Redskins Face Another Test
The Skins face another challenge similar to last week's opponent. The Browns come into town with Anderson and the offense feeling more confident. They also bring a record that doesn't reflect the team playing the Skins this week. It's a less talented offense than the Rams, but the results could be just as devastating at the end of the day on the scoreboard if the Browns are able to exploit the lack of pass rush and injured secondary.
The offense must control the clock and limit turnovers to help out their defense. The Browns don't posses as big a threat in the running game as Stephen Jackson and the Rams, but turning Cleveland into a one dimensional offense and getting pressure on Anderson will be critical.
Pressuring Anderson would be the best way to force bad decisions, turnovers, and undermine his confidence and rhythm of the offense. With no one on defense having more than one sack fans will begin to turn to Taylor. It's been six weeks and regardless of injuries the eyes will begin to turn to #55 for results. If more weeks go by with little results, would anyone really notice who's wearing the jersey when no one on the line is getting pressure. If Anderson is afforded the luxury of picking the secondary apart due to the failure of the front four, it could be another disappointing week.
A well balanced offense and a successfully blitzing defense by the linebackers could prove to be the best friend of the Skins as they face a tougher team then their record indicates. This week's challenge involves a different type of mental discipline. The team must gear up for a team outside the division, conference, and with a sub .500 record. Zorn and the coaching staff with veteran leadership appear ready to ensure that the same mistakes will not be made two consecutive weeks.
