[skinsguy]

First of all, I didn't agree with Shanahan's decision to pull McNabb, I think it was a stupid move.

Second of all, there are a lot of factors as to why the Redskins lost yesterday and haven't been as exciting to watch on offense as what we had hoped. You would had to have been deaf, dumb, and blind not to see how horrible the OL played yesterday. And it hasn't been just yesterday. That group has been declining the past few weeks. Rebach needs to be replaced, and Stephon Heyer is trash. Honestly, the only guy on the front line that is worth staying is Trent Williams.

Thirdly, we are down to Williams in the backfield? A rookie? Our third string RB? While I am very high on Torrain, we really miss Portis' pass protection! I would say that Clinton Portis is probably the best pass blocking RB in the game.

Fourthly, Not sure why Kyle Shanahan isn't going max protection (maybe he just doesn't feel like he has the personnel to do it) but it seems to me that it would be in the best interest to go max protect and switch to a shorter passing game...something that Donovan was used to in Philly. Maybe they will work on this during the bye? I think Kyle can be a great offensive mind, but he's calling some boneheaded plays too.

Fifthly, dumb stupid penalties and mistakes at the wrong time. I would say more times than not, despite the offensive woes this team has been having, the team beats themselves. The penalty on the field goal try, the holding penalties, the false starts, etc....all penalties that have to do with playing undisciplined. I can understand having to hold every now and then (with hopes of getting away with it) to keep from your QB getting killed, but that isn't always the case with these calls.

Sixth, I really have to give praise and chastisement of the defense. They play really solid and they are starting to make big plays. Having a plus ratio in turnovers is awesome, but they just can't seem to come up with the big play when they need it the most. How can a second year QB throw a pass to a double covered WR in the end zone on fourth down? However, overall, the defense has looked pretty solid and I think they will continue to improve.

Lastly (I know, thank God, right?) Donavon McNabb. I understand that he is learning a new system, but it doesn't matter what system you are in. You see a wide open receiver, you throw it to him. He's been overthrowing and under throwing wide open guys every game. So many times he could have hit a quick home run strike and he would miss the WR's. That is on McNabb. Has nothing to do with pass protection or a new scheme. He's a pro bowl player and I don't believe that this system is so different that he doesn't know it by now. I expect him to make a few mistakes, but please don't talk about it being a new system. Either those Philly fans were right about McNabb, or there is some other underlying issue that we have not been made aware of. But, I will say, benching McNabb yesterday was stupid. You live and die by him, he's your QB for the long haul. No QB is going to win you very many games behind that OL right now. Those are just facts. Tom Brady would be like Ryan Leaf behind this OL right now. So, don't put all of the blame on DM. At the same time, don't think he gets a free pass either. He has just as much work to do as everybody else on the team.

Right now, you win and lose as a team. And the Redskins are finding ways to lose as a team. Eliminate those stupid mistakes and that alone can take you quite far. I'm just hoping KS will come up with some quicker modification of the offense while our OL is trash.