I know I usually do a Top 10 for the games, but this game wasn't the starters, so I'm bringing my 2nd string game to the blog. Deal with it. There were really only 5 things worth noting anyway, and they all pertain to roster battles.
1. Brandon Banks has made the team: Even though he was stupid and almost pulled a Desean Jackson, it was called a Touchdown and he could breathe easily knowing one spot on the 53-man roster was now his. The Bucs even decided to kick away from him the rest of the game.
2. Markus White is pretty good: I started the preseason nervous about our LB depth, but it is no longer a concern. It will either be White or Rob Jackson making the roster, and if Shanahan and Company are serious about getting younger they must take White who is a spring chicken.
3. Donte Stallworth vs. Niles Paul: In my humble opinion there was only one Wide Receiver spot left undecided going into the 2nd half of last night's game, and it will belong to either Stallworth or Paul when cuts are completed. Stallworth has the experience and a little more speed, while Paul is younger and possibly higher upside. It will be interesting. Win Now versus Youth Movement?
4. DeJon Gomes will make the roster: I think another 1v1 battle going on is DeJon Gomes against Chris Horton (even though one plays SS and the other FS), I think that with Gomes being younger and Landry being questionable they go with Gomes over the former predator.
5. Chris Neild to the Practice Squad: The Truck showed flashes of talent, but he is too inconsistent to be counted on to anchor our D with our already undersized ILBs behind him. I see him spending a year on the practice squad and then stealing Bryant's spot next year.
Overall, I'm feeling good about the Redskins chances this year. Michael Lombardi of NFL Network has been the first to admit he's crazy, and gone with Washington to win the NFC East. I like his balls. Here's hoping he is right! HTTR!
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