MMQB: New hope might fade into change

When last seen, the Washington Redskins had completed their collapse from a 6-2 start to an 8-8 finish with an ugly loss at San Francisco. The good feelings that accompanied the fast start had morphed into disillusionment. But the offseason, as it so often does, brought new hope. With the signing of All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth and the selection of pass rusher Brian Orakpo in the NFL Draft, the Redskins improved an already stout defense. Replacing Pete Kendall with Derrick Dockery wasn't exactly an eye-opener for the dormant offense, but that side of the ball promised to improve in ... Email </a