| Dec 6, 2009Sun 1:00 PM | Washington Redskins vs New Orleans Saints 12/6 | FedEx FieldLandover, MD | Buy Tickets |
| Dec 21, 2009Mon 8:30 PM | Washington Redskins vs New York Giants 12/21 | FedEx FieldLandover, MD | Buy Tickets |
| Dec 27, 2009Sun 8:20 PM | Washington Redskins vs Dallas Cowboys 12/27 | FedEx FieldLandover, MD | Buy Tickets |
Before the Washington Redskins made Washington D.C. their home in 1937, the franchise then known as the Boston Braves, played their home games in Boston from 1932-1936 including four seasons at Fenway Park.
Today, the Redskins are among the most popular teams in the NFL and according to Forbes Magazine, are currently the 2nd most valuable sports team in North America, only behind the Dallas Cowboys. The Redskins accrue around $300 million in revenues per year, rank first in average attendance per game in the NFL and are currently valued at close to $1.467 billion dollars. Among the Redskins' successes are three Super Bowl Championships in 1982, 1987 and 1991. They also appeared in the 1972 and 1983 Super Bowls. Since 1997, the Redskins play their home games at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.
A key ingredient to much of the Redskins previous success came from former head coach Joe Gibbs. Gibbs became the 20th head coach in Redskins history in 1981 and went on to lead the Skins to all three of their Super Bowl titles before retiring in 1993. This, however, would not be the end of Joe Gibbs and the Washington Redskins partnership. Gibbs was lured out of retirement in 2004 by new owner, Dan Snyder. His first season back was a bit of a letdown as the team finished with a losing record of 6-10, but Gibbs and the Redskins turned it around for the 2005 season. They finished with a 10-6 record and secured a wild card berth in the Playoffs. Gibbs announced on Jan. 8, 2008 that he was resigning as head coach, opting out of the remainder of his 5-year $28.5 million dollar contract that he had agreed to when he came out of retirement in 2004. He will be staying on with the team as a “special advisor” to the owner.
The Redskins replaced Gibbs with Jim Zorn before the start of the 2008 season. Zorn led the Skins to a 6-2 start but really struggled towards the end of the season. Washington finished up with an 8-8 record and failed to make the playoffs. In order for the Redskins to compete alongside these tough NFC East teams this season, it was important for their front office to take action and make moves. This off-season they signed defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to a 7-year,$100 million contract. They also signed cornerback DeAngelo Hall to a 6-year, $54 million contract. Hopefully the money is well spent, as the Skins will have a tough yet competitive run at the division.
This week’s thrilling set of matchups caused for some numerous close battles and upsets. The Jacksonville Jaguars edged out the New York Jets by 2 with a field goal in the final seconds. The Cincinnati Bengals stunned Big Ben and the Pittsburgh Steelers to put themselves at 7-2. Denver QB Kyle Orton fell to injury against Washington for the entire [...]
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