Despite a lackluster free agency period and limited draft choices, the wholesale Washington Redskins Jerseys enter 2010 looking remarkably better than they did in 2009.
Choosing Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen to lead the team into the 21st Century's second decade may have seemed a tad uninspired, but so far they have proven their worth.
They have brought a level of respectability back to this team that wasn't even present during Joe Gibbs' second era. Though no games have been played, this is certainly the team's best leadership under the mercurial Dan Snyder.
While many (including this writer) considered quarterback Jason Campbell (cheap Washington Redskins Jerseys)an up-and-comer, Donovan McNabb provides an instant upgrade at the position. As with the additions of Allen and Shanahan, McNabb brings immediate credibility to the team, the locker room, and within the confines of the Beltway.
The Shanahans (Mike and Kyle) will run an offense familiar to the former Pro Bowler, and there's little doubt that if McNabb stays healthy, he will execute it as well as any elite quarterback in the NFL.
The team's stable of running backs may have made for the ultimate dream fantasy team in 2006, but the combination of all three will give the team something it has never had.
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In Clinton Portis, who will return to form in 2010 with a renewed work-ethic, the team has an all-around back and football player who is capable of doing everything well, if no longer spectacularly.
Washington's addition of Larry Johnson and Willie Parker have no doubt driven Portis, who has always done best with someone sticking a foot up his ass.
Johnson reeled off a 4.4 yard average in Cincinnati last year. Parker, who was never an every-down back, will do well on the outer edges and on swing passes, which are staples of the McNabb-led West Coast offense.
The offensive line is perhaps the most improved position.
Washington signed Artis Hicks to play right guard, and serve as a backup at right tackle. Trent Williams replaces stalwart Chris Samuels at left tackle, and Pro Bowler Jamall Brown will anchor the right side.
Though the team made little effort to bring in depth, a late draft pick, a deposed Mike Williams (right guard) and Stephon Heyer (left/right tackle), creates some depth.
While Williams was somewhat decent at his best moments, Heyer aspired to mediocre, giving up consecutive safeties in the middle of the season.
Still, though, it's an improvement over 2009, where these were the best the team had to offer.
While the team will have the best tight end tandem in the league in Chris Cooley and Fred Davis, the receiver corps is the biggest question mark in the league. Top-line pass catcher Santana Moss is under investigation and facing a possible suspension. Beyond him, there's nothing but question marks.
Malcolm Kelly and Devin Thomas have(discount Washington Redskins Jerseys)shown potential and flashes, but that's all. Neither have proved to be reliable. Though there were nothing but head-cases (Brandon Marshall and Terrell Owens) available in free agency, the team brought in crusty veteran Joey Galloway as an insurance policy.
While Galloway might have a bit left in the tank as a leader and occasional route runner, no one is going to mistake these players for anything special. And if the passing offense doesn't get off the ground, the receivers will put the Redskins on the no-fly list.
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