The Washington Redskins have been my team since the 1980s, when I realized that the moving pictures on our wall screen served a purpose.
The Redskins have a storied past: 3 super bowls, 25 hall of famers, and one of the greatest owners in NFL History – Jack Kent Cooke. Gosh, we were in the playoffs just two years ago! Wha’ Happened!
Here’s the thing – all of the sudden we can’t score. I was at the Lions game this year when the Redskins failed to punch in a touchdown from the 1-yard line. They would eventually lose that game to the Lions, helping to alter NFL history forever (it’s still the Lions only win in a long, long time).
I just don’t know what to say. I mean – I could blame the coach, owner and quarterback, but to what end? They aren’t scoring points, and they have some playmakers on the offense (Portis, Cooley, Moss). I am pretty sure the offensive line is decent, although they are usually banged up or injured.
Here would be my next steps:
- Bench Jason Campbell (sorry, guy)
- Give Clinton Portis at least 25 touches a game
- Line up Santana Moss at the No. 3 spot, set up for inside crosses, etc. Make him more of a Wes Welker type
- Consider the flea-flicker, it worked in the past… bring it back.
- Draft Tim Tebow (hear me out): Strength, Speed, Agility, Arm… but most importantly, he brings heart and a will to win, which are desperately needed right now.
- Blitz More: the sit back and adjust isn’t working
Well, those are just the beginning of the changes needed by the Washington Redskins. I like Jason Campbell, I wish the best for him; however, he isn’t getting the job done (ever). It’s time to shake things up, try some new schemes, and experiment. The traditional smash-mouth football style is not paying dividends.
Let’s crank up the diesel!
Hail to the Redskins!
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