Yesterday, the Redskins played a huge game at the Meadowlands. At 1:00 PM, Robert Griffin III and the Skins played their first divisional game against the New York Giants. This was RG3's first rivalry game as an NFL quarterback...and damn, did it live up to his expectations. This was probably one of the most entertaining games of the week and of the Redskins season. From turnovers, to huge plays to escape acts to game-winners, this one will be remembered all season long. The game ended in the Giants favor, with a score of 27-23, but this game was up for grabs from kickoff.
The game started slow with a score of 3-0 at the end of the first quarter, but that changed quickly. In the second quarter, both offenses exploded, bringing the half time score to 13-13. This tie score was an indication of how insane the finish of the game would be. The 3rd quarter was full of turnovers and sloppy play, bringing a 13-13 tie to the 4th, where the Giants would come out on top.
Let's get specific here. Can we officially declare RG3 the Rookie of the Year right now? He is unbelievable. You cannot sit here and tell me that you are not impressed by his play. Griffin was 20-28 passing with 258 yards, 2 TD's and 1 interception. To be honest, Griffin made some mistakes, but the man is a winner. He literally did everything possible to win this football game for his team. He made a couple of errors, but he IS a rookie. People forget that. Obviously, the one play that will stick out in my mind, is the 4th and 10 from their own territory, where Griffin escaped 3 defenders, stayed on his feet and hit his receiver for the 1st Down. This was one of the most impressive plays I have seen out of a QB and it was one that was crucial for the Redskins to be involved in this game. Late in the 4th, Griffin hit veteran WR Santana Moss with a strike over his shoulder into the end zone to give the Skins the late lead. Regardless, of whether this won the game or not, it was a beautiful pass/catch/play all together. The positives in this game were great, not saying there weren't any negatives, because there were, but this game was well played.
Here it comes, the weekly "Let's Bash the Redskins Secondary" section of my blog. Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse....they surprise you. Surprise! This week was a brand new level of terrible. Aside from the two interceptions that were completely Eli's fault, this was abysmal. Giving up 337 yards passing shouldn't be acceptable. Allowing Martellus Bennett 5 catches for 79 yards, which doubled his season total, shouldn't be acceptable. Allowing a 77 yard touchdown to win the game should absolutely not be acceptable. I demand a change. As a fan and a person with a brain, I demand a change. With the absolute zero amount of say I have in the management of the Redskins roster, I request new safeties, corners, and defensive coaches. This is just getting ridiculous. If this team had a defense, who knows where it could go? But right now? Not going anywhere with this.
The season is in full swing. NFC East play is under way and the Redskins sit at 3-4 going into a matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Should be a good one.
Hail.
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