Redskins @ Cardinals – First Quarter Reactions (And Checklist)
Posted by Matt Terl on September 2, 2010 – 10:40 pm
Well, I’m bringing back a version of last week’s checklist gimmick, because I liked it. But in response to popular demand, I’ll also be including my own reactions. As I said, this is a work in progress.
Although, to be fair, there aren’t a lot of reactions to have about this game. The Redskins have 29 starters not playing; the Cardinals played their first-teamers for one drive each on offense and defense. For all that football is a team sport, this is one contest that’s largely about the individual performances. (Although I’m pleased that the Redskins second-team offense put three points on the Cardinals ones, and the second-team defense held the Cards offense to three as well.)
But the individual performances, it so happens, is what I asked about on Twitter. Specifically, I asked what players — given the 29 non-participants — people were most curious to watch. And, again, I got a whole bunch of answers. The full list is after the jump, but one of the main guys who was mentioned was Brandon Banks.
And boy did Banks offer a confusing first quarter. After the 40 yard kick return to open the game, it felt like he had locked in his roster spot. Then he muffed a punt, his third mishandled return of the preseason, and it felt like he was a must-cut. Personally, I think he makes the team, but I’d really like to see him do something else to solidify that.
One other from the list that we can already respond to:
@DJ_6_6: #92 to see his effort and conditioning, #13 – make more plays on Spec teams and as a WR
Anthony Armstrong isn’t playing, so we can rule that one out right away. Albert Haynesworth played the entire first quarter and looked solid throughout. The real question is if he complains after the game; in-game he’s giving effort and not gasping for air.
@CMKeen_4: want to see Torain. Skins really need a young strong RB to protect against elders & injuries. Hail to the Redskins!
@superskin1: John Beck, without a doubt, Matt. Only Skins QB committed contractually past this season
@SkinnyLiLFoster: BANKS Baby!! 
@pauloscopa: Parker, for sure. But do you really think LJ is safe?
@p_know18: and Haynesworth, maybe the shots Dockett was taking at him will motivate him? Nah probably not
@U2tigger: Oh! And I know it’s more obscure, but Paulson/Vickers battle at TE. A certain blog post upped the stakes for me… sigh.
@p_know18: I wanna see Lorenzo Alexander wreaking havoc, I think he’ll eventually start, probably over Andre Carter
@RedskinsRT: John Beck, Devin Thomas
@U2tigger: Beck at QB, Williams and Brown, AH and his reaction, Robinson/Westbrook, K. Williams/Parker/Torain.
@ecs26: Albert.
@victorstileplus: would like to see Brandon Banks play well. Beck to would be good.
@EViL2uCe: Brandon “Money In The” Banks.
@RedskinsRT: Keiland Williams, Ryan Torain, Terrence Austin
@BBallWiz330: Also, I l’m interested in seeing how Banks and Austin play. Most likely they’ll only keep 1, so may the best man win
@SkinsfanBurl: Torain and Thomas.
@fatpickled: Austin, Banks, Williams Jarmon….Leinhart
@CarbonPrimo: Terrance Austin
@phildreis: Devin Thomas & Brandon Banks. Hoping DT can make some big plays, and interested to see if BB can avoid the killer turnover.
@ArsalanL: I dont get why Jamal brown is active tonight.
@BBallWiz330: Devin Thomas. Hope he plays well, so he’ll lock his spot up on the roster
@granthpaulsen: Terrence Austin and Jeremy Jarmon.
@DrFridie: Brandon Banks!
@AndrewLiv: Banks and Austin
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