Terry Robiskie, right, with receiver Albert Connell Reginald A. Pearman Jr. washingtopost.com

Terry Robiskie, the Redskins' passing game coordinator, discussing the Philadelphia game and Washington's next opponent, the Baltimore Ravens, said wide receiver Albert Connell's outburst on the sideline last Sunday occurred at the wrong time and place.

Robiskie joined the Redskins as wide receivers coach in 1994 after spending 12 years as a coach with the Raiders. A running back out of LSU, he was drafted by Oakland in 1977 and played for five seasons, three for the Raiders and two for the Dolphins.

Terry Robiskie: Welcome to this edition of Redskins Rasslin'. I'm sure everyone watching last weekend will have a million questions. Let's get started.

Mobile, AL but born in DC: Coach, what happened between you and Albert Connell?

Terry Robiskie: Albert became frustrated with a few things that happened in the early part of the game, so he decided to make a statement. And I simply made it clear that this wasn't the time or the place. It wasn't a fight, but if it was, it wasn't a good one. It was just a discussion.

Columbia, MD: Coach - Nice win against the Eagles, it never seems to be easy for us up there. I really liked the game plans for both the Giants and Eagles games. It seemed Thrash was given opportunities to use his speed. I also enjoyed the reverse which seemed to confuse the Eagles defense for that series. With Fryar being injured for a couple of weeks how have you helped Thrash prepare this week for his expanded role in the offense? And I loved seeing Arrington on the kickoff return! Did you have anything to do with that?

Terry Robiskie: No. I can take no credit for that return on the kickoff. It was a great play. It was something Coach Turner designed. It was Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson on a reverse against the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl a few years ago. The only thing I've done this week with James Thrash is a little extra film study. James will be okay. Let's don't worry about him. He's big, very strong and very fast. I think he'll be just fine.

Laurel, MD: Hi Terry,
I was just wondering with the injuries with the WRs is there any chance of us actually seeing Derrius Thompson play?

Terry Robiskie: Derrius Thompson is a talented young man who one day will prove to be a good player. I just hope we don't see him in the game any time soon because that means another one of the receivers is hurt. So hopefully we won't need Derrius any time soon.

Rockville, Md: Even though Albert Connell was out of line Sunday, in your opinion, was his complaint legitimate?

Terry Robiskie: I'm not sure if his complaint was legitimate or not. When you're fighting and trying to win, everyone is in the middle of a war. Who's got time to complain and who's got time to listen? To be honest with you, I don't remember what the complaint was about. I just didn't think it was the time to be complaining. We were in the middle of a battle. And that battle was a war. We should be too busy competing to be complaining.

Clintwood, Va: Hey Terry!
Great Win last week! Are you guys worried about the beaten-up line and the strength of Baltimore's defense? Will we try to throw the ball more against them since they are #1 in rushing defense?

Terry Robiskie: We will try to execute our offense. We believe it's all about us, not Baltimore. We must go out and do all the things we are capable of doing and not spend our time worrying about Baltimore's defense and how they are rated. We must simply execute.

Palm Bay, Florida: Coach,
Will the Redskins ask the league to review a couple of hits that were obviously helmet-to-helmet, most noticably the hit on Irving Fryar? I saw several hits during the game that were worse than Mark Carrier's and Sam Shade's.

Terry Robiskie: We have already sent the film in asking for a review. The league office responded that all the hits were legal. So there's nothing else that we can do.

Durham, NC: Good afternoon Mr. Robskie. That was a real gut check victory for the team and a boost for the fans as well. The show of emotion was a real welcomed sight; it showed two guys who wanted to get the job done as evident in the second half. The passing game seemed to pick up in the second half of the Philly game, when the throws were to the outside of the numbers and down the seams. Is the staff making more of an effort to push the ball downfield using those 10 to 15 yard routes, and less emphasis on making the "Big Gainer?" Also, does Baltimore's run defense along with now having James Trash as the starter let you do more in the gameplan, because they have eight men around the line of scrimmage?

Terry Robiskie: I think we started the year the same way we're going now to take advantage of the opportunities presented to us. Up the field and short and underneath. This week we will continue to do the same. Yes, with Baltimore being so strong and aggressive against the run, that could help us in our passing game. We'll see on Sunday.

Atlanta, GA: Coach, can you assess our offense against Baltimore's defense versus that of Tampa Bay? How does the secondary of Baltimore compare to that of Tampa Bay?

Terry Robiskie: I think Baltimore is very sound in their secondary. I think McAlister is an excellent player. Of course, Rod Woodson is an excellent player. Starks is returning from an injury, so that should help them with their coverages. I'm not sure if their total defense is as good as Tampa Bay's, but in a lot of areas they match up pretty close.

Richmond, VA: Coach,
I was under the impression that Chris Samuels' knee was not serious at all, but he didnt practice two days this week. How will he hold up against the #1 run defense Sunday?

Terry Robiskie: I think Chris will be fine and he did practice. I'm not sure which days you're speaking of. But yes, he's a little sore. Of course we all are. But I think he will be fine for the game.

San Diego, CA: Can you tell us anything about the two WRs you brought in for work-outs this week?

Terry Robiskie: You obviously haven't been reading the sports section of The Washington Post. If you had, you would know we worked out kickers, not receivers, this week. We did not bring in a single receiver for a work-out. Please remember, you can easily receive The Post at your doorstep each and every morning.

Baltimore, MD: Coach, again this week you face a team with a former player, Kipp Vicker, and Brad Johnson's former coach. When you have a former player on your team, do you pick his brain about how the other team works, or do you just go with what you see on film?

Terry Robiskie: Sometimes I will sit with a player and pick his brain on a few things, but as a whole, I will go with what I see. I guess, for me, it depends on the size of the player's brain. Some guys, I don't even bother.

Columbia, MD: The Ravens unquestionably have good linebackers. When I have watched them, I am often surprised to see them chasing down receivers and making tackles pretty far downfield. How do such athletic linebackers affect your passing game?

Terry Robiskie: They are a thorn in our side. Their linebackers are very good players, Pro Bowl-type players. They are able to play very close to the line of scrimmage which affects our running game and then they're able to drop deep in pass coverage which affects the passing game. Like I said, they're very tough to work against. It should be fun.

Sterling, VA: Coach, does the presence of a strong defensive unit like the one assembeled by Coach Rhodes affect your game planning on offense?

Terry Robiskie: Yes. I think whenever you are confident that the defense will get you the ball a lot during the game, then you're more open to take more shots up field. You're not afraid that if you go five plays and out, that you won't get the ball back. We believe in our defense and we think they can help take us where we're trying to go, which is Tampa.

Somewhere, USA: Coach, any chance of seeing Champ joining James and Albert for a three speedster wideout set a la St. Louis?

Terry Robiskie: That sounds exciting. Tell you what I'll do. I will sit down and discuss it in the meeting tomorrow. Write back, tell me your name, and I will tell everyone here you suggested it. So when Champ scores this weekend, you can take the credit. Thanks for writing.

Denver, CO: Coach, the offense seems to do very well on the opening drive, scoring a TD in three of six games. Is there anything different about the opening drive as opposed to the rest of the game?

Terry Robiskie: Well, I think when you come out on the opening drive, you have a general idea of what the defense is trying to do. And then after that, they begin to make their adjustments and we've got to make ours. I guess it turns into a chess match which, like in the game of chess, is usually hours later that someone gets to say checkmate.

Seaford,NY: Terry, it seems like Stephen Alexander is slowly becoming a major factor in this offense. What do you attribute this to?

Terry Robiskie: Stephen is just getting back from his injuries and each and every week his body is getting stronger and stronger. We know that he's capable of making plays. He's just got to get back to being Stephen. Of course some of the coverages we are seeing as of late are helping a tremendous amount. Hopefully, each week he will continue to improve.

Ffx, VA: Hello coach, What does it take for a rookie like Mookie Moore to be ready to play? I understand how a new player from another team will need time to learn our system, but what skills are they looking for Mookie to hone before he's game-ready?

Terry Robiskie: I think unless you are an outstanding rookie like Chris Samuels, it takes a while. Mookie is a very talented young man with a bright future ahead of him. I'm not sure that he's ready today to handle Sam Adams. He's just got to work hard, study, learn and be ready. Mookie will get his chances. I think he'll be a good player in years to come.

Reston, VA: Coach, forgive me for being disrespectful. But after looking at who Baltimore has played, do we really have an accurate record of how good Baltimore's defense is? Pittsburgh, Miami, Cincinnati, Cleveland and 2-4 Jacksonville. Hardly the NFL offensive powerhouses. The only Pro Bowl- type QB they've faced is Mark Brunell. I've got the confidence in our QB, running back and our receivers that we can open up our offense against this team. Don't you?

Terry Robiskie: Well, I would like to sit and look at Baltimore through your eyes and see the same things that you see. But I can't. I must take it for what it is. They are a professional football team that has lined up and whipped other professional football teams. Please understand, Baltimore can only beat whoever they play. They don't make their own schedule. And I hope all the players are looking at it the same way.

Chantilly, VA: Do you find that you must change the way you coach when you are dealing with a veteran versus a newer reciever?

Terry Robiskie: Yes, you must. I don't think you can treat a veteran like a rookie, and usually you don't have to. A veteran is usually more attentive to the little details, the things you're always preaching about. He is usually more alert and more attentive than a rookie. That's what makes him a veteran. So usually you don't have to be on him all the time about the little things. That guy knows what it takes to be a pro.

Bethesda, MD: I'll avoid the predictable sideline-incident question and ask about the Rams. Do other offensive coaches like yourself look at them and ask what planet Kurt Warner is from? Is it anything radically different than what other teams run, and if so, are people trying to integrate elements of the Rams' offense? Or do they just happen to have a QB and WRs with uncanny timing and great athletic ability?

Terry Robiskie: I promise you I am too busy trying to beat the Ravens and I just don't have the time to look at the Rams.

Burke Virginia: I have long contended that if an O-Line gives a QB 4.5 seconds to throw and if the running attack is good enough that play-fakes have a chance to work, then any QB in the NFL will have good stats passing to any set of WRs in the NFL, but if they give the QB only 2.5 seconds before getting hit, even star QBs will not have time to get the ball to even star WRs. How much difference is there really between one WR and another? How much, if at all, has your game plan changed with Westbrook out?

Terry Robiskie: Our game plan has changed a little since Mike got hurt, but not a whole lot. I'm not sure that I agree with you. Some quarterbacks, if you give them six seconds to throw the ball, they still cannot hit or find the open receiver. I do agree we need all the ingredients you said, but you also need a guy who can throw the ball to his teammates when they are open. You asked, is there a big difference in receivers and what is that difference? I think the biggest difference is ability, but another big difference is the ability of the quarterback to hit the receiver when he's open.

Philadedlphia, PA: Has Champ Bailey, or anyone else for that matter, been considered to replace Deion Sanders on the punt return team?

Terry Robiskie: I'm not sure what we have in store for punt returns. Could be Champ Bailey, could be Darrell Green, could be a lot of guys, so I'm not sure.

Newport News, Virginia: Now that Thrash is moved into the starting lineup, are you concerned at all about him playing receiver, returning kickoffs and now returning punts as well? Is there a chance that Champ might help with kickoffs or punts? Also, what about Hicks? Does he have good enough hands to be used on kickoffs or punts? Thanks.

Terry Robiskie: I think Skip could help us on kickoffs. And I think Champ could help us on punts. But I'm not sure what direction we're going in. And yes, I am a little nervous about James Thrash doing too much. But we've got to play, and we've got to play to win the game.

Not Balmer: Coach,
What the most important details that you preach to your receivers? What are the little things that matter most to you?

Terry Robiskie: The most important thing that I preach to every person on offense is to protect the football and protect the quarterback. We have a saying around here, "ball security equals job security."

Arlington, VA: Hey Coach,
My teenager has been mouthing off with me and screaming in my face. Can you come over and yell back for me?

Terry Robiskie: It depends. First of all, on how big is your teenager and second of all, how old is your teenager. If he's 13, I've got your back. If he's 19, you're on your own. So let me know and we'll work it out.

Sacramento, CA: Coach Robiskie,
Do you believe that Coach Turner does not receive enough credit for the success of Mike Martz? I don't remember him being a genius until after he left Washington with Coach Turner's playbook. What gives!!!

Terry Robiskie: I'm not sure if Coach Turner deserves any credit for Mike Martz. Mike is his own coach, and his own person. He's doing a terrific job, so let's give credit where credit is due.

College Park: Terry,
Which Raven corner will be the toughest to throw on?

Terry Robiskie: McAlister. He's a Pro Bowl-type of corner. We will have our hands full with him.

NYC: Coach, don't you think it's time to give Keith Sims a few weeks off to recover? Heck can do the job, no?

Terry Robiskie: I'm looking for a time to say, Keith take off. I just can't find that time. We need Keith every week very badly. Andy Heck is a left tackle, not a left guard. So hopefully Keith could hang in there until the bye week.

College Park: Terry,
When did you first get coaching aspirations?

Terry Robiskie: I think I can take that back to high school. In high school, I was a quarterback for a very small school. Believe me, we had only one coach -- the head coach. And he had so many other things going on, that he allowed me to call my own plays. My high school career, we finished 49-2, with two state championships and three division titles. I found that to be a very exciting experience and decided at that point that I would one day like to become a coach. So here I am, coaching and loving every minute of it. Thanks for writing. And thanks for another fun day. Everyone do all you can to help us win this week and let's have fun next Friday. See you here.

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