There's No 'Mo in the Preseason

THE RUMBLINGS HAVE already started.

A 3-0 preseason record has sparked talk of momentum at Redskins Park.

Even play-by-play man Mike Patrick rejoiced in a 13-10 victory — courtesy of a missed 23-yard field goal — which was an important step under new coach Jim Zorn.

Let me tell you how much momentum the Redskins really have: none. But no other NFL team has any either.

Don't let all these experts fool you. These games don't mean a thing. There's a reason we never remember preseason records.

Steve Spurrier's Osaka moment of glory is all you need to recall when assessing what it means that Colt Brennan threw the Redskins' only touchdown pass last week.

I guess it's good Washington looks somewhat comfortable in its new offense. The running game is off to a strong start — but that's mainly behind fourth-on-the-depth-chart Marcus Mason.

The most encouraging signs are a lack of penalties, even fewer injuries and Zorn's unassuming personality.

Discouraging would be a good description of Jason Campbell's performance against the Jets and the lack of playing time for rookie receivers Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly, who both have battled nagging ailments.

Again, though — at least in Campbell's case — it doesn't matter all that much yet.

Once the Redskins have prepared for a meaningful game against first-stringers, we will learn just how good this team can be.

As for now, the wins are nice, but it's a resounding "no" on the "big mo" question.

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