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Sunday's matchup at FedEx field features two teams in search of respect. As we approach the halfway point of the season, the Redskins have yet to show fans what they are really made of. Are they the dominant team that shut down the Jaguars two weeks ago, or are they the punchless sad sacks that we saw against the Cowboys and the Giants? I think the truth lies somewhere in between: this year's Redskins squad looks no better than an 8-8 team.
It is time for the Redskins to win or go home- there are no more excuses left. Clinton Portis has been back for a couple of weeks, and Shawn Springs figures to make his season debut on Sunday. It's going to be a long season for the team and the fans if the offense can't get Santana Moss and Brandon Lloyd going and if the defense can't stop the big play.
The visiting Titans would seem to be the perfect tonic for the 'Skins. The Music City Mishaps come to town with a rookie quarterback and heaps of injuries on both sides of the ball. Despite these limitations, they gave the Colts a serious run for their money last week until Indy finally prevailed in the fourth quarter. Make no mistake: if both teams play like they did last week, the Titans will walk off the field victorious, and we in D.C. can start talking college hoops. If the Redskins can pull it together and win, well, we'll have ourselves a football season, won't we?
Oh, and speaking of the Colts, the Redskins travel to Indy next Sunday for a good-old-fashioned Manning man-handling. They better win tomorrow, because next week could be tough to watch.
This is a gameday open thread. But you knew that. Go 'Skins!
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