JimmiJo
September-26th-2009, 01:33 PM
http://www.warpathconfidential.com/?p=1332
A matter of perception
By John Pappas
Warpath Confidential Editor
The Washington Redskins have an image problem. After playing just two games in this young season, Washington is beginning to be perceived as a team that cannot muster enough offense, namely scoring, to put teams away.
In a league where a team’s image can change week-to-week, Washington is establishing itself as a unit lacking offensive consistency and a killer instinct. They don’t do enough, and do enough consistently, to be perceived as a top tier team.
This perception has pundits asserting the Redskins are ripe for an upset in Detroit tomorrow.
Washington limps into the game with an inept offense (30th in the league in scoring), and a running back with bone spurs in his ankle. The Redskins lost one of their offensive linemen for the season last week, and are plugging in a second-year player who has never taken a snap in a game. They are averaging just 13 points per game.
The Lions on the other hand, have not won a game since 2007, and this has folks believing they are due. Detroit has played physical football so far this season. They have a young quarterback that many believe will be a good player in the league. They have a fast defense. And at 0-2, Detroit appears to be a highly motivated team on the cusp of their first win.
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A matter of perception
By John Pappas
Warpath Confidential Editor
The Washington Redskins have an image problem. After playing just two games in this young season, Washington is beginning to be perceived as a team that cannot muster enough offense, namely scoring, to put teams away.
In a league where a team’s image can change week-to-week, Washington is establishing itself as a unit lacking offensive consistency and a killer instinct. They don’t do enough, and do enough consistently, to be perceived as a top tier team.
This perception has pundits asserting the Redskins are ripe for an upset in Detroit tomorrow.
Washington limps into the game with an inept offense (30th in the league in scoring), and a running back with bone spurs in his ankle. The Redskins lost one of their offensive linemen for the season last week, and are plugging in a second-year player who has never taken a snap in a game. They are averaging just 13 points per game.
The Lions on the other hand, have not won a game since 2007, and this has folks believing they are due. Detroit has played physical football so far this season. They have a young quarterback that many believe will be a good player in the league. They have a fast defense. And at 0-2, Detroit appears to be a highly motivated team on the cusp of their first win.
Click the link to read the full article...