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Redskins: 3 duds from the team’s Week 2 loss to the Colts

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins is sacked by defensive end Jihad Ward #51 of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins is sacked by defensive end Jihad Ward #51 of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins talks to quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins talks to quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

1. QB Alex Smith

When the Redskins signed Alex Smith, they knew exactly what they were getting. And this game showed that.

There really are two sides to Smith, more so than almost any quarterback in the NFL. One week, Smith can go out and play an extremely efficient game. He’ll avoid mistakes, move the ball methodically down the field, and generally manage a team well. In those performances, he often showcases pinpoint accuracy and is able to spread the ball all over the field.

Then, there’s the other side of Smith. The one who is ever so slightly off with his accuracy. The one who seems reluctant to take a chance on a deep ball. The one who checks the ball down frequently. When this version of Smith appears, it’s very hard for his team to consistently move the ball. And if they get down, forget it. Coming back is too tall a task to overcome.

Against the Cardinals, we saw the first Smith. Against the Colts, it was the second Smith. There’s no knowing which one it’s going to be. But to anyone who watched the Colts game, it was clear that Smith was a weakness. Sure, he threw for almost 300 yards and was constantly under pressure. But, he couldn’t get the ball to his receivers until garbage time and failed to even lead a TD drive. And those are major shortcomings in critical contests.

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Smith will bounce back at some point, but this was one of the duds that he was always bound to put up this season.

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