Somebody please try to convince me that the FO has a plan.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by The Goat

I think the plan exists and sort of is a two-phase concept. We saw phase one within about 48 hrs of FA. Al and Hall were preconceived and then Dock just fell into our laps like a gift from the Almighty... like Hall did last season. I bet that if Dock wasn't cut we'd have signed a different OL guy rather quickly, maybe the kid Willis. As it turned out I think we did the right thing.

Phase two requires patience. We don't have oodles of cash to spend and frankly there isn't a plethora of coveted talent on the market anyway. We'll get Daniels or another serviceable LDE, however I'd prefer big D back. I feel very confident we sign at least one more OL guy in FA; however, it won't surprise me if we wait till after the draft as it's predictable more quality vets will be cut due to their salary and the simple fact teams will have drafted franchise OTs. Where I see uncertainty is at OLB. Contrary to some of the talk I don't think there's a ton of depth and talent at the position in this year's draft. That means we have less to choose from, it also means other teams have less to choose from so they're less likely to part w/ expensive veterans we could sign and get a few productive seasons from. For this reason I think Vinny's smart move is to take an OLB w/ our first pick. Maybe a tweener OLB/DE as GTripp has mentioned.

As to the long-term... pfff, there's no plan. We've got an unproven HC and a QB yet to establish his franchise status. I think JC makes big progress via Zorn's tutelage this season, which obviously helps the offense. But the question mark(s) at WR are undeniable and w/o serious improvement from that group we won't be a contender for anything. Success allows for a plan. Continued struggles probably engender another changeover at HC/QB. As the Zen master says...

Excellent post! Everything you wrote makes sense to me.

I only disagree with you about the ability of JC to lead this team. On a physical level I have problems with his slow release, his inaccuracy, and the flat trajectory on his deep passes. On a mental level, I don't think that he usually makes decisions quickly enough. I also question his standing as an team leader. I don't see him transmitting his passion for winning to his teammates. Lastly, he just doesn't make enough big plays. Sometimes a QB needs to make a play at a critical time of the game whether or not defenders are draped all over him.

That said, I'd like JC to prove me and the rest of his doubters wrong. That would be wonderful! Nevertheless, until JC steps up to the next level or the Redskins find the right QB to lead them they're not going to be a dominant team.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Excellent post! Everything you wrote makes sense to me.

I only disagree with you about the ability of JC to lead this team. On a physical level I have problems with his slow release, his inaccuracy, and the flat trajectory on his deep passes. On a mental level, I don't think that he usually makes decisions quickly enough. I also question his standing as an team leader. I don't see him transmitting his passion for winning to his teammates. Lastly, he just doesn't make enough big plays. Sometimes a QB needs to make a play at a critical time of the game whether or not defenders are draped all over him.

That said, I'd like JC to prove me and the rest of his doubters wrong. That would be wonderful! Nevertheless, until JC steps up to the next level or the Redskins find the right QB to lead them they're not going to be a dominant team.

It really doesn't matter what we think, his teammates see him as a leader so that's all that matters.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

It really doesn't matter what we think, his teammates see him as a leader so that's all that matters.

No, the number of W's is all that matters. I'll make you a deal: since I'm no QB expert, I'll try to hold my comments on JC and we can all judge his effectiveness during the upcoming season by the best measure I can think of - wins.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

No, the number of W's is all that matters. I'll make you a deal: since I'm no QB expert, I'll try to hold my comments on JC and we can all judge his effectiveness during the upcoming season by the best measure I can think of - wins.

So if wins is all that matters why did you bring up the leadership angle in the first place?

[vallin21]

I agree with Matty, all that matters is that we go to the Superbowl, and whether JC produces or not is irrelevent.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

So if wins is all that matters why did you bring up the leadership angle in the first place?

I shouldn't have brought it up since I have no first hand knowledge of whether or not JC's teammates view him as a leader. I stand corrected.

On the other hand, I stand by my opinions regarding what I see as deficiencies in his skill set. Nevertheless, as a member of the Al Davis "Just win, Baby!" school of football philosophy, I really don't care if he plays well or poorly as long as we win.