[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I don't mean to be a prick (but I'm sure I'm going to sound like one), but the thing that annoys me about your initial thread, is that you bring the same tired/overused/outdated/beaten to death/cliche criticisms of the team....



Now I think that there could be a debate about our backups, how good they should be, etc., etc....but I'm sorry not everyone is going to be the Pats, Colts, or Steelers. I know the Redskins as an organization have a lot to improve upon, but for once I would like to see for things to click together, for our young players to develop, and for us to have some freaking luck. And we're not going to see that until the regular season starts.

Personally, I think getting quality backups is part talent and part luck. I mean who knew Horton would be starter after being picked in the 7th round? Who knew Brady would be a Pro Bowler/HOF'er after being selected in the later rounds?

I think for the most part, our team is building through the draft (except that people want to see instant results), has picked up quality free agents (Fletch, AH, DHall), and is making an effort to keep their draft picks. But they have also had bad luck (J. Taylor) and are still dealing with some of the consequences of bad decisions in the past.

Yes. Building through the draft takes time and patience over several years.