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Dirtbag59 · 01-13-2010, 10:45 PM

Shanny wants throwback offense?
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Mike Shanahan finally became the head coach (and executive vice president) of the Washington Redskins last Tuesday night, so let's continue to take a look at changes that might come to the organization. We had heard some rumors from several sources, and NFC East blogger Matt Mosley noted five specific things that Shanahan must address in the wake of his hire.

One decision that needs to be worked out before any offseason personnel moves can be made is the offensive strategy. Will Shanny stick with what worked for a while in Denver, a traditional "run to win" strategy as the Washington Post details, or will he join the rest of the league in realizing that a team needs to pass well in order to win?

Regardless, Clinton Portis might be a goner either way. Paul Tenorio of Redskins Insider pointed out that Shanahan didn't seem too high on Portis in his opening presser, and there appears to be some anti-Clinton chatter in the locker room.

No matter which offense Shanahan chooses, an upgrade to the offensive line is needed. Expect the 'Skins to address that issue in free agency and the draft.

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Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: Shanahan wants a 3-4 Defense Shanny wants throwback offense? 11:50 AM ET Mike Shanahan \| Broncos Top Email Mike Shanahan finally became the head coach (and executive vice president) of the Washington Redskins last Tuesday night, so let's continue to take a look at changes that might come to the organization. We had heard some rumors from several sources, and NFC East blogger Matt Mosley noted five specific things that Shanahan must address in the wake of his hire. One decision that needs to be worked out before any offseason personnel moves can be made is the offensive strategy. Will Shanny stick with what worked for a while in Denver, a traditional "run to win" strategy as the Washington Post details, or will he join the rest of the league in realizing that a team needs to pass well in order to win? Regardless, Clinton Portis might be a goner either way. Paul Tenorio of Redskins Insider pointed out that Shanahan didn't seem too high on Portis in his opening presser, and there appears to be some anti-Clinton chatter in the locker room. No matter which offense Shanahan chooses, an upgrade to the offensive line is needed. Expect the 'Skins to address that issue in free agency and the draft. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG