End of the Run...

The Redskins seemed to let one get away in Seattle yesterday. The game left me frustrated and pissed off, with dropped passes, missed field goals, and a struggling offensive line rattling throughout my head.

On reflection, it's amazing that this season, rife with missed opportunities, injuries, tragedy, and second half collapses, culminated in a game in which the Redskins could have reasonably advanced to an emotionally charged divisional round game against the Cowboys, with talk of NFC Championships and Super Bowl appearances. While the talk proved to be premature, it is indicative of the perseverance and leadership demonstrated by Joe Gibbs and his staff, something that was not evident throughout the early part of the season.

The Redskins head into the offseason needing small adjustments instead of the wholesale changes that have marked so many offseasons. The fabric of this team seems to be as close knit as any in the NFL and bodes well for the prospects of next season. After so much frustration, the Redskins inspired, once again making them a team worth cheering.