Season opening shutout?

[SkinsHokieFan]

Barring our O giving up a score, I think the D will absolutley dominate the Bears in the season opener

The QB battle right now is between Kyle Orton and Chad Hutchinson. Cedric Benson is still holding out. Mushin Muhammed is in his first year in the Bears system, and I predict will be an FA bust.

Stack the box and stop Thomas Jones? Is that all that Gregg Williams needs to do to shutout the Bears?

[ironmic]

24-0 Skinz

[Ghost of Nibbs McPimpin]

I think, if Orton starts, they'll connect on a couple throws and I think the Skins D will need a couple games to get their feel. Muhammad can go up and grab balls. He may snag one that we don't expect him to.

I can see a one score game from the Bears. But I'm not comfortable predicting a shutout.

[Kosher Ham]

I dont think Muhsin will be a FA bust because of his talents; he may be labeled bust material because of some QBs that he may play with this season, but that isnt a fair assessment of his talents.

Probably would have shut them out last year if it wasnt for the 70 yds INT for a TD.

I am pretty sure the Redskins will have a solid showing this game.

[Dallsux]

73-0 Skins...all out revenge game!

[PREDICTOR]

Greg Williams has already discussed "attitude" being a part of a great defense. He also mentioned being feared. I believe he wants to be known as the defensive coach that has the greatest defense of all time. This guy is really serious and takes everything, even details in a serious manner.

No..it would not surprise me if the Skins shut out the Bears. The game is in Washington so the crowd noise should disrupt Hutchinson and the passing game. Benson will not play even if he gets into camp by next week. Muhammed is not a deep threat and they should have very little running game.

I would go as far as to say if the Redskins don't shut out the Bears then they can't shut out anybody. However, even if the Bears get 1 score...I think thats all they can get. We should dominate them even if they get a TD. And most important...I would expect a couple of turnovers since the Skins will unleach a bunch of new blitz packages on Chad Hutchinson in a Super Loud stadium. Jailbreak time!

[Ghost of Nibbs McPimpin]

Greg Williams has already discussed "attitude" being a part of a great defense. He also mentioned being feared. I believe he wants to be known as the defensive coach that has the greatest defense of all time. This guy is really serious and takes everything, even details in a serious manner.

No..it would not surprise me if the Skins shut out the Bears. The game is in Washington so the crowd noise should disrupt Hutchinson and the passing game. Benson will not play even if he gets into camp by next week. Muhammed is not a deep threat and they should have very little running game.

I would go as far as to say if the Redskins don't shut out the Bears then they can't shut out anybody. However, even if the Bears get 1 score...I think thats all they can get. We should dominate them even if they get a TD. And most important...I would expect a couple of turnovers since the Skins will unleach a bunch of new blitz packages on Chad Hutchinson in a Super Loud stadium. Jailbreak time!

Actually, Muhsin is the worst kind of deep threat to face. He's not going to kill you with speed and even if you roll coverage, he's good enough to go up and grab a wounded duck in double coverage.

I can easily see an early season miscue or bad luck play where he scores on an undethrown long ball.

It'd be much easier to play him if he were merely a 5-11 speedster.

[ThornWithin]

Don't underestimate Kyle Orton.

Also, Thomas Jones will do just fine. And Muhammad will be a player for the undertalented Bears.

I think you'll win the game, but you won't shut them out. 17-10 Skins.

[RedskinzOwnU]

I was just reviewing our schedule, and, I really think we can start the season 3-0, but i expanded it a bit, and there's really no reason why this team can't start 7-0. Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? But none of the first 7 teams we play are anything special, if our D stays more or less the same, and our offense exhibits a competent level of play, we can win every one of those games. We can only hope!

[Kosher Ham]

Thomas Jones against the Redskins D will have plenty of problems. The Redskins D has the speed to neutralize the potential effectiveness of Thomas Jones.

Kyle Orton underestimated...How? He is an unproven QB going against one of the best defenses in the NFL. Thats not underestimating him that is reality.

The Redskins held the mighty Julius Jones to 0 TDs, Around 60 yds, including a forced fumble (By Taylor) inside the 5.

Moose plays for contracts, he always has. This year he however has something to prove/live up to. Unfortunately for him he wont have a QB that can get the job done.

Maybe Jeff Blake will be the comeback player of the season. Who knows.

[PREDICTOR]

I was just reviewing our schedule, and, I really think we can start the season 3-0, but i expanded it a bit, and there's really no reason why this team can't start 7-0. Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? But none of the first 7 teams we play are anything special, if our D stays more or less the same, and our offense exhibits a competent level of play, we can win every one of those games. We can only hope!

Welcome Bears fan. I appreciate the support of your team. However, all homers cannot accept truth when the truth is a negative.

The Redskins might have the best defense in the league this year...but at Home for the first game...for the beginning of Joe Gibbs 2nd season...with Greg Williams wanting to set some records on defense...they should at least be on fire. No I do not believe the Skins will shut out the Bears because special teams and mistakes happen and its just tough. Biut I really don't see more than 1 single TD....or 2 field goals, while the Skins will score more than 17 points.

Redskins 24
Bears 6

[Kosher Ham]

Welcome Bears fan. I appreciate the support of your team. However, all homers cannot accept truth when the truth is a negative.

May I ask what exactly makes you think he is a Bears Fan ?

[ThornWithin]

I just think it gets ridiculous around here how some people think that you've magically gone from 6-10 to playoff team. You haven't. There's a reason that the entire national media doesn't project you as being a playoff team. And no, its not a bias. It's because unless the Eagles fall apart, you won't win the East, and you probably won't even finish second in the East.

You'll beat the Bears, and this board will run rampant with playoff talk, because well, you'll start out "undefeated". I don't know if the Boys will bring you back down to earth, but you'll fall soon after the Bears game. I don't expect the Cowboys to make the playoffs this year, but I sure don't expect the skins to either.

[mcees4life]

i'm wit the folks that think we gonna shut them out.........but we ought to shut out every other team this year as well. Why not shoot for the moon

[Mooka]

I was just reviewing our schedule, and, I really think we can start the season 3-0, but i expanded it a bit, and there's really no reason why this team can't start 7-0. Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? But none of the first 7 teams we play are anything special, if our D stays more or less the same, and our offense exhibits a competent level of play, we can win every one of those games. We can only hope!

@Dallas, @Denver, @KC, @NY

You really think its possible to sweep these road games? Thats rediculous. Denver is like 12-4 at home in the last 2 seasons.

Lets start with a win week 1 and we'll go from there...