Redskins midterm grades

[MTK]

QB: Campbell has been solid but outside of the Lions game nothing spectacular. He has improved his short range accuracy but still need work on the deep stuff. Considering it's his first full season as the starter, I'm pleased with his progress but he still has plenty of room for improvement. Right now he's not costing us games, but he needs to get to that point where he can win games for us. Grade: C+

RB:Prior to the Jets game Portis was having a disappointing season. Part of the blame has to go to the banged up offensive line, but part of the blame also has to go on Portis. If last week was any indication of what's to come in the 2nd half of the season, the running game should be in good shape. Betts has had a limited role and has had difficulty adjusting to playing so sparingly, and probably understandably so. Grade: B

WR: Everyone outside of Randle El has been disappointing, and even Randle El as cooled off in recent weeks. Moss needs to pick up his play in the 2nd half. Grade: D

TE: Cooley has been a solid producer and the offense definitely needs to continue to get him involved more often. Grade: B

OL: Losing two starters is rough, especially when they are the caliber of players that Thomas and Jansen are. However injuries are part of the game and Fabini and Wade have had enough time together now that the excuses are running thin, they need to start getting it done. Things started to come together at least on the ground against the Jets, granted they are pretty weak against the run. Grade: C

DL: Montgomery is one of the best stories for the team this year. Griffin has been solid but needs to stay healthy. Andre Carter has had a nice season and has shown that last year's strong finish wasn't a fluke. He's already matched his sack total from last year and is on pace for double digits. Overall this unit has been stout against the run, and has shown flashes of being able to provide pressure. Grade: B

LB: What else can you say about London Fletcher? They guy is a tackling machine and has been leader on and off the field. Great pickup. Rocky McIntosh has been impressive in his first year as a starter and is 2nd on the team in tackles. Marcus Washington has been banged up but Godfrey has filled in and done a solid job. The LB corps which were a mess last year are now one of the strongest units on the team. Grade: B+

CB: The injury bug has bitten this unit with Rogers out for the season and Smoot battling a hamstring problem that will probably hamper him for the rest of the year. Springs has quietly enjoyed a solid season on the field despite some serious family issues off of it. Overall the CB play is much improved from a year ago. Grade: B

S: The duo of Landry and Taylor has been everything that we expected when Landry was drafted back in April. Taylor leads the league with 5 INTs, and Landry is coming off his best game as a pro against the Jets. Grade: B+

P/K: Frost started off hot but has really cooled off. He needs to get back on track. Suisham is now 12/15 (80%) after his 5 FG day against the Jets. Grade: B