Coach Snyder has finally figured out he needs a GM. The Redskins franchise has suffered from the lack of a competent GM. We had Charley Casserly, who had his ups and downs, but is a respected talent analyst. Marty Schottenheimer wore that hat, and team finished ’01 at 8-8 after an 0-5 start.

But lack of a GM through virtually the entire Snyder Era has not benefitted the Redskins, nor their fans.

Everyone gives Coach Gibbs a pass, and Skins were competitive, contending in ’05. But the followup year was horrible, and ’07 disappointing enough that Coach Gibbs called it a day.

You’re right about the owner staying out of the way, Ted, as far as putting together a professional athletic team: let those with professional athletic experience do what they know how to do.

After that, the responsiveness of the owner to his customers goes a long way.

No doubt the team is pretty good, as are the coach and GM. But there’s also no doubt the owner is pretty good in responsiveness to customers.

I argue that organization ethos comes from the top down.

Sorry about the sharp skyward inhaling.