Redskins lacked leadership, accountability - WP

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

That is Bruce Allen's job now right? To say no when the new coach screams I want so and so.

Let's hope so. We need discipline, we don't need to be spending a 3rd round pick on Maurice Clarett or any other similar Shanahanigans...too soon?

[sportscurmudgeon]

The formula for success in the NFL starts with getting sufficient talent on the squad and then molding that talent into a team.


It is pretty clear that I am not nearly as enamored with the talent level on this roster as of 1/4/09 as many others around here are. Of the 22 starters the Skins put on the field for most of the games this year, I'd be surprised if half of them would be starters on a team with a winning record. The team needs a talent upgrade.


Having said that, the Redskins have not been a real team for years now. Bruce Smith used to whine to Danny Boy when he didn't get enough snaps; this is not something that just happened the day before yesterday. And when there are "back-channel" ways to get around the coach, you don't have a team; you have an assemblage of individuals who are playing for individual agendas as much as for team outcomes.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

The formula for success in the NFL starts with getting sufficient talent on the squad and then molding that talent into a team.


It is pretty clear that I am not nearly as enamored with the talent level on this roster as of 1/4/09 as many others around here are. Of the 22 starters the Skins put on the field for most of the games this year, I'd be surprised if half of them would be starters on a team with a winning record. The team needs a talent upgrade.


Having said that, the Redskins have not been a real team for years now. Bruce Smith used to whine to Danny Boy when he didn't get enough snaps; this is not something that just happened the day before yesterday. And when there are "back-channel" ways to get around the coach, you don't have a team; you have an assemblage of individuals who are playing for individual agendas as much as for team outcomes.

Never mind last year. How about the roster on 1/4/10

[sportscurmudgeon]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Never mind last year. How about the roster on 1/4/10

Sorry, haven't gotten into the habit of "10" as opposed to "09" just yet... :confused-

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Let's hope so. We need discipline, we don't need to be spending a 3rd round pick on Maurice Clarett or any other similar Shanahanigans...too soon?

Makes you wonder about Gerhart in the 3rd? Crap never mind, we don't have a 3rd round pick......for now. However, with that said I wouldn't mind seeing a trade down from our second round pick. Assuming of course a quality offensive tackle could be identified by the scouting department.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Makes you wonder about Gerhart in the 3rd? Crap never mind, we don't have a 3rd round pick......for now. However, with that said I wouldn't mind seeing a trade down from our second round pick. Assuming of course a quality offensive tackle could be identified by the scouting department.

With the 2nd and 3rd rounds conducted on Friday night, that Friday is going to be hell on my nerves. Twitter may go on overload with all the trade rumors that will surface.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

With the 2nd and 3rd rounds conducted on Friday night, that Friday is going to be hell on my nerves. Twitter may go on overload with all the trade rumors that will surface.

This draft nonsense is getting crazy, 3 days starting on Thursday.

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

With the 2nd and 3rd rounds conducted on Friday night, that Friday is going to be hell on my nerves. Twitter may go on overload with all the trade rumors that will surface.

lets just hope we get two picks friday night, that would make my night