On Blache

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Seems to be a lot of discussion over whether or not Blache should be credited for adjustments that help us play better as a game goes along. This is a good discussion, as the Redskins rarely stay with a bad gameplan for an entire game. Is that a credit to our DC? I don't know.

I generally think Blache waits too long to make adjustments, but going through the game film probably distorts reality a little bit as there is not much time between plays to analyze whats going on where he has plenty of time.

I can not say conclusively that the Redskins would be a better defense without Greg Blache calling the shots. I can say with great confidence that they would not be any worse.

We may miss Blache as a DL coach if/when he retires, but I think (my opinion is) that a change in defensive coaching will -- if not immediately -- generate positive results in the long term.

I hope I'm right, because if the problem with the pass rush is personnel related, we're pretty much screwed for the future one way or another.