The Future of the Washington Redskins

Certainly it has been a season to forget in Washington. Not that much was expected when the season began, but the lackluster performance of the skins has fans wanting answers.

Many will blame Jim Zorn. Zorn's future is very unclear in Washington after starting the season with the easiest schedule in football history, Washington has a 2-5 record. Zorn has to shovel if not all then most of the blame for this. Week to week, the offensive and defensive game plan doesn't equate to any production. Zorn has done one of the worst jobs in the league using his timeouts.

He's done a worst job using the personnel he does have. Clinton Portis only has 120 attempts rushing the ball on the season. Just a few years ago Joe Gibbs rode the legs of Portis to the playoffs and wild card victory.

Most will blame Daniel Snyder. I just strongly believe you cannot blame a owner who wants to spend money. Daniel Snyder is not out there calling plays or playing football. What he is trying to do is buy the best football team money can buy.

When Zorn was hired, none of the big name head coaches (Shannahan. Gruden, or Cohwer) were available or I'd assure you he would of thrown big money any of those coaches way.

I do blame him for bringing in Sherman Lewis this season to call plays. If Lewis was brought in then they should of just fired Zorn and allowed Blatche to take over head coaching duties. Now you have a powerless head coach and a joke of a football organization.

The blame should instead be spread out. The offensive line injuries have absolutely crippled the Redskins. The Redskins two top lineman have gone out for the year in Samuels and Thomas, after already losing Pete Kendall and John Jansen this off season. This has left the skins with terrible pass protection and sub par rush blocking ability.

Jason Campbell has also been terrible and that may be an understatement. His accuracy is completely off and the Camobell that started off the 2008 season is gone. The six seasons with six coordinators has apparently completely fried Campbells brain. His ability to audible off of a blitz package, is completely lost and has no ability to throw the long ball.

Portis and Cooley have also had down years for this team, while none of the '08 Draft Picks have stepped into a star roll.

So we look to next year...

There may be too many problems for one year to fix. The first step will be rebuilding your offensive line in the draft. If the guy the Redskins want is not available with their first pick then there second and third round picks must be used on offensive lineman. The Redskins have a slew of expiring contracts this upcoming season, with two players they most likely look to resign (Carlos Rogers and Rocky McIntosh).

A Look Into The Redskins 2010 NFL Draft

1st Pick: Jake Locker-QB-Washington-I look for the Redskins to draft Locker, Clausen, Bradford, Tebow or one of the QBs. Jason Cambell will be a free agent at years end and the Redskins will have no intentions of resigning him. Kyle Orton will be the best available free agent so I look for them to put the QB position as their top priority in the draft. Hopefully, by it being a top priority the Redskins don't make a stretch on Tebow or Bradford and waste a pick.

2nd pick: Jason Fox-OT-Miami-Fox is a big, strong ox that has anchored the line for Jacoy Harris. Fox will be the beginning of rebuilding a declining offensive line with no depth. If the Redskins are able to bring in Fox, then I look for them to cut one of the more expensive lineman. Maybe sign another free agent this offseason as well.

The Redskins do not have a third round pick. The Redskins will most likely spend most of there second day picks on offensive line and maybe one project qb, as Todd Collins also will be off the books.

A Look in to the Redskins Free Agent Moves

Offensive Line
There will be tons of high quality offensive lineman available for the redskins to go after. Such names as Jahri Evans, Logan Mankins, Marcus McNeil, Kevin Mawae, and on will all be on the market. However, with great lineman come expensive contracts. To stay under the cap, it's very unlikely with the Redskins to sign a top tier lineman. If the money is not available look for them too still bring a second tier guy such as Nick Kaczur, Deuce Lutui, Ryan Cook, or Alex Barron.

Quarterback
I doubt they will bring in Orton or Pennington really the only two big names on the market, if they're really even big names. However, with Collins gone I look for the Redskins to bring in a Charlie Batch type player.

A couple other ideas are Duante Culpepper, Jon Kitna, or Rex Grossman. This QB would be used to allow Colt and Locker (or whoever) time to develop.

Wide Receiver
Things could get interesting here. The Redskins need a starting wideout target in the end zone. Braylon will most likely resign with the New York Jets. That still leaves Vincent Jackson and Brandon Marshall available. The Redskins do not need a WR, but if they were able to move Moss, Rande El, Kelly or Thomas it would greatly help the offense to have an endzone threat.

Remember also that the Redskins tried to trade anything and everything for Chad Ochosinco and Anquan Boldin.

I think Snyder to grab one of these top wideouts, a list that includes Braylon Edwards, Terrel Owens, Vincent Jackson, or Brandon Marshall.

Many things can be done to make the 2010 season a much better one for Washinton. The question has always remained in Washington, will Snyder lose Vinny and get a real gm and coach? If the answer is yes, then Snyder has a team in place, with the right moves this offseason and hiring the right coach, to make a playoff run next year.

If Snyder instead takes a softer route keeping his buddy and gm around, bad moves will be made again and the Redskins will be even worst next year without Campbell.

This article was written by single44threat at RST, and you can see the original copy by clicking here .