4. Will they sink in the NFC East?
The NFC East is the toughest division in all of football, in my opinion. Several others would agree, or place it second behind the AFC South.
The Redskins finished third in it last year, coming into the playoffs as the hottest team in the NFC, winning their last four games against Minnesota, Dallas, New York Giants, and Chicago.
The Philadelphia Eagles believe they have a chance to take the spot of the Redskins, thereby sinking them into last place.
The Redskins split the series with the Cowboys, Giants, and Eagles, proving they know how to beat all three of them.
Looking at the Redskins' and Eagles' schedules, they play nearly identical opponents. The main differences are that the Redskins play the Saints and the Lions, while the Eagles play the Bears and the Falcons. The Eagles have a slight advantage there, but I'm not sure if it's enough to make a difference.
Given the Eagle's health woes the last few seasons, I'm going to take Washington in a close one for third place. However, whoever does take third place will probably not make the playoffs.
5. Will Jim Zorn make Jason Campbell reach the quarterback's full potential?
This year, Jason Campbell will be learning his seventh different system in eight seasons, stretching all the way back to his college years
Hopefully, seven different systems in eight seasons won't mess Campbell up. Let that sink in for a minute. Seven different systems. Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have put up with a lot, but that is one thing that neither of them can say they've dealt with.
Campbell put up decent numbers last season, completing 60 percent of his passes for 2,700 yards and 12 touchdowns, with 11 interceptions. He also has a strong running-back corps at his disposal, lead by Clinton Portis. Additionally, Campbell has a top tight end in Chris Cooley, and (occasionally) a good receiver in Santana Moss.
Zorn made Hasselbeck, Batch (before Ben Roethlisberger), and can certainly make Jason Campbell. I think that, in a few seasons, Campbell could be a top 15 or maybe even a top-12 quarterback in the NFL, and possibly higher. The sky's the limit for Zorn and Campbell.
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