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By Rich Tandler
Redskins Correspondent
CSNwashington.com

Here’s a look at the Redskins 2010 schedule, complete with predictions (for entertainment purposes only, of course).

Sept. 12 vs. Cowboys, 8:20 PM—The Shanahan era opens up on Sunday Night Football. The Redskins should improve on the three dreadful showings that they had at home in prime time last year (lost 27-17 to Eagles, 45-12 to Giants, 17-0 to Cowboys). Still, the Cowboys have continuity on the coaching staff and, right now, better players. Cowboys 17, Redskins 13 (0-1)

Sept. 19 vs. Houston, 4:15 PM—Texans coach Gary Kubiak was Mike Shanahan’s protégé in Denver. Kyle Shanahan just finished four years in Houston, the last two as offensive coordinator. The Texans are a team on the rise, but Shanahan is not going to start out 0-2 at home as the teacher beats his ex-student. Redskins 24, Texans 21 (1-1)

Sept. 26 at St. Louis, 4:05 PM—Jim Haslett returns to his old stomping grounds where he spent three years, including a 12-game stint as interim head coach. Sam Bradford, linked to the Redskins for so much of this offseason, likely will be the Rams’ starting quarterback. Hmm, did Shanahan work out Bradford and have him in for an interview at Redskins Park to gain a little intelligence for this game? Redskins 28, Rams 13. (2-1)

Oct. 3 at Philadelphia, 4:15 PM—When Donovan McNabb says that his return to Philly is just another game, don’t believe it for a second. He will be pumped up for this one. There will be a lot of talk about how the Philly fans will react to his return. It may well depend on how well his replacement, Kevin Kolb, is playing. This game will be Kolb’s sixth NFL start, McNabb’s 146th. Youth won’t be served this time around. Redskins 24, Eagles 20 (3-1)

Oct. 10 vs. Green Bay, 1:00 PM—The Redskins’ pass rush could really be rolling by this time as the team adjusts to the new 3-4 scheme. But Aaron Rodgers was very productive last year in the face of a persistent pass rush. He will outduel McNabb in a shootout. Packers 35, Redskins 31 (3-2)

Oct. 17 vs. Indianapolis, 8:20 PM— In 2002 Peyton Manning and the Colts came into FedExField on a Sunday night, and Steve Spurrier’s Redskins handed Indy a 26-21 loss. Washington could well be a much improved team by this time, but don’t look for another shocker this time around. The fans at FedEx see another high-scoring Redskins' loss. Colts 31, Redskins 24 (3-3)

Oct. 24 at Chicago, 1:00 PM—While he was with the Broncos, Shanahan thought that Jay Cutler was so good, he moved up in the draft to take him. Now the since-fired coach faces the since-traded quarterback. Cutler threw a league-leading 26 interceptions last year, but it’s unlikely that he’ll repeat that performance in 2010. He leads a late drive to a game-winning field goal. Bears 20, Redskins 17, (3-4)

Oct. 31 at Detroit 1:00 PM—The Redskins return to the scene of one of the worst losses in team history, a 19-14 embarrassment that snapped a 19-game Detroit losing streak. It’s strange to say that this is a statement game for the Redskins, but if all of the offseason changes will have meant anything, the team needs to win this game easily. And the Redskins will. Redskins 38, Detroit 10. (4-4)

Nov. 7 Bye—You can’t ask for a better bye week, exactly halfway through the schedule.

Nov. 15 (Mon) vs. Philadelphia, 8:30 PM—Can the Redskins get the sweep? Andy Reid knows McNabb’s strengths and weaknesses, but by this time the league will have a book on Kolb. Redskins win a slugfest. Redskins 16, Eagles 14 (5-4)

Nov. 21 at Tennessee, 1:00 PM—Are the Titans the team that started 0-6 last year, or the one that finished the season with an 8-2 run? Probably somewhere in between. Which team will Albert Haynesworth be playing for? Titans 24, Redskins 20 (5-5)

Nov. 28 vs. Minnesota, 1:00 PM—Brett Favre (probably) makes his second-ever visit to FedExField. He brings one of the best teams in the NFL along with him. This game will be an indicator as to whether or not the Redskins can be true contenders going down the stretch. They will have a fighter’s chance, but will come up short. Vikings 24, Redskins 14 (5-6)

Dec. 5 at NY Giants, 1:00 PM—The Giants are a team in transition, and if they are struggling going into this game, there could well be calls for Tom Coughlin’s head. He’s not going anywhere, and he’ll show why by getting his team up for the Redskins. The new Meadowlands stadium will start out being as much of House of Horrors for Washington as the old one was. Giants 27, Redskins 21 (5-7)

Dec. 12 vs. Tampa Bay, 1:00 PM—By the time this game comes around, the people of Tampa Bay will be ready to run both second-year quarterback Josh Freeman and second-year coach Raheem Morris out of town. The Redskins will throw them a life raft with their one utterly inexplicable loss of the year. Tampa Bay 12, Redskins 10 (5-8)

Dec. 19 at Dallas, 1:00 PM—The Cowboys will be rolling along the road to becoming the first team to host the Super Bowl in its own stadium. Washington will derail that effort, at least temporarily, by following up a stunning loss with an equally shocking win. Redskins 30, Cowboys 21 (6-8)

Dec. 26 at Jacksonville, 1:00 PM—Will Jack Del Rio still have his job by this time? Will the stands look like those at a recent Nationals game? The Redskins should be hitting their stride by now and will roll. Redskins 28, Jaguars 13 (7-8)

Jan. 2 vs. NY Giants, 1:00 PM—The Cowboys used to be the NFC East team that had problems in December, but for the last two years it’s been the Giants. They dropped three of their last four games in both 2008 and 2009. There may or may not be a playoff berth at stake, but Washington will want to finish off a tough home slate by rewarding the fans at FedEx with a win. Redskins 21, Giants 17 (8-8)

Kilmer72 wrote:I hate to predict because last year at this time I thought 10 and 6. I will say this though...I think 8 and 8 wouldn't be too bad for a team going through the changes we are.

riggofan wrote:I heard some of the radio guys running down the schedule and predicting results this week. Is there anything lamer than "predicting" 8-8?

I mean seriously, go out on a limb and predict 7-9 or 9-7. But predicting 8-8 is as compelling as making no prediction at all.

Skins Fan in Indy wrote:I think 8 - 8 is good, but im going with 10 - 6 only because of the fact that Shahahan's coaching at the end of the game will get one win and McNabb and his time management at the end of the game will get one win.

cleg wrote:

Skins Fan in Indy wrote:I think 8 - 8 is good, but im going with 10 - 6 only because of the fact that Shahahan's coaching at the end of the game will get one win and McNabb and his time management at the end of the game will get one win.

McNabb's time management at the end of the game is one of the primary reasons he is no longer an Eagle. That he had poor time management at the end of games is not the question but rather if it was Andy Reid's playcalling. Hopefully it was the latter.

cleg wrote:

Skins Fan in Indy wrote:I think 8 - 8 is good, but im going with 10 - 6 only because of the fact that Shahahan's coaching at the end of the game will get one win and McNabb and his time management at the end of the game will get one win.

McNabb's time management at the end of the game is one of the primary reasons he is no longer an Eagle. That he had poor time management at the end of games is not the question but rather if it was Andy Reid's playcalling. Hopefully it was the latter.

CanesSkins26 wrote:

cleg wrote:

Skins Fan in Indy wrote:I think 8 - 8 is good, but im going with 10 - 6 only because of the fact that Shahahan's coaching at the end of the game will get one win and McNabb and his time management at the end of the game will get one win.

McNabb's time management at the end of the game is one of the primary reasons he is no longer an Eagle. That he had poor time management at the end of games is not the question but rather if it was Andy Reid's playcalling. Hopefully it was the latter.

Yea his time management isn't the best...like when he didn't know that games could end in a tie.

Chris Luva Luva wrote:

CanesSkins26 wrote:

cleg wrote:

Skins Fan in Indy wrote:I think 8 - 8 is good, but im going with 10 - 6 only because of the fact that Shahahan's coaching at the end of the game will get one win and McNabb and his time management at the end of the game will get one win.

McNabb's time management at the end of the game is one of the primary reasons he is no longer an Eagle. That he had poor time management at the end of games is not the question but rather if it was Andy Reid's playcalling. Hopefully it was the latter.

Yea his time management isn't the best...like when he didn't know that games could end in a tie.

And Joe Gibbs didn't know you couldn't call two timeouts in a row.... Nobody is perfect even B&G jesus