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Mc2guy · 10-11-2006, 11:54 AM

I think the issue we all have to come to terms with is that this team, with all of its raw talent and wealth of coaching knowledge, just isn't very good. Blame who you want but the reality is we are a middling team at best right now and the sooner we realize that the Superbowl is out of reach this year, the sooner we can start making some pragmatic decisions about the roster and the future of the team. I have been waiting 15 years for another championship, so one more season won't kill me.

If I were king of the Redskins world, here's my list:

First, I am sick and freaking tired of all the "Brunell is not the problem" talk. He isn't the ONLY problem...but he is certainly A problem. In addition to declining skill and a complete and total fear of getting hit, the guy simply doesn't have IT. When a QB doesn't have IT, your team is doomed to mediocrity. IT is all the intangibles that makes a winner. Brunell does not have IT. HE IS NOT GOOD PEOPLE...WATCH THE GAMES WITH YOUR EYES NOT YOUR HEARTS. Mark Brunell is a good person, but he is a lousy quarterback. End of discussion. Campbell will make mistakes, but better to do it now when the season is a long shot than to ruin another season having him learn how to play in the NFL.

Offensive line. I think they are actually better than they are being credited with. A lot of the "pressure" on the QB has been a result of bad QB play, not the line itself. Not all of it mind you, but a lot of it. Run blocking has been quite respectible and it what this line was made for. Let them do what they do well...run block. As in, DON'T EVER CONSIDER PASSING ON 3rd AND 1!!!

Skill players are all there and they are plenty good...just need to get the ball in their hands.

Defense, obviously we start with the front 4. We need to spend some money on a plugger, a Ted Washington/Grady Jackson type that can stop up the middle. Give Salavea and Griffin a few more breathers ala what philly is doing right now rotating their line in and out and the pass pressure would be better. Use Carter on passing downs only as he's susceptible to the run. Also, it looks like he needs some technique work as the last game film I watched, he wasn't even close to getting around the tackle despite his speed.

Linebackers. Rocky needs to step up and be the man. I would actually consider moving Archuletta up to the WLB spot as he's proven worthless in pass protection againt WR's...he'll match up better against TE's

Secondary...needs an overhaul. Bring in another solid #1 cover guy, put Rogers in the nickel spot. Bring in a decent coverage SS, and let Taylor roam. We don't need more hitters (Something I think GWilliams is overly infatuated with), we need guys that can cover and tackle. We make slow receivers look like greased pigs right now, we can't hold onto anyone. I've never seen so many broken tackles and that include HS.

Special Teams. Frost is okay, not really a sore spot right now...place kicker on the other hand. Raise your hand if you didn't see this debacle coming. We need to lure a quality young (younger than 30) kicker away from a small market team with some cash and nip this issue in the bud.

Okay rant off, there's my list. Have at it.

10-11-2006, 11:54 AM	#9
Mc2guy Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Burke, VA Age: 48 Posts: 287	Re: What Is Wrong With The Offense? I think the issue we all have to come to terms with is that this team, with all of its raw talent and wealth of coaching knowledge, just isn't very good. Blame who you want but the reality is we are a middling team at best right now and the sooner we realize that the Superbowl is out of reach this year, the sooner we can start making some pragmatic decisions about the roster and the future of the team. I have been waiting 15 years for another championship, so one more season won't kill me. If I were king of the Redskins world, here's my list: First, I am sick and freaking tired of all the "Brunell is not the problem" talk. He isn't the ONLY problem...but he is certainly A problem. In addition to declining skill and a complete and total fear of getting hit, the guy simply doesn't have IT. When a QB doesn't have IT, your team is doomed to mediocrity. IT is all the intangibles that makes a winner. Brunell does not have IT. HE IS NOT GOOD PEOPLE...WATCH THE GAMES WITH YOUR EYES NOT YOUR HEARTS. Mark Brunell is a good person, but he is a lousy quarterback. End of discussion. Campbell will make mistakes, but better to do it now when the season is a long shot than to ruin another season having him learn how to play in the NFL. Offensive line. I think they are actually better than they are being credited with. A lot of the "pressure" on the QB has been a result of bad QB play, not the line itself. Not all of it mind you, but a lot of it. Run blocking has been quite respectible and it what this line was made for. Let them do what they do well...run block. As in, DON'T EVER CONSIDER PASSING ON 3rd AND 1!!! Skill players are all there and they are plenty good...just need to get the ball in their hands. Defense, obviously we start with the front 4. We need to spend some money on a plugger, a Ted Washington/Grady Jackson type that can stop up the middle. Give Salavea and Griffin a few more breathers ala what philly is doing right now rotating their line in and out and the pass pressure would be better. Use Carter on passing downs only as he's susceptible to the run. Also, it looks like he needs some technique work as the last game film I watched, he wasn't even close to getting around the tackle despite his speed. Linebackers. Rocky needs to step up and be the man. I would actually consider moving Archuletta up to the WLB spot as he's proven worthless in pass protection againt WR's...he'll match up better against TE's Secondary...needs an overhaul. Bring in another solid #1 cover guy, put Rogers in the nickel spot. Bring in a decent coverage SS, and let Taylor roam. We don't need more hitters (Something I think GWilliams is overly infatuated with), we need guys that can cover and tackle. We make slow receivers look like greased pigs right now, we can't hold onto anyone. I've never seen so many broken tackles and that include HS. Special Teams. Frost is okay, not really a sore spot right now...place kicker on the other hand. Raise your hand if you didn't see this debacle coming. We need to lure a quality young (younger than 30) kicker away from a small market team with some cash and nip this issue in the bud. Okay rant off, there's my list. Have at it.