The Redskins ended a bad season on a horrible note, leaving many grateful the pain of the 2011 campaign is finally over.

There is a lot to do this week to get ready for the offseason. A brief review of the final game in Philadelphia kicks off the extra-long episode, followed by a review of the top quarterbacks in college and how they performed in their bowl games. All agree a franchise quarterback is priority 1. The draft is a concern and what the Redskins may have to do to get their man is discussed. The week 17 heart-throb Matt Flynn is examined, and other scenarios considered.

Jack Anderson rejoins the team in segment two, mainly to gloat about a steak dinner he and Reffkin won in a bet from Pappas and Murf. And then there is our favorite game – who stays and who goes in the offseason.

In the fourth segment Rick Snider of the Washington Examiner joins us and talks about other options if the quarterbacks cannot be had in the draft.

This is our final episode until free agency. So we made sure to give extra to hold you over.

Enjoy!

All we wanted was for the Redskins to build upon the success in New York and beat a poor team at home. Instead, they crumbled like a house of cards against a very bad Vikings squad featuring backups at quarterback and running back.

This week the boys discuss the disappointing result against Minnesota. They examine how a supposedly improved defense can be gashed for 241 yards on the ground. And this after Adrian Peterson left the game. They look at a quarterback who cannot be happy until he turns the ball over. And they wonder at how much a move up to number one in the draft is worth – did someone say give up four first round picks to make it happen?

Then there’s predictions for the final game of the year in Philly.

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A funny thing happened in the midst of another poor season; the Redskins went to New York and kicked the stuff out of the Giants, sweeping the boys in blue and giving Washington fans something to smile about.

This week the boys examine the strong effort in the New Meadowlands. They praise the poise of Grossman, the execution of the offensive line, the playmaking of the receivers, and the grit of the running backs.

Then there was the defense.

This game was by far the best outing of the season for the secondary – intercepting Eli no fewer than three times. The front seven did their part, applying pressure to the quarterback and stuffing the run.

The gang gives out game balls and for once, Kyle Shanahan earns high praise from the boys.

Finally; can the Redskins keep the good feeling going this weekend against the Vikings?

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The Redskins fought a tough match against a quality team – only to come up short again. Along the way a rookie continued to shine, and an oft-maligned quarterback tried to make his case.

This week the gang breaks down the loss to New England. They look at strong performances by Roy Helu and examine the other shining young talent the team has to build upon, including you linemen who for the most part held their own against the Patriots’ front seven.

Listener mail prompts a discussion on who is likely to stay and go this offseason, and some answers may surprise you.

Finally, special guest Rick Snider of the Washington Examiner is called to account for a column that had Pappas seeing red. What follows is verbal fisticuffs in the finest tradition (”Pappas, how much eggnog have you had today?!”).

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The Washington Redskins played a competitive game for almost an hour, until a total collapse led to an ignominious defeat at the hands of Rex Ryan and his New York Jets.

But nobody is really talking about that.

This week the boys discuss the four-game suspensions of Fred Davis and Trent Williams for testing positively no fewer than three times for marijuana. And this over the course of just four months. They examine what it means for the team the rest of the way, as well as the impact to a player such as Davis, who is a free agent at the end of the season.

Will the team seek to re-sign him, or let him go as a lesson?

Segment two is first and foremost a discussion on quarterbacks, and who this team should pursue. Other areas of need are discussed and oh yea; there is another game this weekend so we may as well offer predictions.

Then Pappas asks where it all went wrong.

Special guest and “Washington Redskins: The Complete Illustrated History” author David Elfin joins the gang for a couple segments and almost manages to escape with his reputation intact.

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“Washington Redskins: The Complete Illustrated History” author David Elfin will appear at a book signing today along with Redskins’ great and Hall of Fame receiver Art Monk at the Barnes and Noble at 12089 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD.

Call (301) 881-0237 for more information

The Redskins finally overcame the losing skid to get the win in Seattle. Along the way they overcame a 10-point deficit and executed two impressive plays-for-score.

This week the boys discuss the performance in the loudest stadium in the league. They breakdown the impressive performance by Roy Helu, the big play from Rex Grossman to Anthony Armstrong, the big plays by Freddy Delight, the return of Santana Moss, the play of the defense and more.

Special guest Joel Murphy joins the show just back in town from covering the game and gives us the all-important press box food quality report.

And why are Texas A&M fans now looking for Pappas to straighten him out?

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The Redskins played a heck of a game and just missed (literally) beating their rivals in front of the home fans.

But man, what a game.

This week the boys look at the latest loss to the Cowboys. Pappas says there are two camps on this deal – those who believe the Redskins played hard and competed until the end, and those who look at yet another loss on the road to a disastrous season (Reffkin says it’s all about being a realist).

The boys answer whether the team is closer or farther than last year to greatness. Then, everybody gets a chance to pick their quarterback for next year – and the good news is the Redskins stand to pick up one of the top QBs in a very good quarterback draft class.

Meanwhile there is another game this Sunday. Predictions all around.

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No matter what the Redskins do lately, they appear snakebit and destined to lose. Make a change at quarterback; the guy throws two interceptions. A rookie receiver has a breakout day; he gets hurt and goes on injured reserve. They play another one win team; they walk away with another loss.

This week the boys breakdown the breakdowns on this Washington team. The offense is clearly the low point for the Redskins, but the defense lately has not been much better. The gang wonders if the team is getting better or getting worse and there is a prediction of a coordinator change at the end of the year.

Daniel and Murf team up to argue for patience and the turnaround they say is coming, while Pappas proclaims there won’t be a future for Mike Shanahan if next year looks like this.

And while all of this is going on, it’s Dallas week. Predictions all around.

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But the gang knows this can never happen with the current quarterback rotation and with the lack of skill-position players. And as hard as it is to believe, the guys are already looking towards the draft and who the team might want to be the next franchise QB.

In the meantime Pappas claims this offense is worse than any he has seen in his six years covering. All agree the defense is better, but identify areas of improvement on that side of the ball as well.

And the best news is we face eight more weeks of games to savor.

Predictions for Miami all around.

Enjoy!