2009 Washington Redskins Football Preview

2008 Record: 8-8, 4th NFC East

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Head Coach: Jim Zorn; 2nd season

Key Additions: DT Albert Haynesworth, OG Derrick Dockery, OG Jeremy Bridges, DE Renaldo Wynn

Key Losses: OT Jon Jansen, CB Shawn Springs, DE Jason Taylor, LB Marcus Washington

1 st Round Draft Picks: Brian Orakpo – Defensive End

2 nd Round Draft Picks: -

2009 Washington Redskins Schedule

Washington Redskins 2008 NFL Season in Review

The Redskins had a quick start to the season led by quarterback Jason Campbell's streak of interception-free football. However as the season continued his progress curtailed as he threw for only 13 touchdowns on the year. The Redskins finished 28 th in the league in scoring and 19 th in yardage. Running back Clinton Portis continued to assert himself as one of the underrated offensive studs in the league. Big plays were limited but the trio of Santana Moss, Chris Cooley and Antwaan Randle El all got their hands on a lot of balls. The defense was strong and didn't allow many yards or points but did not produce many sacks or turnovers.

Washington Redskins 2009 NFL Season Preview

The team flirted with but was unable to land quarterback Jay Cutler from the Denver Broncos, which means their offensive hopes are aligned with the continued development of Campbell. They made a huge off season splash with the $100 million signing of Albert Haynesworth, and hope to field a dynamic defensive front line. But will their boosted defensive presence be enough to offset the offensive weakness?

2009 Washington Redskins Offense:

After failing to acquire Cutler, the Redskins have stuck with Campbell to steer their ship. For once in his career he will have a consistent coaching staff in front of him, which the Redskins hope will lead to increased playmaking ability and downfield opportunities. Clinton Portis can continue to draw the defense towards the line and it will be up to the receiving corps of Moss and Randle El to make big plays. Portis takes a pounding both running the ball and providing the protection, and one has to wonder how much is left in the tank even after a superb 2008 season.

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2009 Washington Redskins Defense:

The largest move of the off season was made as soon as free agency began, as the Redskins wasted no time gobbling up Albert Haynesworth from Tennessee. They also used their first draft pick on defensive end Brian Orakpo. With the two additions to the defensive front, the team will have a much superior pass rush from last season's. The team also hope this leads to more turnover opportunities for defensive backs LaRon Landry, Carls Rogers, DeAngelo Hall and Fred Smoot. Whether or not Hall can play at a high level and keep his emotions in check could go a long way towards either strengthening or undermining the unit.

2009 Washington Redskins Prediction: 3rd NFC East

By Jake Emen
ProFootball-fans.com Staff Writer

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