So do I think it's possible there's a racial angle? Sure, it's possible Shanny's never worked with a black QB, and the Skins franchise doesn't have the best record on racial issues. But I think it's FAR more likely that Pops is trying to save Junior's nepotistic ass. Because I'm a better QB than Rex Grossman.He led them to a run of four straight NFC championship games, a streak that ended with a trip to the NFL title game. But the team hasn't won a playoff game since 2008 and after last season's 88 finish, owner Jeffrey Lurie said he was looking for improvement this year. Instead, it was even worse.

"It's a great fit for Alex, I can't think of a better one," former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer, who mentored Smith in 20062007, told USA TODAY Sports. "It's a tremendous move for Alex who for once gets to play in a quarterbackdriven offense. This will really be his first time in his career with multiple passing formations, multipleprotection schemes with creati