This Date in Redskins History

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Thursday, November 5, 2009

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Will the full-year extension of the payroll tax cut boost the economy?

On Nov. 6, 1979, Redskins coach Jack Pardee inserted quarterback Billy Kilmer into the starting lineup for struggling Joe Theismann on a Monday night game against the Colts. The move backfired, as Kilmer went 2-for-11 before being yanked in the third quarter of a 21-17 loss.

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