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2007 SCHEDULE
PRE-SEASON
Thu Aug 9 INDIANAPOLIS
(FOX) 7:00 pm
Sat Aug 18 DENVER (BSM)
7:00 pm
Sat Aug 25 @ Houston
(BSM) 7:00 pm
Thu Aug 30 @ Minnesota
(BSM) 7:00 pm
REGULAR SEASON
1. Sun, Sept. 9 NY GIANTS
(NBC) 7:15 pm
2. Sun, Sept. 16 @ Miami
(FOX) 3:05 pm
3. Sun, Sept. 23 @
Chicago (NBC) 7:15 pm
4. Sun, Sept. 30 ST. LOUIS
(FOX) Noon
5. Mon, Oct. 8 @ Buffalo
(ESPN) 7:30 pm
6. Sun, Oct. 14 NEW
ENGLAND (CBS) 3:15 pm
7. Sun, Oct. 21
MINNESOTA (FOX) Noon
8. Sun, Oct. 28 BYE WEEK
9. Sun, Nov 4 @
Philadelphia (NBC) 7:15
pm
10. Sun, Nov. 11 @ NY
Giants (FOX) 3:15 pm
11. Sun, Nov. 18
WASHINGTON (FOX) Noon
12. Thu, Nov. 22 NY JETS
(CBS) 3:15 pm
13. Thu, Nov. 29 GREEN
BAY (NFL) 7:15 pm
14. Sun, Dec. 9 @ Detroit
(FOX) Noon
15. Sun, Dec. 16 PHILLY
(FOX) 3:15 pm
16. Sat, Dec. 22 @
Carolina (NFL) 7:15 pm
17. Sun, Dec. 30 @
Washington (FOX) Noon
PRE-SEASON
Thu Aug 9 INDIANAPOLIS
(FOX) 7:00 pm
Sat Aug 18 DENVER (BSM)
7:00 pm
Sat Aug 25 @ Houston
(BSM) 7:00 pm
Thu Aug 30 @ Minnesota
(BSM) 7:00 pm
REGULAR SEASON
1. Sun, Sept. 9 NY GIANTS
(NBC) 7:15 pm
2. Sun, Sept. 16 @ Miami
(FOX) 3:05 pm
3. Sun, Sept. 23 @
Chicago (NBC) 7:15 pm
4. Sun, Sept. 30 ST. LOUIS
(FOX) Noon
5. Mon, Oct. 8 @ Buffalo
(ESPN) 7:30 pm
6. Sun, Oct. 14 NEW
ENGLAND (CBS) 3:15 pm
7. Sun, Oct. 21
MINNESOTA (FOX) Noon
8. Sun, Oct. 28 BYE WEEK
9. Sun, Nov 4 @
Philadelphia (NBC) 7:15
pm
10. Sun, Nov. 11 @ NY
Giants (FOX) 3:15 pm
11. Sun, Nov. 18
WASHINGTON (FOX) Noon
12. Thu, Nov. 22 NY JETS
(CBS) 3:15 pm
13. Thu, Nov. 29 GREEN
BAY (NFL) 7:15 pm
14. Sun, Dec. 9 @ Detroit
(FOX) Noon
15. Sun, Dec. 16 PHILLY
(FOX) 3:15 pm
16. Sat, Dec. 22 @
Carolina (NFL) 7:15 pm
17. Sun, Dec. 30 @
Washington (FOX) Noon
NFC East Breakdown: Washington Redskins
This is the one team that is a mystery to me in the division. I think I
have a good idea of how the other three teams will do, but I could
see this team being anywhere from really good to really bad.
They seem to have good talent on both sides of the ball, but they
have the past few years and it hasn't translated into wins. I think
this could be the season that they finally put it all together.
The Redskins have plenty of talent on offense. Clinton Portis and
Ladell Betts are a great running back tandem. They have a good
receiving corp with Santana Moss and Chris Cooley leading the
charge. Their offensive line will take a hit with the loss of Derrick
Dockery, but this unit has been pretty solid the last few years.
The key to their offense and perhaps their entire season will be
Jason Campbell. Mark Brunell didn't have the skill set to fully utilize
the weapons around him. Jason Campbell has all the talent to be a
great quarterback he just has to go out there and do it. He looked
pretty decent last season. I expect him to have a pretty good year
which means you are looking at a good offensive unit.
The defense is were the major problems were last season for the
Redskins. They were a good overachieving unit in 2004 and
2005, but the wheels fell off last season. There main problem is
they can't seem to generate a pass rush with their front four. That
doesn't look like it will be any better this season because they are
basically bringing back the same defensive lineman who are
average at best.
The strength of this defense lies in the back seven. London
Fletcher anchors what might be the stoutest linebacking corp in the
division. Their secondary has the potential to be really good as
well. LaRon Landry and Sean Taylor make a very good safety
tandem. They look to be really strong at cornerback as long as
starters Carlos Rogers and Shawn Springs can stay healthy. They
have good depth at corner with David Macklin and Fred Smith.
I expect this defense to be much improved. If they can find a way to
generate a steady pass rush they will be tough to score against. I
don't think they will be able to rush the passer very well, but they
should be good in coverage and against the run. This unit should
definitely rank in the top half of the league.
Special teams looks to be a weakness of this team. The kicking
tandem of Shaun Suisham and Derrick Frost appears to be the
weakest in the conference. Antwaan Randel El is a good punt
returner, but they don't have a good kick returner that I know of.
Overall, I expect the Redskins to be better than they were last
season. I actually think they are a little better team than the Giants.
I'm predicting for them to go 8-8. This is Joe Gibbs last chance to
make an impact and I definitely wouldn't dismiss this team from the
play-off hunt.
This is the one team that is a mystery to me in the division. I think I
have a good idea of how the other three teams will do, but I could
see this team being anywhere from really good to really bad.
They seem to have good talent on both sides of the ball, but they
have the past few years and it hasn't translated into wins. I think
this could be the season that they finally put it all together.
The Redskins have plenty of talent on offense. Clinton Portis and
Ladell Betts are a great running back tandem. They have a good
receiving corp with Santana Moss and Chris Cooley leading the
charge. Their offensive line will take a hit with the loss of Derrick
Dockery, but this unit has been pretty solid the last few years.
The key to their offense and perhaps their entire season will be
Jason Campbell. Mark Brunell didn't have the skill set to fully utilize
the weapons around him. Jason Campbell has all the talent to be a
great quarterback he just has to go out there and do it. He looked
pretty decent last season. I expect him to have a pretty good year
which means you are looking at a good offensive unit.
The defense is were the major problems were last season for the
Redskins. They were a good overachieving unit in 2004 and
2005, but the wheels fell off last season. There main problem is
they can't seem to generate a pass rush with their front four. That
doesn't look like it will be any better this season because they are
basically bringing back the same defensive lineman who are
average at best.
The strength of this defense lies in the back seven. London
Fletcher anchors what might be the stoutest linebacking corp in the
division. Their secondary has the potential to be really good as
well. LaRon Landry and Sean Taylor make a very good safety
tandem. They look to be really strong at cornerback as long as
starters Carlos Rogers and Shawn Springs can stay healthy. They
have good depth at corner with David Macklin and Fred Smith.
I expect this defense to be much improved. If they can find a way to
generate a steady pass rush they will be tough to score against. I
don't think they will be able to rush the passer very well, but they
should be good in coverage and against the run. This unit should
definitely rank in the top half of the league.
Special teams looks to be a weakness of this team. The kicking
tandem of Shaun Suisham and Derrick Frost appears to be the
weakest in the conference. Antwaan Randel El is a good punt
returner, but they don't have a good kick returner that I know of.
Overall, I expect the Redskins to be better than they were last
season. I actually think they are a little better team than the Giants.
I'm predicting for them to go 8-8. This is Joe Gibbs last chance to
make an impact and I definitely wouldn't dismiss this team from the
play-off hunt.
| Cowboy's Trivia Question of the Week! Who is the oldest player on the Cowboys' roster? Last Week's Answer: Danny White |
Final 53-Man Roster Prediction
The pre-season is in the books and it's time for my final roster
prediction. Teams have to be down to 53 players by late Saturday
night.
QB - Romo, Johnson, Moore
Moore looked to good not to put him on the roster. No way we
could get him on the practice squad. He has shown me enough to
think that he will probably be a guy that we will groom for two or
three years. His two fumbles weren't good, but he was accurate
and he looked comfortable heading the offense.
RB - Jones, Barber, Thompson
With Jackie Battle cut because of injury, there was little competition
for Thompson. Alonzo Coleman looked decent but he came into the
picture too late.
FB - Hoyte, Anderson
I really can't see Polite making the team again. I don't think he is as
good of a blocker as these two and his special teams play isn't as
stout. He has been around it seems like forever now and he hasn't
really improved.
WR - Owens, Glenn, Crayton, Hurd, Austin, Stanback
The only real battle is between Austin and Jerheme Urban. Urban
had that long punt return for a touchdown but he still doesn't
impress me. He looked like he was running in quicksand on that
entire return. He made a few nice moves, but he would get nothing
against a 1st team coverage team. He also negated this by losing a
fumble. Austin has way more potential at wide receiver and that is
what wins him the job.
TE - Witten, Fasano, Curtis
I'm finally on the Tony Curtis bandwagon. He had a great
pre-season. I guess a light went off in his head between now and
the NFLE season. He looked great as a pass catcher and solid as
a blocker.
OL - Adams, Kosier, Gurode, Davis, Colombo, McQuistan, Free,
Marten, Procter, Berger
I'm not sure we can actually keep 27 offensive players, but I can't
see us only having one guy (Procter) backing up guard and center
either. Berger can play both and we need that depth.
DL - Spears, Ferguson, Canty, Ratliff, Hatcher, Bowen
The only backup nose tackle left on the roster is Remi Ayodele. If I
was GM I'd be trying to sign Joe Salave'a. Unless he is hurt or
something he would be the perfect backup nose tackle. It wasn't
two years ago he was a solid starter. From what I hear he can still
play a little its just that the Redskins have some younger options
they decided to go with.
I think Stephen Bowen is a better player than Remi Ayodele. He
isn't a nose tackle though. Look for us to eventually try to pick up a
true backup nose tackle at some point. I also wouldn't be totally
surprised if we started the season with only five defensive lineman.
You couldn't make it through a season like that, but you could last a
month.
LB - Ware, Ayodele, James, Ellis, Spencer, Carpenter, Burnett,
Glymph
These eight are the most well known of the group. Everybody
seems to think Ellis is okay so he stays. Glymph stays because we
need another pass rusher with the questionable Ellis.
DB - Newman, Henry, Glenn, Reeves, Butler, Williams, Hamlin,
Watkins, Brown
I honestly have no idea who will get the last two cornerback spots.
They might not even be on our roster right now. Reeves seemed to
play better Thursday night. I haven't seen much of Butler but that
isn't necessarily a bad thing for him as bad as the other guys have
looked.
At safety you have a bit of a logjam. I'm not sure how high the
coaching staff is on Courtney Brown. If they think he has starting
potential they will keep him. I'd guess they'd cut Davis but they
might would cut Watkins if they only believe they can keep one
developmental safety. I could easily see a scenario where all five
guys make it.
Special Teams - Folk, McBriar, Ladouceur
Folk was probably going to beat out Gramatica anyway, but Martin's
injury was the nail in the coffin. It is actually good for Dallas though
because if Folk falls flat on his face we will have a better chance of
re-signing Gramatica since he would be just coming back from an
injury.
The pre-season is in the books and it's time for my final roster
prediction. Teams have to be down to 53 players by late Saturday
night.
QB - Romo, Johnson, Moore
Moore looked to good not to put him on the roster. No way we
could get him on the practice squad. He has shown me enough to
think that he will probably be a guy that we will groom for two or
three years. His two fumbles weren't good, but he was accurate
and he looked comfortable heading the offense.
RB - Jones, Barber, Thompson
With Jackie Battle cut because of injury, there was little competition
for Thompson. Alonzo Coleman looked decent but he came into the
picture too late.
FB - Hoyte, Anderson
I really can't see Polite making the team again. I don't think he is as
good of a blocker as these two and his special teams play isn't as
stout. He has been around it seems like forever now and he hasn't
really improved.
WR - Owens, Glenn, Crayton, Hurd, Austin, Stanback
The only real battle is between Austin and Jerheme Urban. Urban
had that long punt return for a touchdown but he still doesn't
impress me. He looked like he was running in quicksand on that
entire return. He made a few nice moves, but he would get nothing
against a 1st team coverage team. He also negated this by losing a
fumble. Austin has way more potential at wide receiver and that is
what wins him the job.
TE - Witten, Fasano, Curtis
I'm finally on the Tony Curtis bandwagon. He had a great
pre-season. I guess a light went off in his head between now and
the NFLE season. He looked great as a pass catcher and solid as
a blocker.
OL - Adams, Kosier, Gurode, Davis, Colombo, McQuistan, Free,
Marten, Procter, Berger
I'm not sure we can actually keep 27 offensive players, but I can't
see us only having one guy (Procter) backing up guard and center
either. Berger can play both and we need that depth.
DL - Spears, Ferguson, Canty, Ratliff, Hatcher, Bowen
The only backup nose tackle left on the roster is Remi Ayodele. If I
was GM I'd be trying to sign Joe Salave'a. Unless he is hurt or
something he would be the perfect backup nose tackle. It wasn't
two years ago he was a solid starter. From what I hear he can still
play a little its just that the Redskins have some younger options
they decided to go with.
I think Stephen Bowen is a better player than Remi Ayodele. He
isn't a nose tackle though. Look for us to eventually try to pick up a
true backup nose tackle at some point. I also wouldn't be totally
surprised if we started the season with only five defensive lineman.
You couldn't make it through a season like that, but you could last a
month.
LB - Ware, Ayodele, James, Ellis, Spencer, Carpenter, Burnett,
Glymph
These eight are the most well known of the group. Everybody
seems to think Ellis is okay so he stays. Glymph stays because we
need another pass rusher with the questionable Ellis.
DB - Newman, Henry, Glenn, Reeves, Butler, Williams, Hamlin,
Watkins, Brown
I honestly have no idea who will get the last two cornerback spots.
They might not even be on our roster right now. Reeves seemed to
play better Thursday night. I haven't seen much of Butler but that
isn't necessarily a bad thing for him as bad as the other guys have
looked.
At safety you have a bit of a logjam. I'm not sure how high the
coaching staff is on Courtney Brown. If they think he has starting
potential they will keep him. I'd guess they'd cut Davis but they
might would cut Watkins if they only believe they can keep one
developmental safety. I could easily see a scenario where all five
guys make it.
Special Teams - Folk, McBriar, Ladouceur
Folk was probably going to beat out Gramatica anyway, but Martin's
injury was the nail in the coffin. It is actually good for Dallas though
because if Folk falls flat on his face we will have a better chance of
re-signing Gramatica since he would be just coming back from an
injury.