The Mike Shanaplan

[KI Skins Fan]

This says it all for me:

"What many football fans don’t understand out there is that rebuilding takes longer than one year. Even though there was a lot of depth at the quarterback position in this year’s draft, each quarterback had major flaws.

These include Cam Newton’s off-the-field issues or simplistic offense in college, Jake Locker’s accuracy problems, Blaine Gabbert and Andy Dalton transitioning from a spread offense, Christian Ponder’s durability issues and Ryan Mallett’s character concerns.

With an upcoming draft class of quarterbacks such as Andrew Luck, Matt Barkley and Landry Jones, the Redskins have the potential to upgrade that particular position in the future. Right now, the Redskins filled holes that were an absolute necessity.

Even though it’s going to be a hard season to watch with either Rex Grossman or the unproven John Beck at quarterback, there needs to be a solid foundation set before the team decides to pencil in a young quarterback, and I believe they are taking the cautious steps in doing so."

[GridIron26]

Redsk1, you are correct. It is possible that the team will be worse than last year. And yet I still believe we are heading in right direction. Shanny and Allen are trying to change the culture in Redskins organization and they are succeeding so far. Even Willie Parker said that Redskins organization didn't care about football, all players cared about was partying. The FO are trying to change that by bringing in young hard-working players (see Kerrigan, Hankerson, and etc..). That is what I care about the most.

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Redsk1, you are correct. It is possible that the team will be worse than last year. And yet I still believe we are heading in right direction. Shanny and Allen are trying to change the culture in Redskins organization and they are succeeding so far. Even Willie Parker said that Redskins organization didn't care about football, all players cared about was partying. The FO are trying to change that by bringing in young hard-working players (see Kerrigan, Hankerson, and etc..). That is what I care about the most.

I'm w/ you. Sure I'd love for the team to win 10 games next year. I'm ok winning 5 or 6 b/c I think we are heading in the right direction.

[Monkeydad]

Worst team ever? Worse than last year?

Not a chance for either.


Our defense is going to be one of the better in the league I predict. The first year of a 3-4 transition is usually ugly.

We drafted some key pieces, picked up others from FA (O.J. Atogwe). We reinforced the CB spot in the draft but I still expect us to make a run at Nnamdi.

Here's my predicted D depth chart:

DEs - Carricker, Alexander/Holliday
NT - A. Bryant/Jenkins
OLBs - Orakpo, Kerrigan
ILBs - Fletcher, Blades/Riley
CB - Hall, Asomugha (if not, Buchanon/B. Thompson)
SS - Landry
FS - Otogwe


That's a solid D to me. If we can get Nnamdi Asomugha, this WILL be the best secondaries not only in the league now, perhaps ever. Hall, Nnamdi, Landry and Atogwe? That's a Madden roster!


On offense, our WR is deep now, as is RB. We just need some FA O-linemen and any QB should have plenty of options and success. I say 8-8 minimum is our record. The middle of the schedule has a nice winning streak set up for us, but it's a tough last month of the season. Thankfully, the Giants' collapse will be going strong.

[Jontrem]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

DEs - Carricker, Alexander/Holliday
NT - A. Bryant/Jenkins
OLBs - Orakpo, Kerrigan
ILBs - Fletcher, Blades/Riley
CB - Hall, Asomugha (if not, Buchanon/B. Thompson)
SS - Landry
FS - Otogwe

I could be wrong but I thought we drafted Jenkins to play mostly DE?

[Longtimefan]

I don't know of any legitimate argument that can be put forth suggesting we will be worse this year than last. Despite sporting the 31st ranked defense, new system, new coaching staff and terminology the team was still competitive in just about every game.

We won't forget that Monday night debacle against Philadelphia but, aside from that game we had our chances against all our competition. The game against Tampa Bay after coming from behind should have resulted in a win, unfortunately bad fortune prevented it.

Based on the additions already made through the draft and the prospect for further additions once free agency becomes a reality, despite the schedule [which I don't consider friendly] we should improve 2-maybe 3 games over last year. I look for improvement in increments not overnight success and I feel we have the ability to accomplish that. 8-8 or 9-7 would be a tremendous improvement all things considered.

[skinsfaninok]

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[mredskins]

^ Awesome start a thread on it, I am sure plenty folks want to hear about your adventure!

[Dirtbag59]

We have to resign Brown. 2010 rules most likely means no Harris and no Joesph. Rumors also have the Buc's working out a long term deal with Joseph.

Well, just imagine if you will, there's a line at One Buccaneer Place for long-term contracts, big ole Roly Poly Penn, as in Donald, got his. Davin Joseph may get his, but there's Barrett Ruud standing there with his bowl and Mark Dominik is controlling the soup

[skinsfaninok]

Didn't feel like another thread lol, I hope we keep him and he really seemed Like he enjoyed his time in WSH. One thing I can say is JB thinks MS is a damn good football coach and liked DS also. I really couldn't ask him much though.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Didn't feel like another thread lol, I hope we keep him and he really seemed Like he enjoyed his time in WSH. One thing I can say is JB thinks MS is a damn good football coach and liked DS also. I really couldn't ask him much though.

I got you covered. If it fails I'll take the heat.

[NYCskinfan82]

The way I see it once Free Agency gets started we will sign VY to be our QB. We will give him limited plays until he learns the offense. Grossman or Beck will be the starter. In 2012 draft we will be able to get a good QB maybe Luck will fall to us because most teams that needed a QB picked a QB other than the bills, cardinals, & seahawks. We will release Grossman or Beck in 2012 and we will have VY starting for three years and then the QB we draft in 2012 will takeover. HTTR.

[tjmorgan]

I know it is only a rumor, but what is everyone's thought about Matt Hasselbeck coming to DC

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by tjmorgan

I know it is only a rumor, but what is everyone's thought about Matt Hasselbeck coming to DC

With the way free agency is shaping up I group the QB's as follows.

"I will accept no less then a starting job." - Marc Bulger, Matt Hasselbeck,

"I better have a good chance of winning the starting job" - Alex Smith, Matt Leinart,

"I'll settle for a backup job, but a starting job would be nice" - Senneca Wallace, Matt Moore

"Can I haz job? Any j0b will be K." - Brady Quinn.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

With the way free agency is shaping up I group the QB's as follows.

"I will accept no less then a starting job." - Marc Bulger, Matt Hasselbeck,

"I better have a good chance of winning the starting job" - Alex Smith, Matt Leinart,

"I'll settle for a backup job, but a starting job would be nice" - Senneca Wallace, Matt Moore

"Can I haz job? Any j0b will be K." - Brady Quinn.

Where does Tarvaris Jackson fit?