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A quick glance at a stat sheet reveals a respectable Washington Redskins offense. Rated 17th in the NFL in total offense, the Redskins boast the league’s 12th-ranked aerial attack. Their emerging rookie running back, Roy Helu, has rushed for at least 100 yards in each of the team’s past three games. And the unit put up 27 points last Sunday, a total almost high enough to take down the mighty New England Patriots.
But there’s a reason Redskins fans hold their breath every time they see that offense break from the huddle.
During a tumultuous season full of shortcomings, one ugly word in particular has loomed over the Redskins week after week: turnovers. Washington’s 30 turnovers trails only the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ and Philadelphia Eagles’ 31 for the highest in the NFL this season, and its minus-14 turnover ratio is the worst mark in the league.
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan remains convinced that his team’s record would be substantially better if it weren’t for its tendency to give the ball to the other team. Continue reading Redskins offense tries to fix turnover problem without fumbling