LANDOVER, Md. (AP)—Sherm Lewis might want to go back to bingo. Or, better yet, he might want to apply for a job as the Philadelphia Eagles’ play caller - it’s a much easier job with someone such as DeSean Jackson on your side.

No, really, they could have. The Washington Redskins were overmatched at times against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Redskins were fooled at times, especially on plays to wide receiver DeSean Jackson. Jackson had to leave the game late in the second quarter with a foot problem, probably from outrunning the Redskins on an end-around for a 67-yard touchdown run on the fourth play of the game, and on a 53-yard touchdown pass late in the second quarter.

Norv Turner: 1999-2000 (17-12 regular season, 1-1 postseason)
  Terry Robiskie: 2000 (1-2)
  Marty Schottenheimer: 2001 (8-8)
  Steve Spurrier: 2002-03 (12-20)
  Joe Gibbs: 2004-07 (30-34 regular season; 1-2 postseason)
  Jim Zorn: 2008-present (10-12)

Jim Zorn stood alone on the sideline yesterday, his headset off, his arms folded across his chest, hearing the dwindling crowd’s boos and watching the seconds tick away on the latest Washington Redskins loss.

Jim Zorn already has the look of someone playing out the string of his employment. One veteran says he just hopes the coach is around “for the remainder of the year.“ Another is calling out everybody, saying “it starts with the ownership.“ But here’s one more fact that sums up the state of the Washington Redskins: On Sunday, they had a guard playing tackle and a tackle playing guard.

WASHINGTON (2-2)
AT CAROLINA (0-3) Time: 1 p.m. Line: Panthers by 4 On the air: TV—Fox; radio—WXGI (950) Inside slant: Washington deserves to be 0-4 after narrowly escaping a sweep by the wretched Rams, Lions and Bucs. Carolina comes off its season highlight, the bye week. When you dread both teams, take the points.

Washington Redskins rookie linebacker Robert Henson has apologized for calling the team’s fans “dim wits” on his Twitter feed.

If there’s such a thing as a demoralizing win, the Redskins got one yesterday. They couldn’t even score a touchdown over a reputed pushover, and a popular veteran offensive lineman appears done for the season.

Where have we seen this before from the Washington Redskins? Oh yes, last year. Early last year. Late last year. During the middle of last year. And here are the Redskins again, leaving Giants Stadium after absorbing another solid beating. Yes, the Redskins moved within six points in the final minute of the game against the New York Giants. But that was too little, way too late.

Go-to guy Plaxico Burress is gone. All-time leading receiver Amani Toomer was let go. Defensive guru Steve Spagnuolo left to become the coach of the St. Louis Rams. There is a lot missing in the New York Giants’ locker room as they look forward to defending their NFC East title, beginning with the season opener today against the Washington Redskins.

OFFENSE QuarterbackYrs.Ht.Wt. 17 Jason Campbell46-5230
15 Todd Collins146-4223
TailbackYr.Ht.Wt.
26 Clinton Portis75-11221
46 Ladell Betts75-11224
FullbackYr.Ht.Wt.
45 Mike Sellers96-3273
36 Eddie WilliamsR6-1249
Wide receiverYr.Ht.Wt.
89 Santana Moss85-10200
12 Malcom Kelly16-4227
Wide receiverYr.Ht.Wt.

ASHBURN It’s hard to hold a conversation with Albert Haynesworth without thinking about labels. Troublemaker. The guy who stomped on Andre Gurode. Injury-prone. Maybe a bit of a slacker. The $100 million man. The next Reggie White or Bruce Smith. Haynesworth has said he won’t be labeled a “bust” and would like to finish his career as one of the all-time greats.

Right tackle was supposed to be the must-watch position battle for the Washington Redskins through training camp and preseason. Which of the three candidates would replace longtime favorite Jon Jansen? Would the winner be a sufficient anchor on a line that didn’t perform well in the second half of last season? The battle turned into a no-contest. Partly by default, partly through performance, Stephon Heyer will start Sept. 13 when the Redskins open the regular season at the New York Giants. The third-year player who wasn’t drafted out of Maryland has shown more than the veterans brought in to compete against him.

Redskins rookie linebacker Brian Orakpo, the 13th overall pick in the draft out of Texas, will receive $12.1 million in guaranteed money as part of his five-year contract. ASHBURN—Brian Orakpo was enjoying a late-night, day-early birthday dinner in Austin, Texas, when he got the word: A five-year, $20 million deal with the Washington Redskins was ready for his signature.

Former Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick, who served 18 months for running a dogfighting ring, said yesterday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team. The former Virginia Tech star made the comment to reporters as he left a courtroom after a hearing in his bankruptcy case. Asked about his progress in signing with a team, Vick said: “We’re getting close.“ He declined to answer additional questions.