As we look at the quarterback depth chart, there's a vast improvement with the McNabb-Grossman 1-2 punch than what they had to work with in the past in Campbell-Collins. I'm not sure if Washington grasped that Jason Campbell wasn't the proper fit earlier on in D.C. town by witnessing his lengthy stay. This season, new HC Mike Shanahan will come into town to resurrect an offense that has sputtered frequently over the past few seasons. I think his mastery of zone-blocking schemes will disguise some deficiencies with the offensive line and provide for better continuity. The addition of RB's Larry Johnson and Willie Parker (who combined for 30 TD's 4 years ago) will make Clinton Portis a more effective and fresh runner when it counts. How effective they are will rely heavily upon QB Donovan McNabb's ability to blend in an equal mix of play actions, bootlegs and finding the open man downfield. I'm betting Shanahan may use WR Santana Moss out of the slot as WR's Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly improve. Another big asset this season has to be TE Chris "reliable hands" Cooley (coming off a broken leg) who has that ability to get open across the middle. On the defensive side of the ball, the Redskins DC Jim Haslett will have them turning to a 3-4 alignment (the 1st time in Washington history). If Albert Haynesworth gets his head zeroed in on the team concept, OLB-DE Brian Orakpo should thrive in this defensive scheme. On special teams, PK chores should wind up in the hands of Graham Gano. This remains a sore spot with Gano and P Josh Bidwell who have their share of inexperience and rustiness. This remains a promising team in a very competitive division that was -11 in turnovers and bit by the injury bug last season. In summary, if the Redskins take care of business with Houston, St. Louis, Detroit, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville, they need to hold their own in the division and with the rest to possibly earn them a playoff berth finishing at 9-7 or 10-6. Coming back with the #4 defense in the NFL, new defensive schemes and a quarterback, 10-6 could actually be reality. By Mike Handzelek
 

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