Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Will The Washington Redskins Bounce Back?

By James Lineham

To beat the Rams at home by a score of 9-7 isn't exactly impressive, but they'll take it however they can get it. At least the defense seemed to be effective. Then again, it all happened against the Rams, a team that struggled to score throughout 2008 and seems to have the same problem in 2009.

This loss might not have been the worst loss in franchise history, but it's definitely right up there. There is no excuse in losing to the Lions really, the Washington Redskins have by far the more talented team -- the most talented teams don't always win -- sometimes the team more prepared wins.

The Redskins offense is one of the worst in the NFC - QB Jason Campbell is completing a high percentage of his passes but the Redskins can't score in the redzone.

The Redskins have an interesting team in the sense that it's considered well rounded. On the other hand, they have the weakest quarterback in the division in Jason Campbell (while he's a good quarterback, he doesn't compare to the likes of Donovan McNabb, Eli Manning, or Tony Romo).

If the Redskins can't beat the Detroit Lions, what chance do they have against the better teams of the league. The Redskins need wins against the Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Bucs and Oakland Raiders if they hope to even taste the top of the NFC East division.

The Redskins have QB Jason Campbell -- who hasn't developed as the franchise QB the Redskins were hoping for, yet. Campbell is already 27 years old and the most touchdown passes he threw for in a season was only- in 08'. Redskins fans hope he is a late bloomer or otherwise the Redskins have no future with his as QB.

In 08', Campbell did compete 62% of his pass attempts which shows he can be accurate enough, but his leadership qualities are questioned. Jim Zorn should do a better job at helping him develop.

Given that head coach Jim Zorn played quarterback in the NFL before -- one would assume Campbell would be further along in his development then he currently is. The Redskins are in a very tough division if you are a good team, if the Redskins keep playing like they have, a 6-10 season will be their destiny.

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