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  1. HapHaszard
    Welcome to ES's blog coverage of the final preseason game, I'm HapHaszard in the pressbox and TK will be on the sidelines.  Everyone says this isn't an important game but to the players on the bubble its a very important game.   Who will show up and grab one of the 53 or do well enough to make the practice squad.   Last year Fat Rob showed what he could do and made the 53, while Mac Brown made the practice squad.  Someone always surprises or at least validates what the coaches saw at training camp.  Will we see Matt Jones get enough on tape for another team to pick him up, or will he make the team keep him.  These questions and more will be answered tonight.  It is the final chance for many players.
     
    This game belongs to Nate Sudfeld, plans are for him  to play the entire game.   Some of the local reporters are wondering if he will make the team this year.  From what I saw in training camp the few days I was there he still has a long way to go, and he gets limited chances to practice.  At training camp he seemed to be very streaky, one day he was really bad, the next day he seemed to have cleaned up some of the problems he had and threw some pretty balls.  The final day I was there I didn't get to see much of what he could do since I had to leave after walk-thru practice.  One thing I noticed was that he is so tall he has trouble getting down low to receive the snap, he looked really awkward the first day.  The second day he was bending his knees more and seemed a lot smoother and was throwing better.  He still isn't getting the ball out as fast as Cousins or McCoy.
     
    From the 2017 media guide:  Nate Sudfeld played college football at Indiana from 2012-2015.  He appeared in 37 games, with 28 starts.  He exited Indiana ranked first in passing touchdowns (81), passing yards (7879), 350 yard games (6).  He was tied for first in 400 yard games (1).  So he does have potential, it just has to come out in these pre-season games.
     
    I arrived at the team hotel around 12:30 and since I couldn't check in until 1pm I decided to have an adult beverage from the lobby bar,  I grabbed a table, happened to glance over to the next table and Clinton Portis was sitting there.  I had almost finished my refreshing beverage when I saw Sonny Jergenson sitting across the lobby in the lounge area, someone was sitting next to him, they looked familiar but I just couldn't place who he was.  All the Redskins media folks, Larry Michael and all were gathered around having their pictures taken with Sonny and the other person.  It wasn't until TK arrived that I found out it was Billy Killmer.  Boy has he changed, really gotten old, but then so have I.  I don't look much like me in the 60's and 70's.
     
    Teams were on the field warming up but the Redskins have left for the locker room,  Tampa is now leaving also.  The stadium looks empty but it is still 20 minutes until kickoff.
     
    ANNOUNCEMENT OF LINEUP CHANGES
     
    TAMPA, Fla. – The following members of the Washington Redskins are not expected to play this evening:
     
    -                      No. 8 QB Kirk Cousins
    -                      No. 11 WR Terrelle Pryor Sr.
    -                      No. 14 WR Ryan Grant
    -                      No. 18 WR Josh Doctson
    -                      No. 20 RB Rob Kelley
    -                      No. 24 CB Josh Norman
    -                      No. 25 RB Chris Thompson
    -                      No. 26 CB Bashaud Breeland
    -                      No. 29 CB Kendall Fuller
    -                      No. 30 S Su’a Cravens
    -                      No. 36 S D.J. Swearinger
    -                      No. 51 LB Will Compton
    -                      No. 52 LB Ryan Anderson
    -                      No. 53 LB Zach Brown
    -                      No. 54 LB Mason Foster
    -                      No. 58 LB Junior Galette
    -                      No. 61 C Spencer Long
    -                      No. 71 T Trent Williams
    -                      No. 73 C Chase Roullier
    -                      No. 75 G Brandon Scherff
    -                      No. 76 T Morgan Moses
    -                      No. 77 G Shawn Lauvao
    -                      No. 79 T Ty Nsekhe
    -                      No. 80 WR Jamison Crowder
    -                      No. 85 TE Vernon Davis
    -                      No. 86 TE Jordan Reed
    -                      No. 90 DL Ziggy Hood
    -                      No. 91 LB Ryan Kerrigan
    -                      No. 92 DL Stacy McGee
    -                      No. 94 LB Preston Smith
    -                      No. 95 DL Jonathan Allen
    -                      No. 97 DL Terrell McClain
    -                      No. 99 DL Phil Taylor Sr.
     
    Sudfeld's first series,  passing 4-0 for 36 yards, one delay of game and one sack.  Running game 2 for 0 yards.
     
    Defense first series, hard to tell how that went since TB had delay of game and holding, Redskins had trouble stopping the run.
     
    Sudfeld's second series, 3-2 passes, 3 runs for 6 yards ending in a 53 yard FG  3-0 Redskins  Run game is not working at this point.
     
    Looks like TB has figured out our defense can't stop the run, 4 downs and ran for 1st down on 4 and 1.  Defense came thru finally stopped the run for a loss and TB punted.
     
    1st Quarter
    Redskins time of Possession 9:57  Tampa Bay 5:03. 
    Running 6 for 6 yards
    Passing 7 of 9 for 54 yards
     
    In the second quarter the Redskins got the run game going finally.  They are moving the ball well against TB they have been in Tampa's end 2 series, first series gave the ball up on a 4th and 1 that was an incomplete pass.  Now at 1st and goal at the 7 yard line.  Matt Jones 6 yard run to the 1 but holding call cost them 10 yards and had to settle for a 36 yard FG attempt that was missed.
     
    Half time Redskins - 3;   TB - 0
    First downs Redskins - 12,  TB  - 2
    Total net yards  Redskins - 194,  TB - 40
    Total offensive plays  Redskins - 41, TB - 17
    Net yards rushing   Redskins - 64, TB - 34
     
    After looking at the 1st half stats, my feeling that TB was running well against the Redskins was an illusion. Funny how watching you get an impression of how things are going and then find out when you see the stats that you were not as astute as you thought you were.  Actually after the first series or two the Defense has played a very good game.  Defense  is gang tackling, seems like 2 or 3 hit the runner at the same time.
     
    Redskins are moving the ball well they just don't seem to be able to put it into the end zone. 
     
    Hopkins 50 yard FG  Redskins 6,  TB 0
     
    TB Field Goal  now Redskins 6, TB 3
     
    As of the end of the 3rd Quarter Redskins have 16 first downs to Tampa's 5.  Redskins have 290 total net yards to Tampa's 75.  The Redskins have Rushed for 112 yards and Tampa has 71.
     
    Redskins pick 6 for TD Redskins 13, TB 3
     
    My take on the game, for the second year in a row we have outplayed TB in the preseason.  Nate Sudfeld played much better than I was expecting..  Mack Brown did about what I was expecting him to do.  Quick, Hazel,and Sprinkle had good games, over all guys making it hard for the coaches come cut down day. 
     
    Defense got sloppy and allowed Tampa to score a TD.  Score now Redskins 13 -10.
     
    Final
    Sudfeld 22 of 33 for 228 yards
    Matt Brown 18 carries for 69 yards.
    Hazel 4 receptions for 60 yards.
    Total yards Redskins 360 to TB 242.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  2. HapHaszard
    Richmond --  Overcast rainy day here in Richmond, sprinkling right now.  75 degrees at 8am.  Today's schedule is a walkthru at 10:45 am, Jay Gruden Presser at 2:45 and practice at 3pm.  This is subject to change with the possibility of thunderstorms this afternoon.  (and me forgetting to bring my poncho)  If the weather does as forcast with heavy rain and lightning the Redskins will conduct practice at an off-site location and it will be closed to media.
     
    It is just sprinkling right now so I suspect that the walk thru will be here at the Bon Secours facility.
     
    This will be a short day for me I will be leaving before practice begins.
     
    One thing I noticed yesterday and forgot to mention was how low to the ground Junior Galette gets in his 4 point stance, his nose is almost hitting the ground.  I'm not sure if this is why he gets such a fast jump at the snap but it was an odd stance to look at.
     
    Walkthru's:
     
    Yesterday Trent Williams suffered a bruise on his stomach and did not go the full practice, today at walkthru's he was there for a short period, then was replaced by Ty Nsekhe so the left side of the line was Lauvao at guard and Nsekhe at tackle.  Not sure if his bruise was still bothering him or Nsekhe was getting some reps.  Walk thru's must be really boring for linemen, they more or less just stand there after the snap.  The receivers are walking thru their routes, and no passes get thrown.  They do hand off to the running backs but its all in slow motion.  It is really difficult to determine what type of  of play it is because both the O and D line are standing up and you can't see what is going on behind the lines.
     
    A new record for Breeland, he was kicked out of walkthru's for fighting, actually not a real fight but he jammed Pryor really hard and it lead to some loud words and Gruden removed him from practice.  I think this was the first time that has ever happened in a walkthru.
     
     
    Jamison Crowder's presser
     
    Asked how he was feeling Crowder says he is doing better, its day to day, it is frustrating not to go out and compete.
     
    He doesn't feel like he is behind, since they did a lot on OTA's. 
     
    What he learned from recovering from his hamstring injury last year was just getting back healthy, just to try to be back and be ready for week 1.
     
    He did not feel any lingering effects from his injury after he returned.
     
    He is doing nothing different this year training for a move outside.  Just daily workouts, weight room, field work, to prepare to be a better receiver
     
    He says as of now he is still the return guy and he hopes he can continue to do returns.
     
    The receivers have had a good camp so far.  Doctson has made a lot of catches, Pryor made a lot of catches, Ryan Grant and pretty much everyone across the board has made plays.
     
    He was asked about the intensity level in one on ones between receivers and defensive backs, he stated that is just how it is in camp and it is what you want, the competition. 
    You want to make each other better.
     
    He does not see his role changing in the red zone this year, he is going to be in the slot if I'm healthy and can go,  with the addition of Pryor, and Docston and Quick they have height and with Jordan Reed it will help us out tremendously in the red zone
     
    He mentioned that Pryor with his size and speed for his size and his route running, he has really great routes, like a small guy.  I look forward to playing alongside him.
     
     
    This is the end of my coverage for today, I need to get back to Northern VA to watch my grandson's football practice.  I'll report on that tomorrow
     
     
     
  3. HapHaszard
    Richmond -- Its a nice cool morning here in Richmond, 65 degrees at 7am, clear and sunny  The doors open for the fans at 9:30am.   There were already several fans waiting when I arrived at 7:30.  One gentleman I spoke with said he had driven an hour and a half to get here, he was first in line.
     
    A walk thru is scheduled for 10:35 and practice starts at 3pm,  2pm will have NFL Officials discussing changes to the rules.  At 2:45 Jay Gruden will have his daily presser.
     
    Crowd waiting to get into training camp

     
    The fans are now going thru security and  into the Bon Secours training camp.  Not as big a crowd as yesterday but it was lined up around the block, with people still coming from the parking areas.
     
    Walk thru is completed, Brandon Scherff walked by me coming off the field, I had to look up to see the top of his shoulders, I didn't realize how big he was. Morgan Moses is even bigger.  We are not allowed to take pictures during walk-thru's and also during practice other than warmups and drills. We also can not discuss formations etc, but there were some interesting things to see, hopefully it translates to some great plays during the season. It really seems odd to me since the media is tied, but fans can post pics and videos during practices.
     
    Su'a Cravens at the podium.
    He is happy to be back at safety, it aids his skill set, allows him to play the open field, to make decisions on balls in the air, ultimately to be a play-maker.
     
    When asked if he did any special conditioning for safety, he stated that he conditioned hard during the off-season, his biggest thing was to change his diet.
     
    On the difference between Joe Berry and Greg Manusky he said that they both were great defenses but with Manusky, we are going to be a bit more aggressive.  On 3rd and short we are going to send more pressure, before we would sit in a cover 2 or 3.
     
    He feels that the college and pro games are different in a lot of ways but they are starting to get similar when it comes to the passing game.  Its all match-ups. He feels the tweener role is exactly what is needed in the NFL, and guys like him are what the NFL is looking for.
     
    He said Swearinger reminds him of Dion Bailey who he played with at USC always loud, always communicating.   You could rely on him to get an energy boost.
     
    Playing linebacker last year helped him to learn every ones responsibility, knowing run fits and where everyone is going to be. 
     
    On getting off the the field on 3rd down, he feels this is why they are getting more aggressive on defense.  They are not going to sit back and allow the offense to take their shot.
     
     
    NFL Official Presser
     
    Josh Norman's Bow and Arrow celebration is illegal.  Concidered a weapon.  Group celebrations and using the ball as a prop is now legal,  other props are illegal.  Lambeau Leap is now legal.
     
    No hurdling O linemen at all.
     
    Ball on the 25 yard on touchback is extended for this year.
     
    Attention to Low hits on the QB, no longer allowed to wrap QB below the waist.  Can grab a leg or swipe arm to bring him down, but if you wrap and shoulder gets to the leg it is a foul
     
     
    Gruden's Presser
     
    Gruden was asked about roughing the passer penalties and how to keep them from instinctively grabbing the QB.  Basically he said its difficult, but if your down low and crawling to the QB then you have to swipe his leg and pull it. 
     
    Does game week change teams plans for practice?  No we are still in training camp and we will handle today and tomorrow as training camp.
     
    How long will starters play on Thursday?  We will see how we get thru the next two practices and see where we are.
     
    Does injuries around the league play a role in determining how many reps starters get?  You have to get them ready,  No substitute for playing in some preseason games, it is a risk involved in Football.
     
    Areas he has told Chris Thompson to improve and if Thompson has done so.
    I have seen him get better.  Chris is a pro, when you talk about Chris your talking about taking care of your body in the offseason, getting stronger and continue to work at your craft.  Which he has
     
    Gruden was asked about Josh Norman's work ethic and what he brings to the defense.  Josh is finding his niche as a leader and his work ethic is rubbing off on  everybody.
     
    On the steadying presence of Ryan Kerrigan.  Not a lot of people talk about Ryan anymore, he is just always there a mainstay and very productive player.  Excellent player against the run, hard to run on his side, and his pass rush is still pretty darn effective.
     
    Asked about our secondary against the receivers in NFCE, Gruden said we are going to need the pass rush going effectively. How they mesh together is going to be how our defense plays.
     
    A question on Robert Davis brought this response.  Robert has done some good things, not just catching the ball but blocking.  I'm impressed with him, a good physical receiver who can block, Robert has proven he can do that.
     
    What kind of camp has Bashaud Breeland having?
    He is doing good... He is a competitive guy, he gets in trouble sometimes he is so overly competitive, but for the most part I like what he is doing.
     
    Asked about Trent Williams hosting the O line for workouts and chemistry of the line, Gruden answered, They have great chemistry.  Its getting better and better. 
     
     
    Practice Notes:
    Practice started with stretching excercises, once those were complete, Field #1 was devoted to Special Teams practice.  Field #2 wind sprints.
    Breeland took one kick off hit a rather large hole and was gone.  Blackmon also took a Kickoff and made a good run.
     
    Field #1 Running Backs drilling taking the ball and running, or faking having the ball then slipping out for a catch. 
     
    Quaterbacks practicing catching bad snaps, ball to their left, right high and really low.
     
    Running Backs do drill where they block, slip the block and cross for a catch.
     
    Field #2 Defensive Backs doing interception Drills.
     
    At the far end of the field it looks like the WR's are practicing (wait for it) fades.......
     
    11 on 11
    First Team
    Nice run by Chris Thompson for about 20 yards.  Hard to tell if he would have gotten 20 or not since they are not tackling but never the less it was a nice fast run.
     
    Cousins to Pryor on what looked like a broken play for a touchdown in the left corner, it wasn't a fade route though.
     
    2nd Team 11 on 11
    Pass McCoy to Derek Carrier for a first down.
     
    Matt Jones stopped in the backfield for a loss of about 5 yards
     
    TD pass McCoy to Robert Davis, from the 25.
     
    One more TD for 2nd team, they were looking very good against the 2nd D.
     
    First Team
    one min 40 sec on 50 yard line
    Cousins long run to around the 25 yard line on a broken play.
    Pass to Vernon Davis to the 20. 
    2 seconds left after Cousins spiked the ball.
    Field Goal
     
    2nd Team
    1min 40 Sec ball on 50.
    Some players blocked my view but somehow they got to the 23 before I could move.
    TD pass McCoy to Robert Davis.
    Extra Point Good.
     
    This ends the practice session for today.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  4. HapHaszard
    Richmond  Today is Fan Apprecaition day, a good day to collect autographs and selfies with the players and coaches,  At 7:00 fans started arriving for a 11:30 am opening.  At 1:15 Jay Gruden will have a press conference and practice will be at 1:30.
    You can follow me on twitter @haphaszard.
     
    The media room is starting to fill up now so things should be starting soon.
     
     
     
     
    A very large crowd here today

     
    Something new in the Media room, free pepsi products as well as chips.  Pepsi the new Redskins Partner.
     
    Jay Gruden's presser:
     
    Jay discussed the NFL eliminating the cut to 75.  He is all for it, since last year they had to cut to 75 before the 4th preseason game and with guys hurt they barely had enough to play the 4th game.
     
    Cornerback Fabian Moreau  and Safety Montae Nicholson He thinks they are getting closer its on the trainer and the doctor when they are cleared for full contact,
     
    No updates on Jordan Reed, but he thinks Rob Kelley is good to go today.
     
    Gruden is unsure if Jordan's injury will go into the season, but the doctors and trainers and Jordan he will be ready for the season.
     
    Preston Smith twisted his ankle, He is in a boot.  Probably a week or two.
     
    Jamison Crowder is getting close,
     
    Junior Galette has been doing very well  Had a sack fumble that would have  won the game for the defense.
     
    Is it possible for a coach to work an 8 hour day?  Gruden:  Yeah I think you could if you want to coach for a year,
     
     
     
    For some reason I am unable to download video's to this article, so I will load the tweets with the videos.
     
     
     
     
     
    20170805_135800.mp4
  5. HapHaszard
    Tampa Bay, FL -  Welcome to the #9 Bowl, no its not named after Sonny  but tropical depression #9.  I'm Hap Haszard and I'm covering the game from the pressbox, due to the change of schedule, our fearless leader TK could not make it to cover the sidelines.
    I arrived at the team hotel around 12:45, and from some of the bands of rain felt I was lucky to have made it that soon, Orlando was totally awash, the rest of the way it was bands of heavy rain then slacking off repeated until I reached the hotel, it was raining and windy when I arrived.
    While I was in the hotel lobby waiting for the team to arrive, I got to sit and talk with Jay Gruden's parents, a very delightful couple.  The team was scheduled to arrive around 2 pm but it was 3 before they arrived.  Once Jay arrived I left since I didn't want to intrude on their reunion.
    A shaky out of focus picture of my credentials
    HapExtremeskins ‏@HapHaszard 2h2 hours ago Just picked up my credentials
    [/]     The field is covered and probably will be fairly good for the first quarter.  I haven't had a chance to go down and check it out yet.  I have a sideline pass so will go down during warmups and try and get some pictures from my fancy flip phone   HapExtremeskins ‏@HapHaszard 33m33 minutes ago Field well protected
     
    I just located my seat in the press box, I'm in the very first row right at the window, last time I was in row 3 over so far I could barely see the field. Really nice to sit with the big boys.  Brian McNally beside me, and the missing TK on the other side.
    HapExtremeskins ‏@HapHaszard New Video Board at Raymond James Stadium
      The are removing the tarp from the field now.   I think the caterers here at Raymond James produce the best media meal I have had at any stadium. Tonight I went thru the Brisket line then back to the submarine line in honor of the weather.  I even ate an extra cookie for TK, and it was good.   HapExtremeskins ‏@HapHaszard 22m22 minutes ago Time for a little refreshment
            Please excuse the fuzzy pictures but these darn flip phones are hard to hold steady especially at my age.   They have removed the tarps from the field, several Bucs out throwing the ball around  no sign of the Redskins yet.  Heading down to the field for a quick look around.   Back from the field from up here it doesn't look like its raining but down on the field its coming down pretty steady just a solid drizzle no frog stranglers like in the DMV.   A couple  of redskins slowly coming out on the field.  Dustin Hopkins is doing wind sprints for some odd reason since he is all by himself.     ANNOUNCEMENT OF LINEUP CHANGES
     
    TAMPA, Fla. – The following members of the Washington Redskins did not travel with the team and will not play this evening:
     
    -                      No. 8 QB Kirk Cousins
    -                      No. 11 WR DeSean Jackson
    -                      No. 20 CB Greg Toler
    -                      No. 23 S DeAngelo Hall
    -                      No. 24 CB Josh Norman
    -                      No. 25 RB Chris Thompson
    -                      No. 26 CB Bashaud Breeland
    -                      No. 30 S David Bruton Jr.
    -                      No. 31 RB Matt Jones
    -                      No. 51 LB Will Compton
    -                      No. 54 LB Mason Foster
    -                      No. 61 G Spencer Long
    -                      No. 64 NT Kedric Golston
    -                      No. 71 T Trent Williams
    -                      No. 73 DE Ziggy Hood
    -                      No. 75 G Brandon Scherff
    -                      No. 76 T Morgan Moses
    -                      No. 77 G Shawn Lauvao
    -                      No. 78 C Kory Lichtensteiger
    -                      No. 80 WR Jamison Crowder
    .
    -                      No. 86 TE Jordan Reed
    -                      No. 88 WR Pierre Garçon
    -                      No. 91 LB Ryan Kerrigan
    -                      No. 92 DE Chris Baker
    -                      No. 94 LB Preston Smith
     
    A lot more Redskins are on the field, Mostly seeing Tress Way and Hopkins kicking the ball around couple guys chasing the ball, the rest are playing catch.
     
    Redskins doing passing drills at the moment. Linemen doing drills blocking view of passing drills
     
    Redskins done with drills and warmups headed back to the locker room, Bucs still on the field
     
    A couple of sideline shots
     
     
     
    The flaggettes and cheerleaders making a cheering line for the Bucs players coming out from the dressing room
    Pardon me I'm standing for the National Anthem
     
     
    FIRST QUARTER
    Tampa won the toss elects to kick off 
    Redskins first series at 25 yl (touchback)
    Kelly 2 runs for first down.  2 more plays first down  Running game is kicking butt  Line giving them big holes
    I jinxed them 4th and 1 at 29
    FG Hopkins
     
    Bucs first series 25 yl (touchback)
    run gain of 1
    run gain of 4
    deep pass incomplete
    punt
      Redskins 2nd series
    Big run on first play then they went backwards sack loss of down on penalty
    Redskins punt
     
     
    Bucs second series
    Pass good, for 1 yd, personal foul Redskins 15 yards
    run for 1
    fumble  on sack loss of 24
    Punt
     
    Redskins 3rd series
    pass complete 3 yards
    Run for 3
    incomplete pass
    Punt
     
    Bucks 3rd series
    run gain of 1
    run no gain
    end of first Quarter
     
    It appears that our run game is much stronger than the Bucs can handle, our Defense seems to be able to stop their run game fairly easy.
    Sudfeld's timing looks off on his passes.  Have to see if he settles down in the 2nd Quarter.
     
    FIRST DOWNS
    Redskins 4
    Bucs 1
     
    NET YARDS
    Redskins 73
    Bucs -3
     
    SECOND QUARTER
     
    Mack Brown 60 yard run for TD
     
    Redskins really working on causing fumbles, going for the ball in gang tackles
     
    Redskins FG 23 yard set up by Ihenichao interception
    13-0 Redskins
     
    Looks like for today at least Ross has punt return duties
     
    Mac Brown is getting big chunks of yards on his carries.  Making the most of his chances
     
    Bates and Wakefield getting some penetration into the Bucs backfield
    just looking at the vast crowd of fans in the stands they actually may have more in the stands than the support people for the game
     
    Rough half time stats not official
    Redskins rushing 188 yards TB 11
    Redskins passing -1 net yards  TB 33
    Brown 12 carries for 130 yards
    Kelly 11 carries for 58 yards
     
    THIRD QUARTER
    Tampa on their first series got some moxie and drove to the Redskins 32 before they were stopped, a 50 yard field goal gives the Bucs their first score of the game now 13-3 Redskins
     
    Thorpe took a short pass and was pushed out of bounds 41 yards later.
    11 yard run by Kelly then a false start penalty
    Kelly is hard to bring down takes more than one person.
    TD by Ross
    Redskins now at 215 Rushing yards and 60 passing yards.
    Sloppy play by both teams ends the 3rd Quarter
     
    Redskins 276 yards total to 69 yards for TB
    Redskins 233 yards rushing to 26 for TB
     
    FOURTH QUARTER
    Mac Brown really really wants to play on the 53, he has done everything he can to get there this game.  End of the 3rd quarter he had 14 carries for 134 yards with a 9.6 yard average.  Wow... Kelly has 16 carries for 99 yards.
     
    The Bucs have a nice series going nice combo of pass and run moving the sticks  Bucs 3rd or possibly 2nd string QB look a lot more polished than Sudfeld nice passing game all of a sudden.
     
    Lousy tackling by Redskins   Bucs QB ran around for 5 minutes in backfield 3 Redskins linemen had a shot at him but all missed.  I'd tell you who they were but I was laughing so hard I didn't bother looking.   TB FG, after that nice drive that's all  they got. 20-6 REDSKINS
    Just took 4 guys to take down Mac Brown
     
    Bucs another nice drive going, 1:59 sec to go at Redskins 38  off sides penalty give Bucs first down at 33
    TD Bucs 20 - 13 Redskins
     
    Bucs onside kick goes out of bounds Redskins ball on 49 yl
     
    2 knees and that is the old ball game folks don't forget your hat on the way out
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  6. HapHaszard
    Atlanta GA-. Welcome to the Extremeskins coverage of the first preseason game and the beginning of the  season.  I'm Hap Haszard in the press box and Zoony will be covering the sidelines.  A few of the players are on the field warming up and stretching Falcons on one end and Redskins on the other.


    Great view of the field from the press box, much better than Fedex or TampaBay which are the other stadiums I've been at.  You would have to pay good money for these seats.
    A few warm-up pictures



     
    Redskins are wearing white jerseys and gold pants, Falcons red jersey and white pants.
    12 minutes until game time and the stands are flat empty.
    And the Redskins are taking the field faint boos are heard, from the few Atlanta fans here.
    Redskins first team moving the ball well.  Big run but holding penalty caused 1st and 20.
    Redskins first series resulted in a 54 yard punt to Falcons 1.
    Redskins D held Atlanta to 3 yards on 3 plays, Atlanta punts and McCoy is in for Washington's second series.
    Second series, Redskins 41 yard FG by Hopkins.
    Redskins kickoff resulted in a touchback, Atlanta's ball at the 25 yard line.
    Atlanta's second possession was -1 yards, Defense is balling.
    Washington starts 3rd series at the 28 yard line.  Run game still needs a lot of work, 3 and out for Washington
    Atlanta's 3rd series 2 first downs. End of the first quarter.
    Redskins 3 Atlanta 0
    2nd quarter
    47 yard pass to Washington 12
    Run of 10 yards to Redskins 2 ylard line. False start 1st and goal from 7 now 3rd and goal from the 11.  Defensive penalty 5 yards to 6 yard line, incomplete pass, FG Atlanta. Tied at 3.
    Washington's first series 2nd half - McCoy at  QB - 3rd down and 5 - McCoy runs for 8 to get a first down.  Washington's run game needs a lot of work.
    False start on the Redskins, 2nd down 16, 3rd down and 11, 4th down and punt.  Huge pass by Atlanta 68 yards first down Washington 4, run to  foot line, TD Atlanta 10 -3
    3 and out for Redskins after a nice return by Thorpe.
    Atlanta is marching down the field against the Redskins D.  Cravens stopped a run in the backfield. He is having a good game. Despite penalties, Atlanta converts a 42 yard FG to make it 13 - 3 at the half.
    Halftime
     The Redskins played decent defense during the first quarter, but really stunk it up in the 2nd quarter.  The offense really wasn't burning down the barn either.  I know its preseason and all but it looks from here like there is a lot of work that needs to be done.  Now its time for the guys who will be working at 7-11 in a month or so to show what they can do.
    Third Quarter
    And they just did kick return by Atlanta 101 yards its now 20-3, Hail.
    I know this is preseason, and the first team was only in for a series so I'm not upset over the play but there is going to have to be some work on penalties. They are causing a lot of problems.
    Sudfeld in at QB - first down for the Redskins. Run loss of 2, 2nd and 12. about a 40 yd pass dropped by Ross. 3rd and 12, incomplete 4th down. Punt time.
    5 million yard punt actually 64 yards.
    Atlanta's either 3rd or 4th string QB is in now.   Atlanta runs and Cravens stopped it in the back field for 5 yard loss.  Pass to Redskins 42, pass to Redskins 17, run for 1 yard stopped by Trail. 4th and 11. 36 yard field goal is good. 23-3 Atlanta.
    Redskins are good running and passing to Atlanta 17. Run to 1. Flags everywhere on next play.  Offset penalties replay first down at 2 foot line. TD Redskins Kelly.  23-10
    The game on both both teams is getting sloppy. Cravens is really having a decent game but he is in against 3rd and 4th string players now.  Redskins' roughing passer penalty gives Atlanta a first and 10. Atlanta has been going deep on the Redskins, this time it didn't work. 4th down. Delay of game by Atlanta.
    The Atlanta crowd is amusing themselves by doing the wave. Its a bit hard to do with so few in the stadium.  Redskins punt out of bounds. Atlanta 1st at 30.
    End of the 3rd Quarter Atlanta 23 Redskins 10
    Fumble Redskins recover at Atlanta 34. Play being reviewed. Confirmed to be a fumble.
    Redskins run for 3, run for first down, 3rd down incomplete pass. 4th down. Redskins going for it. Pass to Ross for 1st down. Zebra error, reset the play clock and try it again. Hey its preseason for them too. First down Redskins, Run gain of 5, Run gain of 2, Pass TD. Extra Point is good. 23-17
    Things are getting so sloppy its not worth reporting on whats happening.  I'll report scores if any happen.
    After a series of defensive penalties, Atlanta misses a field goal attempt. The Redskins take over and now the offense is producing their own penalties. 1 minute left in the game.  
    Over all I would say the Redskins played a very sloppy game.  Same penalties on multiple plays so I'm sure they can be corrected.  I think I counted 5 lined up in the neutral zone by the D, that can be corrected.  What worries me is the running game, I did not see much there. The secondary gave up some really long plays, not a couple but several.
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