End of 1st Qtr.: Bucs 7, Redskins 0
» As we’ve said: Stephon Heyer is not a starting tackle.
» The best way to help a young quarterback making his first start? Give him an easy score.
» The Bucs can’t stop the run; the Redskins try to throw on two of their first three drives and open up with more motion than normal. Doesn’t make sense. The Bucs give up long scoring passes, but the Redskins must set up their offense so they can use play-action. They just don’t make sense sometimes.
» Byron Westbrook missed a tackle on a punt return. He was in position to make a terrific play. He needs to make it.
» Kareem Moore was the third safety the first time Washington used an extra defensive back. But he’s a free safety so his skill set is different.
» The Redskins used a three-man front on third and 13 with Brian Orakpo lining up as an inside linebacker, then running a stunt around the end with Albert Haynesworth shooting inside.
» The Redskins do not play with much energy. Marcus Washington could not stay healthy, but they could use someone who plays with his passion defensively. They need more than that, but they need some passion.
» On Tampa’s drive that started in Washington territory, we finally saw signs of a more aggressive defense. LaRon Landry blitzed off the edge and stopped Cadillac Williams for a one-yard gain. And on a play in which the Bucs had a delay of game, corner Justin Tryon blitzed from the slot. About time.
» Jason Campbell has zero rhythm today. Receivers have not been open, which doesn’t help.
» Shaun Suisham will handle the punt duties with Hunter Smith out with a groin injury. That’s why they went for it on fourth and 4 from the 37.
» Don’t like that the Bucs are having no problems running the ball and are running it right at Albert Haynesworth.
