After starting 6-2, my beloved Redskins sit at 7-6, on the outside of the playoff bubble. Sunday's thrashing at the hands of their next door neighbor Baltimore Ravens served notice that they are done. I warned all of you 'Skins fans not to get too excited after the first half of the season.
For some reason, although they have played well by and large, Washington's defense feels the need to spot their opponents with a 7-0 lead at the outset of every game. Clinton Portis, their only offensive weapon of any note, has way too much wear on his tires to be effective. The passing game continues to lack any kind of identity or go-to player (no disrespect to Chris Cooley but he's not going to stretch any defense with his speed).
In the offseason, they need to get some kind of threat a wide receiver and find a legit pass rusher. Jason Campbell will continue to develop if you give him more targets. They are just a couple of pieces from being a real playoff contender.
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