Former Redskins great Brian Mitchell typically kicks off his “SportsTalk Live” program on Comcast SportsNet with an opening statement. Just Mitchell, a camera and a little bit of fire.

This week, Mitchell declined to give an opening statement in prose, opting instead for poetry. Sad poetry. Poetry of despair. Poetry that will make you rend your garments and hug your teddy bear. Here it is.

A poem, by B-Mitch. (Yes, he actually said that.)

I’ve got to be honest with you.

Poor.

Wretched.

Awful.

Inexcusable.

Shameful.

Heinous.

Despicable.

Woeful.

Abysmal.

Atrocious.

Execrable.

Dreadful.

Inadequate.

Appalling.

Disgraceful.

Laughable.

Comical.

Farcical.

Absurd.

Ludicrous.

Risible.

Preposterous.

Reprehensible.

Redskins.

Then Mitchell walked away.