You Guys Need To Chill

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So by now everyone knows that the Lions beat the Redskins, ending Detroit's 19-game losing streak. So the Redskins fans of the world are crying
their eyes out, ashamed they follow what people now consider "The Worst Team in the NFL".

Alright 'Skins fans, let's get something straight: losing to the Lions doesn't really mean much, regardless if you won, you still kinda suck. The team was a field goal away from being 0-3.

C'mon, let's be real here. The wide receivers have been fairly inconsistent. Don't give me none of that "Santana Moss crushed Detroit and had 178 receiving yards" crap. I didn't say they can't have their moments, I'm just saying they aren't the most reliable group of guys. Just be thankful they aren't at Ted Ginn, Jr. level.

Portis hasn't been getting the job done either. In three games, the most he rushed for in a single game was 79 yards. Against the Rams. Let's be honest, their D is weak. Without going on ESPN or whatever, not many people could name a single dude from the defense. I struggled to remember Chris Long. That's not gonna cut it.
And the Lions basically shut down Portis in that game. 42 yards on the ground. Really?

Your defense has 4 sacks and 1 pick. Washington faced Jake Delhomme Version 2 in Marc Bulger and a overrated rookie QB. Both teams with weak offensive lines.

No.

By the way, firing Jim Zorn wouldn't solve the problem. The team has made many coaching changes through the years recently, it hasn't done much to help the team's success. Don't blame Zorn too much. And plus, at the pro level, the job of a coach is sometimes overrated. At this point, it's mostly a player issue.

Only Jason Campbell has been resembling anything of success on the team. With a better receiving core, he'd probably have more touchdowns. His only mistake is that he holds on to the ball too long. Of the two 'Skins games I've seen, the O-lines gives Campbell a decent amount of time to throw. If receivers aren't open, he has to be more proactive.

The Lions are a better team than people are giving them credit. They aren't a good team. Not by a long shot, but they've improved. Although the changes in the coaching staff or personnel probably haven't done much of a difference, except firing Matt Millen, the Lions have something to prove: Not to be the league's laughing stock. After an offseason to let things sink in, they realize the shame and despair that goes with being winless.

Detroit doesn't have much to look forward to. Financial problems have decimated their hope. The citizens of Detroit have nothing to look forward to. Let them have this win. They need it.