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Ramseyfan:

"Objectively" does not mean "see my opinion". "Objectively" means last year's record was 5-11 and this year's record is 3-6. That combines to 8-17 which is objectively - - not so damned good.

So if we have always had some of the "best talent in the NFC", it certainly has not shown up on the field on Sundays. That's where objectivity happens. That's where the scoreboard tells you who won and who did not win. And this fantastic assemblage of talent has lost more than twice as often as it has won in the last two seasons. That is objectivity!

If you think that a squad that is 8-17 over the past year and a half is "great", you are entitled to your opinion. I don't think that is something that will stand up to an objective analysis.

I said Coles does not get in the end zone much. I believe he has scored 8 TDs in his 25 games with the Skins. That's not a lot for a #1 WR. You may love him as a person and as a player; all I said is he doesn't score a lot.

Ramsey is a first round pick playing QB. So look at the other first round QBs in the NFL and see how they have done after 2.5 years. Yes, Ramsey is a light year better than Akili Smith and Ryan Leaf and Cade McNown because they are out of the league. But beware of too many other comparisons. And by the way, I suspect that the Lions would not be willing to take Ramsey and ship Harrington here even-up.

Since you say Thomas IS one of the best guards in the NFC, that must make it so. Isn't that your version of "see my opinion"? Doubt he'll need to pack for a trip to Hawaii in February... Nonetheless, I still say he was a good signing by Vinnie.

Taylor is not going to learn fundamentals like tackling technique at the NFL level so his fundamental skills are likely to be what they are now. He'll improve his coverage as he learns to recognize situations - assuming he is capable of learning. The jury is out on that. Just wait till he goes into his "I wanna renegotiate" routine.

I said Hall was a good addition but that he has been hurt. BTW you didn't mention Tupa but he was a good addition too.

The Skins gave up a draft choice for Daulton and another draft choice for that other useless meatbag of a DT that they got from the Saints last year. Even if these two played for free last year, that is overpaying!

And since you didn't mention Darryl Russell, I'll assume you agree - on an obective basis of course - that it was "not a brilliant move" to bring him on board...