Redskins Win but the Eagles Kind of Stink

Yes the Washington Redskins won a game completing big plays with 4 TD passes by Robert Griffin.  The Redskins got on top by converting with a few play action passes (Young and Robinson scores), a few deep balls (Robinson and Moss scores), and a few broken tackles (Moss and Paulson scores).  But was this propensity to score touchdowns may be because the Eagles defense may be horrible.  Moss, a 5'10 receiver, out jumped two Eagles defensive backs who were both taller than Moss.  The touchdown had shades of Brunell to Moss in 2006 against the Cowboys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1uEyZKJ0o8)

On paper, the Redskins victory was impressive.  However, the Eagles look like complete trash.  In my fantasy football leagues I have been going forward of starting defenses, even pathetic ones like the Saints against the Eagles because their offensive line protecting the quarterback has been horrible.  Plus they are good for a few boneheaded turnovers.  Even the dependable LeSean McCoy got into the act with a fumble of his own to make up for the absence of Michael Vick who is out with a concussion. Foles looked pretty awful spelling Vick at quarterback.  When Foles got blitzed by the corner of DeAngelo Hall, Foles kind of got what he deserved for not looking towards DeSean Jackson at all who in my mind is their biggest weapon on the outside especially since DeAgelo Hall hasn't shown the propensity to cover any one that well (see Danny Amendola, Steve Smith, Victor Cruz, and some other guys that I'm probably forgetting.)

Redskins fans are not encouraged by a 4-6 record especially since they have lost winnable games througout the season.  Still a win is a win, and it is better to face the Cowboys this Thursday on Thanksgiving at 4-6 as opposed to 3-7.  

Is John Wall a Max Player?

At this point of time, John Wall has been assumed to be a player worthy of a max deal when his contract will expire in 2014. However, this may not be the best course of action for the Wizards going forward. Of course, Wall could progress into a much better player in two years but the Wizards could consider signing Wall to a more reasonable deal less than the max. Or the Wizards could move Wall for other pieces including high draft picks. Right now, the Wizards can afford to wait and see if Wall will live up to his potential since he still has a few years remaining on his rookie contract.

John Wall has proven himself to be a player with incredible athleticism and an ability to run the team as an effective point guard. However as it stands right now, Wall still has limitations in his game which include the lack of a consistent perimeter jumper both from 3 point range and the mid range. His decision making could also stand to improve.

It is too early to jump to conclusion that John Wall will not address his weaknesses given it is only his second year in the league. However, as it stands right now, Wall appears to be a great #2 option but not necessarily even an average #1 option.

Perhaps Wall can augment his value with the Wizards' new acquisition of Nene. The Wizards should improve its pick and roll offense. Wall should also make less boneheaded plays as players like McGee and Young have left. Still, one has to question if Wall is worth max especially with the new structure of the collective bargaining agreement.