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Originally Posted by Shadowbyte
Here's what the DM5 haters fail to realize. Before the McNabb fiasco happened it was predicted that Shannahan would scapegoat another player due to his failure to bring results.
The biggest failure was his reluctance to bring in better recievers, his switch to the 3-4, and starting a 38 year old reciever and 2 washed up RB's long past their prime. These decisons were more detrimental to the team than DM5's completion percentage.
Completion percentages don't win games, if you don't believe me, look at Kyle Orton's stats. I rest my case.
With that being said, I understand that the fans (most) are always going to side with the coach/management when there's a dispute between them and a player. So I don't put much stock into the negative nannies who continue to harp on McNabb.
Here's one fact that i'll be willing to bet my life on. Next year, DM5's new team will win more games than the Washington Redskins. Just as JC has won more games with this new team. Once this revelation comes to pass, it's going to be gratifying to utter the old adage, "I told you so".
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I was delighted to hear Campbell was traded. If McNabb is subjected to the same faith, good luck Donovan.
Here's another revelation surrounding the Washington Redskins: As long as they don't have turn over at key positions they will always be stuck with the under achievers, as mentioned above.
A coach has to change the mind set of this franchise in order to bring a winner to this area. It starts with your QB. Of course there are other positions that must be addressed. But the QB sets the tempo for change.
BTW, Campbell is not doing that well at all. He has always been a game time decision in Oakland. Another example of a head coach taking his sweet time to inform the QBs who will start.
As long as we have the mentality of Jason Campbell and Donovan McNabb in our pilot house we will be mediocre. The QB sets the mindset of a team.
This is the first year of Mike's tenure and I think he never had that many bright spots on this team. Defense was/is his strong suit. Changing to a 34 defense is no big deal if you have speed at the LBer position. You also need a solid pass rush. I have no problem with a coach changing things up as he sees fit to build a better team.
The problem with some fans around here is that they are use to destroying the foundation of the team through impatience and criticism. And an owner who cannot stay the course to see a coaches dream put into reality.