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But all fans will move on if he finally shuts up and plays. He did well against the Jets…and the Redskins need him.

I was extremely annoyed with Haynesworth in the beginning, and I wanted us to trade him asap. But, it seems like he and Shanahan may be turning the corner. Plus, Haynesworth seems to be doing everything that is asked of him so I can’t really get mad or annoyed with him at this point. I realize when he’s motivated, he can be the best DL in the league, and if he’s helping us win games I certainly can’t complain.

Biggest difference is pocket awareness and leadership. Campbell had neither and McNabb has both.

The biggest difference between Campbell and McNabb is McNabb’s ability to make plays and make something out of nothing. A lot of the blame can be on our terrible O-line last year, but Campbell didn’t really take too many chances. McNabb just knows how to make good things happen.

Also, unlike Campbell, I have the confidence in McNabb to lead us down the field in the 4th quarter if we’re down a TD or FG. McNabb’s leadership and experience is also far superior than Campbell’s, and it seems to show in the words of our offense. Our offense seems to have more confidence when they’re on the field with McNabb because of everything he brings to the table.

Of course I have nothing against Campbell, and I wish him well, but

Trent Williams has been an absolute stud and Jammal Brown (RT), the former pro-bowler from the Saints, played well too.

Skins have no depth though so staying injury free is key. I think we’re a 7-9 team b/c our schedule is absurdly difficult.

we will absolutely know where we are as a team and what we need to improve by the end of the season. Right now it looks like we are about a .500 team against almost all of the best teams in the league. If we can compete this year, it bodes well for us. If not…well, we’ll have to address each issue and do what we can to get better. Like Kevin says, injuries will be key is we only have real depth at a few positions.

Has been gelling pretty well in my opinion. Against the blitz-happy Jets, our O-line held their own and Rex Grossman was never really pressured at all, except for once or twice. Our running game has been terrible thus far though. Pass protection wise, we’re pretty good. Run blocking… not so much, at least not yet. However, if we have any injuries on our first string O-line, we’re screwed.

We do have a tough schedule and I do believe we’re at least in the most competitive division. However, I could make a case for any of the four teams winning the division (I don’t think we will though). Redskins, Cowboys, Eagles, and Giants all have strengths and weaknesses, it all comes down to luck and injuries in my opinion. I think we’re an 8-8 team, but could be 9-7 or 10-6 if we have some luck on our side.

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Even though it is tough to replace a leader like him.

And with Leianrt, a lot of us are divided. It seems like half the Blog thinks Leianrt should stay (I’m in that half), and the other half thinks Anderson should start.

The Cardinals defense is getting better and better. They take an excessive amount of heat for the playoff games last year. What people don’t realize is how beat up they were. The depth was paper thin. When players starting going down with injuries it dominoed. They’ll surprise people this season.

Boldin won’t be missed. He’s high profile but the guys backing him will fill in fine. Plus we picked up a bad ass undrafted rookie in Stephen Williams. The players we lost after last season won’t be as big a loss as believed, barring of course Kurt Warner. The team had a repalcement for Rolle lined up since the rookie combine (Rhodes). Dansby’s replacement was drafted in the 2nd round. He’s coming on faster than expected and should be a starter week one (Daryl Washington). He would have been the first round choice if NT Dan Williams hadn’t slipped to us. As Williams comes into his own watch the Cardinals D line wreak havoc.

As for the QB… holy crap. Let’s hope our WR corp can make Derek Anderson look good. Leinart looks to be walking out the door if he can find a taker. We have a 5th round pick and an undrafted rookie behind them.

The offensive line started out poorly but is now starting to gel. Not sure how well they will do but hopeful. They are built to be a road grading machine for Wells and Hightower.