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Philadelphia (3-2) at Washington (2-4)

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  • Game info: 8:30 pm EDT Mon Oct 26, 2009
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Oct 23, 12:40 pm EDT

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Washington Redskins coach Jim Zorn was stripped of his play-calling duties this week. Still, he has been given a vote of confidence.

Forced to let newcomer Sherm Lewis direct the offense, Zorn won’t have to worry about losing his job as Washington hosts the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.

Redskins management caused a stir this week by announcing it would no longer allow Zorn to call the plays, instead giving that role to Lewis in hopes of sparking a sluggish offense. Lewis, lured out of retirement two weeks ago to take a job as a consultant, spent 22 years as an assistant but hadn’t been in the NFL since 2004.

With Washington (2-4) on a bye following this game, there had been rumors that Zorn could be fired next week - especially if things didn’t go well Monday night. On Friday, though, executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato told ESPN980 that Zorn will remain coach “for the rest of this season and hopefully into the future.”

Cerrato said he hopes his remarks will make things “totally crystal clear” about Zorn’s status, leaving the team to focus on winning games.

The switch to Lewis as the play-caller came almost immediately following a 14-6 home loss to previously winless Kansas City last Sunday.

The Redskins are averaging 13.2 points, fourth-fewest in the league. They’ve failed to get into the end zone in two of their three games at FedEx Field.

“The reason I can comply with this is simply because of the lack of scoring,” Zorn said. “I want to win, too. If this has to be done this week, if this is going to be the key, I’m certainly willing to give it a try. Because we’re 2-4 and to not score in the last few weeks, the way we have not scored, is very frustrating.

“Sometimes we have to do things that are uncomfortable.”

Zorn appears to have made one decision on his own, naming Jason Campbell(notes) the starting quarterback against the Eagles after benching him against the Chiefs.

Campbell went 9 for 16 for a season-low 89 yards with an interception before being replaced by Todd Collins(notes). The backup didn’t look any better, going 6 for 14 for 75 yards in his first game since 2007.

Campbell, the 25th overall selection in the 2005 draft, was nearly replaced by the front office during the offseason.

“I’ve been on a shorter leash since March,” Campbell said.

The play-calling of the Eagles (3-2) also has come under scrutiny.

They were heavily favored to win a third consecutive game against a struggling opponent last Sunday, but lost 13-9 to an Oakland team that had been outscored 96-16 over its previous three games.

“It’s a great lesson to learn that no team is as good as you think in this league and no team is as bad as you think in this league,” coach Andy Reid said. “It’s the National Football League and you better be ready every week to play and execute as coaches and players and it starts with me.”

Though the Eagles averaged 4.8 yards per carry, Reid called 54 passing plays and only 12 rushing, excluding two scrambles by quarterback Donovan McNabb(notes) that really were pass plays. Two-time Pro Bowl running back Brian Westbrook(notes) had six carries for 50 yards.

“We did what we thought would help us win the game, but looking back on it, we probably could have run the ball more,” Reid said.

Philadelphia’s 116 rushes rank among the fewest in the NFL, and Westbrook has managed just 184 yards and one touchdown on 38 carries. The Eagles rushed for 185 yards on 32 attempts in a season-opening win at Carolina but have since averaged 21.0 carries for 78.8 yards.

McNabb was sacked six times last week, matching the total Philadelphia had allowed through four games.

“We’re a much better football team,” said McNabb, who completed 22 of 46 passes for 269 yards.

Philadelphia lost middle linebacker Omar Gaither(notes) for the season to a foot injury but quickly replaced him by acquiring Will Witherspoon(notes) from St. Louis on Tuesday for rookie receiver Brandon Gibson(notes) and a fifth-round pick in 2010.

Weatherspoon is an eight-year veteran who had 36 tackles this year as the Rams’ starter at the weakside spot. He’s expected to start in Gaither’s place Monday.

“He’s a three-down linebacker, and he can play both the MIKE position and the WIL linebacker position,” Reid said. “He’s very good at both of them. He’s a good cover linebacker. He has the flexibility to cover tight ends and running backs and that type of thing, which is a plus.”

The Eagles dropped both meetings with the Redskins last season, falling 10-3 at FedEx Field on Dec. 21 after winning seven of their previous eight there.

Updated Oct 23, 12:40 pm EDT
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Team Comparison

Team Records Standings PF PA Road/Home AFC NFC DIV Streak
Philadelphia 11-4-0 1st NFC East 429 313 5-2-0 Road 2-2-0 9-2-0 4-1-0 Won 6
Washington 4-11-0 4th NFC East 246 313 3-5-0 Home 2-1-0 2-10-0 0-6-0 Lost 2
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  1. Andrew K
    196. Posted by Andrew K Thu Oct 29 3:29pm EDT

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    Hehehe, the deadskins will continue to suffer as long as Dan Snyder still owns the team. The team has gone downhill ever since Snyder cut Brad Johnson in favor of his unhealthy hard-on for Jeff George's hard throws.
  2. Contra7
    194. Posted by Contra7 Wed Oct 28 7:10am EDT

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    The Redskins O-Line is atrocious...nuff said.
  3. Jazzinefx
    193. Posted by Jazzinefx Wed Oct 28 1:21am EDT

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    Our Eagles O-line must get better. If we are to have any chance, with the way that Coach Reid throws the football, and very little rushing plays that we call, Donovan; HAS TO HAVE TIME to wait for the receivers to come open. When he has the time, he usally can find someone. I was disappointed with the kind of pressure Donovan was getting from the Redskins!! Our O-line HAS to get TOUGH, and NASTY, if we are going to compete in the playoffs, we are coming closer to the halfway point of the season, and we will be facing playoff clubs, with good pass rushers, starting with the Giants. We cannot let Donovan get hurt, because those of you who believe that Kolb is ready, you will see that he is not ready. Kolb is not ready to face the playoff clubs, that's who we have to beat, to gain some ground in our division, and in the NFL!!

    Here's to the O-line getting BETTER and SOON!!! Go EAGLES!!!
  4. The Dude
    192. Posted by The Dude Tue Oct 27 11:17pm EDT

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    For all you Eagles and Cowboys fans out there...

    Check out this site I "stumbled upon"...

    Too good with the owens and romo profiles.

    http://www.pyromaniac.com/players/terrell-owens

    http://www.pyromaniac.com/players/tony-romo


    Enjoy!
  5. R. Patrick Armstrong
    191. Posted by R. Patrick Armstrong Tue Oct 27 7:36pm EDT

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    You guys amaze me on how you can start on one subject, and then go to another, and another, and yet another. The redskins lost. Zorn sucks as a coach. Campbell sucks as a QB. Hire shannan, Put in someone else, he can't much worse. And find someone who can call some good offensive plays for once.
  6. <i>mxk1</i>
    190. Posted by mxk1 Tue Oct 27 7:12pm EDT

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    they lost again! hahahahahaha
  7. Lind
    189. Posted by Lind Tue Oct 27 5:43pm EDT

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    It's Kurt Warner smart guy, not Curt Warner. I am taking you do not follow much football Eagles fan.
  8. pi R2
    188. Posted by pi R2 Tue Oct 27 5:35pm EDT

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    I agree with kkyn and I'm a guy! Born and raised in the Philadelphia / New Jersey region, I can root only for the Eagles! New York teams are bullsh*t, so much money, so much HYPE and no F**king results, AS USUAL!!!! I hear a lot of hating on McNabb and oftentimes he's been vilified with no thought of how he was usually the best player on the team for a long time. The truth is McNabb has taken the Eagles from also-rans to five (5) NFC Championship games in the 21st! Where have the vaunted 'cowboys' been in that time? The forty-niners? Peyton Manning, Tom Brady even Curt Warner and Rothelisberger had great help (in the form of supporting TALENTED teammates) surrounding them. McNabb really hasn't had that kind of help, until recently. Question; where has Curt Warner been all this time until Arizona got serious about building a focused, talented team of winners??? They beat the fabulous GIANTS on Sunday, didn't they? The same Cardinals and Eagles split last season....hmmmm!!!
  9. <i>gonzalez0488122</i>
    187. Posted by gonzalez0488122 Tue Oct 27 5:24pm EDT

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    @post #181


    STFU!!haha!!u think anybody is gonna care what a girl thinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!U don't know anything about football!!!Just worry about cooking and washing the dishes!!The Eagles aren't going anywhere this season!!So quit thinking you know what you're talking about just shut the hell up
  10. dave d
    186. Posted by dave d Tue Oct 27 4:47pm EDT

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    skins should have to leave the nfl and play in the English Premier League.hahahahaha
  11. MattD
    185. Posted by MattD Tue Oct 27 4:15pm EDT

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    It will be great both winning the WS over the Yankees and proving the naysayers wrong when the Eagles beat the Giants!
  12. Mr.Wiggles
    184. Posted by Mr.Wiggles Tue Oct 27 3:46pm EDT

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    I wonder if Eagles fry well?
    We will find out when they play agood team.


    EAGLES FLEAGLES --City of brotherly LOVE?! ?
  13. Great Ape Press
    183. Posted by Great Ape Press Tue Oct 27 3:42pm EDT

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    Big deal. it was the REDSKINS. They are losers. Let's see Philly beat a quality opponent. They lost to the only quality team they played... and to the Raiders.

    They will lose their next 4 games, beat the redskins again, then lose the last 5. So that will put them at 6 and 10. I think that's about right.
  14. kkyn
    182. Posted by kkyn Tue Oct 27 2:49pm EDT

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    LOL You guys are such losers! All you do is talk crap on the Eagles, how many of your teams are doing well??? Huh Huh?? It cracks me up the way you losers all come down on the Eagles. Yes we did lose to the Raiders but did any of you nitwits see the Chargers struggle with the Raiders?? NO right? Because the Eagles had a bad game they are the worst team to ever exist in the NFL because they lost to the Raiders! Dallas and the Chiefs, forgot that one?? How about the Superbowl Champs, Steelers who struggled against the Lions?? You see you idiots, when you see a bad team sometimes you go in thinking it's in the bag and end up being too confident, I think the Steelers did this as did the Eagles. I mean it is laughable how you all talk about McNabb when most of the teams you douchbags like have bad QB's. Do you think Tony Romo is better then McNabb? That boy couldn't even hold onto the bowl after a snap to win in the playoffs, lol! He hasn't done a single thing except date hollywood starlets! The fact is McNabb is one of the best QB's in the NFC and though I think he has problems under pressure I would take him any day over Romo, Ryan, Delhome, etc. Now talk the AFC and that is a different story. Spare me the Peyton Manning bull, that man can't produce under pressure either. Ever see the championship with the Steelers back in 05 when they completely destroyed that man???? He is a pocket player and that is it just like Brady, pressure him and he crumbles. So you talk about McNabb??? I personally think the best QB under pressure is Ben Rothlisberger, he is always cool and actually produces better when there is more pressure on him. So lets see you losers, what teams do all of you like?? Or are you just all haters cause your teams suck and always have?? All talk huh! As for Vick, someone asked what the opinion of an Eagles fan is, I have no clue why he is here. He has done nothing. I think he's worthless!

    And FYI I am a girl, a tremendous football fan, not just an Eagles fan but a football fan. But you idiots talk the talk but can't walk the walk!!
  15. Lind
    181. Posted by Lind Tue Oct 27 2:47pm EDT

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    This is the worst the Redskins have ever been in the history of the organization sad sad day in America.
  16. fatemeh
    180. Posted by fatemeh Tue Oct 27 2:27pm EDT

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    Sherm did a much better job of play calling than Zorn. The mistakes were on the field guys not performing, penalties stuff like that but no suicidal call that make you lose. 17 points against the Eagles is like 30 against the Chiefs or Rams.
    Fire Vinny Fire Vinny Fire Vinny!
  17. McFlabb
    179. Posted by McFlabb Tue Oct 27 2:26pm EDT

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    Listen to all you Loser eagle fans, they beat a crappy team and tou start talking superbowl!The eagles will get hammered by the colts,the saints,and afew other quality teams,just because they beat a losing record team does not mean they going to hte superbowl,for GOD SAKE,the raiders beat them!
  18. Todd P
    178. Posted by Todd P Tue Oct 27 1:59pm EDT

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    to 171 dont count on TO running his mouth,because he is starting to figure out though he wont admit it,That he wished he was back in Dallas,Through 7 games 253 yds and 1 TD,If he could have shut up then maybe we wouldnt have had to give our draft away for Roy Williams,But we all know it is never TOs fault .What a idiot he is and 2 prove his worth nobody wanted 2 trade for him,he was on the block and had no takers,HAHAHAHA
  19. Todd P
    177. Posted by Todd P Tue Oct 27 1:54pm EDT

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    This is a honest question for the Eagle fans,just let me know,Why and who the hell cares about m.Vick being on this team,You want to talk about Romo being overated,Check this guys career stats his career passer rating is 75.6,his best season he threw 20 TDs and 13 picks,and people talk about him being great,HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA,Now I do like McNabb as a player he is the only player on the Eagles that scares me when Dallas and The Eagles play,You see he is no different than Romo or any other QB give him time in the pockett and he will do great,but put pressure on them and they are like most QBs average,Yea Im a Cowboy fan,But i cant figure this M.Vick thing out,Just looking for a fans point of view
  20. Joesph
    176. Posted by Joesph Tue Oct 27 1:53pm EDT

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    This was the worst MNF game I've ever seen. Talking about a battle of losers. Eagles lost to Oakland lol. Neither team will beat Dallas or the Giants. Eagles the only ring you'll see this year is the ring around your toilet. LOL
  21. BIGGEE
    175. Posted by BIGGEE Tue Oct 27 1:53pm EDT

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    I used to think that the owner knew something about football but I guess I was really wrong. To allow Jason to continue to start for the Redskins shows that he don't care about the Redskin fans who fill his stadium. Time to sell the team to someone that cares. To allow a QB to contunue to play after getting one offesive score in six games is unbeliveable and these were teams that haven't one one game until they played the sknis. Looking at maybe one more win if he continue to start and that's pushing it. Please let one of the other QB's to start and get some experience. You blew this season what good is it to try and keep Cambell starting with the thought that maybe next year.
  22. David
    174. Posted by David Tue Oct 27 1:29pm EDT

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    i been a fan of the redskins every since i was a kid..the days of sonny jerkinson and when john riggns and the hogs ruled the football world and how doug williams and the skins came back in that one super bowl in the last half down by a huge point spread. now its so hard to watch the redskins week by week just get the hell beat out of them. i see better high school teams out there playing. come on skins WAKE UP
  23. <i>tird45</i>
    173. Posted by tird45 Tue Oct 27 1:27pm EDT

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    There is a positive note ,only nine more games of lame ass jason (i wanna be like heath shuler)campbell. when is santana moss gonna kick his ass. if terrell was here he,d be calling him a @#$%
  24. <i>recatejr</i>
    172. Posted by recatejr Tue Oct 27 1:08pm EDT

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    Ok people...some of you got it partly right...here is how I see it:
    1- Campbell could have avoided his turnovers had he been more "aware" of the rush and had quicker feet, release and decision making...cant teach that.
    2- Randle el is useless..ie, fair catches are his specialty except when the ball bounces of his head and he avoids getting hit at every chance by diving under tacklers..he needs to go.
    3- Fred Davis it appears can catch AND run but cant block...soooo, use him in a scheme which doesnt have him blocking or even in the slot instead of Randel hell.
    4- The play calling was noticably better if only the PLAYERS could perform the tasks. Hence the need for a GM to select players and coaches who can teach players to be disciplined and motivated.
    5- Clinton Portis doesnt run he dances and falls like a domino except when he gets a head of steam and initiates contact which is rare since he cant seem to run with power more than a few times a game....he needs to go before his trade value diminishes to zero.

    Last point- Imagine if ten years ago..hell even five..the front office had drafted only offensive and defensive linemen in the first round...imagine this for a minute...then started to add players in support roles such as QB, RB,WR,TE...etc...in other words if they had built this team the way you build a house with the FOUNDATION FIRST and then frame,walls,wiring and only...ONLY at the end finish it with the fancy appliances(free agents) this would be a team like..oh...the Patriots or even the Broncos...who saw that coming...hell..look at the Cardinals...ok...that is how I see it from a 38 year Skins fan...now I have to snap back to reality and end the dream.....HAIL to the DEADSKINS(unless this plan is adopted)
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