Redskins defensive coordinator Greg Blache put himself on a self imposed ban from the media a few weeks ago. He has given no reason, and no one really seems to care either way.

He broke his vow recently to come to the defense of owner Dan Snyder after Redskins Hall Of Famer John Riggins said that Snyder was a "really bad man". Blache gave a short statement contradicting Riggins, and said that Snyder was a good man who cared about people.

Is he speaking of the same Dan Snyder who recently banned all Redskins fans from bringing in signs to the game because most were critical of his ownership? The same fans who have had a waiting list on season tickets over 40 years now that stretches as long as 25 years until one can hope for a shot at season tickets. Fans who are considered to be the most knowledgeable and loyal in the entire league.

Perhaps Blache is speaking of the caring Snyder that threatened to put a muzzle on Redskins legendary Hall Of Famer Sonny Jurgensen from his spot on the Redskins Network because Jurgensen was being critical of the play of the team. This makes Snyder's claims of growing up a fan of the team and admirer of the teams rich tradition and legacy appear more preposterous.

It is really quite easy to see the ulterior motives of Greg Blache. His faux kudos are an obvious attempt to throw his hat in the ring for the head coaching job that will be available when current coach Jim Zorn is fired at seasons end. At the least, it is an attempt to hang onto his job after Snyder hires a replacement for Zorn and possibly Vinny Cerrato.

In these harsh economic times, no one can really blame him for trying to hang onto his job. Yet it seems Blache is as detached from Redskins Nation and team tradition as Snyder is. Trying to brown nose and snowball is not going to have many fans cheering him on to be the next head coach, let alone stay on with the staff. Not that this matters to him nor Snyder anyways.

Now on with my picks for week nine :

Last week I went 10-3, which makes me 70-30 overall.

Washington Redskins @ Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons are desperate after losing to their divisional rival New Orleans Saints last week. They realize they need to keep pace with the ultra hot Saints now, and they will take out their frustrations on a struggling Redskins team that lacks leadership at the top.

The Redskins fans can find two things to be happy about this week. One is that Jim Zorn couldn't get outcoached and lose on a bye week, and the other is that the game is in Atlanta. This way they can take their anti-Snyder and Cerrato signs into a stadium without being thrown out like they would be in D.C.

Falcons 24   Redskins 10

Arizona Cardinals @ Chicago Bears

The battle of the enigmas might best term this meeting. Both teams are inconsistent, unpredictable, talented, and underachieving.

Arizona will be missing star wide receiver Anquan Boldin, and they will need to throw the ball a lot versus a Bears team trying to find their identity on defense Any positive rushing yards they get from Beanie Wells or Tim Hightower will be a bonus

The Bears passing game is still struggling under Jay Cutler. He has been hit or miss all year, and now might be without the services of Devin Hester because of an ankle injury. This is a game Chicago could run Matt Forte to victory, but their offensive line has played poorly so far. Arizona needs this game to prove last season was not a fluke, and they will have favorable weather on their side.

Cardinals 34   Bears 28

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