What do you expect in the Philly Game

I expect an ugly game just like against the Chiefs and it wouldn't surprise me if either team wins.

The writing is on the wall for Zorn. Chances are that no matter what the outcome of this game, Zorn will be let go as early as Tuesday.

Zorn has been stripped of his authorities. The locker room sees this and they know that Zorn is no longer in charge. He has no credibility with the management, fans, media or the players. This has to have a mental effect on the locker room. They know that the management has handled this Zorn thing terribly.

Lewis has had only one week to work with the offense.

The worst thing that could have happened to the Redskins last week happened, but not in the KC game. The Eagles lost to Oakland.

The Eagles learned a valuable lesson last weekend when they lost to Oakland. Reid as much as admitted that they were looking past the woeful Raiders and were not as prepared as they should have been.

Reid and the Eagles players will not make the same mistake twice.

I could see a score like Eagles 34 Redskins 13 here easily.

Maybe I'm crazy but I don't see Zorn fired after this game. There's literally no point in doing so now that his playcalling ability has already been taken from him. Let the storm of this week blow over, let the dust settle in the bye week, come back and finish out the season.

As for the game, for some crazy reason we match up really well with the Eagles, winning 3 of the last 4. I think we'll keep it close in a (shocker) low scoring affair. I don't think Reid has a killer instinct in him to just destroy Zorn so we lose 20-13.

It's really going to be interesting to hear if Gruden sounds like a commentator and echoes everything that's out there in the media or if he sounds like a guy not trying to piss off his future employer. If he tip-toes around things, I wonder if Jaws will call him out on it because I expect Jaws to shred Snyder and Ceratto on all things ranging from the handling of this situation to the handling of Campbell in the offseason.

I am also interested to see the following actions/inactions:

Will Zorn be active on the sideline, or will he be more withdrawn.
What will Gruden's commentary be like. Will he rag on DS or will he make comments on how he would like to see things done. Will he hype Campbell, or make a comment along the lines of "whoever the next coach is will be looking for a new QB"

I think I see what you're getting at. Are you suggesting that Gruden's commentary should provide a clue as to whether or not he would like to have Zorn's job?

I don't think Gruden will say anything that hasn't already been said. If Snyder doesn't like it oh well.

17-7 eagles, it's going to be another sloppy ass game for both teams. I think Collins will actually play more than Campbell though.

I actually think the skins will keep the game pretty close. They always play up or down to the level of their opponents. Now, when I say they'll keep it close, I dont think they will for most of the game. They'll either start fast and then slow off or do the opposite. But at some point in the game, its going to really seem competitive.

Redskins 24, Eagles 17.

Count it.

I don't know why but I have an OVERWHELMING sense of optimism for this game (more than any game so far this year). I have no reason at all for it, but everyone owes me a beer when I'm right. :biggthump

With so much uncertainty and turmoil surrounding the team it's difficult to know what to expect. There's just not much to hang your hat on, inconsistency has been the pattern, we'll have to see if all these distractions are going to prove to be a help, or a hindrance.

Prediction:

Redskins 17
Eagles 13

Redskins 20
Filthydelphia 13


Also, Andre Carter will have 3 sacks.