[Longtimefan]

From a talent standpoint, every team in the NFC east is head and shoulders above the Redskins. Shanahan and Co. has been charged with changing that, and over the next few years [if I live], I'll be paying close attention to his work and will be more than willing to see him be allowed enough time to get the job done. In the final analysis, regardless of the obstacles, he's going to be judged by the product he puts on the field.