In a Perfect World: A Look Back at the 'Skins Major Offseason Moves

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Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

This year I think we'll go far (we'll get kicked out of the first round of the playoffs), but I am skeptical about how this offseason will affect our team over the course of the next 3 years.

Maybe you will be right, but that is a prediction I could NEVER make with Gibbs at the helm. He is definitely not a "lose-in-the-first-round" guy. I hope they do make the playoffs. If so, I would see them making it at least to the NFC Championship.

And as far as the value of their moves 3 years down the road, don't forget a major intangible. Ramsey has some GREAT talents (strong arm, very accurate, extremely tough, great attitude), but has some critical problems that need correcting (very slow footwork, slow decision-making - in general, a slow release). Our opponents learned that very quickly and took advantage of it - look at the huge difference in sacks with Hasselbeck in there. A year or two learning under Brunell with some GREAT coaching will be HUGE in his development, and the best thing that could happen to him right now. So, 2-3 years from now when Patrick is tearing up the NFL, don't forget how important Brunell was to him (and the Redskins).