Washington Redskins fans have been waiting all season to see Brandon Meriweather suit up and take the field as the starting strong safety for a defense that has been struggling. 1st it was the original knee injury to his left knee, than there was the freak re-injury in pregame warmups of the Tampa game that left Meriweather sidelined again. But yesterday, Brandon Meriweather finally started for the Redskins and he certainly did not disappoint. He finished the game with 7 total tackles (1 for a loss) and an interception that he returned for 25 yards. His impact on this defense, at least for yesterdays game, went far beyond the scoreboard though. Meriweather started the 1st quarter on fire, and seemed to be in on every play whether it was making a tackle or breaking up receptions by laying big hits on Eagles receivers. What really has me excited is the emotional lift he seemed to have on this defense. It may have just been coincidence, but his play seemed to inspire other members of t...
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