Redskins vs. Championship Teams over the last 10 Years

[freddyg12]

Good timing on this thread, just last week L. Michael said that because the skins beat both GB & chicago that it was a sign of progress. Dan Steinberg made fun of this in his DC Spots bog & with good reason; Steinberg pointed out that Zorn's 08 team was 3-0 v. Nfc champ. teams.

When I look at the list, what stands out to me is how the Skins have been able to put together portions or snapshots of a good season, only to regress in the end. Other than Joe Gibbs getting his teams to put together dramatic playoff runs in 05 & 07, the decade has been defined by big hopes that were reinforced by some of these wins, only to lead to major disappoint.

The best example is the 03 win over NE when Champ forced a fumble to seal the deal. The ole ball coach was 3-1 at that point in his 2nd season. We finished 4-12 I believe & were totally embarrased by the pokes 27-0. The OBC left town never looking more humble in his coaching career.