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From The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/24/AR2007102402658.html
"The wide receivers have yet to score a touchdown, while Portis and Cooley are the only Commanders to cross the goal line more than once. The Commanders rank 25th in average yards per rush, and 26th in passing yards per game. The offense has scored just 12 touchdowns in six games, and Washington has amassed three offensive touchdowns in a game just 15 times in 56 games (including the playoffs) since Gibbs returned in 2004. This was to be the year when the confluence of personnel, coaching acumen and scheme resulted in a diverse offense, but instead the Commanders are grappling for an identity on that side of the ball with a game at New England ahead Sunday.
"Talent-wise, I think we [are] the most talented team in the NFL. It's discipline. It's coming together and playing as a team," Portis said. "When it comes to talent, I think we've got more talent than anybody, including the Patriots. You look at the receiving corps they put together, I think our receiving corps is just as talented."
Many would argue with that assessment, and the contrast between New England's multi-faceted, top-ranked offense -- which is producing 40 points per game -- and Washington's group is sharp. Moss, Portis, and a refocused offensive line carried Washington to the postseason with a late surge in 2005 -- Moss set the team's receiving yardage record and Portis set the rushing mark -- but they have yet to reach such heights again."
To put things in perspective. Brady threw 6 TD's last Sunday. Campbell has 5 through 6 games.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/24/AR2007102402658.html
"The wide receivers have yet to score a touchdown, while Portis and Cooley are the only Commanders to cross the goal line more than once. The Commanders rank 25th in average yards per rush, and 26th in passing yards per game. The offense has scored just 12 touchdowns in six games, and Washington has amassed three offensive touchdowns in a game just 15 times in 56 games (including the playoffs) since Gibbs returned in 2004. This was to be the year when the confluence of personnel, coaching acumen and scheme resulted in a diverse offense, but instead the Commanders are grappling for an identity on that side of the ball with a game at New England ahead Sunday.
"Talent-wise, I think we [are] the most talented team in the NFL. It's discipline. It's coming together and playing as a team," Portis said. "When it comes to talent, I think we've got more talent than anybody, including the Patriots. You look at the receiving corps they put together, I think our receiving corps is just as talented."
Many would argue with that assessment, and the contrast between New England's multi-faceted, top-ranked offense -- which is producing 40 points per game -- and Washington's group is sharp. Moss, Portis, and a refocused offensive line carried Washington to the postseason with a late surge in 2005 -- Moss set the team's receiving yardage record and Portis set the rushing mark -- but they have yet to reach such heights again."
To put things in perspective. Brady threw 6 TD's last Sunday. Campbell has 5 through 6 games.
