Redskins Season Prediction

Every year around this time, I inevitably have a conversation with one of my best friends about the upcoming NFL season and how good the Redskins look. Inevitably, he has a much more optimistic view of their team, their chances to make the playoffs, win the Super Bowl, etc.

Why? Well, he grew up in DC. He remembers the first Joe Gibbs era where they won three Super Bowls... he bleeds maroon and gold.

I grew up in Delaware. Living two hours from Philly, Baltimore and Washington gives you a few options for teams to follow but rarely provides the same connection that locks you in as a life-long fan. To be honest, I didn't really like the Redskins growing up. I was a 49ers fan first and Eagles fan second. Now that I have lived in DC for almost 10 years, I've come to follow the team and to honestly root for them. (Basically, I practice sports polygamy.)

This year proved to be no different. Last Friday night my friend and I found ourselves at the Rhodeside grill in Arlington talking football. I think the Skins offense is still suspect and their defense will underachieve. He doesn't.

My prediction: 7-9
His prediction: 10-6, Division champs (winning a tie-breaker)

If gambling were legal, we'd wager something on this.