QB Jason Campbell completed passes to 9 different receivers against the Saints, often checking down through his options to find the right player. It’s a sign that Campbell is understanding how to run Jim Zorn‘s version of the west coast offense.
“It’s a really good thing,” Zorn said of the diversity in the passing attack. Campbell “did some different things this week that he didn’t do the week before, as far as finding that second receiver. He made some strides that way.”
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Trailing, 24-15, the Redskins took over on their 18-yard line with 10 minutes 36 seconds remaining in the game. On first down, Campbell was sacked for a 12-yard loss. But on the next play, Campbell found Cooley for a 23-yard gain and a first down.
“Jason made the play completely,” Zorn said. “I called a different play and he adapted a similar concept to a different formation, got the protection right, got the play run and threw a strike to Cooley.
“That was all Jason Campbell. I had nothing to do with that play. I had called something out of a different formation, and I don’t know where the confusion was, but he worked it out all by himself and created a huge play. It was a great play.”
Reed Doughty is healthy again and should be available for the Cardinals game. While Chris Hortonmay seem to be the natural choice after his 2 interceptions and 1 fumble recovery against the Saints, the Cardinals have a veteran QB and 2 great wideouts. A rookie like Horton might be fresh meat for the likes of Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. Don’t be surprised to see Doughty back out there as a starter.
WR/PR Antwaan Randle-El says he has no problem if the coaching staff gives other players a chance to return punts, an option they are considering. One possibility is WR Santana Moss, who has the breakaway speed to be effective, but may be too valuable to risk on punt returns. Randle-El says he would like to remain the primary punt returner. Me — I’d like to see more yards, less juking and far less fumbling.
A big controversy last week was whether or not Zorn should let Campbell use the shotgun, something Campbell wanted and Zorn was initially reluctant to do. Well, Campbell won this argument on and off the field. The Redskins used the shotgun 6 times against the Saints and the results speak for themselves: 6 completions on 6 passes for 58 yards and 5 first downs. Conclusion: Let Campbell use the shotgun.
Washington’s next opponent, the Arizona Cardinals, are 2-0 for the first time since the Grover Cleveland administration. The key has been an amazing passing offense, led by QB Kurt Warner and his star wideouts, Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald. Warner played so well in Arizona’s 31-10 demolition of Miami that he finished with a passer rating of 158.3 — perfect. They will make a formidable opponent for the Redskins this Sunday.
Through two games, Jason Campbell has thrown 2 TD and committed zero turnovers. That’s good. The offense, however, has been inconsistent, at best, in the red zone. That’s bad. Improving Washington’s touchdown ratio in the red zone is the next big item on Jim Zorn’s to-do list.
Here are the formations used by the Redskins in their week 2 victory over New Orleans.
3 WR-1 RB-1 TE: 21 snaps
2 WR-2 RB-1 TE: 20 snaps
4 WR-1 RB: 7 snaps
3 WR-2 RB: 10 snaps
2 WR-1 RB-2 TE: 5 snaps
1 WR-2 RB-2 TE: 4 snaps
Kneel downs: 2 snaps
How rare was Chris Horton’s pro debut as a starter, with 2 INT and 1 fumble recovery? Well, check it out.
Last player with two INT and FUM recovery in first career start: Liffort Hobley Oct. 11, 1987
Last rookie with two INT and FUM recovery in first career start: Paul Tripoli Oct. 4, 1987
Last Redskin with two INT and FUM recovery in same game: Anthony Washington Dec. 4, 1983
Last Redskin rookie with two INT and FUM recovery in same game: Brig Owens Nov. 27, 1966
It’s the political season, to Colt Brennan had a meeting yesterday with Congresswoman Mazie Hirono of Hawai’i.
Rich Tandler, who warned people not to get too down after the Giants loss, now warns people not to get too elated over the Saints win. Good advice.
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