"Coach Mike Shanahan can't double-talk his way past the simple truth: The Redskins stink.

The Redskins switched quarterbacks and didn't score a touchdown. They changed running backs and still had no ground game. They swapped linebackers and still surrendered a touchdown on the opening drive and another on a critical late one.

Miami, all of 1-7 coming in, led Washington from the opening minutes in a 20-9 victory Sunday. It was a new low for the Redskins, though the worst is probably still ahead for this 3-6 team.

The only way out, Shanahan said, was to "work hard." Please, that's a token response. The team can't work harder. The coaching staff can't work longer hours. It's all about personnel. The Redskins don't have an offensive line, quarterback or running back that can carry the team anywhere near mediocrity.

Shanahan returned quarterback Rex Grossman and running back Ryan Torain to the lineup and got the same poor results. With an offensive line that's completely shredded, there's no way to score in the red zone.

Shanahan said Grossman's surprise return was determined by factors beyond just the quarterbacks. Translation: The Redskins couldn't protect quarterback John Beck, so they went with Grossman and his quicker release."