Shanahan has to get more time than that if we want this team and owner to be viewed as anything but an impatient laughing stock. Even if the team is in the tank next year too.
Although, I don't think it will be in the tank. This team is just a couple of FG's away from being 6-6 and in first place in the NFC East. They played the Eagles tight with Rex throwing 4 INT's and still only lost by 7 points (seriously think about that for a minute). They played the Jets tight for 55 minutes.
And all that without talking about how much the injuries have hurt us this year. Granted, that could happen any year.
With a QB who can hit the open man and cut the number of INT's just in half, this team could be 8-4 right now and that isn't a homer talking. Anyone who has watched the games has seen the same thing.
Yes, I am quoting the entire entry from Neo here and for three very good reasons.
First, we must give Coach Shanahan the full five years of his contract. If wants an extension, then give it to him. Why? It's simple. Mike Shanahan is Dan Snyder's last and only lifeline to being a respected owner in the NFL. We can argue until we're burgundy, gold, purple, and turquoise in the face, but without Mike Shanahan in town, Snyder would've had no respect after the Zorn debacle. Not to mention everything since his early days as an owner. I really think Dan Snyder gets it - finally. With that in mind, get used to seeing more of Coach Shanahan and GM Allen - and that is a good thing.
Second, Neo makes a great point about how close we are to being a good team. Not great, but good. Just a few plays and a bit of luck has the Redskins solidly in first place. With another respectable draft, a decent free agency, and better luck with injuries, the Redskins will fare far better in 2012. With that in mind, why would we want to ditch our HC???
Third, what happened to the patience that we were preaching just sixteen months ago??? Hello? Is this thing on? Seriously. This team was not meant to be turned around into a Super Bowl contender in just one or two seasons. As other players have mentioned, there has been a negative culture at Redskins Park for many seasons and it won't be cured with one offseason of draft picks and free agency. It will take another two years at the very least.
As I said in another thread just prior to the season opener, our beloved team will be 5-11 - but it will be a good 5-11. It looks like we will finish with that exact record or darn close to it. However, there are some good things that we see and the future is something that we can anticipate with excitement.
One other thing - we are drafting a QB early on. Get used to it. We will get it right - the class this year is the best ever. Yes, the best ever.
Don't be surprised if we are able to land Andrew Luck for a very decent price. The consolation prize would be RG3 - and he is 1A on the list.
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