Updated: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Redskins-Eagles: 10 observations
Redskins-Eagles: 10 observations
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After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in this week's Redskins-Eagles matchup.
1. Washington needs to protect the quarterback: The Eagles lead the NFL with 11 sacks, and they are getting their pressure, for the most part, with their base four-man front rather than relying on a heavy blitz package. Redskins QB Donovan McNabb has a good feel for the rush and knows how and when to step up or extend the pocket laterally, but he definitely will need help this week with protection up front. The Redskins need to keep McNabb's uniform clean.
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