As I watched the 1-5 Carolina Panthers outplay Washington in every facet of the game last Sunday, one thing stood out in particular. The Panthers possessed something on offense that was severely lacking when the Redskins had the ball: play-makers.
Whether it was Steve Smith, DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart or Cam Newton, Carolina had players who, at any minute, were a threat to make a huge play. The Redskins have a decent set of possession receivers, but none of them can stretch the field.
And now, with the injury to Santana Moss, Washington is about to find out what each of their young, inexperienced receivers has to offer for the future.
So for now, why not sign Terrell Owens?
The best-case scenario is they give him a one-year contract, he comes to practice humbled and ready to work (no one has ever questioned his work ethic) and he helps Washington win a couple of games. The worst-case scenario is he gets frustrated with his role, becomes disgruntled in the locker room and he gets cut.
The team loses zero draft picks and barely any money, so where’s the risk?
The NFC East is wide-open this year. The Giants are 4-2, the Redskins and Cowboys are 3-3 and the Eagles are 2-4. It’s anyone’s division to win.
