Half Way Mark, Are You Satisfied? Expectations Going Forward

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I'm never satisfied. I believe the Redskins should've been 6-2 at this point. It's disappointing to see them at 4-3-1. I think they're better than that record indicates.

I'm disappointed with Matt Jones. I'm disappointed with DeSean Jackson. I'm a little disappointed with Kirk Cousins, but I'll explain that in a bit.

Jones is clearly not our feature back. I'm more impressed with Thompson and Fat Rob than I am Matt Jones. The fumbles are just inexcusable. I hate to say it, but I was glad Jones wasn't playing against Cincy. I think he needed to sit for a game. Right now, he's more a liability than a weapon.

DeSean Jackson? Paper guy. Gets hurt every single game, catches one, maybe two per game and then disappears. I think in his mind, he's no longer with the Redskins. He's gone after this season, especially if the Redskins fail to make the post season. I'm thinking he doesn't like playing with Kirk Cousins. Which brings me to Cousins....

Cousins can heat up, and he's played well. He's racked up a bunch of yards, but few points. His red zone efficiency has been terrible. He can't seem to hit the long ball to save his life - which frustrates guys like Jackson who lives and dies by the bomb downfield. He gets suckered with the underneath coverage way too many times, and a lot of his INTs have come from such coverage. Yet, he's frustrating because I don't know of any other quarterback, of whom we could acquire next season, that would be an upgrade to Kirk Cousins. Cousins prepares well. He plays well. At times, he seems unstoppable, until he makes the big INT throw or the drive stalls in the red zone. He's going to put up big numbers, but I don't care about individual stats, I want him leading the 'skins to wins.

I am impressed with Josh Norman. I'm impressed with Cravens. And I know people don't really talk much about him, but I'm impressed with Baker. He's been playing his tail off this year. He's not the best lineman you'll see, but he makes plays when there's a play to be made.

Don't get me started on Trent Williams. I am so disappointed with him getting suspended again. He is such a valuable guy for us, and I think we're going to see the offense struggle without him protecting that blind side.