themurf Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 (photo by Brian Murphy) Okay, we admit there wasn’t a lot to love in the Washington Redskins’ 9-7 victory over the St. Louis Rams Sunday. The head coach’s playcalling abilities have been brought into question after another less-than-stellar outing, the offense sputtered any time they were in a position to actually put points on the board and the defense continued to let their opponent convert too many third downs. But all is not lost. First of all, the Redskins did not play their best game, and yet, still came away with a win. In a league where victories are hard to come by, that is always huge. And the second takeaway was the inspired play of safety Chris “The Predator” Horton, who provided the game’s two biggest highlights when the outcome was still very much in the balance. With St. Louis in a position to retake the lead in the fourth quarter on third-and-goal from the nine, the talented safety delivered a monster hit on Rams wide out Donnie Avery that jarred the ball loose, and cornerback Carlos Rogers recovered the fumble. Horton’s second highlight came on the Rams’ final offensive play of the day. On fourth-and-10, Marc Bulger threw a pass deep down the right sideline to Avery, which Horton defended beautifully to end the game. The play was eerily reminiscent of the 43-yard bomb Bulger completed to Avery a year ago which enabled St. Louis to kick the game-winning field goal – giving the Rams one of their two wins in 2008 while providing the Redskins with a stomach-punch loss to an inferior opponent. So naturally, we caught up with Horton after the game to talk about his memorable performance and the team’s first win of 2009. The game was getting scary there towards the end and you guys definitely needed someone to step up and make a play. Go ahead and walk us through your big forced fumble. “I think we might have been in man coverage and my job is to read the quarterback,” Horton said. “Once he threw it, I just ran over there and it’s just one of those things – I got the ball out, but it wasn’t because I did anything special. I wasn’t trying to cause a fumble or anything. I just read the play and ran to the ball. I feel like every time I do that, something positive always happens.” These early-season home games have become your calling card. A year ago you burst onto the scene with your monster game against New Orleans and you did it again against the Rams. What’s really going on? “I just try and come out the gate and make plays,” he said. “One thing I’m really trying to focus on though is later in the year last year I kind of hit a wall. Everything got overwhelming and I started to feel really sore and beat up because it was my first NFL season. This year, I’m learning how to take care of my body more. It’s one of those things – I want to start fast and try to continue it throughout the entire season.” There was some serious déjà vu on the fourth-and-10 play, where Bulger aired it out for Avery. A year ago they connected on that play, but this time around you made the play to seal the win. What did you see on that play? Click here for the full article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins island connection Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 The Rams last play looked exactly like the one they got on us last year. If THAT play would have been completed, it would not have been pretty in the media. BTW THANKS Horton for a heads up play!:logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Horton is incredible....we really are fortunate to have him. Thanks for the interview with him Murf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorkSkins Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 That hit on Avery, third and goal, won the game. Great job Horton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 God I love this kid.... Hard Hitter, ball hawk, smart player who remains humble... He is a true redskin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazel-Ra Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Definitly jersey worthy, and I'm in the market for a new burgundy one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCliche21 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 God I love this kid....Hard Hitter, ball hawk, smart player who remains humble... He is a true redskin! The ballhawk almost got a pick on the last defensive play. Great? Nah. If he'd have gotten the pick, then we'd be all the way at our own 40 than on their 4. Would it have mattered that much? Nah, but just swat the ball down and give your team the best field position it can get 100% of the time. But yeah, I still love him ever since the first pick against Dallas. BEAUTIFUL look on Romo sits to pee's face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Definitly jersey worthy, and I'm in the market for a new burgundy one! I've been looking for one and I'm getting this thing as well to wear with it (I'll modify it to be a Redskins one): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themurf Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 I've been looking for one and I'm getting this thing as well to wear with it (I'll modify it to be a Redskins one): If/when you do, drop me a line. That's something I'll have to take a photo of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 NC21, I think Horton may have tried to get the ball under control so he could drop it--because he remembered that it would be better to do so. But you don't want to just 'swat' it because of that play with Denver and Cincy last week and I think an Antonio Freeman catch from years back that was similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 If/when you do, drop me a line. That's something I'll have to take a photo of. Absolutely....you'll definitely see me rockin' it. I'll be at the Atlanta game, Dallas game (FedEx), and San Diego wearing it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Truth Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I LOVE the secondary in football & Horton is starting to become my favorite player on my favorite team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyHolt Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I thought our safeties were largely interchangable. I would like to see Horton get some shifts at FS in passing downs and move up LL to attack the QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofMcboof Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 The dude is a baller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCskinFAN Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 gooood find skins... this type of player in the 7th (?) rd was a steal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 gooood find skins... this type of player in the 7th (?) rd was a steal :yes: #249. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Ridiculous steal in the draft. He just needs to stay hungry and keep working on his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashondajones Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Horton is turning into Bob Sanders/Polamalu. If he continues to improve, then he will be in the pro bowl by next season if not at the end of this year. We just need to get the pass rush going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Great play by the young man. Though in the future,he needs too look up just a tad sooner. Flirting with disaster type of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 NC21,I think Horton may have tried to get the ball under control so he could drop it--because he remembered that it would be better to do so. But you don't want to just 'swat' it because of that play with Denver and Cincy last week and I think an Antonio Freeman catch from years back that was similar. It really wouldn't have mattered all that much if he had intercepted it since we were just going to kneel anyway. If I were him I would have tried to intercept it to pad my stats since the field position wouldn't effect the outcome. Still, if it's the case that he could have caught it but didn't for the field position, that's encouraging because you know what he'll do when the field position will actually matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justsomeguy Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 One thing is for sure, the predator has alot of upside. Wish we would see more from dirty 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 How in the world did Rogers catch that fumbled ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THUNDERDOME Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Watching a star grow before our eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Man Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Horton is turning into Bob Sanders/Polamalu. If he continues to improve, then he will be in the pro bowl by next season if not at the end of this year. We just need to get the pass rush going. The pass rush is not the problem, because there has been a ton of pressure; just ask Bulger and Manning. The problem is that from the snap, 80% of the wide outs are wide open by 8 - 12 yards. Until BOTH corners come up and pressure receivers and beat them up for the whole 5 yards, get used to refs calling, "First Down," when we're on defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Man Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 How in the world did Rogers catch that fumbled ball? Had to be one of the following: 1. Jim Zorn has threatened all DB's with the lost of one 22" Chrome Plated Spinner wheel per dropped INT. 2. It resembled an overly large BK Whopper, and he remembered that he hadn't eaten since Friday. 3. He borrowed Art Monk's hands before the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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