Jason Campbell

As a returning varsity player, Conwell-Egan center Jason Campbell already knows the system. That's important, because for the third straight season, the Eagles' success will depend largely on their center's production. "I think Jason can be one of the best players in the North Division," coach Bob DiFlorio said. "He plays above the rim and is a natural shot blocker, which you don't find too often in high school ball. He's very athletic and plays bigger (than his 6-foot, 5-inch frame)

David Aldridge The Eagles own the Redskins. The back of Washington's jerseys should read "Property of Lurie". Bob Brookover The Eagles know they gave away a game on opening day in Green Bay. Bob Ford Reno Mahe doesn't break a punt return for a score, but everything else goes better. Ashley Fox Brian Dawkins said he's "jacked up" for this one. Let's hope so. Ray Parrillo McNabb continues his pattern of rebounding after poor performances in season openers.

Each week, Daily News football writer Paul Domowitch will tell you the things he will be keeping his eyes on during that week's game. Here is how things panned out yesterday: 1. The pressure on Campbell. The Redskins' offensive line has been ravaged by injuries and hasn't been able to protect quarterback Jason Campbell very well. Coming into yesterday's game, the Redskins were 30th in the league in sacks per pass play. The Eagles sacked Campbell six times in the first meeting last month.

LANDOVER, Md. - Redskins right tackle Jon Jansen seems likely to be lost for the season after dislocating his right ankle early in the second quarter of yesterday's 16-13 overtime win over Miami. "From what we can tell, it looks pretty bad," coach Joe Gibbs said. "We'll have to wait and see what the doctors say. "The guys all had a prayer for Jon. There's nobody that made greater preparation for this year. He has worked extremely hard. " The Redkins are expected to update Jansen's condition today.

Exactly who is calling the plays for the Washington Redskins these days? Just about everyone. It's been well-documented that the front office stripped coach Jim Zorn of playcalling duties four games ago and gave them to consultant Sherm Lewis. But Lewis didn't know the whole playbook - he'd only just come out of retirement - so the team has been working with a convoluted arrangement. Lewis, in the coaching box working with offensive assistant Chris Meidt, decides whether the play will be a pass or run. If it's a pass, he calls the play down to offensive coordinator Sherman Smith, who relays it to quarterback Jason Campbell.

Our sincere apologies Niffle comes to you today with hat in hand, contrite and embarrassed for past slights leveled against two of the most successful quarterbacks in the NFL. Eli Manning and Jason Campbell. No, they are not gunslingers like Favre, celebrity daters like Romo or comeback player of the year candidates like Warner. Their QB stats are not overly impressive. They are simply winners, and that's what's counts. (Don't let this get around, but maybe Manning deserved last season's Super Bowl MVP award.

Recent history: The Eagles defeated the Redskins on Oct. 26, 27-17. Washington leads the series, 78-67-6.   OFFENSE   Eagles: 354.7 yards per game (11th) Redskins: 309.6 yards per game (25th)   Quarterback   Eagles: Since his poor performance vs. the Redskins last month, Donovan McNabb has completed 65 percent of his passes and averaged 8.29 yards per attempt in four starts. He still needs to step up his play in the red zone, though. He's completed just 7 of 20 passes inside the 20 in the last four games.

An accused killer may have been spared by a Pinocchio doll. Accusing the cops of turning a key prosecution witness into their puppet, defense attorney David S. Rudenstein pulled out a red and white Pinocchio doll and propped it on the jury box during a murder trial earlier this week. As a few jurors snickered, Rudenstein went on to compare veteran city Homicide Detective John McDermott to the long-nosed Disney character, accusing the highly respected officer of being a liar.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bills will take the win any way they can get it. After a wild back-and-forth fourth quarter, Ryan Fitzpatrick found David Nelson wide open on fourth down for a 6-yard touchdown pass with 14 seconds left to secure a 38-35 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. "I don't know what happened, but I think they misaligned to be honest," Fitzpatrick said, in noting how wide open Nelson was over the middle. "I was lucky enough to see it. " Chalk it up to luck, pluck and resilience, because the Bills are showing they're improved.

ASHBURN, Va. - In front of Donovan McNabb's locker, near three pairs of cleats and four empty plastic food containers, sat two boxes, one on top of the other, with stickers warning this in big, bold letters: That is anything but the way Mike Shanahan has handled the franchise quarterback he hand-picked to run the Redskins' offense in his first season in Washington. Over the last 11 days, Shanahan hasn't been gentle. He's been blunt, outspoken, and all over the map with his reasons for benching McNabb in the final two minutes of a game against Detroit on Oct. 31. Shanahan's answers have been so far-reaching that John Feinstein, a best-selling author who writes for the Washington Post, said on the radio this week in Washington that Shanahan used racial coding to defend benching McNabb, and he called that a firable offense.

The Washington Redskins were of two minds yesterday morning as they returned from Easter weekend to resume their offseason conditioning workouts. The players were pumped that their NFC East-rival Eagles had given them an unexpected gift in six-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb, but there was also sadness for incumbent quarterback Jason Campbell, a beloved and respected teammate who likely will depart Washington soon. "I was very shocked when I heard about the trade," said Lorenzo Alexander, who has moved from defensive line to outside linebacker in new coordinator Jim Haslett's 3-4 scheme.

Asante Samuel views tackling the same way a Victoria's Secret model views changing the oil in her car. Can't do it and isn't all that interested in learning how. "Everybody saw my tape before they signed me," the Eagles cornerback said several weeks ago when first asked how a guy who is so good at picking off passes can be so bad at wrapping up ballcarriers. "They knew what I was capable of. " The fact that Samuel can't tackle hardly is a revelation. The Eagles knew it last year and still handed the two-time Pro Bowler a 6-year, $57 million contract.

Jason Campbell got dressed and took a seat inside his locker. He reached for one of his shoes but didn't put it on. The Washington quarterback stared blankly for a few moments. A Redskins public relations official asked him if he was OK. Campbell didn't reply. On his final play of the Redskins' 27-24 loss to the Eagles, Campbell could not convert a fourth-and-1 play - and was slammed to the ground by Juqua Parker. That caused Campbell to black out, he said. And when he awoke, he said his left arm was numb.

Each week, Daily News football writer Paul Domowitch will tell you the things he will be keeping his eyes on during that week's game. Here is how things panned out yesterday: 1. The pressure on Campbell. The Redskins' offensive line has been ravaged by injuries and hasn't been able to protect quarterback Jason Campbell very well. Coming into yesterday's game, the Redskins were 30th in the league in sacks per pass play. The Eagles sacked Campbell six times in the first meeting last month.

Exactly who is calling the plays for the Washington Redskins these days? Just about everyone. It's been well-documented that the front office stripped coach Jim Zorn of playcalling duties four games ago and gave them to consultant Sherm Lewis. But Lewis didn't know the whole playbook - he'd only just come out of retirement - so the team has been working with a convoluted arrangement. Lewis, in the coaching box working with offensive assistant Chris Meidt, decides whether the play will be a pass or run. If it's a pass, he calls the play down to offensive coordinator Sherman Smith, who relays it to quarterback Jason Campbell.

Each week, Daily News football writer Paul Domowitch will tell you the things he will be keeping his eyes on during that week's game: 1. The pressure on Campbell. The Redskins' offensive line has been ravaged by injuries and hasn't been able to protect quarterback Jason Campbell very well. They are 30th in the league in sacks per pass play. The Eagles sacked Campbell six times in the first meeting last month. They need a repeat performance to make life a little easier for their depleted back seven.

Recent history: The Eagles defeated the Redskins on Oct. 26, 27-17. Washington leads the series, 78-67-6.   OFFENSE   Eagles: 354.7 yards per game (11th) Redskins: 309.6 yards per game (25th)   Quarterback   Eagles: Since his poor performance vs. the Redskins last month, Donovan McNabb has completed 65 percent of his passes and averaged 8.29 yards per attempt in four starts. He still needs to step up his play in the red zone, though. He's completed just 7 of 20 passes inside the 20 in the last four games.

Over the last decade, the Washington Redskins have employed six head coaches. Since 1999, the Redskins have burned through more than a half-dozen "No. 1" quarterbacks. None started more than 42 games. Since Dan Snyder bought the Redskins in 2000 - well, let running back Clinton Portis finish the thought. "I've been here for 6 years. I've been enduring change since I've been here," Portis said. "We've done had a new this, a new that, a change in quarterback . . . That's what it is around here.