So what now? A consultant to call signals to prevent Antwaan Randle El from letting a punt hit him in the face mask? How about a special play-caller to keep DeSean Jackson from running 20 yards past Chris Horton? Surely, Buddy Ryan would rather call some defensive signals than play shuffleboard or pinochle.
You know what the Washington Redskins need most after a 27-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles? A vacation. They need to get the hell out of Dodge, leave the playbook at home, get away from the coaches, from the executive vice president of football operations, from the owner, from the TV and the newspapers. Never has a team been more in need of a bye week. I know the Redskins must be tired because it's exhausting just watching them.
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