Fred Smoot ripped defensive coordinator Jim Haslett. "Jim is, I think, an average coordinator right now,” Smoot said according to D.C. Sports Bog. “He might not have the players he wants. But I also think he’s so pig-headed right now, he’s gonna continue to run his style of defense, even though it’s killing the team. If you were expecting a "no disrespect" after that, Smoot didn't offer it. "I’m embarrassed for them,” Smoot said. “Because I used to wear those colors. I wore that on my helmet. I represent that to this day. And I know the one thing we always prided ourselves on was going out there and playing defense the best we could. We might not have been the greatest defense, but we played with our heart on our sleeve, and we went out there and laid it on the line." Smoot also called out the Redskins receiving corps for dropping balls and wasn't buying the excuse that weather was a factor. His criticism may seem harsh, but Fred was a defensive back in the NFL so he certainly knows of what he speaks. Haslett has blamed players in the past for not fitting in with Washington's defensive scheme, but there is obviously a bigger issue this season. The Redskins are making plays on offense, but they aren't stopping anyone. That won't win you many games in the NFL. More from Larry Brown Sports Photos: Alex Morgan dressed as US gymnast for HalloweenTim Tebow responds to being voted most overrated playerVideo: Watch De'Anthony Thomas' spectacular punt return
