Good column here...

[sportscurmudgeon]

Dan Daly has been covering the NFL and the Redskins more specifically for about 25 years.

This column is interesting reading...


Enough about Haynesworth, Redskins need to focus on future | TBD.com

[mlmdub130]

this
http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-l...tml#post766662

and this

4. A few hours before the Patriots punched out the Jets, the Broncos fired Josh McDaniels, Shanahan’s successor. That’s not why I mention it, though. I mention it because a coaching change is usually followed by a roster shakeout. Translation: Some of Shanny’s former players, guys he wouldn’t mind having here, might be available to him now.

We might not be talking about a whole bunch. We might only be talking about one or two. But it all helps when you’re faced with the kind of reconstruction project the Redskins are.

make today a little bit better. it would be really nice to see a good young talent be brought in here for a reasonable trade with no crazy contracts. heres to the future

[Longtimefan]

Good read and all true. Boy!! how I envy teams like Philly, the Giants and NE, teams that know how to build and are never far from contention.

There's confidence among many that the Redskins are on the right track with this new outfit in town. I've been down this road so many times before that I've developed an attitude. That attitude suggests that despite the optimism, prove it, to do that is going to take something I may not have a lot of left. Thirteen weeks has been much too long to allow this AH saga to continue, the sad part is he will continue to be in the news for the remainder of this season and possibly into the next. It's a real sad state of affairs.

[mooby]

I think this thing with Haynesworth is becoming so unbearable that it's distracting guys on our team to a serious degree. I think now that he's gone for the season at least we might see a semblance of normalcy around Redskins Park and hopefully they can rebound, even if it's just a little.

[SirClintonPortis]

Jason Garrett is going his stroke his damn red-headed ego like the chump backup he was and try to run the score up on us. I suspect he deliberately ousted Tubby so he could get the keys to the car, and now wants to make a big name for himself and landed the job he wants. And the sad thing is, I think he's going to be successful as we still haven't scored an offensive touchdown against them in ages and those ****ing Cowboys are playing better. Tashard Choice is their best RB and would run all over us....

[Longtimefan]

From a talent standpoint, every team in the NFC east is head and shoulders above the Redskins. Shanahan and Co. has been charged with changing that, and over the next few years [if I live], I'll be paying close attention to his work and will be more than willing to see him be allowed enough time to get the job done. In the final analysis, regardless of the obstacles, he's going to be judged by the product he puts on the field.

[CultBrennan59]

^^With the article mentioned above, it does bring up an interesting point; with McDaniels fired, more of Shanahan's players who fit both his and McDaniel's system could become available now.Example:
Guard Kris Kuper

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

From a talent standpoint, every team in the NFC east is head and shoulders above the Redskins. Shanahan and Co. has been charged with changing that, and over the next few years [if I live], I'll be paying close attention to his work and will be more than willing to see him be allowed enough time to get the job done. In the final analysis, regardless of the obstacles, he's going to be judged by the product he puts on the field.

If you live?? I don't want to hear that kind of talk.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If you live?? I don't want to hear that kind of talk.

Well SS you know I'm a 13 yr. survivor, though thankfully I remain in remission I have both good and bad days. Sometimes I feel the affects of the treatment is almost as bad as the disease itself.

We have a great many healthy young people here who still [hopefully] have a long time to wait for the Redskins to get better, unfortunately for me, I've already cashed in my thirty year plan more than twice, so seeing this team get better sooner rather than later ls the only remaining option I have.

[warpaint]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Well SS you know I'm a 13 yr. survivor, though thankfully I remain in remission I have both good and bad days. Sometimes I feel the affects of the treatment is almost as bad as the disease itself.

We have a great many healthy young people here who still [hopefully] have a long time to wait for the Redskins to get better, unfortunately for me, I've already cashed in my thirty year plan more than twice, so seeing this team get better sooner rather than later ls the only remaining option I have.

Not really. Like your name says, Long Time Fan, for 13 yrs you've kicked ass so whats another 13. Hopefully this time we can get it right. Here is to trying!!!!!

Get well brother. I wish the best for you.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Well SS you know I'm a 13 yr. survivor, though thankfully I remain in remission I have both good and bad days. Sometimes I feel the affects of the treatment is almost as bad as the disease itself.

We have a great many healthy young people here who still [hopefully] have a long time to wait for the Redskins to get better, unfortunately for me, I've already cashed in my thirty year plan more than twice, so seeing this team get better sooner rather than later ls the only remaining option I have.

God bless you man. Far more important things in life than whether the Skins win or lose on Sunday

[tdSKINS1]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

God bless you man. Far more important things in life than whether the Skins win or lose on Sunday

Very true I wish people looked past everything and realize it is just a game in the end. Longtimefan it's been awhile man! How's it been??

[warpaint]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Good read and all true. Boy!! how I envy teams like Philly, the Giants and NE, teams that know how to build and are never far from contention.

There's confidence among many that the Redskins are on the right track with this new outfit in town. I've been down this road so many times before that I've developed an attitude. That attitude suggests that despite the optimism, prove it, to do that is going to take something I may not have a lot of left. Thirteen weeks has been much too long to allow this AH saga to continue, the sad part is he will continue to be in the news for the remainder of this season and possibly into the next. It's a real sad state of affairs.

OK . I will give you this, Philly, NE, and NY are looking good now. There was a time and place when these teams were poison and they were on the verge of going to another city (NE). All I know is that once we win again it will be a beautiful thing. We will win AGAIN.

LONGTIMEFAN... don't give up. My father gave up, I've been hurting ever since. I don't know what your status is now, just know that you will always be my Brother in this thing we call the Redskin Nation.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

God bless you man. Far more important things in life than whether the Skins win or lose on Sunday

Thank you!! Smack and you're so right. I have truly been blessed.

[Longtimefan]

Sorry for the double post but......thank you warpaint and you too tdSKINS for your words of hope and inspiration. Believe me guys, I'll never give up, I didn't give up in 1997 when I was given four months to live and I'm not about too now. I just want to see the Redskins get back to that level of respectability where I can be as proud of them as I once was.

td i'll pm you.