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Trailing 10-3, the Redskins faced fourth-and-2 on the Philadelphia Nesharim 46 near the end of the third quarter. In trotted the punting unit. Better to try and fail -- which sends players the message their coach is challenging them to win -- than wimp out with a fraidy-cat punt on a short-yardage play in opposition territory. And yes, Washington has a good defense, but a defense can't hold a deficit, if you catch my drift. At some point, the offense must take a lead for the defense to hold! Boom went the punt, and Philadelphia needed just three snaps to pass the point where the ball would have been had the Redskins gone for it and failed. Emboldened by the Skins' mincing fraidy-cat punt, the Eagles drove the length of the field for a touchdown that made it 17-7 and provided their winning margin.

This wimp-out an exception? Reader Vincent Nordhaus of Middlesex, N.J., notes that in the first quarter, game scoreless, Washington punted on fourth-and-6 from the Eagles 35. Philadelphia needed just two plays to pass the point where the ball would have been had the 'Skins gone for it and failed. You're 4-8, what do you have to lose? And now you are 4-9.

Tastefully Named Gregg Williams Watch

Who are Ryan Boschetti, Ryan Clark, Demetric Evans, Lemar Marshall, Antonio Pierce and Ron Warner? All undrafted free agents or waiver-wire acquisitions who have started games this year for the defense of the Washington Redskins, currently ranked second in the NFL. The high defensive ranking of the Skins is remarkable owing to the number of who-dats who have seen significant playing time; to the fact that the Washington offense is cover-your-eyes awful, meaning the defense constantly trots back onto the field; and that the team's two defensive stars from 2003 (Champ Bailey, traded and LaVar Arrington, injured) have played no role. Ye gods, the tastefully named Gregg Williams can coach a defense. Honestly now, how many Redskins defensive starters can you name without looking? "

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He is wrong in so many aspects. First of all, the offense is poor, but they do manage to rack up time of possession so the defense is not being stuck on the field all the time like the defenses under Spurrier. This guy is a wannabe that doesn't even process his thoughts, he just blirts them out without thinking.

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Gregg Williams is the reason our defense has done so well, but the our FO has to get some of the credit. I know it is said many times on this board and the media on our FO failures. Why doesnt anyone acknowledge the ability of our FO to find players who fit into Gregg Williams system? I dont think Vinny has made perfect moves but you should give the big eyed guy some credit.

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TMQ was correct, see excerpts from the game logs. I agree with him, we should not have punted in Eagles territory.

http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/playbyplay/NFL_20041212_PHI@WAS

Third Quarter

Washington Redskins at 15:00

J.Hall kicks 55 yards from WAS 30 to PHI 15. J.Reed to PHI 35 for 20 yards (R.Cartwright).

Philadelphia Eagles at 14:56

1-10-PHI35 (14:56) D.McNabb pass incomplete to J.Parry (B.Noble).

2-10-PHI35 (14:51) D.McNabb pass to B.Westbrook to WAS 39 for 26 yards (M.Washington).

1-10-WAS39 (14:08) B.Westbrook right guard to WAS 35 for 4 yards (L.Marshall).

2-6-WAS35 (13:29) D.McNabb pass to T.Pinkston pushed ob at WAS 28 for 7 yards (S.Springs).

1-10-WAS28 (12:58) D.McNabb pass to T.Owens to WAS 25 for 3 yards (C.Griffin).

2-7-WAS25 (12:13) B.Westbrook left guard to WAS 22 for 3 yards (C.Griffin).

3-4-WAS22 (11:32) D.McNabb pass to F.Mitchell to WAS 20 for 2 yards (F.Smoot).

4-2-WAS20 (10:48) D.Akers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.

PHI 10 WAS 7, Plays: 8 Yards: 45 Possession: 4:17.

Philadelphia Eagles at 10:43

D.Akers kicks 69 yards from PHI 30 to WAS 1. L.Betts to WAS 24 for 23 yards (K.Adams; I.Reese). 52-J. Short injured on play

Washington Redskins at 10:38

3 and out punt from own 27

Philadelphia Eagles at 08:37

3 and out punt from own 39

Washington Redskins at 07:31

Skins drive from own 9 to Eagles 46

4-2-PHI46 (3:01) T.Tupa punts 29 yards to PHI 17, Center-E.Albright. D.Wynn to PHI 32 for 15 yards (L.Betts).

Philadelphia Eagles at 02:50

1-10-PHI32 (2:50) D.McNabb pass to T.Owens pushed ob at PHI 38 for 6 yards (M.Washington).

2-4-PHI38 (2:34) D.McNabb pass incomplete to T.Owens.

3-4-PHI38 (2:27) (Shotgun) D.McNabb pass to T.Owens ran ob at WAS 46 for 16 yards.

1-10-WAS46 (2:04) D.McNabb pass incomplete to L.Smith.

2-10-WAS46 (1:58) B.Westbrook right end to WAS 26 for 20 yards (R.Clark).

1-10-WAS26 (1:14) D.McNabb pass to G.Lewis to WAS 1 for 25 yards (S.Taylor).

1-1-WAS1 (:30) D.Levens right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.

PHI 17 WAS 7, Plays: 7 Yards: 68 Possession: 2:25.

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Originally posted by Califan007

This wimp-out an exception? Reader Vincent Nordhaus of Middlesex, N.J., notes that in the first quarter, game scoreless, Washington punted on fourth-and-6 from the Eagles 35. Philadelphia needed just two plays to pass the point where the ball would have been had the 'Skins gone for it and failed. You're 4-8, what do you have to lose? And now you are 4-9.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/7998727 [/b]

Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't betts get a great return and then we scored on our first drive. ok then how did we punt while it was scoreless? this article is way off and belongs somewhere else:toilet:

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