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Redskins vs. Lions: So Many Things Wrong in Washington’s 19-14 Loss

Posted: 27th September 2009 by Ed Sheahin in NFL
The professional in me wanted to take a day to mull over one of the most embarrassing RedskinsÆ losses I have ever witnessed in my thirty years of watching the team play. á But the fan in me has had enough, and ultimately won out! á Not since the 38-9 thumping at the hands of the Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII has a RedskinsÆ loss been so difficult to watch.á áThere was so much ...
For the second straight season the Washington Redskins traveled to New York in a divisional rivalry matchup.  And for the second straight season they left the Big Apple (really New Jersey) with a disappointing loss. In both opening game losses, the Redskins were in the game heading in to the fourth quarter despite being out played and out coached by the Giants. Last Sunday’s 23-17 loss was especially disappointing, as Redskins coach Jim ...

2009 Redskins Preview: Zorn’s Healthy Approach To The Season

Posted: 10th September 2009 by Ed Sheahin in NFL
The Redskins’ 2009 preseason concluded last Thursday night in the same fashion it started, with an ugly loss.   With each meaningless preseason game, fans hope to catch glimpses of improvement.  The Redskins obliged until the Jacksonville game—the Jaguars are an average football team at best—created doubt in a team looking to turn the corner and perform (starters and reserves alike) on a consistent basis.   So what have we learned about the 2009 ...