Realistically, Help on the O-Line Isn't Available

Insider readers have sent a ton of e-mail expressing their frustration that the team has not signed any free-agent offensive linemen despite its injury problems in that area. Many expressed anger and confusion when the Redskins re-signed running back Anthony Alridge to fill the roster spot that opened when starting right guard Randy Thomas suffered a season-ending triceps injury in Week 2 against the St. Louis Rams. And from what I've read on my BlackBerry in the last 30 hours or so, fans are downright furious about the apparent lack of movement after left tackle Chris Samuels, the team's best lineman, suffered a neck injury in the 20-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Samuels has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs at FedExField. Owner Daniel Snyder and Vinny Cerrato, Washington's executive vice president of football operations, are definitely susceptible to criticism for an offseason strategy