Turning point game for me was when Jack Del Rio in 2005 decided it was a smart idea to start Leftwich over Garrard with a boot on his foot in the biggest game of the year against New England in the snow.

For me, that's when the politics of the front office reared it's ugly head. And as a fan. I was sick to my stomach. Brunell was traded too soon. He proved that by being the only QB since Cousins or RGIII's rookie year to lead the Redskins to a play-off appearance.

To make matters worse. They never gave Garrard a fair shake to develop as the starter and opted to draft Leftwich. That was costly to be sure. But the true downward spiral for me started with that 2005 QB decision in the biggest game the franchise had faced in years.

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