Monday morning, after the bye

It's time to say goodbye to the bye week and hello to the rest of the season, with just over half of the games on the Redskins' schedule still remaining to be played. Things are just beginning to get interesting in the NFC East, with the Giants plummeting like a stone, the unpredictable Eagles playing well and the Cowboys rising. The Redskins, who have played only two NFC East opponents, return to practice today, preparing for Sunday's game at Atlanta. Among other things, there is an open roster spot, created when the team placed tackle Chris Samuels on the season-ending injured-reserve list. The Redskins pick up after a 2-5 nightmarish start that included Coach Jim Zorn being stripped of play-calling duties, the loss of right guard Randy Thomas and Samuels to season-ending injuries and the erosion of quarterback Jason Campbell's confidence. So much happened - and most of it bad (link)