Washington Redskins 2008 Prediction and Review
2007 Recap: The 2007 Redskins finished a somewhat surprising 9-7 by winning there last 4 games and sneaking into the playoffs. Few thought their season would turn out so good with age a key problem for the Redskins. With a quiete offseason by Daniel Snyder had a relatively quiet offseason the Redskins have high hopes heading into 2008.
2008 Odds To Win NFC East: Washington Redskins +650
2008 Odds To Win Superbowl: Washington Redskins +5000
A look at the 2007 Washington Redskins Offensive and Defensive numbers:
2007 Offense (Ranking)
Points/Game 20.9 (20th)
Total Yards/Game 333.4 (15th)
Rush Yards/Game 116.9 (12th)
Pass Yards/Game 216.4 (14th)
2007 Defense (Ranking)
Points/Game 19.4 (12th)
Total Yards/Game 305.3 (8th)
Rush Yards/Game 91.3 (4th)
Pass Yards/Game 214.0 (16th)
Key Player Additions and Loses:
Veteran Additions : Erasmus James, DE; Stuart Schweigert, S
Veteran Losses: Mark Brunell, QB; Reche Caldwell, WR; Brandon Lloyd, WR
Top 4 Draft Picks: 2 34 Devin Thomas WR 6-2 215 Michigan State; 2 48 Fred Davis TE 6-4 248 Southern California; 2 51 Malcolm Kelly WR 6-4 218 Oklahoma; 3 96 Chad Rhinehart OL 6-5 320 Northern Iowa
Key Questions for 2008 Season:
• How will Coach Zorn handle his irst training camp?
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How will key players like Campbell, McIntosh and Rogers recover from injuries.
• Rookie Wideouts can they make an impact?
Rookie On the Spot: The Redskins first draft pick in the second round was Devin Thomas WR, who will be asked along with Malcolm Kelly WR, and Chad Rhinehart OL, to provide depth to an aging veteran team. One injury could spell disaster.
Fantasy Sleeper Pick: Devin Thomas WR out of Michigan St. first round pick for the Redskins. At 6'2", Thomas has both the speed and agility to make plays at the receiver position. By midseason, it's possible he could be starting for an aging Moss or in the 2 position allowing Randell-El to move into the slot position.
2008 Prediction: The Redskins will have a significant learning curve this year with new coach as they learn some new philosophies on both offense, defense and as Jason Campbell returns from injury to take over at QB for the aging Todd Collins. The Redskins finished a surprising 9-7 last year with a talented bunch expect a repeat performance of last year. Washington Redskins – 9-7, 3rd place, NFC East
2008 Schedule: Week/Opponent
1 @NY Giants
2 New Orleans
3 Arizona
4 @Dallas
5 @Philadelphia
6 St Louis
7 Cleveland
8 @Detroit
9 Pittsburgh
10 BYE
11 Dallas
12 @Seattle
13 NY Giants
14 @Baltimore
15 @Cincinnati
16 Philadelphia
17 @San Francisco
Read other NFC East team previews: 2008 NY Giants, 2008 Philadelphia Eagles, 2008 Dallas Cowboys.
