team has found to lose games they should have... Read More
Topics: NFL , Sean Taylor

NBC flexes Redskins & Ravens, Cerrato flexes Shaun Alexander

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November 26, 12:31 PM

NBC has flexed the December 7th Redskins-Ravens game from 1 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The Redskins are 0-3 this year in night games -- not a good trend. Then again, maybe this means they are due.The Redskins flexed Shaun Alexander into the ranks of the unemployed.... Read More
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The brothers Cooley vs. The Landry Hat

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November 24, 11:35 PM

Readers may remember that the chief fedora at The Landry Hat found a novel way to claim that Dallas got jobbed by the referees in their earlier game against the Redskins as retribution against Jerry Jones. (H/T Matt Terl) I can overlook his bluster as... Read More
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Week 12: Redskins 20, Seahawks 17

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November 24, 12:06 AM

The NutshellThis game initially had the feel of the last two playoff games against the Seahawks. However, the offense finally re-awakened in the second half to put up enough points, and the defense came up with two crucial interceptions. Redskins win... Read More
Topics: Jason Campbell , Clinton Portis

Redskins Game Day Examination: Into the great northwest

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November 23, 8:44 AM

This week the Redskins head west to the Emerald City to paly the 2-8 Seahawks. Jim Zorn returns to face the team for which he played and coached. Accordingly this week’s Redskins Game Day Examination is with Seahawks Examiner Ryan... Read More
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Redskins defense is very good, but is it good enough?

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November 21, 2:27 PM

"We are who we are.”That’s Greg Blache talking about the identity of his fourth ranked defense. Blache continued, “We won’t be a great sack team. Accept it, like us for who we are. You can wish us to be different, but we’re... Read More
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