We'll see plenty of JC this game man, it's gonna be awesome to watch him tomorrow for a few series. Rocky needs to make a statement that he is better than Holdman, oh yeah, and ST needs to lay someone else out. It's all ruitine baby.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'> The Redskins will open their 2006 preseason campaign with a nationally televised contest against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Aug. 13, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Paul Brown Stadium.The Redskins and Bengals are making their 2006 debut on NBC's Sunday Night Football. The game will be broadcast on NBC by Al Michaels and John Madden, the network's new Sunday night team.As is customary in preseason games, the Redskins and Bengals will likely play starters for only a few series--if that. Coaches will want to get a close look at some of the young talent on hand, as they continue to tweak the roster and prepare for the 2006 regular season."What you would like to do is put in starters and proven guys on your team," head coach Joe Gibbs said. "You'd like them to be smooth and sharp, play well. And then you've got a real evaluation process for the backup guys."Added assistant head coach-defense Gregg Williams: "In the early preseason games, we see more of our young guys than we do our older guys. As far as how many snaps, that'll depend on the lengths of drives. I'm going to let them play football."Quarterback Mark Brunell will draw the start for the Redskins. He will be followed by Todd Collins and then Jason Campbell, according to Gibbs."Whatever length of time [the first-team offense] is out there, we want to move the ball with success," Brunell said. "We want to have some balance offensively and move it against a very good Cincinnati defense."The Redskins recently completed a calculated and steady offseason, adding talent to the coaching staff and the roster while working towards the 2006 season.Arguably the top off-season addition was the hiring of Al Saunders to lead the offense. An accomplished and innovative offensive mind, Saunders brings 24 years of NFL coaching experience and an amazing acumen in terms of offensive production. Former Buffalo defensive coordinator Jerry Gray also joined the defensive staff to coach the cornerbacks.The team bolstered its roster on both sides of the ball through free agency and a trade. On offense, the Redskins got a pair of wide receivers in signing Antwaan Randle El from the Pittsburgh Steelers and acquiring Brandon Lloyd in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers. The team also added savvy veterans in quarterback Todd Collins and tight end Christian Fauria.On defense, the club signed defensive end Andre Carter from the 49ers and safety Adam Archuleta from St. Louis. The Redskins used the NFL Draft to mostly improve depth on defense. The team selected linebacker Rocky McIntosh with its first pick, taking the University of Miami product in the second round.In 2005, the Redskins completed their best campaign since 1999, finishing 10-6 in the regular season and reaching the NFC Divisional Playoffs. REDSKINS 2005 RANKINGSOffense Rank Yards/GameTotal Offense 11 330.6Rushing Offense 7 136.4.0Passing Offense 21 194.1Defense Rank Yards/GameTotal Defense 9 297.9Rushing Defense 13 105.4Passing Defense 10 192.6BENGALS 2005 RANKINGSOffense Rank Yards/GameTotal Offense 6 358.1Rushing Offense 11 119.4Passing Offense 5 238.8Defense Rank Yards/GameTotal Defense 28 338.7Rushing Defense 20 115.6Passing Defense 26 223.1-- 5 BENGALS TO WATCH * Tory James, CB -- The 6-2, 192-pound James has started every Bengals game since signing in Cincinnati in 2003. He earned a Pro Bowl berth following the 2004 season. He was a first alternate last year after recording five interceptions and 18 passes defended. He has played on two Super Bowl teams--winning with Denver in 1998 and losing with Oakland in 2002--and has 35 career interceptions. * Chad Johnson, WR -- Johnson bolstered his credentials as one of the NFL's elite wide receivers, leading the AFC in receptions with 97 and receiving yards with 1,432. The colorful receiver, known for his creative TD dances, earned his third consecutive Pro Bowl appearance. With the NFL cracking down on end zone celebrations this season, how will Johnson adapt? * Rudi Johnson, RB -- Johnson broke his own Bengals season rushing record in 2005, totaling 1,458 yards. He fumbled only once in 360 touches last season. At 5-10, 228 pounds, Johnson is tough to bring down. He also logged 23 receptions for 90 yards. * Levi Jones, LT -- Jones emerged as a solid tackle in his fourth NFL season. He excelled during 2005 with no-sack performances against a number of top NFL pass rushers. He guided an '05 pass protection unit that yielded a franchise-low 21 sacks. * Carson Palmer, QB -- A superb 2005 season ended prematurely for Palmer, due to a knee injury on the second Bengals snap of a Wild Card game against Pittsburgh last season. Palmer may not play against the Redskins, but Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is expected to play him some in preseason. Palmer completed 67.8 percent of his passes last season for 3,836 yards, 32 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. -- FAMILIAR FACES ON THE BENGALS * Head coach Marvin Lewis served as assistant head coach-defensive coordinator with the Redskins in 2002. * Linebackers coach Ricky Hunley served as defensive line coach with the Redskins in 2002. * Offensive assistant Paul Guenther served as an offensive assistant with the Redskins in 2002-03. * Cornerback Rashad Bauman played for the Redskins in 2002-03. Bauman was a third-round draft choice by the Redskins in 2002. * Running back Kenny Watson played for the Redskins in 2001-02. Watson signed with the Redskins as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2001. -- SERIES HISTORYThe Redskins and Bengals have played nine times in the history of the two organizations. Cincinnati has won the only preseason matchup, last year at FedExField, by a score of 24-17.In the regular season, the Redskins lead the series 4-3. The Bengals won the last regular-season contest between the two teams: in 2004, 17-10 at FedExField.Prior to 2004, Washington had not faced Cincinnati since 1991. The Redskins hung on to defeat the Bengals 34-27, in the fourth of 11 straight victories to open the 1991 campaign. The season culminated with the Redskins winning Super Bowl XXVI.</div>http://www.redskins.com/gameday/Cool preview, good read, GOT ME PUMPED FOR TOMORROW! :thumbsup:
I'm really looking forward to seeing Jason Campbell on the Redskins and I want to see some Reggie McNeal and P.K Sam on Cincinatti.
I think we will see Jason Campbell for most of the 2nd half of this game, I'm interested in seeing how he does with the offense, how far along he has come with learning Saunders' new playbook. I think he will do fairly well.
Arrrgh, that INT was dumb. I'm glad we have 4 weeks of preseason. Lloyd cut inside, Brunell threw it to the outside. Even though they roughed the passer, it was an unexcusable play by Brunell. At least lob it and let Lloyd cut back, don't just throw it away.I hope Portis is okay. EDIT: God damn our D is awesome (so was our O but oh well)
Campbell looks sharp.Portis with dislocated shoulder. On the first series too. Only 1 run, rest was pass blocking.btw, Chad Johnson looks hilarious.
And that run was for 8 yards. He was nearly tackled in the backfield and broke about 5-6 tackles. That gave me a smile. And another play that I loved with our starters still in was the Lloyd catch.Campbell is great. Our 7th-10th WRs are really bad though. And we, by far, have the worst 2nd string of offensive linemen.
Last year the Bengals sucked against the run. But playing against our poor 2nd string line they did... well... unbelievable.
