Is A Redskins Win Possible Against the Saints?

Of course.  But, might they have more than an “on any given Sunday” chance of winning?

I think they do.  Now, my record of predictions is way off here.  I still think the Skins players and coaches have some real special qualities–the qualities that could make this team great.  But, with all the data that has come in this season, it is clear that as Rich Gannon has said, there is a lack of discipline up and down the organization.

We all know where that starts.  I won’t belabor that.  And I am amazed at how well Jim Zorn and Jason Campbell have handled themselves as stand up guys in very difficult circumstances.

But on the field, where greatness must be proven out amid all on-field and off-field adversity, the data is clear: this team has fallen far short.  They have lacked the killer instinct needed to win the close games.  As a result, they are in the bottom of the NFL.

But is it possible that this team, which does not appear to have an ounce of quit in it, could muster the focus, determination, and execution to beat the undefeated Saints–a team that increasingly looks like the team of destiny this year?

Yes, the Skins could make their mark on this season by giving the Saints their only loss this year.  And that is what I am thinking may happen.

If Jason Campbell and the rest of the players on the field can get the kind of nasty that Gregg Williams took to New Orleans–instead of running things here–I think they can do it.

Now, the nasty on Williams’ side of the ledger is not to be overlooked.  He will have no small chip on his shoulder today.

An intriguing matchup, to be sure.  The Skins could easily get housed–and Williams could make this a massive statement against the Snyder regime in the face of the entire league.  Part of me is cheering for that–anything to get Snyder to see this franchise is a public trust, a diamond in the rough of this partisan loudmouthed city, and not a marketing organization.  This is a football team and it needs to be run by football people, not yes men.

But the Redskins team is not the Redskins organization.  And I got this team giving the Saints all they can handle–coming up short by a field goal or last minute drive.

And the disappointing reality of the good that could have been this season–and the bad that will continue year after year without a culture change from the top down–will be on display for the world to see.

Again.