Updated: September 26, 2008, 3:46 PM
Mailbag: Miles Austin Speed Stretching Defenses?
Mailbag: Miles Austin Speed Stretching Defenses?
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  • (Editor's Note: Each day we will take the 2 best questions for our staff writers to answer from the Mailbag. "Click here" to email questions now.)

    MJ GILL, BOSTON, MA: Here's my take, the Skins are going to try and run that clock down with short passes, and lots of Clinton....Only way they win, is if they can get and score on Cowboy turnovers, as well as control the clock, and keep the Boys off the field. We have to keep them in 3rd and long, if this happens, Boys 34 - Skins 17. Would you all agree?

    Rob: Right on, MJ. The Cowboys' offense has shown no signs of slowing down. The question is, can Jason Campbell and the Redskins keep pace if Tony Romo gets a couple of early scores? That's why I think this game comes down to the Cowboys' defense getting a few necessary stops. They will. Cowboys 28, Redskins 17.

    Josh: Seems plausible, but what's your score if the Redskins actually can capitalize on Cowboys turnovers? Because so far, the Cowboys have shown they will give it away a time or two. It's a division game, the Redskins are actually pretty good and anything can happen in the NFL - I think people are overlooking Washington. If a couple things don't go the Cowboys way the game could turn out much differently than everyone is expecting. I like the Cowboys to win too, but don't sleep on Washington.

    Mickey: And how would that be different than any other team you might play? So I agree. No turnovers. Stop Portis. Force third-and-longs. And score points.

    MATT MOSCA, UNIVERSITY PARK, PA: From what I saw from Miles Austin against the Packers reminded me some of what Terry Glenn used to do for us: stretch the defense with his speed and create mismatches. I'm hoping we will get the same results and outcome this Sunday against the Skins. Your thoughts?

    Rob: You're right, Austin's speed could keep defenses honest and make them think twice about doubling Terrell Owens so often. Austin showed last year he could get behind coverage, but last Sunday he finished off two big plays (had he taken a different angle on the 63-yarder he would've scored twice). That right knee is only going to get stronger, too.

    Josh: Miles Austin is a guy who can get you a big play, but he hasn't shown he can do it consistently just yet. Until he can put at least two games together, I wouldn't want the expectations to get out of hand, and comparing him to what Terry Glenn, at this point in his career, is going a bit far. I think the passing offense will be excellent again, though. Sam Hurd is expected to play, so chances are he splits some of the No. 3 receiver reps with Austin as the coaches try to maximize the impact of both of them.

    Mickey: While Sam Hurd is healthy and ready to go, I think the Cowboys still will expand Austin's packages, and you'll see him in there in certain situations as the third receiver. They must continue to capitalize on his speed.

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