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The Skins are one of those teams that just needs one more push to become a Super Bowl team (aside from the fact that they need a better kicker).

They could see themselves second or even first in the NFC East if they just did one thing … sign a better quarterback to start ahead of Jason Campbell. And they know who they need. They drafted him in the seventh round of the 1994 draft.  That’s right ladies and gentlemen, he is none other than Gus Frerotte.

He started with the Redskins in 1994, and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1996.

For the 1999 season, Frerotte, who was considered an underperformer, went to the Detroit Lions, the most recent time they were anywhere close to good. Frerotte was second-string QB, behind Charlie Batch. He started for the Lions in the playoffs.

In 2000, Frerotte was brought to the Denver Broncos, and was the best backup they ever had. He started for the Broncos in the playoffs, but lost to the Ravens, who eventually won the Super Bowl.

Frerotte’s worst stint as QB came with the Bengals, then led by the defensive genius Dick LeBeau. Unfortunately, LeBeau could not organize an offensive play, and the Bengals failed, much like they still do.

In 2003, Frerotte, by now recognized as a sturdy and reliable backup, was signed by the Vikings, to back up the great Daunte Culpepper.

Two years later, Frerotte won his first starting job in years, with the Miami Dolphins. He succeeded Jay Fiedler (who succeeded Dan Marino in 1999) and led them to a winning season. However, the Dolphins had other plans for their offense and cut Frerotte after one season, in order to sign Culpepper.

In 2006, Frerotte was signed to the Rams to back up Marc Bulger. (He should have started.)

In 2008, Frerotte, a free agent, was picked up by the Vikings when Tarvaris Jackson began to fail. Under Frerotte, the Vikings went 8-3. Unfortunately, he hurt his back and his season was over. However while the starter, he tied the NFL record for the longest touchdown pass (99 yards).

So you know he’s a great quarterback. I think the Redskins should sign him now (while they don’t have to cut down to 53 players just yet). See how he plays in a preseason game. Then sign him if he’s good. Therefore their QB depth would be such:

1. Gus Frerotte
2. Jason Campbell
3. Todd Collins
4. Chase Daniel

No there is no Colt Brennan on that lineup. He gets released.

Yes ladies and gentlemen, this is the next level of fantasy gaming… the ideal setlist for Dave Matthews Band.

1. Funny the Way it Is. This is a pretty safe bet; not only is Dave very likely to play this song but this has been his opener eleven times so far this summer tour. In addition, this has been the most frequently played song (29) all summer.

2. Shake Me Like a Monkey. Dave’s promoting his new album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King. This is my favorite song off said album. If he doesn’t play it I will be sad, but the song has been played at 23 out of 30 concerts so far.

3. Lying in the Hands of God. Another song from the new album that I like.

4. Why I Am. I don’t particularly like this song, but it is off the new album and it seems to be wildly popular. He has only neglected this song at 3 concerts all summer.

5. Squirm. A good song from the new album that he’s likely to play.

6. The Dreaming Tree. I really hope he plays this one, it’s one of my favorites. Too bad we won’t have LeRoi to do an awesome flute solo at the end but I’m sure Jeff Coffin will throw in something. This song has been played eight times over the course of the summer tour.

7. Crush. One of my favorite more mellow DMB songs. The video was featured on my home page for a couple months. I thought it would be a more rare song for them to play but it has gotten done 14 times this summer.

8. Gravedigger. Another awesome mellow-type song that has gotten 5 plays this summer.

9. Tripping Billies. We can balance out all this mellow with the crazy upbeat Tripping Billies. It’s only been played three times so far this summer but one can always hope.

10. Seven. This song, the next one, and the one after are songs I don’t mind, but they are played a lot at concerts so there’s a good chance they’ll come around again. I’d REALLY enjoy if DMB played Spoon, but they lack Alanis Morissette and it hasn’t been played all summer. I wish they’d play American Baby, but that song literally hasn’t been performed in years.

11. Spaceman.

12. You & Me.

13. You Might Die Trying. Another awesome song that I only recently discovered. It’s gotten 14 plays this summer and has opened the set twice.

14. The Stone. With 5 plays this summer, there is actually a chance that this amazing song will get played.

15. Two Step. This and Grey Street have been DMB’s most popular closers over the summer. I love both songs, but I think I’d prefer to see Two Step.

ENCORE

1. Rye Whiskey. Dave’s obsession with Pete Seeger is shown when he plays Rye Whiskey as a solo 14 times during the summer. I would really like to see this.

2. All Along the Watchtower. By far the most popular finale, there’s no finish I’d rather see than an insane Dave Matthews rendition of this Bob Dylan song.

Wondering where I got all those crazy concert stats from? DMBAlmanac.com is an excellent source.

So my bromance with Tim is officially over, after a final date to PF Chang’s with Bryan, Lauren, Sam and her Spanish friend. I can’t remember her name offhand, all I remember is that it reminds me of Poland.

But that’s fine. I’ve settled into being the guy at work who doesn’t care about anything becausit’s not like I’m trying to move up. Once I finish this month, I’ll probably have a month and a half to work from December-January before I quit for good. Ryan Elmore got fired. That’s unfortunate, I actually liked him.

Also, Kyle and Carly, two people I have historically not gotten along with, are now cool with me. Kyle has decided to start talking to me again, and Carly has decided to not be an angry little gnome 100% of the time (she’s cut it back to 80%).

I guess there’s not much more to say about work, except that now I’m apparently “in the loop” for once. People actually talk to me about stuff, and I got invited to 2 parties after work today. This is interesting because NEITHER HAS HAPPENED BEFORE. I have always felt left out of the group, because it was dominated by people older than me and who had been working there longer. Now, I’m one of the oldest people there and the 6th longest-serving redshirt (David, Megan Conlon, Anisha and Elisa have worked there longer without a promotion and Alyssa was a team leader but isn’t anymore).

I’ve had some good days at work, even without drugs.   :)

In other news, I’ve opened up my 16th domain, OBAMATARS.US.  Here, avatars featuring President Obama are created and hosted.

I will leave you with one last note from Obama: size matters.

Customers at Chick-fil-A can be quite airheaded from time to time. Here are some of those times.

• “Can I get 3 chicken selects?”
• “Can I get half caffeine half regular coffee?”
• Would you like any sauce?   “No, I’m eating in the car.”
• “Can I get the kids meal in a bag?”
• “How much is your bacon egg and cheese biscuit?”  $2.92.   “OK I’ll take just the biscuit. Does it come with egg on it? How about cheese? Can I get cheese on it?”
• “Do you sell biscuits as a side?”
• “Do you serve hamburgers?”  No, sir. Only chicken.   “How about fish?”  No, sir. Only chicken.
• “Large kids meal please.”
• “Chicken meal please.”
• “Can I have the spicy deluxe club, no ham.”
• “Can I have the CFA #1 plain… just the bread and the sandwich.”

*facepalm*