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2007 Washington Redskins season
Head Coach Joe Gibbs
Home Field FedExField
Results
Record 3-2
Place TBD
Playoff Finish TBD
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The 2007 Washington Redskins season will see the team trying to improve upon their 5-11 record in 2006 after finishing last place in the NFC East. This season will also mark the 75th Anniversary of the Redskins franchise.

Coaching staff

Head coach Joe Gibbs will be entering his fourth year of his second stint with the Redskins. It is the second to last year on his existing contract. He previously coached the Redskins in the 1981-1992 seasons.

The Redskins fired former linebackers coach Dale Lindsay and promoted Kirk Olivadotti to take his job. Olivadotti previously helped coach the defensive line and special teams. The Redskins also added Tony Spinosa, Matthew Shea, and Bill Khayat to their coaching staff.

Offseason

Signings

On March 2, the Redskins signed London Fletcher, formerly with the Buffalo Bills, to a 5-year, $25 million contract. The deal also includes a $10.5 million signing bonus. [1]
On March 3, the Redskins signed Fred Smoot, formerly with the Minnesota Vikings, to a 5-year deal. Smoot was drafted by the Redskins in 2001 and signed with the Vikings in 2005.[2]
On March 8, the Redskins signed Ross Tucker, formerly with the Cleveland Browns, to an undisclosed contract.[3]
On March 21, the Redskins signed Jason Fabini, formerly with the Dallas Cowboys, to an undisclosed contract.[4]
On April 5, the Redskins signed David Macklin, formerly with the Arizona Cardinals, to a 1-year contract.[5]
On June 1, the Redskins signed Jason McAddley, formerly with the San Francisco 49ers, to an undisclosed contract.[6]
On August 21, the Redskins signed Randall Godfrey, formerly with the San Diego Chargers, to an undisclosed contract.[7]

Departures

On February 22, the Redskins released safety Troy Vincent.[8]
On February 28, the Redskins released tight end Christian Fauria.[9]
On March 2, Derrick Dockery signed with the Buffalo Bills. [10]
On March 4, Kenny Wright signed with the Cleveland Browns.[11]
On March 7, the Redskins released kicker John Hall. [12]
On March 9, T.J. Duckett agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions.[13]
On March 20, Adam Archuleta was traded to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a conditional 6th round draft pick.[14]
On March 22, the Redskins released wide receiver David Patten.[15]
On April 26, Warrick Holdman signed with the Denver Broncos.
On August 21, the Redskins released linebacker Lemar Marshall.
On September 1, the Redskins released cornerback Ade Jimoh and defensive end Renaldo Wynn.

Free agents heading into the 2007 season:

[16]

Position Player Free agency
tag		 Date signed 2007 team
LS Ethan Albright UFA January 12 Washington Redskins
DT Ryan Boschetti RFA March 12 Washington Redskins
G Derrick Dockery UFA March 2 Buffalo Bills
RB T.J. Duckett UFA March 9 Detroit Lions
S Vernon Fox UFA March 2 Washington Redskins
P Derrick Frost RFA April 2 Washington Redskins
LB Warrick Holdman UFA April 26 Denver Broncos
TE Brian Kozlowski UFA
OT Jim Molinaro RFA March 21 Dallas Cowboys
LB Jeff Posey UFA
OL Mike Pucillo UFA February 28 Washington Redskins
OT Todd Wade UFA March 14 Washington Redskins
CB Kenny Wright UFA March 4 Cleveland Browns
TE Todd Yoder UFA March 13 Washington Redskins

2007 NFL Draft

Round Pick Player Position College
1 6 LaRon Landry Safety LSU
5 143 Dallas Sartz Linebacker USC
6 179 H.B. Blades Linebacker Pittsburgh
6 205 Jordan Palmer Quarterback UTEP
7 216 Tyler Ecker Tight End Michigan

Preseason

Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results Stadium Box scores TV
Final score Team record
1 August 11 8:00 p.m. EDT at Tennessee Titans 14-6 1–0 LP Field Box score @ NFL Game Center NFL Network
2 August 18 8:00 p.m. EDT Pittsburgh Steelers 10-12 1-1 FedEx Field Box score @ NFL Game Center CSN Mid-Atlantic
3 August 25 8:00 p.m. EDT Baltimore Ravens 13-7 2-1 FedEx Field Box Score @ NFL Game Center CSN Mid-Atlantic
4 August 30 7:30 p.m. EDT at Jacksonville Jaguars 14-31 2-2 Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Box Score @ NFL Game Center CSN Mid-Atlantic

Week 1: at Tennessee Titans

1 2 3 4 Total
Redskins 0 0 0 14 14
Titans 3 0 0 3 6

at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee

  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 93 °F, hot and clear

The Redskins started their first preseason against the Tennessee Titans on the road on August 11. The Redskins defense allowed only six points and caused four fumbles, one of which they recovered. Many were surprised to see the Redskins' QB Jason Campbell play the whole 1st half. Campbell wasn't productive, fumbled twice, and didn't score any points. The Redskins scored two late touchdowns in the last 1:17 to win the game. Marcus Mason scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown, and Byron Westbrook recovered a fumble in the endzone.GameBook

Week 2: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

1 2 3 4 Total
Steelers 0 3 0 9 12
Redskins 7 0 3 0 10

at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland

  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 79 °F, clear

In their second preseason game, the Redskins scored first but there was a scare involved on the way. On their second drive, QB Jason Campbell was tackled at the knee while throwing a 29-yard pass to Chris Cooley. Campbell walked off the field by himself with a bruised knee. Todd Collins took over for Campbell and threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Lloyd. The Redskins had four goal-line stands, and only allowed 12 points (four field goals). However, their offense was never really back in sync, and their only other score of the game was a field goal. Redskins' LB Marcus Washington suffered a dislocated elbow, and WR Mike Espy ruptured his tendon and is out for the season. GameBook

Week 3: vs. Baltimore Ravens

1 2 3 4 Total
Ravens 0 7 0 0 7
Redskins 3 3 7 0 13

at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland

  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 75 °F, rain

Due to severe thunderstorms, the Redskins' third preseason game was shortened at the 11:38 mark in the third quarter. The kickoff was delayed over an hour and the game started at 9:12. The Redskins scored first in the game. Shaun Suisham had two field goals. The Redskins' defense looked great the whole night, only allowing the Ravens to a touchdown. In the third quarter, linebacker Dallas Sartz intercepted a Kyle Boller pass and ran it back for a touchdown. The game ended shortly thereafter. GameBook

Week 4: at Jacksonville Jaguars

1 2 3 4 Total
Redskins 7 7 0 0 14
Jaguars 0 10 14 7 31

at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida

  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 89 °F, chance of rain

The Redskins started their last preseason game strong. The defense forced a 3-and-out on Jacksonville's first drive and the Redskins scored on their first possession. Jason Campbell finished the game with 5 of 5 completions and a touchdown to Antwaan Randle El. Mark Brunell also threw a touchdown pass to Ryan Hoag. Though the Redskins were leading at halftime, they would not score again for the rest of the game. They eventually gave up three more touchdowns as the Jaguars rallied past the Redskins' backups. GameBook

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Time (ET) Result Game site Record
1 September 9, 2007 Miami Dolphins 1:00 W 16-13 (OT) FedExField 1-0
2 September 17, 2007 Philadelphia Eagles 8:30 W 20-12 Lincoln Financial Field 2-0
3 September 23, 2007 New York Giants 4:15 L 24-17 FedExField 2-1
4 Bye
5 October 7, 2007 Detroit Lions 1:00 W 34-3 FedExField 3-1
6 October 14, 2007 Green Bay Packers 1:00 L 14-17 Lambeau Field 3-2
7 October 21, 2007 Arizona Cardinals 1:00 FedExField
8 October 28, 2007 New England Patriots 4:15 Gillette Stadium
9 November 4, 2007 New York Jets 1:00 Giants Stadium
10 November 11, 2007 Philadelphia Eagles 1:00 FedExField
11 November 18, 2007 Dallas Cowboys 1:00 Texas Stadium
12 November 25, 2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00 Raymond James Stadium
13 December 2, 2007 Buffalo Bills 1:00 FedExField
14 December 6, 2007 Chicago Bears 8:15 FedEx Field
15 December 16, 2007 New York Giants 8:15 Giants Stadium
16 December 23, 2007 Minnesota Vikings 1:00 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
17 December 30, 2007 Dallas Cowboys 1:00 FedExField

Week 1: vs. Miami Dolphins

1 2 3 4 OT Total
Dolphins 0 7 3 3 0 13
Redskins 0 3 7 3 3 16

at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland

  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 82 °F, sunny

The Redskins scored the first points of the game when Shaun Suisham kicked a 31-yard field goal in the second quarter. On the last play of the 1st half, Trent Green threw a 1-yard pass to Justin Peelle to claim the lead. The Redskins started the third quarter with Clinton Portis running for a 19-yard touchdown. Miami later answered with a field goal to tie the game. In the 4th quarter, both teams scored a field goal and the game went into overtime. Washington won the coin toss. They ran the ball down to Miami's 22-yardline, and Shaun Suisham made a game-winning 39-yard field goal. Clinton Portis finished the game with 17 carries, 98 yards, and a touchdown. The Redskins lost right tackle Jon Jansen for the year when he fractured his ankle in the second quarter. GameBook

Week 2: at Philadelphia Eagles

1 2 3 4 Total
Redskins 3 7 3 7 20
Eagles 0 6 3 3 12

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Game time: 8:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 58 °F

The Redskins' second regular season game, against the Philadelphia Eagles, started off with a Redskins field goal at the end of the first quarter. Less than five minutes into the second quarter, the Eagles earned a field goal to tie the game at 3-3. A few minutes later, the Eagles scored another field goal to go up 6-3, the only lead they would have in the game. Just before halftime, Jason Campbell hit Chris Cooley for a touchdown to end the first half up 10-6.

In the third quarter, the Eagles and Redskins both scored another field goal, bringing the score to 13-9 prior to a Redskins drive that began with 1:15 remaining in the third quarter. That would eventually lead to Clinton Portis running for a 6 yard TD early in the 4th quarter, bringing the score to 20-9.

The Eagles, with a field goal late in the 4th quarter, were down by 8 as they drove down to the Redskins 9 yard line. The Eagles' drive stalled and they turned the ball over on downs with an incomplete pass. With possession on their own 9 yard line, the Redskins ran out the clock on their way to a victory. Final Score: 20-12.

Week 3: vs. New York Giants

1 2 3 4 Total
Giants 3 0 7 14 24
Redskins 7 10 0 0 17

at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland

In the first quarter, Washington trailed early as Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes got a 34-yard field goal. The 'Skins took the lead with RB Clinton Portis getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, QB Jason Campbell completed a 8-yard TD pass to TE Chris Cooley, while kicker Shaun Suisham made a 47-yard field goal. In the third quarter, New York RB Reuben Droughns made a 1-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, New York took the lead with Droughns getting another 1-yard TD run, while QB Eli Manning completed a 33-yard TD pass to WR Plaxico Burress. Washington managed to get a late-game drive, but it ended up with RB Ladell Betts getting taken down at N.Y.'s 1-yard line on 4th & Goal.

With the loss, the Redskins would fall to 2-1 entering their bye week.

Week 5: vs. Detroit Lions

1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 0 0 3 0 3
Redskins 0 14 2 18 34

at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland

  • Game weather: 89°F (Sunny)
  • Game attendance: 88,944
  • Referee: Ed Hochuli

Coming off their bye week, the Redskins stayed at home for a Week 5 duel with the Detroit Lions, who have never beaten the Redskins in Washington, D.C. Though the first quarter was scoreless, the Washington Redskins began what would be a 14 play, 80 yard drive in the second quarter which started at their own 20 yard line and finished with a 7-yard touchdown pass from Jason Campbell to Chris Cooley. The 'Skins next possession began at their own 17-yard line and began an 83-yard drive in 7 plays, culminating in a touchdown for Mike Sellers in a 1-yard rushing play. The first half ended with the Redskins up 14-0. With 2:27 left in the third quarter, the Detroit Lions scored their first and only points with a 39-yard field goal to bring the score to 14-3. The Redskins next drive was only 9 yards and resulted in a punt, but put the Detroit Lions on their own 8-yard line. After a rushing play that resulted in a loss of 1 yard, the Washington Redskins sacked Detroit Lions QB, Jon Kitna in the endzone for a safety, bringing the Redskin's lead to 13 with a score of 16-3 to end the quarter. After a fourth quarter fumble by Redskins' running back Clinton Portis, the Detroit Lions took possession at their own 10-yard line. The Lion's drove 26 yards before punting to James Thrash, who returned the punt for 62 yards and fumbled towards the endzone, where Rock Cartwright recovered the ball on the 3-yard line. After a Redskin's five-yard penalty, Washington Redskins QB Jason Campbell threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Mike Sellers and then converted a 2 point attempt with a pass to Chris Cooley bringing the score to 24-3. Detroit's next possession ended with a Sean Taylor interception of 35-yards which would later help the Redskins finish a drive with a field goal. With less than 3 minutes in the fourth quarter, the Detroit Lion's began a drive at their own 43-yard line. After gaining 14 yards, Jon Kitna threw an interception to Carlos Rogers, who returned it 61-yards for a touchdown for the final point of the game.

With the win, the Redskins improved to 3-1.

Week 6: at Green Bay Packers

1 2 3 4 Total
Redskins 7 7 0 0 14
Packers 7 0 10 0 17


Injuries

Current as of October 8, 2007:

Player Position Status Injury
Antwaan Randle El Wide Receiver Day-to-Day Hamstring
Fred Smoot Corner Back Probable Hamstring
Brandon Lloyd Wide Receiver Probable Shin
Clinton Portis Running Back Probable Knee
Mike Sellers Running Back Probable Heel
Sean Taylor Free Safety Probable Knee
Randy Thomas Offensive Guard Out Triceps
Nehemiah Broughton Running Back Injured Reserve Knee
Steven Harris Wide Receiver Injured Reserve Knee
Mike Espy Wide Receiver Injured Reserve Knee
Derrick Blaylock Running Back Injured Reserve Heel
Jon Jansen Offensive Tackle Injured Reserve Ankle

Statistics

Through Week 6

Passing

Player G QB Rat. Comp. Att. Pct. Yards TD INT Long Sack
Jason Campbell 5 81.1 88 150 58.7 1086 5 4 54 8

Rushing

Player G Att. Yards Y/G Avg. Long TD Fum FumL
Clinton Portis 5 86 363 72.6 4.2 19 3 3 2
Ladell Betts 5 41 114 22.8 2.8 13 0 0 0
Jason Campbell 5 18 86 17.2 4.8 20 1 5 1
Mike Sellers 5 14 54 10.8 3.9 15 1 1 0
Santana Moss 4 2 2 0.5 1.0 2 0 1 1
Rock Cartwright 5 2 0 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 0
Antwaan Randle El 5 2 -4 -0.8 -2.0 -1 0 1 0

Receiving

Player G Rec. Yards Y/G Avg. Long YAC TD Fum FumL
Antwaan Randle El 5 20 368 73.6 18.4 54 4.1 0 1 0
Santana Moss 4 12 199 49.8 16.6 49 3.6 0 1 1
Chris Cooley 5 19 185 37.0 9.7 28 1.9 4 1 0
Clinton Portis 5 12 88 17.6 7.3 22 6.0 0 3 2
Ladell Betts 5 9 84 16.8 9.3 28 8.4 0 0 0
Keenan McCardell 2 4 69 34.5 17.3 21 0.0 0 0 0
Mike Sellers 5 7 50 10.0 7.1 24 2.6 1 1 0
Todd Yoder 5 2 23 4.6 11.5 18 7.5 0 0 0
James Thrash 5 2 11 2.2 5.5 7 5.0 0 0 0
Brandon Lloyd 5 1 9 1.8 9.0 9 9.0 0 0 0

Kicking

Player G 0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ FGM FGA Pct. Long XPM XPA
Shaun Suisham 5 0-0 1-1 4-5 2-3 0-0 7 9 77.8 47 10 10

Punting

Player G Punt Yards Avg. In20 In10 TB Long
Derrick Frost 5 29 1260 43.4 9 3 4 64

Defense

Player G Tackles Asst. TotalTK Sack YdL INT Yards TD FumR
Rocky McIntosh 5 33 9 42 2.0 10 0 0 0 0
London Fletcher 5 28 12 40 0 0 1 9 0 0
Andre Carter 5 17 5 22 4.0 31 0 0 0 0
Shawn Springs 5 16 1 17 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carlos Rogers 5 16 3 19 0 0 1 61 1 0
Sean Taylor 5 15 4 19 0 0 4 50 0 0
LaRon Landry 5 15 11 26 0.5 4 0 0 0 0
Cornelius Griffin 5 13 3 16 1.5 6 0 0 0 0
Fred Smoot 3 13 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marcus Washington 4 10 5 15 2.0 9 0 0 0 0
Pierson Prioleau 5 10 5 15 0 0 0 0 0 0
Khary Campbell 5 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leigh Torrence 5 7 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0
Phillip Daniels 4 6 2 8 0.5 4 0 0 0 0
Anthony Montgomery 5 6 1 7 0.5 4 0 0 0 0
Demetric Evans 5 5 1 6 1.0 9 0 0 0 0
Chris Wilson 5 4 0 4 1.0 12 0 0 0 0
Randall Godfrey 3 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
David Macklin 2 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
H.B. Blades 5 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shaun Suisham 5 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
James Thrash 5 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
Clinton Portis 5 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rock Cartwright 5 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kedric Golston 4 1 1 2 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
Antwaan Randle El 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mike Sellers 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pete Kendall 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mike Pucillo 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vernon Fox 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chris Cooley 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lorenzo Alexander 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Division standings

NFC East
  W L T PCT PF PA STK
Dallas Cowboys 5 1 0 .833 203 144 L-1
New York Giants 4 2 0 .667 154 134 W-4
Washington Redskins 3 2 0 .600 101 69 L-1
Philadelphia Eagles 2 3 0 .400 100 82 W-1

References

  1. ^ [1] Veteran linebacker London Fletcher agrees to deal with Redskins
  2. ^ [2] CB Fred Smoot Returning to Redskins
  3. ^ [3] Redskins Sign Tucker, Look for More Help
  4. ^ [4] Redskins Add Veteran OT Fabini
  5. ^ [5] Macklin agrees to 1-year deal with Redskins
  6. ^ [6] Redskins Sign WR Jason McAddley
  7. ^ [7] Redskins Add Veteran Linebacker Godfrey
  8. ^ [8] Washington Redskins release safety veteran safety Troy Vincent
  9. ^ [9] Redskins Re-Sign OL Pucillo, Cut TE Fauria
  10. ^ [10] Bills Sign Dockery to Seven-Year Deal
  11. ^ [11] Browns, DB Kenny Wright Sign 3-Year Deal
  12. ^ [12] Oft-injured kicker John Hall released by Washington Redskins
  13. ^ [13] Duckett, Lions agree to terms
  14. ^ [14] Bears Trade for Adam Archuleta
  15. ^ [15] Patten Released
  16. ^ RFA: Restricted free-agent, UFA: Unrestricted free-agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent


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2006 Washington Redskins season		 Washington Redskins Succeeded by
2008 Washington Redskins season


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