Call it a homer pick but I think you've gotta consider the Redskins getting 3 at home.
They've looked WAY more prepared than every team they faced this preseason. The defense is stout. Tim Hightower could be a solid feature back. The team's second year in a proven coach's system.
I expect the Skins to surprise some people this year, starting week one at home against the Giants. They haven't beaten the NYG in over 3 seasons. I think that streak ends Sunday.
Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 09/12/2011
Redskins decline day off
By Mike Jones
The Washington Redskins usually take Mondays off after a win, and must practice the day after losses. But this week, the team plans to spend Victory Monday on the football field.
Although Coach Mike Shanahan planned to reward his players with a day of rest after their 28-14 victory over the New York Giants, the Redskins declined.
Instead, they told their coach that theyre coming to work and want to get better.
Players have spoken about a different attitude, a more business-like approach and better focus, and obviously declining a day off this week is testament of that.
Its really attitude and something thats going on in this locker room that I cant explain, receiver Anthony Armstrong said. Its different, but I really cant explain.
By Mike Jones | 07:00 AM ET, 09/12/2011
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Its just something special, some little buzz going around in here, Anthony Armstrong said. I dont know what it is, but its something special. And yall dont got to pick us. I dont want anybody to pick us for the rest of the year.