Washington Redskins NFL Betting Odds

Last Season

Last season the Washington Redskins got off to a good start with 4 wins in their first 5 games. However, like many other NFL teams last year, midway through the season the Redskins took their eye off the ball and lost focus in winning games. In direct contradiction to the way the team started the season, Washington lost 4 out of their last 5 games to end the season on a lack-luster 8-8. Blame for the result has been attributed to Redskins' quarterback, Jason Campbell, and offense in general, considering its defense was one of the best in the league (#4).

Off Season

The Washington Redskins must have looked to the 2009 NFL Draft to help shore up their crumbling offense. So it was ironic then that one of the team's first selections was for 'explosive' Texas defensive end, Brian Orakpo, a top player the Redskins could not pass up. They also snagged hefty cornerback, Kevin Barnes, who suffered from a broken shoulder blade in 2008. But the biggest coup for the Redskins was the signing of defensive tackle, Albert Haynesworth, in a 7-year, $100 million deal. He is widely considered 'the most dominant defensive tackle in the NFL'. The Redskins also signed ex-Indianapolis Colts punter, Hunter Smith.

2009 Preview

The Washington Redskins defense is very close to being the best in the NFL, and its recent off-season selections should go a long way to help the team become # 1 in the league defensively. Fans will be eager to see what the dynamic duo of Albert Haynesworth and Brian Orakpo will bring to the team's defense. But while the Redskins may be gloating defensively, the big question is whether the team's offense is up to the task of making touchdowns this season. Jason Campbell needs to up his game dramatically and work on getting the ball out far more often and effectively to receivers Santana Moss, Antwaan Randle El, and Chris Cooley.

2009 Prediction

Luckily for the Washington Redskins, their first three games this season include two games against the NFC's worst teams - the Saint Louis Rams and the Detroit Lions. Even the next team on Washington's schedule, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, should put the team 3-1 ahead early on (assuming they lose at the Giants in Week 1, which is a pretty good assumption). However, after those games, the competition will get much tougher and will no doubt test the team's defense and put major pressure on its offense.

**Our Pick Play the UNDER in games featuring the Redskins until the oddsmakers wise up to the fact that this team is all defense and zero offense. When the regular season ends you can find all your Redskins players on the golf course, as usual.

 

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