PR nightmare

The Redskins have a PR problem. A big PR problem.

First of all, the Redskins lost to the Eagles Monday night. Sorry for my late commentary on that - I was out of town without a computer or a permanent internet connection. Also, to be honest, I'm not sure what else needs to be said about this year's team on the field. They've been ripped by everyone near and far, and ripped for everything - talent, coordination, play calling - everything.

And while I'm still calling for the Redskins to be "blown up," the real shame for the team right now is the public relations hell storm that is or is about to be called down.

As has already been cited, the Redskins have been suing their own fans because they simply couldn't afford tickets anymore. But now, as the team continues to lose game after game, the Redskins' security forces seem to taking away many of the fans' freedoms at the game itself.

The team recently has banned signs inside FedEx Field. To prevent injuries, the team says. I'm sure it has nothing to do with various signs criticizing the team. The Redskins already have banned bags, so, you know, if a fan wanted to wear a paper bag on his or her head, that wouldn't be allowed. Also, media can no longer interview tailgaters in the FedEx Field parking lot.

So what of it?

It's a bad showing all the way around for the Redskins. They have a public relations nightmare on their hands, and it seems like they're in complete denial.

On a side note, it seems like they're in complete denial about a lot of things this season.

It's quite clear that the Redskins don't want to see their fans complain. I can understand why, but sometimes you just have to admit that something isn't working and move through and past it. Admit failure and move on. This team seems unwilling or unable to do this. The team acts like everything is just fine, and maybe it's because the team technically can turn it around and make this a successful season. Maybe once the team is at 2-9, they'll admit things just aren't working.

But taking away fans' ability to show displeasure with the team is a bit over-zealous. Taking away signs, making fans change "Anti-Snyder" T-shirts, or turn them inside out, is ridiculous. Read about fans' experiences at FedEx here.

As for the team itself, I think it's about time some young guys started playing.

Boy, I wish we had a young QB to try out and see what he can do. Someone, perhaps, like Colt Brennan or Chase Daniel? What a waste.