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It's a good idea to wait until the off-season before firing Haslett. Look, right now the Skins are still developing under a new quarterback; contention and controversy in the middle of the season are just terrible distractions for a rookie QB and should be avoided. And what would be accomplished by firing Haslett? The Skins are not going to the playoffs regardless, and anyone who thinks so is delusional. So right now the Redskins have to go about business professionally and calmly. That means forging ahead and taking some lumps, a lot of lumps. But the manner in which an organization handles such difficult times is part of what determines the future organizational mentality and culture. The Redskins need to set a tone for Griffin, a tone that shows the team is committed but patience, thoughtful rather than reactionary, calculated but not hostile, productive rather than destructive. Let Haslett finish the season, allow him to leave with his dignity, and make the proper changes out from under the spotlight.