The defense performed reasonably well for most of the game. The defensive line was able to generate at least some pressure on Donovan McNabb and they did total 3 sacks. This isn't a staggering number, but compared to the last few seasons, 3 sacks is a single game is a major accomplishment for this squad. Albert Haynesworth is the big reason why the team has been able to at least generate some assemblance of a pass rush this season and has helped open opportunities for DE Andre Carter. Haynesworth has played very hard this year and should be given a lot of credit for his effort. Had Brian Orakpo been playing full-time at DE opposite Carter, where he is supposed to be playing, who knows what kind of pressure the team could be generating.
With Sean Springs gone, one of the team's holes continues to be at cornerback. Carlos Rogers just looked bad against Eagles' WR DeSean Jackson. Carlos is now 28 years old and has been a border line player since the team drafted him in the first round of the 2005 draft. At this point, Carlos isn't considered a bust, but he has been a major disappointment. When he is not hurt, he plays inconsistently. From a fans perspective, it looks like Carlos' problem is a lack of concentration and desire. He has shown flashes of being a great CB, but they are few and far between. When he is playing well, he does not have good hands at all and averages only 1 interception per year.
Aside from one 45 yard drive in the second quarter, the offense looked bad again. Jason Campbell was sacked 6 times, threw one interception and also had a fumble. Thanks to his patented late game touchdown against the prevent defense, Campbell was able to raise his QB rating to 91.5. The fumbled snap by Casey Rabach was just plain embarassing. As a whole, the offense looked like a legitimate college team.
The offensive line continues to provide gaping hole after gaping hole. Unfortunately, the gaping holes are for the defense to run through. Jason Campbell just looks completely overwhelmed by the pro game. He looks scared when he steps back in the pocket and he seems to panic while going through his reads. Unless he sees the perfect defense, it is almost as if he just glances at the wide receivers for show without even really considering them and just solely looks to dump the ball off to the TE as much as possible.
On that note, it was nice to see that TE Fred Davis has finally moved ahead of Todd Yoder on the depth chart. Losing Chris Cooley to injury is probably the worst injury this team could have, but at least we finally got to see one of the 3 big 2008 second round draft picks get on the field and be active in a game.
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