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Thursday, November 11, 2004
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A Broken Record
Each Wednesday, starting Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell -
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meets the press and ends up answering a similar line of questioning tied to
the anemic passing
game. The sessions have become predictable as the Redskins
continue to complete fewer than 10 passes in many games and
throw for under 100 yards, with Sunday's 58-yard effort -
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the nadir.
"It's another week," Brunell said. "We're hoping this is the week we can get
it going in the
passing game. The running game has been there of course, guys
are playing good up front blocking for Clinton [Portis] and
Ladell [Betts]. We just keep fighting and keep working hard and
keeping a good attitude and we're believing that this is going
to happen."
Coach Joe Gibbs elected to throw the ball only twice in the second half
against Detroit with
the Redskins leading, and has said that decision was not a
reflection of a lack of confidence in the passing game. Brunell
completed only six of 17 passes against the Lions, and said he
agreed with Gibbs's reliance on the running game.
"I think it was smart," Brunell said. "The way Tom [Tupa] was
punting -
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defense was playing, we got
conservative, but it was smart and we got the win. We got that
big blocked punt by the special teams, so you want to be able to
throw it and the guys enjoy it when we throw it, but going to
the run at that point in the game in the second
half, I thought was a smart move."
Washington will likely lean on Portis heavily again against the Bengals -
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on Sunday, as he has been the team's only consistent performer on offense. But
Brunell said
the team will still need to make some plays through the air if
it is to succeed.
"We're going to have to be at our best, and we're going to have throw it,"
Brunell said. "There
are going to be times when we have to throw the football and
we're going to have to be efficient
when we do."
Most often, Brunell is asked to throw on third down, and that is where his
problems are most
acute. His 38.3 rating on third-downs is worst in the NFL, as is
his woeful 36.8 completion percentage on third-down passes and
3.16 yards-per attempt on third down. He is 9-for-28 on
third-down throws over the last three games.
A Bengals-Redskins Reunion
Many of the players and coaches involved in Sunday's game have
ties to the other organization. Bengals linebacker coach, Ricky
Hunley, and wide receivers coach, Hue Jackson, are former
assistants in Washington. Cornerback Rashad Bauman, defensive
end Carl Powell, receiver Cliff Russell, offensive lineman Alex
Sulfsted, running back Kenny Watson and safety Ricot Joseph are
all former Redskins. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis recalled
the 2002 season that he spent as defensive coordinator in
Washington in fond terms yesterday during his conference call
with the local media. "I wish we had won more games," said Lewis
of the 7-9 season. "But I really enjoyed it and I just thought
it was a fine place to work and I enjoyed the fans."
-- Jason La Canfora
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Tupa Is a Key Cog -
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Punter Tom Tupa has emerged as one of Washington's most valuable
players, and has played well
enough for Pro Bowl consideration.
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REDSKINS NOTEBOOK
In for a Big Rush -
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said he is looking forward to
facing the Redskins' running attack Sunday despite the fact that
the Bengals are ranked last in the NFL against the run.
Also in the Notebook: Daniels Is Out... -
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Reason for Frustration -
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REDSKINS SURVEY
With the season half over, who got the better end of the C.
Portis-C. Bailey trade?
A. Redskins -
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C. It was even -
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MARK MASKE'S NFL INSIDER
At Midseason, Debating the Awards -
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season at the midway point, the
debates have begun about the races for the major awards -- most
valuable player, coach of the year and rookie of the year.
Here's how one ballot
would look if voting were done now:
Maske's Power Rankings -
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Maske's Week 10 Picks -
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