[BDBohnzie]

here's my 2 cents...take it or leave it.

Expectations are always high for the Redskins, even thought it's almost been 15 years since the last Lombardi Trophy waltzed into our hearts. We go into training camp telling ourselves that we can't get too overconfident on this team. Then they go and win 3 games...which is the worst thing that could have happened. Expectations sore, people talk playoffs, and Kornheiser wants to start the bandwagon.

Then it happens...the Skins lose 6 of 8. Heartbreakers to the Broncos, Bucs, Raiders and Chargers, where we have the game in the bag, only to lose. Unfortunately, this is the same team that started the year.

Brunell is having a solid year at QB, Portis is going to get 1000 yards, and finally broke his TD curse. Santana Moss is solidifying himself as a #1 receiver. The defense, while not as good as last year, is still keeping the Skins in games. Carlos Rogers and Mike Sellars have emerged as key contributers, and LaVar is now in GW and Gibbs' good graces.

However, injuries, lack of improvement, and mistakes cost the Skins dearly. The turnover ratio is huge. A wet behind the ears QB beat the secondary badly. Other teams now know to blanket Moss and make Brunell beat them with the other options. Our defense, great at times, has hurt the Skins when it matters most.

Unfortunately, all these things happen. At 5-6, the Skins are by no means out of it. The Skins could still win the NFC East, but have to execute, and peform at a higher level. They are capable, but will they? Win out, and 10-6 may just get them in the playoffs.

It's your own preogative to either not watch or whatever, however, through thick and thin, Skins fans are Skins fans because they love the team. Hold your head high, and sit on that couch, bar stool, stadium seat, and cheer on the best goddamn football team out there.