The Official 2008 Schedule Thread [Threads Merged]

[BostonSkins]

We can finally put some dates to go with the games....

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3346685

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

yay! time to plan my road trip. :) one away game i know for SURE that im going to, will be whenever we play the raisins and i suggest that all those who live in the area join me at the game so we can invade M&T like they tried to do a few years ago.....

[greatest2]

yay! time to plan my road trip. :) one away game i know for SURE that im going to, will be whenever we play the raisins and i suggest that all those who live in the area join me at the game so we can invade M&T like they tried to do a few years ago.....

im in

[SkinsKY]

I'm just glad we're coming to Cincy this year. Tickets should be plenty available.

[firehawk157]

I'm just glad we're coming to Cincy this year. Tickets should be plenty available.
YES, any idea WHEN?!?!?!?!?! Going to, at least, the Skins-girls game.

[Red Bear]

we might be a hot ticket for primetime games considering last years late season success under the lights, then again maybe not because we arent considered elite either

[Cutter]

I have a Raven's fan getting me tickets :)

[whistleandthumb]

Interesting schedule - you guys will get it at 2pm on www.redskins.com.

[SkinsKY]

Interesting schedule - you guys will get it at 2pm on www.redskins.com (http://www.redskins.com).
So you know and you're not going to give us an hR exclusive? I have to be at work at 2pm and won't find out until tonight. Surely someone out there can help me out. ;)

[dj_stouty]

I'm going to predict Dallas @ Skins on a MNF or SNF game late in the year.

[whistleandthumb]

I'm going to predict Dallas @ Skins on a MNF or SNF game late in the year.
There is a schedule floating around on *other* boards, and while I can't say that's the schedule, well, that's... ya know...

[CNYSkinFan]

There is a schedule floating around on *other* boards, and while I can't say that's the schedule, well, that's... ya know...
like this one

9/4 @ NYG
9/14 vs NO
9/21 vs ARI
9/28 @ DAL
10/5 @ PHI
10/12 vs STL
10/19 vs CLE
10/26 @ DET
11/3 vs PIT
BYE
11/16 vs DAL
11/23 @ SEA
11/30 vs NYG
12/7 @ BAL
12/14 @ CIN
12/21 vs PHI
12/20 @ SF

per 980 (http://sportstalk980.com/pages/washingtonredskins.html)

[CNYSkinFan]

if that is the schedule the stretch after the bye could be a hjeart breaker.

4 out of 7 away and the home games all nfc east ....yikes

[whistleandthumb]

I hope everyone still watches my video on the site, as it took me a LONG time to create the graphics with the schedule. It would be a nice guesture. :)

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

like this one



per 980 (http://sportstalk980.com/pages/washingtonredskins.html)
two games in a row? that cant be right, :).

[CNYSkinFan]

I hope everyone still watches my video on the site, as it took me a LONG time to create the graphics with the schedule. It would be a nice guesture. :)
I will since there are no times yet

[dj_stouty]

if that is the schedule the stretch after the bye could be a hjeart breaker.

4 out of 7 away and the home games all nfc east ....yikes

To be honest, I'd rather have all (3) NFCE home games at the end of the season. Our Skins play tough ball at home, and you have to hope they will be fairly fine tuned by the time the bye is over. The goal is to steal one or two NFCE away games and then play them hard at home to tilt the balance. At first glance, I'm pretty happy with the schedule.

[CNYSkinFan]

two games in a row? that cant be right, :).
Unless we are traveling back in time!!!

[dj_stouty]

I'll unlock at 2pm after the Skins officially release it.

[shally]

if that posted one is true, i can live with it..

catching new orleans early is risky but cleveland in dead of winter would be bad, so that is better

seattle tends to have mid season irregularities or slumps. a good time to catch them

san fran should be coached by an interim by then...

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

im in
cool. that makes two. :)

[whistleandthumb]

DJ - you can unlock. It's up:

www.redskins.com

[Keino]

Unlocked for you.

[BigCountry]

I'm feeling an NFLN Game in Baltimore and hopefully they keep on giving us Dallas on the road early and at home towards the end of the season.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

1 Sept. 4 (Thurs.) at New York Giants 7 p.m.
2 Sept. 14 New Orleans Saints 1 p.m.
3 Sept. 21 Arizona Cardinals 1 p.m.
4 Sept. 28 at Dallas Cowboys 4:15 p.m.
5 Oct. 5 at Philadelphia Eagles 1 p.m.
6 Oct. 12 St. Louis Rams 1 p.m.
7 Oct. 19 Cleveland Browns 4:15 p.m.
8 Oct. 26 at Detroit Lions 1 p.m.
9 Nov. 3 (Mon.) Pittsburgh Steelers 8:30 p.m.
10 Nov. 9 BYE
11 Nov. 16 Dallas Cowboys* 8:15 p.m.
12 Nov. 23 at Seattle Seahawks 4:15 p.m.
13 Nov. 30 New York Giants 1 p.m.
14 Dec. 7 at Baltimore Ravens 1 p.m.
15 Dec. 14 at Cincinnati Bengals 1 p.m.
16 Dec. 21 Philadelphia Eagles 1 p.m.
17 Dec. 28 at San Francisco 49ers 4:15 p.m.

[Hrabanmaur]

Gotta love a schedule that doesn't involve the Chargers, Colts, or Patriots.

Looks like we scored a great number of afternoon and evening games too.

[jaylen]

schedule looks tough to me. 3 of the 1st 5 are roadies in the division wow.

NO and Ari are not cakewalks.

can we win 3 of 5 too start the season. I'm thinking the transition offensively could take time and a bad start could cripple us.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

schedule looks tough to me. 3 of the 1st 5 are roadies in the division wow.

NO and Ari are not cakewalks.

can we win 3 of 5 too start the season. I'm thinking the transition offensively could take time and a bad start could cripple us.

it certainly wont be easy, but it'll be a great test for the team.

[Moe]

The final seven games after the BYE are a pretty tough way to end the year. At least the three divisional games in that stretch are all at home.

[Carmelo]

At least this year we get the bye somewhere towards the middle of the season.

[CNYSkinFan]

14-2 championship.........

actually I thinkn it will be a 8-8, 9-7 season with us finishing strong after a tough start.

so tailgate sept 14?

[whistleandthumb]

If the Skins are smart, they'll make the Saints wear the black jerseys on 9/14, which will probably be an 80 degree day in DC (if last year is any indication).

[Skinsguy1]

If the Skins are smart, they'll make the Saints wear the black jerseys on 9/14, which will probably be an 80 degree day in DC (if last year is any indication).

Well we wear white at home so they'd have to wear their blacks.

[jaylen]

But like any schedule in the league now tough to know who's gonna be good and who might flop and fall back. I think Ciny and the Ravens are headed for trouble, as is Stl, Det, Arizona and SF if they still think Alex Smith can play instead of Shaun Hill.

So in my mind those are the 6 should or could wins for sure.

[shally]

might try to make the seattle game.. it is NOT thanksgiving weekend but the weekend before...

[Brit'Skin]

2 Sept. 14 New Orleans Saints 1 p.m.
3 Sept. 21 Arizona Cardinals 1 p.m.


That is perfect. I can now plan my trip to see those 2 games:D

[MPCSkins]

September 14th first home game. I love it. I'll be celebrating my 21st birthday with a Skins win over the Saints.

[Swaynest]

Man I cant wait to watch the steelers game and then travel up to B-more and show the ravens what true area fans look like!

[redskin_rich]

1 Sept. 4 (Thurs.) at New York Giants 7 p.m.
2 Sept. 14 New Orleans Saints 1 p.m.
3 Sept. 21 Arizona Cardinals 1 p.m.
4 Sept. 28 at Dallas Cowboys 4:15 p.m.
5 Oct. 5 at Philadelphia Eagles 1 p.m.
6 Oct. 12 St. Louis Rams 1 p.m.
7 Oct. 19 Cleveland Browns 4:15 p.m.
8 Oct. 26 at Detroit Lions 1 p.m.
9 Nov. 3 (Mon.) Pittsburgh Steelers 8:30 p.m.
10 Nov. 9 BYE
11 Nov. 16 Dallas Cowboys* 8:15 p.m.
12 Nov. 23 at Seattle Seahawks 4:15 p.m.
13 Nov. 30 New York Giants 1 p.m.
14 Dec. 7 at Baltimore Ravens 1 p.m.
15 Dec. 14 at Cincinnati Bengals 1 p.m.
16 Dec. 21 Philadelphia Eagles 1 p.m.
17 Dec. 28 at San Francisco 49ers 4:15 p.m.
I like it, no short weeks, a bye before Dallas, 3 home divisional games in the final stretch and the 3 west coast games are well spread apart. I don't know why Skins/Steelers would be a Monday Nighter but whatevah.

[WRSK1NS]

Gotta love getting the Cowboys after a Bye week too!! That gives us two weeks to prepare to really kick their butts!

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

That is perfect. I can now plan my trip to see those 2 games: D
here's hoping that either one of those games is the hR tailgate....:beer:

Man I cant wait to watch the steelers game and then travel up to B-more and show the ravens what true area fans look like!
thats three! :D

[Hrabanmaur]

Gotta love getting the Cowboys after a Bye week too!! That gives us two weeks to prepare to really kick their butts!

Except the Cowboys have their bye week in Week 10 just like us. Yes, we'll have two weeks, but so will they.

[Brit'Skin]

here's hoping that either one of those games is the hR tailgate....:beer:



Yeah hopefully :beer:

ill need a fake ID for a week tho lol

[GeneralDisorder]

That is perfect. I can now plan my trip to see those 2 games:D

Good thinking my man - I'll see you there...

[Farmer Ted]

How many home games do the Giants get this year? 10?

[Brit'Skin]

Good thinking my man - I'll see you there...

I may be looking for your advice and everyone elses on where to stay and things like that soon then.

[WinnpegSkinsFan]

Only 1 divisional opponent in the last 4 weeks. I thought we might see more of what we saw in 2007 with the late games more within the division.

[firehawk157]

Green Bay at home works too. Better than going into lambeau...

[firehawk157]

Anybody have any idea if anybody is playing overseas???

[redskin_rich]

Green Bay at home works too. Better than going into lambeau...Huh...?

Anybody have any idea if anybody is playing overseas???
Chargers and Saints in London.

[GeneralDisorder]

Just had another look at the schedule - the only gripe I have is that we don't get to play Dallas during Tony Romo's annual end of season slump...

[hail2skins]

Green Bay at home works too. Better than going into lambeau...Green Bay??????????????

[chicago_skinz_fan]

November 15 = my birthday
which means
Sunday, November 16th = My 2nd trip to FEDEX and my first time seeing a Cowgirl vs Skin game in person.

It will be a day of great celebration and glee.

[Cutter]

I think it's pretty nice. We have the mini bye after week 1. We have a late bye which should help when we're nicked up late in the season. The ease of the late schedule should give us a chance for a thrilling playoff run.

As for the home games, we have one 4:15, one Sunday night and a Monday night. I'd take another 4:15 or two instead of the night games. I don't like being cold and the traffic for the Monday night game is always a PITA. What would normally be a 45 minute commute is going to take at least twice that. Having to get off work and drive down immediately makes getting the house tough. I'll probably have to eat at the stadium. Then of course getting up the next day is rough...

The trips to the west are tough. But all things considered, I don't think Zorn could have asked for a better schedule.

[The Iceman]

i'm excited about the schedule. that browns game on Oct. 19th will be a fun one to watch. my two favorite teams going at it. it's a shame the browns will have to suffer defeat.

[joethefan]

great time and date for my dallas trip.....

oh yea


WOO-HOO!!!!!!!

[Patrick]

Really not much to say about the schedule other than
BRING IT ON!

[Red Bear]

I think it's pretty nice. We have the mini bye after week 1. We have a late bye which should help when we're nicked up late in the season. The ease of the late schedule should give us a chance for a thrilling playoff run.

As for the home games, we have one 4:15, one Sunday night and a Monday night. I'd take another 4:15 or two instead of the night games. I don't like being cold and the traffic for the Monday night game is always a PITA. What would normally be a 45 minute commute is going to take at least twice that. Having to get off work and drive down immediately makes getting the house tough. I'll probably have to eat at the stadium. Then of course getting up the next day is rough...

The trips to the west are tough. But all things considered, I don't think Zorn could have asked for a better schedule.

uhhh dude, if you plan on going, take off Monday and Tuesday, or atleast Tuesday so you can sleep in =D

[skins111111]

I'm likeing NOV. 30 ..... pee wee football is over mid Nov. so I can get away and its still tolerable warm plus I get to see us demolish the over rated SB Chumps

[PennSkinsFan]

I am not into a SEPT tailgate. We learned our lesson the last two years, it is TOO HOT!

[skinsfan36]

i like the bye week being that late(wk 9) zorn will face the rivals right off the bat which will get him used to the nfc beast

[LuvSkins17]

I am not into a SEPT tailgate. We learned our lesson the last two years, it is TOO HOT!

Well please let a Brotha know soon. I gotta start makin' plans Brah!:banger:

[GeneralDisorder]

September 21st shouldn't be too oppressive. Any later and bods will start complaining its too cold..

[smoak]

I like it, no short weeks, a bye before Dallas, 3 home divisional games in the final stretch and the 3 west coast games are well spread apart. I don't know why Skins/Steelers would be a Monday Nighter but whatevah.


Things that IN GENERAL I look for in the schedule:

1) mid to late bye week - CHECK
2) how many teams do we play coming off their bye? - UNKNOWN
3) is the travel fair - CHECK
4) are the last 5-6 games skewed to being home (playoffs are made in december) - PUSH -- We play mostly on the road, but will SF, B-more, and Cincy be good teams? Methinks, no.

[redskin_rich]

2) how many teams do we play coming off their bye? - UNKNOWN

It appears to be just one team. We play St Louis week 6 after their bye.

We play Dallas after a mutual bye.

[CNYSkinFan]

It appears to be just one team. We play St Louis week 6 after their bye.

We play Dallas after a mutual bye.
that game should be epic...and when we beat the cowtards no excuses this time, just go cry in your beers

[sinskin]

Absolutly agree about the last three games.... thats a great thing to look at at the end of the season. I like playing Dallas the second game after our bye.
I never thought I would say this but I fear the browns this year. And I think over all its kinda a tough schedule once again.....SIGH

[Ibleedburgundy]

At least this year we get the bye somewhere towards the middle of the season.

That's what I was thinking. Seems like every year we get a bye week in week 3 or 4.

[Farmer Ted]

that game should be epic...and when we beat the cowtards no excuses this time, just go cry in your beers

I think cowturd fans cry in their Zimas.

[JsMaViSd]

I think cowturd fans cry in their Zimas.

lmao

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

I am not into a SEPT tailgate. We learned our lesson the last two years, it is TOO HOT!
now that i think back, you're absolutely correct. last year's tailgate game left a redskins tattoo sunburn mark on my face, lmao.....

[firehawk157]

that game should be epic...and when we beat the cowtards no excuses this time, just go cry in your beers
CMON!!! You know there is going to be excuses... The turds have excuses for every single loss. They never get beat, the scoreboard just doesn't always show their dominance like it should. The game is flawed and the league is against them!

[skins111111]

-yeah getting a buy on the final buy week of the season is awsome.
-playing a thurs night game is tough any week but week 1:)
-3 divisional home games early will be tough but having 3 tough Ws behind us will be awsome
-playing the Giants Nov 30 made my schedule as I can only get down to 1 game a year and only from Mid Nov. on, so it will still be fair weather and I dearly want to see us demolish the over rated SB champs
- playing the Cowboys at home after a buy is good even if its their buy too
- niners week 17 is nice as is the Eagles @ home week 16...both very winnable games, Bengles in Cincy week 15 could be scary but Ravens in Bal. week 14 should not be so bad, especially since our stud 1st round DE and
2nd round DT pass rushers will be seasoned by then:)

[AGibbsGirl]

September 21st shouldn't be too oppressive. Any later and bods will start complaining its too cold..
No way man, September around here is like our 4th month of summer...we should really try for an October game this year, October is the best month in DC

[tbfoster1]

now that i think back, you're absolutely correct. last year's tailgate game left a redskins tattoo sunburn mark on my face, lmao.....

Last years tailgate was almost unbearable. (actually it was unbearable but we were already there so what are you gonna do) That Jags game in October was nice, it actually got a little chilly toward the end. The older and fatter I get the more I can't take the heat.

[JsMaViSd]

Last years tailgate was almost unbearable. (actually it was unbearable but we were already there so what are you gonna do) That Jags game in October was nice, it actually got a little chilly toward the end. The older and fatter I get the more I can't take the heat.

lmao

[GeneralDisorder]

No way man, September around here is like our 4th month of summer...we should really try for an October game this year, October is the best month in DC

Listen Cupcake, you want hot-dogs or not this year...?