This is just this reader’s opinion.  I have taken into account all the ideas people have come up with over the past few weeks and these are the only moves that I think are realistic.  Be gentle.

Things that need to change:

1.  Prepare Herb Taylor to start at right tackle.

The “Youth” movement now takes full effect.  Damion McIntosh was so bad on Sunday that I ended up screaming at my buddy for no reason at all and stopped drinking all together because the beer tasted bad.  That’s what his maddening play does to me.  Herb has not been molded into an NFL LT for 8 years so his ability to learn the position would be a much better investment that waiting for Sackintosh to figure it out. 

2.  Get Donnie Edwards healthy and move him to MLB. 

This is a position that we NEED leadership at.  IMO, Demorrio Williams has proven himself to be a quality starter and DJ will continue to improve (I hope....).  Pat Thomas has played valiantly but let’s just admit he was never the answer we needed.  I may even go as far as saying see what Nap Harris can do.

3.  Test Turk McBride at right DE.

F*ck it couldn’t hurt!….Hali, while I still believe a quality rush end just cannot match up against the premier athletes that line up at LT in the NFL.  Let’s see what Turk has got from that side of the line.  His bull rush would hopefully be more effective and he isn’t the slowest guy on that defense.  Maybe if he can get a little bit of push Tamba pick up where he left off (once healthy) and contribute a bit more.  We cannot be this terrible in getting to the QB.

4. Dick Curl

I know he’s a Herm guy.  Most people are from what I hear, but what EXACTLY has this guy done?  I guess we’ll probably have to wait until season’s end but Jim Zorn, a proven NFL quarterback and questionable HC choice is leading a talented, but not incredible, Redskin team over the home team in Dallas AND Philly.  Can anyone say Trent Dilfer? (love his analysis on ESPN)  jk

Things that should not change:

1.  The secondary. 

I love watching these guys.  While overly aggressive (see 47 year old Mushin Muhammed’s best Usain Bolt impression) and sometimes ridiculously out of position, this unit has shown a ball hawk mentality and great ability against the pass when the run defense is playing well.

2.  The run game.

This one will be controversial to some of you, but I for one am not of the impression that Jamaal Charles can be as effective as he looked yesterday (if that's what you call effective).  We were in obvious passing situations and most of his yards came on draw plays.  I am however in favor of 2 back sets with Larry and Charles (this pending Jamaal improves his blocking).  Didn’t we hear about some of those?  Jamaal is effective in the passing game, but not a 20 carry a game back.  I am definitely willing to be proven wrong.