Redskins Reality Checks – No news from owners meetings
By Tim Payne
Redskins fans waited with bated breath this week, refreshing Twitter every 30 seconds all week, anticipating news that Bruce Allen had been fired. But it never happened. Whether or not it will in coming weeks remains murky by all reports.
As has been all too common for the Washington Redskins during Dan Snyder’s tenure as owner, off-field concerns have far outweighed the importance and quality of the actual on-field product this year. But while the most important things for this franchise and fan base involve the front office structure and coaching staff, the team will continue to play out this season, closing out with three divisional games.
The Redskins host the Philadelphia Eagles this week with a chance to significantly damage their playoff hopes. So here are some game-specific Redskins Reality Checks as the good guys fight Gangrene.