The Bounce Back

Hello Sports World. Here it is another football week in the books that finds your girl in front the computer again. Last week I left the web agitated and worried. Not only was an upsetting feeling left within me after the 24 to 17 loss the Redskins were dealt at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons, but to make matters worse rookie quarterback Robert Griffen III suffered a concussion in the same game. Personally, I believe if RGIII had had a chance to stay in the game the team would have ended up victorious. I mean the very play that caused his concussion was indeed the play that helped the Redskins go up by a field goal. Unfortunately, this game does not leave time for "what ifs."

Anyways, it was another Skins lost and uncertainty filled the air in regards to their quarterback. Would RGIII even be able to play in week 6. as to whether or not their quarterback would even play. Redskin faithful were happy to get the news that RGIII would in fact give it a go against the Minnesota Vikings.   Hopefully the young quarterback would go into his next game in learning a lesson. Most importantly, when deciding to leave the pocket he would protect himself and get out of the bounds. A scrambling quarterback's best friend is indeed the sideline and if he wanted any chance of staying with the team and being productive throughout the rest of the season he would utilize it.

The Skins showed up to play and were complete control of game, impressively connecting on all cylinders. The overall consensus around the NFL is that Robert Griffen III is a young quarterback with great potential. All believe that he has the ability to be a one of the top quarterbacks of the future in this league. Out of the games he has played thus far I am pinpointing this one as his coming out party. He completed 17 of 22 passes for 182 yards and a touchdown. Not only did he put up numbers in the air. He put in his own personal numbers on the grounds as well rushing for over 138 yards and 2 touchdowns. Let the Records come!!! With 379 rushing yards as a quarterback on the season he now holds the team rushing record by a quarterback in a single season. This total surpasses Harry Gilmer's 365 rushing yards and served as both quarterback and running back. The highest numbers before that were held by Joe Theisman in 1984, who rushed for 314 yards and mainly played QB. As if this was not enough to take in their was more.

Ironically, the man who left with a concussion last game's glory came from him being productive rushing. Even though it certain instances you can tell that he was nervous, RGIII would keep both composure in the pocket and he can run with a flash within him that puts him in conversations involving running backs. His ability to get the ball, see the whole and just go for it without any hesitation makes him amazing. The play of the game he runs for a 76 year touchdown.
Amidst a room full of Redskin haters I reigned victorious as I put my hands in the air in utter celebration of watching RGIII run in for a touchdown. TOUCHDOWN!!!!! Aw man it was great to watch FedEX field erupt as it did. That 76 yard touchdown was just the icing on the cake making it the longest rushing touchdown by a quarterback in team history and the longest by a NFL QB since PittsBurgh Steeler Kordell Stewart who rushed for 80 yards on December 22, 1996 against the Panthers. I could go on and on with the accalades, but its no point to gloat for the man because the work speaks for itself. ROOKIE OF THE WEEK! No doubt about it.

At 3-3 the Redskins are now have the the same record with the Eagles. the positioning now as it is in the NFC East puts Philadelphia above the Skins, but in all actuality the second and third spot is a toss up. Everyone falls behind the New York Giants who sit above everyone at 4-2. Week 7's matchup against the Giants could be the catalyst of what the Redskins season will ultimately shape up to be. It has a lot of strong implications involved in it. The New York Giants for the last couple of years have held the NFC East in the palm of their hands. I do not understand why everybody does not get the NFC East. The same thing happens every year. The Cowboys and the Eagles always end up in a toss up, the Redskins never can seem to get it together and the Giants themselves always reign supreme with a strong ending. The Giants know how to win point blank period. They are not SuperBowl Champions for nothing. With a quarterback like Eli Manning winning becomes expected. Eli Manning always pulls his team out of tough situations. With him at the healm the game is never over and he is notorious for his late 4th Quarter comebacks. He is heroic when the Giants have their backs against the wall. Not to mention weapons like Victor Cruz add to the Giants ability to be dangerous. Not to mention their defense. When dealing with a team that has the capacity to be fundamentally sound on both sides of the ball, how could you not go into a chest match with them not in an optimistic manner. this is a Redskin team that is trying to get some Respect in this league. Its funny every team goes through a patch of time where they have not been able to produce quality play and wins. every team has a rough period, but it seems like people will never let the Redskins live for some reason. The Redskins will always be the Deadskins and it does not matter what they do, they will never come back from being looked at as I refer to it as the "scum" of the league.

Its obvious that the tide has changed a bit in DC. The Skins have a new look, new sound, new attitude. However, even with such the early success of the team in general and RGIII they get no Respect. The game against the Giants will be this statement. If they are able to pull out a win they get get Respect and prove to the division and naysayers that they are legitimate contenders. the Washington Redskins will be a force in this league again. On the other hand of this if they lose they prove the notion that they are all talk. That all they do is get people to get their hopes up for nothing. I am not surprised if everyone takes the Giants. Its amazing watching pre games on Fox and seeing Jimmy, Howie and the boys always pick the Redskins opponents. Im sure they are going to pick New York as well. The Redskins need to prepare for a battle. Their name is at stake, pride is at stake, respect is at stake. Put on your helmets, this week should be interesting.

Signing out ready for week 7

Sunday Hurt Day

Happy Tuesday People! However, even though it is Tuesday in my world its always football sunday so lets recap this one's events shall we. The Washington Redskins(2-2) faced the rolling 5-0 Atlanta Falcons. If anyone out there is a TRUE Redskin fan they see the progress that the Redskins have made in every game win or lose. However, one still is optimistic going into every game. Lets face it to the rest of the world the Red in Redskins stands for Dead. so typically on paper its the Deadskins vs the Atlanta Falcons and it should be a no brainer as to who takes the contest. the Redskins start off strong. Ryan Kerrigan intercepts a pass from Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and runs it 28 yeards for the TD and the Redskins go up 7 to nothing. Later on in the 2nd Quarter the Falcons would score off a 1yard touchdown pass from Ryan to Tony Gonzalez, which would tie the game. Everything seemed to be pretty neck and neck at the beginning stages of the game.

Going into the second half the objective of course is to keep the motor running. Then you notice in an instant everything can change. Skins quarterback Robert Griffen III tries to get a first down for his team and ends up getting hit hard by Falcons defensive back Sean Witherspoons. BOOM!!! Just like that everyone in FedEx field's heart dropped. I have been one to criticize RGIII's inability to make up his mind on whether or not he wants to stay in the pocket or not. I mean in this league nowadays you either are a pocket quarterback or not. You either play like Tom Brady or you play like Michael Vick. Furthermore, if you go on to ask me I think the league needs to recognize the change in tides when it comes to the quarterback postition. Where players like Mike Vick and Cam Newton are showing their athleticism and showing that when it comes down to making it happen for their respective teams it does not always lie in how long you can stay behind the offensive line.

Anyways, that is a discussion for another time. RGIII unfortunately gets hit and RGIII unfortunately he would not return. He would in fact suffer a mild concussion.I understand trying to make things happen for your team, but in certain situations you have to learn when to take thr rope by the hands and when to pull the plug. This is a prime example of a young quarterback not knowing when to pull the plug. The synopsis is that RGIII does not know how to run out of bounds. I believe he learned his lesson. However, I must give him Kudos that whatever it takes mentality, especially coming from a Washington Redskins quarterback is commendable. That is the sense of urgency that has been lacking for so long in that position for the team. Someone willing to go guts for guts glory for glory and be a leader for this team. Concussion or not he gave his team a profound message and that is he will do whatever it takes for victory to prevail for the Redskins. All others naturally should follow suit. There is a passion in the team I feel that can be united from that one play.

The redskins would actually take the lead in the 3rd from a Billy Cundiff 23 yard field goal. Backup quarterback, rookie out of Michigan State, Kirk Cousins, would come in for the injured RGIII. For a minute he seem to be picking off from where Griffen left off. Completing a 77-yard gain to Santana Moss. After this destruction begins Kirk Cousins would get picked off twice and Matt Ryan would go on to lead three scoring drives helping the Falcons to take total control over the game. Post RGIII turned out to be a disaster for the Redskins who would lose 24 to 17. All this seems so tragic, but the Skins ONLY lost by 7. It seems like they lost by more than just that. But, in
Redskin land where losing seems to be more reoccuring than winning it is tragic.

The Brightside out of all this is that Griffen will be ready for next week's game against the Vikings. Hopefully, order can be restored and the Redskins can get a win before hey face NFC East Rivals/Superbowl Champ New York Giants. The Giants game will be a statement game for the Redskins...It WILL be there chance to show  that they are indeed legitimate contenders in the NFC East. Beating the Giants will prove that the Redskins are geared to change and there is a new order in the Nation's capital. My advice to RGIII is put on a hard hat and get outta bounds. They need you young fellow.

Signing off Sports Diva in distress....

Late Mistakes...smh

Sorry for the delay on this Blog people, but im back. The delay must be from the fact that the Redskins lost on sunday to the Rams. Its crazy how a football game on a sunday can effect your whole outlook on a week. Anyways, needless to say I did wake up a little disturbed on Monday morning. The Redskins rolled into week two on a little bit of a high. I mean you had RGIII's impressive Rookie debut and you beat a team that really no one expected you to keep up with. Needless to say Redskin nation was in full effect going into sunday's game against the Rams.

The Redskins started off continuing to perfect what they finished last week. Basically controlling the first three quarters of the game and then they let the Rams come back. Mind you there were some quuestionable calls by the refs. I do not know what's worse a player lockout or a referree lockout. The calls they should make are no brainers, which they should make and the calls that they make  can make no sense. These interim referees have shown that its going to be a long season. anywho, im going to redirect my tirant back to the Redskins. Its obvious that you have the game in the palm of your hands and you let a team like the Rams sneak right back into it. In the NFL you must not only get a lead you must sustain it and the Redskins did not do that.

The Redskins have been known for unraveling and I hope this is not a preview of what is to come this season. Im looking for the Redskins to be consistant for once and competitive for once. Games like this do not prove any of those adjectives to be true at all. Ok so once you get over the fact that they let the Rams back into the game they have a chance to still win the game despite their faults and someone makes an untimely penalty.

I understand that football is a very emotional sport. Personally, I tell people all the time I do not see how anyone can go into a football stadium and feel absolutely nothing. Its too much electricity in the sport that eventually it just takes over you. However,with that said with your team a field goal away from a win a misorderly conduct call is something that is just unacceptable. You have to have beeter judgement than that. Josh Morgan has to keep a level head. Instead of a field goal in possible field goal range for Cundiff you push him back to a spot, which from the beginning looked like a no brainer that he would miss. That field goal didnt stand a chance thats for sure.

Ok so the Redskins lost. However, the kicker doesn't just go for sunday it goes for overall. The defense takes a HUGE blow with the injuries of Brian Orakpo and Adam Carriker.Its not like they will be gone for a week or so were talkin the season. The lost of Orakpo is seriously going to hurt the Redskin defensive front. I mean this is a guy coming into this game had one sack in two games and led the Redskins in sacks a year ago.

With a sigh I only hope that this doesnt mean things will get worse. Quite frankly im sick of the same sob story every year. Ultimately, I hope it isnt time to throw in the towel when it comes to the Redskins and its only week 2. Come on guys stay aggressive and level headed and you shall prevail. Redskin nation im lookin for a comeback against the Bucs in week 3.

Until next sunday im signing off as aggitated :/

Redskins Prevail...for right now?

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge Redskin fan. Growing up in the Metropolitan area I do not see how people do not bleed burgundy and gold. I sure do without a doubt. We all know the history of the Redskins, which takes us back to the glory days of Joe Gibbs, Art Monk and the win of the the 80's and the early 90s. However, as I have made my transition into this beautiful world my team has showed me nothing but a horrendous showing. I DONT KNOW AT all those glory day and I say this with huge capitol letters. I mean the last time the redskins won the superbowl I was nothing but a couple of months old with no knowledge of it all.

With all that said is it the safe to say that the Redskins are finally making the turnaround that I have dreamed of since a little girl. Ok maybe my dreams of the Superbowl this year are too much of a close call so far, but I must say I woke up this morning Monday feeling like I had my swag back when it came to football. I could clearly walk one foot in front of the other confidently with my head held high knowing that my team produced a sunday win worthy of getting me through the week and making me feel productive. I mean come on people its nothing like when your team wins on sunday...all football fans know this too well.

RGIII's debut puts a bright eye in all Redskin fans eyes. After years of oblivian when it comes to the qurterback division in DC its seems as though we have finally found the glue that we have needed. Granted its about time Dan Snyder made the right offseason acquisition. I do not know what it is about Dan Synder. with all that money that he has his football persoective could use a little bit of a boast. Sometimes you worry about his dedication to the Redskins based on where he puts his money alone. However, the man FINALLY did the right thing and it showed through Robert Giffen III performance. Looking poised and as if he had been doing this for years as a professional. Ironically, this is a guy whose impact on the team was questioned to a degree. Adrew Luck was expected to do alot more. I mean his debut is ranked 4th overall in all NFL debuts and with 320 yrds throwing the ball I clearly will not shoot down any comments saying that the redskins have no offense. Can RGIII be the next Cam Newton this year? Could he not only do that, but as a Rookie  propell his team into postseason glory? My heart says yes, but my instinct says to wait. Nonetheless in week one the grade is A.

What I will say is Football has come BACK to DC(in my Rock voice)! :) the Metropolitan area has something to smile about again. I will go out on a further limb and say not only is it back but its a force to be wreckin with in the NFC East. The Redskin people have a chance to win the divison. On the otherhand we all know the Redskins and its hard to take them serioudly. they start off great and then go throgh the Great Depression every year in the month of November. No one is ever concerned with the Redskins. Its the Giants sneak attack every year and everyone worried about what the Eagles and Cowboys are able to muster. I put it this way the Washington Redskins can be the team to mbeat if they can stay productive. Its about time that the Redskins are in conversations. On paper this team was not expected to win this game. That was even considered New Orleans Bounty scandal or not.  We all know how hard it is to go into the Superdome and win. Not only did they win, but they competed with a Drew Brees team that puts points on the board. When is the last time have you seen the Redskins put up 32????? I havent seen it SMH. Im excited and next week against the Rams the locomotive will continue to run. I can go on for days, instead what I will say is the DEAD is Gone and the Red is BACK in REDSKINS! That is Mr.REDSKIN to you!

Until next week signing off Mykell Ramos...

Football Season BEGINS!!!...My Take

My name is MykellSade and this is my first time entering blogworld. In my world I wanna talk sports. My blogs and my blogs ONLY will be about sports. I encourage all sports enthusiast to follow me. I look forward to your comments and I look forward to reading your blogs as well. With all that said like all of the rest of America I have been impatiently waiting for the beginning of football season. Nothing against baseball, but all you do after the NBA Finals is pretty much slave away through the dogdays of summer to get to September where you can get some of your serenity back through football. Its time for man to man coverage, long passes, interceptions, beer, chips, and hard nose htting and tackling to get your motor running once again.

With all those intentions I tuned in thursday night at 8:30. On one side you have the SuperBowl Champion New York Giants. Its funny even though they emerged last year to be the best team in the NFL they came into the game under the radar. Apart of no conversations in the offseason and involved in none of the drama that would become of the offseason. An offseason offseason which saw Tim Tebow moving to New York with the other team that shares the MetLife Stadium, the Jets, Eli's older brother leaving the Colts, the team he helped to build and going to the Broncos and the Bounty scandal with the New Orleans Saints. With all that action no one mentioned the CHAMPS.
Ironically, that is how they like it. My personal take on the Giants makes them this team that perfotms this ultra sneak attack on the league every year. Everyone becomes so surprised by them. When no one is talking about the giants do there best work.

On the otherhand you have the Dallas Cowboys. A team that cant seem to escape drama whether the season is on or off. "America's Team" cant seem to catch a break. You wonder are the expectations too high for them. They are expected every year to be one of the top teams in the NFL and in some shape or form fall from grace. Its your decision whether or not you take them down from the pedestal you put them on or not. Quite frankly I think its time to throw it under the rug until they actually produce. Win when it counts and they havent yet.

The game starts off a little sluggish. Im not even gonna lie I was waiting and waiting for it to get kickstarted. After halftime I got my wish and both teams started producing productive drives. I must admit the Cowboys look good. Congratulations to Kevin Olgetree. This game was his comingout party. I believe that Tony Romo has a new favorite target finally giving Jason Witten some leadway.  The Cowboys sustain a lead. With that said you cant get too serious when the cowboys get a lead, especially with the Giants involved. The comeback Kings. However, there was a change of events. The 4th Quarter always sees the Giants steamrolling back and winning the game, but this time the second half saw them coming apart at the seams. Nothing went right as they would want it to at all. Putting their stitches back together were the Cowboys who always seem to get the knockout punch in the meadowlands.And what do you know the Cowboys KEPT A LEAD! Well I'll be! Final score Cowboys 24, Giants 17. Does this game put Dallas already at the top of what the NFC East will become. Ok, lets not get carried away yet. I thought the Giants would win, however I was wrong.

The prelude to football season went pretty well. With an array of more games to come on sunday  its so interesting to see how this season unfolds. Personally, im looking forward to the Redskins vs the Saints. On paper Bounty scandal or not you expect the Saints to win the first couple of games. The Redskins havesnt produced a winning season in so long. However, with the drafting of RGIII th hope in the Nations Capital seems to be resurgant. If the Saints win they did what they are supposed to do...If they lose they are effected more than you thought they were. If the Skins lose they got a long way to go...If they win there is a chance for things to get better. The "What ifs " are what makes Football so magical. Stay tuned to the season and this blog.

MykellSade signing off