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Originally Posted by Mattyk
My point is talent wise it's the same team that won 10 games a year ago. That's why the lack of talent excuse is a weak one IMO.
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In some ways, we're more talented this year, but last year's team was excellent at putting defenses in no-win situations and then physically punishing them for their indecision.
I don't think they have the talent available to do that this season. RG3 is more limited, Chester is more limited, Paulsen is more limited, Davis hasn't made any impact, and the strength in numbers approach by the offense just isn't that much of an advantage against bigger, faster, stronger defenses.
Ultimately, despite the best efforts of Kyle Shanahan et al, the Redskins need to win more one on one battles on offense (to win games) than they are capable of right now. And do that that, they need a talent infusion. But in the mean time, a better offensive approach could help put lipstick on the pig.
The last three games, the Redskins have been pretty much what they are: above average offensively, average defensively, horrific on special teams. I think the team is just out of upside at this point. There aren't many more wells to tap into to improve the performance of the roster (although game management could be easily and instantly improved). Fresh blood is needed.