Skins notes from ESPN.com NFL chat today w/Gary Horton

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2 questions, one direct. Nothing too exciting, but there's not a ton of news going around so here ya go:

Mark (Richmond, VA)
Gary, I'm a huge Redskins Fan, but I am disappointed in the receivers we obtained this offseason. Yes, they are better than what we had, but there is still no HEIGHT!!! With Sam Madison, Will Peterson, Terrance Newman, Anthony Henry, Lito Sheppard, and Sheldon Brown twice a year, do you think the 06-07 Smurfs can get the job done??? I feel this is the weakest spot on the team!!!
GARY HORTON
I would totally disagree with you, because I love what the Redskins have done in the offseason. They wiil feature a base set that has 3 WRs with Santana Moss, Antwaan Randle El and Brandon Lloyd. And I think we've seen that with the new contact rules in the NFL, small receivers are very much en vogue again. I love cornerbacks that like to bump and run, but the rules don't allow them to push receivers all over the field. And these little guys will get off the jam and separate, and this will be a great Redskins passing attack, in my opinion.

Jason (ATX)
Hey Gary thanks for taking time to answer my question. Who do you think will have the Best D in the NFL this year? Do you think Steve Smith can/will put up numbers like last year (since teams will have to keep an eye on KJ)? If so shouldnt he be the leagues MVP?
GARY HORTON
If we're talking about defense, why not stay in Carolina. They added depth to their D-Line and they'll be great. I also like the defenses in Dallas, Washington and Pittsburgh off the top of my head. To answer your question about Smith, I think he'll be as good as he was a year ago and maybe even better because Keyshawn will take away double teams and will do the dirty work over the middle. It will be very difficult for defenses to roll their coverages toward Smith's side like they have in the past. This is the first time he's had a complementary receiver and it should really help him.