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PICKING UP THE PIECES
Redskins midseason report card
Date published: 11/4/2009
The Washington Redskins' bye week couldn't come soon enough, as poor play, injuries As the Redskins prepare to face the Falcons in Atlanta Sunday, here is a Free Lance-Star mid-season report on the players, the coaching, the management and the future of the organization. Where does the team go from here? Here are three pressing issues: 1. WILL OWNER DANIEL SNYDER CHANGE THE WAY HE RUNS This is by far the most-meaningful question left this season. It likely won't be answered until the offseason, but how the final nine games transpire could have an impact. Finishing with only two to four wins would seemingly provide Snyder a greater impetus to overhaul the operation and cede control to a general manager hired from outside the organization. Fan reaction to more losing could be influential, as well. So far, there's no evidence that this will happen. 2. WHICH PLAYERS WILL EMERGE The Redskins began this season with the oldest roster in the NFL. That, plus the possibilities of an uncapped season and a new head coach, could equate to a major roster overhaul. Some players still must prove that they deserve to stay. Receiver Devin Thomas and Fred Davis will get their chances with increased roles during the final nine games. Wideout Malcolm Kelly, offensive linemen Chad Rinehart and Mike Williams and cornerback Justin Tryon are among those who must seize any opportunity. 3. WILL THE OFFENSE ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING FROM HERE ON? Washington's offense has been downright painful to watch. There are problems at every position. Coach Jim Zorn insists that the Redskins are close to producing at an acceptable level, but he has been saying that for weeks now. If the patchwork offensive line can improve, perhaps with the inclusion of T Levi Jones, maybe the Redskins will score 20 in a game. --Rich Campbell
Date published: 11/4/2009
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