Skins beaten 27-12

Just an ugly game. It was the first one this season.  It happens.  Still, not much to really like about this one.  Here are my grades:

1. Offense: C minus.  Thought RG3 did his part.  He tried to make plays but he had very little help.  I can't remember the number of dropped passes but it was ridiculous.  Granted some of the catches would have been tough catches as they weren't quite on the money or the receiver took a hard shot when the ball arrived but still that is what these guys get paid to do.  They are supposed to be the best of the best at catching and the drops happened early and often.  That was terrible.  Run game was average.  O line play was average.  Again, thought RG3 was decent and I also thought the offensive coaching/game plan was solid as the plays were there.  They just weren't executed.

2. Defense: F.  Just embarrassing.  I had no confidence in this group to make a stop.  We forced one punt in the first half.  Otherwise, it just seemed like the Steelers were able to move at will.  Couldn't muster much pressure.  Receivers were open.  Just a dismal performance even for our defense. 

3. Special Teams: C minus.  Rocca's shanked punt and Forbath's blocked XP brought this group down.  However, Forbath is proving to be a strong, reliable kicker which is good.  Banks was decent in kickoff and punt returns.  Coverage teams were average.

I still like the direction of the team and there are still a number of positives.  Again, it is painfully clear that our defense (particularly the secondary) is holding us back.  That's fine.  We will have to grind through that this year and hope to make improvements in the offseason.  It's a shame that we don't have Meriweather and/or Tanard Jackson available as I think both those guys would be significant upgrades to what we have back there.  Still, we are where we are and we have to grind on this season. 

On to the bye week and hopefully guys can get some rest and the coaches can see if there is anything they can do to improve the defense.

HTTR!!!