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- Denver Broncos release RB Willis Mcgahee Willis McGahee’s decision to skip offseason workouts isn’t what cost the veteran running back his job with the Denver Broncos. His absence, however, did allow the organization to see ample promise in rookie Montee Ball and abundant progress from second-year speedster Ronnie Hillman. Read full article >>
- Redskins Mailbag: Mike Shanahan's future, Griffin's knee, running backs and more The Washington Redskins wrapped up their minicamp last week, and most players have now departed to their respective offseason homes and vacation destinations, where they will spend the next five weeks until the start of training camp. Read full article >>
- David Beckham offered a tryout by NFL team, report says David Beckham as an NFL placekicker? Oh, what a smashing idea. One NFL team reportedly thinks so and has reached out to the retired soccer legend. "An NFL franchise scout contacted the star," the Mirror reports, "to see if he would be interested in trying out as a star kicker." Read full article >>
- Adam "Pacman" Jones, Maurice Clarett to speak at NFL rookie symposium The NFL wants "real" in the annual symposium aimed at helping rookies adjust to life in the league and it doesn't get any realer than the experiences of Adam "Pacman" Jones and Maurice Clarett. Both are scheduled to speak at the event June 23-29. Jones is the Cincinnati Bengals cornerback who has multiple arrests -- including one last week for assault -- on his resume. Clarett, released before ever playing in the NFL, is presently trying to land a spot on the U.S. rugby team that will compete in the Summer Olympics in Rio. Read full article >>
- Orakpo says he's not focused on contract heading into training camp As the Washington Redskins wrapped up their offseason practices this week, linebacker Brian Orakpo said he's not fretting about his contract situation or focusing on whether any negotiating progress will be made toward a new deal before training camp begins late next month. Read full article >>
- Friday open thread: Washington Rocs? Leopards? Metros? With minicamp wrapped up and the slow -- or silly -- season underway, let's try open threads. I'll start you off with something Redskins-specific, you do what you do, and take the conversation where it naturally goes: Read full article >>
- For Robert Griffin III and Mike Shanahan, the tough decisions come after the doctors sign off All doctors have to do is examine quarterback Robert Griffin III, put him through tests and determine whether his twice reconstructed right knee has healed completely. That’s easy. Then comes the hard part for Washington Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan: everything else about Griffin’s return. Read full article >>
- Lem Barney apologizes for calling football 'deadly' at a youth camp Lem Barney, the Detroit Lions' Hall of Fame cornerback, apologized choosing the wrong venue in which to predict the demise of the game of football. He did not, however, regret saying Friday that football is "becoming more deadly" and won't be around in 20 years. Read full article >>
- Chad Johnson released from jail after serving 7 days for slapping lawyer's butt Chad Johnson is being released from jail today after serving seven days of a 30-day sentence for disrespecting the court by slapping his attorney on the fanny during a hearing last week. Broward County Circuit Judge Kathleen McHugh accepted Johnson's apology Monday and reduced his jail term, according to the Associated Press. Johnson, formerly known as Chad Ochocinco, was in court for a plea bargain stemming from a probation violation related to his guilty plea over a domestic incident involving his then-wife, Evelyn Lozada. Read full article >>
- Bengals return to HBO's "Hard Knocks," starting Aug. 6 "Hard Knocks," HBO's training-camp reality show, will feature the Cincinnati Bengals in their second appearance on the program. The choice of the Bengals was announced Monday by HBO and NFL Films, with the premiere set for Aug. 6. The series finale is Sept. 3. Read full article >>
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- RG3: 'Without a doubt' plans to be ready first day of Redskins training camp Robert Griffin III plans to be under center with the Washington Redskins' first-team offense when training camp opens July 25, he said Thursday. "Without a doubt," the franchise quarterback responded when asked if that was a realistic target. Why is he so confident he can hit that target? "One, it's ...
- RG3 progress continues as summer break, wedding approach Robert Griffin III glided across the end zone inside the Washington Redskins' indoor practice facility Tuesday with the same sprinter's stride that made him such a unique threat as an NFL rookie quarterback. A black plastic brace stabilized his right knee as he ran straight ahead. Griffin sees each day, ...
- HARRIS: Donte Stallworth tries to stay in game after death-defying accident ANALYSIS/OPINION: Donte Stallworth's butt was on fire. He can laugh about it now, fresh off a workout Tuesday with the Redskins during their minicamp. Stallworth showed a discolored spot on his arm, a burn scar from the same hot air balloon accident in March that left his posterior in flames. ...
- CAMPBELL: Kyle Shanahan still selling RG3 on zone read's benefits ANALYSIS/OPINION: Imagine a scientist who dedicates his life to curing a disease. He tirelessly studies it, examining for weaknesses. He experiments, collects data and performs more tests, as the cycle plods. Meanwhile, the quest for the remedy consumes him, even defines him. In the world of football, Kyle Shanahan is ...
- RG3 on Tim Tebow: Happy Patriots 'stepped up,' signed QB Robert Griffin III's rehab from knee surgery continues to progress, with no major developments since last week. So as Griffin faced the media Tuesday afternoon for the final time until Redskins training camp six weeks from now, the quarterback was asked about the most pressing NFL issue of the previous ...
- HARRIS: RG3, Bryce Harper should be fine, but knee injuries still a bit scary ANALYSIS/OPINION: Watching Robert Griffin III work out inside the Redskins' practice facility this week, it was hard to picture a scenario where he wouldn't take the team's first snap of the 2013 season. Barring a setback in his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury, RG3 certainly looks on track to ...
- FENNO: Longevity on Alfred Morris' mind as Redskins bruiser prepares for second season ANALYSIS/OPINION: Among the sea of Porsches and jacked-up trucks and Land Rovers in the player's lot at Redskins Park is a humble, oh-so-ordinary 1991 Mazda 626. That's Alfred Morris' ride. No chrome wheels. No bumping bass. No deeply tinted windows. No custom work. Walk past and the car is difficult ...
- Roger Goodell: Redskins nickname a 'unifying force,' says NFL commissioner NEW YORK — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the Washington Redskins nickname is "unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect." Goodell was responding to a letter from 10 members of Congress who want the name changed because it is offensive to many Native ...
- CAMPBELL: Rex Grossman a better resource for RG3 than Donovan McNabb ANALYSIS/OPINION: If Robert Griffin III's phone ever rings with Donovan McNabb's number on the screen, he could answer it and receive some perfectly fine advice about how to conduct himself as a face of an NFL franchise and a rising commercial star. Or Griffin could hit the ignore button, look ...
- Redskins' special teams have new look after offseason changes Keith Burns grabbed the white whistle dangling around his neck and lifted it to his mouth at Washington Redskins practice last week. Weeeeeeeeet! Ten special teams players sprinted to separate orange cones Burns had carefully positioned on the field minutes earlier. "Let's get it!" Burns shouted. "Get to where you ...
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- Patience pays off for Griffin Despite his reputation, RG3 is one of the more patient passers when he's in the pocket.
- Need to Know: Versatility will help free agent Alexander Need to Know: Special teams demon Lorenzo Alexander may have earned himself some money by contributing on defense.
- Report: Steelers get permission to talk to Danny Smith According to a report, Redskins special teams coach Danny Smith is going to talk to the Steelers about their vacant job.
- Grading the Redskins: Inside linebackers Like the Redskins' defense, London Fletcher was better in the second half than he was in the first. But will the 37-year-old return for a 16th season?
- Need to Know: What's the Redskins' biggest need? Need to Know: What is the Redskins position of greatest need? And the Saints' loss in the draft is the Redskins' gain.
- Redskins have few restructure candidates The Redskins need to create some salary cap space but they have limited ways of doing it.
- Alexander, Redskins shine in Pro Bowl Ryan Kerrigan, London Fletcher, and Lorenzo Alexander shine in the Pro Bowl.
- Lions hire Xanders as senior personnel executive ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have attempted to improve their front office by hiring senior personnel executive Brian Xanders.
- Rookie Review: OT Tom Compton Rookie Review: Tom Compton didn't get into a game in 2012 but he may have a shot at cracking the lineup next season.
- Rookie review: OL Adam Gettis Reserve offensive lineman Adam Gettis did not play in 2012, but roster turnover could create an opening next season.
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- Josh Morgan: ‘I Just Want To Thank D.C.’ The Washington, D.C. City Council proclaimed on Tuesday that Thursday, June 20, 2013 will be recognized as “Josh Morgan Day” in the district.
- Washington Redskins Morning Clips: 6/18 A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, June 18, 2013.
- Washington Redskins Morning Clips: 6/17 A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Monday, June 17, 2013.
- Robert Griffin III Teams With USAA Redskins QB Robert Griffin III teams with USAA, Official Military Appreciation Sponsor of the NFL, to support the US military community.
- Vince Lombardi's Enduring Redskins Legacy Were he still alive today, former Redskins HC Vince Lombardi would have turned 100 years old this week. Here's a look back at his enduring impact on Washington football.
- Washington Redskins Morning Clips: 6/14 A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Friday, June 14, 2013.
- Washington Redskins Morning Clips: 6/13 A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Thursday, June 13, 2013.
- Redskins Wednesday Minicamp Practice Notes A few notes and observations from the Washington Redskins' minicamp practice open to the media on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Redskins Park.
- Redskins Press Conference Quick Hits Redskins HC Mike Shanahan and QB Robert Griffin III addressed the media following OTA practice on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Redskins Park.
- Thursday's Minicamp Practice Canceled The Washington Redskins announced today that tomorrow's scheduled minicamp practice has been canceled by the coaching staff.
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- [Richmond Times-Dispatch: Sports Blog] - Trueblood comes armed and ready for Redskins ... cause he knew there would be an opportunity. He has previous experience with Redskins general manager Bruce Allen and secondary coach Raheem Morris, and he wants ...
- [NFL: Washington Redskins] - Josh Morgan: ‘I Just Want To Thank D.C.’ ... ll Green. “It’s really like a dream come true,” he told Redskins.com on March 15, 2012. “Washington is definitely a good fit for me.” Last se ...
- [Rant Sports] - Washington Redskins: Hail to Stability ... oaches. While they have their faults, their continued presence has given the Redskins what the franchise lacked most during those very dark two decades: stability ...
- [NFL: The Redskins Blog] - TKO Gave Kids ‘Amazing’ Recess Day ... ome strong kids out there.” As the expected rain continued to steer clear of Redskins Park, it became obvious that the kids wouldn’t be erasing their experiences ...
- [NFL: The Redskins Blog] - Barry Cofield Ranks As Top NT In Business ... ong the NFL’s best at what he does. This shouldn’t come as a “shock” to most Redskins fans considering the havoc this big man has caused in the NFC over the past ...
- [The Washington Times: Redskins Watch] - Thoughts on the Redskins' goals in Mike Shanahan's fourth year and their chances of repeating their NFC East division title ... all a team could ask for. In today’s paper, I discussed five reasons why the Redskins will repeat their division title and five reasons they won’t. I believe both ...
- [CBS DC] - Donovan McNabb’s NBA Knowledge Rivals His Understanding of NFL OT Rules ... analyst, longtime beater of the Redskins and former Redskin Donovan McNabb has been hyper critical of RGIII, but perh ...
- [SB Nation: Hogs Haven] - Redskins Fantasy Outlook: Alfred Morris [SB Nation: Hogs Haven] - Redskins Fantasy Outlook: Alfred Morris
- [CBS DC] - Report: Redskins Owner’s Firm Sells Johnny Rockets Food Chain ... @darrenrovell) June 18, 2013 WASHINGTON (CBSDC) - Darren Rovell is reporting Redskins’ owner Daniel Snyder’s private equity firm, Red Zone Capital Management Co., ...
- [NFL: The Redskins Blog] - Morris Knocks One Out For Madden 25 ... d, but that doesn’t mean that he can’t get the job done in the passing game. Redskins Nation—here is your first glimpse at Morris’ first NFL receiving touchdown a ...
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- Redskins Fantasy Outlook: Alfred Morris Redskins Fantasy Outlook: Alfred Morris
- Video: Tyler Polumbus' Outreach Program Helps Special Needs Kids Have a Blast at Redskins Park Video: Tyler Polumbus' Outreach Program Helps Special Needs Kids Have a Blast at Redskins Park
- Daily Slop: RGIII Teams With USAA; Pat White Thankful For Second Opportunity In NFL Daily Slop: RGIII Teams With USAA; Pat White Thankful For Second Opportunity In NFL
- Getting To Know the 2013 Washington Redskins: Niles Paul Getting To Know the 2013 Washington Redskins: Niles Paul
- Daily Slop: Redskins Media Links Roundup Daily Slop: Redskins Media Links Roundup
- Looks Like Someone Has a Sixpack of the Mondays Looks Like Someone Has a Sixpack of the Mondays
- Bosworth Talks Injuries; Lays into Shanahan over RGIII Handling Bosworth Talks Injuries; Lays into Shanahan over RGIII Handling
- Dan's Sack: Fantasy Football Mailbag and Fantasy Questions Open Thread Dan's Sack: Fantasy Football Mailbag and Fantasy Questions Open Thread
- Getting To Know the 2013 Washington Redskins: Chase Minnifield Getting To Know the 2013 Washington Redskins: Chase Minnifield
- Happy Father's Day! What's your favorite sporting memories with your Dad? Happy Father's Day! What's your favorite sporting memories with your Dad?
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- Hog Heaven introduces Alert Rocket app for our mobile readers If you're a fan of Redskins Hog Heaven, you'll be overjoyed to learn that we've come up with a way to make you aware the second a new piece of content is posted on our blog. Bloguin has teamed up with Notice Software to bring you Alert Rocket push notifications that will send your mobile device updates with every new Hog Heaven post. Getting this new feature on your smart phone takes all of about 20 seconds and we're here to walk you through the steps. #1 - Visit our site on your mobile device and click the OK button when the widget pops up on your screen. #2 - Click the view button to download and install the Alert Rocket app onto your phone. #3 - Open the Alert Rocket app to view your push notification subscriptions. You can click on a subscription to change its settings. We recommend setting quiet times so that the alerts don't pop up at inopportune times. That is, unless you enjoy waking up at 3:00 AM to read our latest ram
- 4 things I wish Donovan McNabb would tell Robert Griffin III The DC Twitterverse laughed when word reached us that Donovan McNabb wanted to reach out to Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III to offer advice. That struck Hog Heaven as too much TMZ to worry about. We left it alone. Then we saw this story on Philly.com, Last thing RGIII needs is McNabb’s advice. McNabb’s career ended badly, but nothing is more pathetic than to have the online version of The Philadelphia Inquirer tell one of Philly’s greatest sports stars to, well, stfu. McNabb wants to share lessons in media savvy with RGIII. Griffin III has two things McNabb never had, a pass completion rate of 65.6 percent, and charisma. Griffin is rewriting all the rules. He does not need lessons from McNabb in savvy-ness. (Yeah, made-up word.) However, there are things about football I wish McNabb would share with Griffin. Here’s the list. How to manage the transition from running quarterback to passing quarterback? Once, McNabb was the quarterback sens
- Cowboys receivers are most Beast of the NFC East The reputation of the Beast was born in the 1980s through mid-‘90s when Super Bowls were won by the San Francisco 49ers and whoever won the NFC East. That was oh so last century. The NFC Beast is still considered a competitive division. The New York Giants restored some of its luster, but no one calls the Beast toughest in the league anymore. Every Beast team has questionable secondaries. Its O-lines are not the muscular, dominant units of Gibbs and Parcells. There’s one other area where NFC East teams are not so beastly – wide receiver. Long time Hog Heaven readers are familiar with our 6-7-8-9-10-11 benchmark for evaluating receiving corps. It’s a memory device for measuring a team’s No. 2 and the No. 1 receiver. The benchmark applies to wide receivers only. Tight ends do not count The benchmark order is Receptions-Touchdowns-Yards. A No. 2 wide-out should deliver 60 catches, seven touchdowns and 800 yards for his team. The No. 1 re
- Richard Crawford – The Redskins' other turnover machine News out of camp has been that Richard Crawford is lighting it up. I have been a huge fan of his potential from day one and can hardly contain my excitement. A healthy Crawford has to be better than an injured Josh Wilson is at this point. Wilson had a serious injury and I would be surprised if Crawford was NOT the starting CB opposite DeAngelo Hall at least to start the season while Wilson fully heals. It appears they are testing out E.J. Biggers as #3 and trying all three cornerbacks in the slot and on the outside. Crawford, like fellow SMUrf (SMU Redskin) Aldrick Robinson – soon to be Garcon Jr. (mark my words) – had been fairly ignored except as a punt returner last season. At the end of the season when Cedric Griffin was suspended, Crawford saw some playing time at cornerback. Not sure of the totals, but I believe he played less than eight full quarters. In that period, Crawford had an interception and a fumble recovery.
- Decoding the secret Redskins Shanaplan for right tackle Is Tom Compton Mike Shanahan's plan for Redskins right tackle? Many are wondering what the plan for Redskins Right Tackle is. And it's not just insurance companies for RG3 asking the question. Fortunately, there are many apparent facts in addition to clues Shanahan has left for us to decipher. It's clear that Tyler Polumbus is not and was not the plan to start at Right Tackle this year. First off, he rated the 4th worst Right Tackle at pass protection last year in the NFL. The blocking back almost always had to help Polumbus on pass plays. The Redskins want a run offense but not a “run for your life” RG3 offense. His physical characteristics are not ideal for the position either. In addition, a fact I have not seen noted by other analysts – Polumbus constantly fell down on Alfred Morris at the end of runs. Just look at an Alfred Morris highlight reel. Morris is tough and durable. However, we don&#
- Grossman, Helu at risk? Redskins Offense Unofficial Post-Mini-Camp Roster Projections QB - RG3, Cousins Surprise cut - Rex Grossman Rationale - though with a recovering QB you should have 3 QBs, no team is rushing to take Grossman. You can cut him and leave him off the roster and very likely get him back when needed. Also - Jordan Reed has college QB experience. Maybe they can sneak Pat White onto the Practice Squad - not sure if he is eligible again. RBs - Morris, Thompson, Jamison (and Darrell Young FB) Surprise cut - Roy Helu Rationale - I believe Helu gets cut as he'll likely show injury after they pound him with carries during the preseason. The Redskins are far weaker at Wide Receiver and the secondary than at RB. Royster is already outside looking in. Starting Offensive Line - Williams, Lichtensteiger, Montgomery, Chester, Pashos Backups - Compton, Gettis, LaRibeus, Polumbus. Surprise cut - Tyler Polumbus gets cut from the starting Right Tackle position. I also see him on the ed
- Divine Intervention: Patriots sign Tim Tebow Some stories about other teams are just too good to pass up! It reads like the start of a bad joke. "A duck goes into a bar and orders a drink." A priest, a rabbi a duck and Tim Tebow walk in to the New England Patriots and ask for a football. Bill Belichick looks up and says, "What is this. A joke?" But seriously folks, SI.com reports that the Patriots have already signed free agent quarterback Tim Tebow and expect him to be in mandatory minicamp tomorrow. The last time Belichick and the Patriots saw Tebow in game action was the Divisional Playoff Round following the 2011 season. The Patriots walloped the Tebow-Broncos 43-10 to end Denver's magical season. The Broncos closed the regular season with a three-game losing streak. The Pats kicked off that streak by beating the Broncos at home 41-23. Belichick, or OC Mike McCoy, must see something in Tebow. I wish I knew what that is. The move does not threaten Tom Brady nor, I suspect, back-up QB Ry
- Is Jawan Jamison the Redskins' next Alfred Morris? Jawan Jamison is in many ways another Alfred Morris-like story waiting to happen. Whereas Alfred Morris is a slower model of Walter Payton, Jawan Jamison is a slower Barry Saunders knock-off model. At 5'7" 200 pounds, this guy is a powerful small package. What I like best about him is his one-cut running, his ability to juke defenders in the open field, his ability to stay hidden behind the offensive line until it's too late, and the fact that the only way you can tackle him is by the ankles or a gang tackle. I believe he is faster than his 40 time suggests, especially given that his last year in school he ran with ankle problems. Here's how he compares to Alfred: 1) Likeability and heart ? you want a guy the offensive line likes and is ready to die for. That was the John Riggins lesson. While Alfred is as likeable a football player as it gets, Jamison left school for the pros to help support his sick mom.&nbs
- Robert Griffin III captured on video running, sort of Why do they always show these quarterbacks RUNNING? Because video football LOVES a running quarterback, that's why. This video trailer shows game action from Madden 25. It features Adrian Peterson, Russell Wilson and Robert Griffin III, of course. Hail
- Can Donte' Stallworth and Devery Handerson rescue Redskins receivers? Caption: Donte' Stallworth rejoins the Redskins. I learned in the I/T business that when you upgrade one part of a computer system, you expose the next weakness in that system. That is the state of the Washington Redskins today. With fixes perhaps in place in the secondary and improved health of defensive players, the Redskins must do something about its next area of weakness, wide receivers. Hog Heaven covered the topic a few days ago when we ranked Washington's receivers third-best in the division (see Cowboys receivers are most beast of the NFC East). That story didn't get much play among Redskins fans, although it got a lot of hits from Texas. The coaching staff is not ignoring the issue. They have made some moves. The front office went to the local rent-a-receiver store and checked out Devery Henderson and Donte' Stallworth. Henderson spent his entire career with the New Orleans Saints. The well travelled Stallworth sold his talents to six teams, includi
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- Redskins Legends Gather on Maryland’s Eastern Shore by Jake Russell Last night, I had the chance to head across the Chesapeake Bay to take in the 9th Annual Mickey Steele Poker Tournament, which honors a fallen friend of former Redskins quarterback Mary Rypien and raises money for charity. Throughout the night, Redskins legends streamed in and out of the Fisherman’s Inn in Grasonville, Md. Players [...]
- A Silver Lining of Burgundy and Gold! by Mike Keys “Mara” The moniker has become an epithet in Redskins nation. Well… it is truly an ill wind that blows no good. It’s slowly looking more and more like Shanahan and Company have found the silver lining. The Redskins appear on the verge of surviving the obscene penalties suffered for violating the cap in an uncapped [...]
- Fred Davis Re-Signs With Redskins by Sean Before I begin, I would like to say I’m glad to be contributing something here on THN again. I’ve devoted a lot of time to school and my own site since I last posted here. I also want to say I’m glad Mark is doing well and I hope his recovery is full and never [...]
- Redskins Draft Options: Safety by Jake Russell At the start of free agency, the Redskins had several defined needs: cornerback, right tackle, tight end, safety, inside linebacker and maybe a complimentary running back and wide receiver. The team miraculously solved most of the crucial needs despite a strict cap penalty, including cornerback, tight end, and went to a four-way battle for right [...]
- Redskins 2013 Draft Day 3 by Jake Russell On Friday night, the Redskins chose to address two needs with their top picks. One was a pressing need. The other, not so much. Washington needs bodies in the secondary and they addressed that spot with the selection of North Carolina State cornerback David Amerson. For the second time on the night, the Redskins decided [...]
- Redskins 2013 Draft Day 2 by Jake Russell The only thing predictable about this draft so far has been its unpredictability. After one round, we’ve seen Shariff Floyd fall from a projected third overall choice down to No. 23 with the Vikings, who ended up drafting three players in the first round. We’ve seen the Bills take E.J. Manuel as the first quarterback [...]
- Redskins Free Agency Tracker – March 14th by Jake Russell The Redskins have taken their time allowing the market to develop during the first two days of free agency. Last night they lost out on special teams ace Lorenzo Alexander to the Arizona Cardinals. Cornerback Derek Cox, reported to be a Redskins target, chose to sign with the San Diego Chargers late yesterday as well. [...]
- Some Successes of the 2013 NFL Draft by Sean The Washington Redskins walked away from this year’s draft with 7 players from rounds 2-7, and they acquired an array of talent. Several of the guys fell in the draft because of their behavioral issues in college, some fell because they spent some time on the injured list for severe injuries. But off of pure [...]
- Fred Davis Running… Fast by Jake Russell Free agent tight end Fred Davis is keeping an open mind when it comes to choosing a team to play for in 2013. It has been reported that the Cleveland Browns are interested in his services and he has also gone on record saying he liked playing for the Redskins and enjoys being in D.C. [...]
- Redskins 2013 New Era Draft Hats by Jake Russell Back in January, the NFL gave us a sneak peek at the new NFL Draft caps on their Instagram page. In the background, you can see the Redskins new hat at the top . Having searched frivolously for more pictures of the Redskins new set of Draft Hats for the past few weeks, my efforts [...]
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- Editor’s NFL Mock Draft for 2013 Like every other football blogger and their football-blogging-on-the-interwebs uncle, it was time to throw out yet another annual mock draft. I’ve been doing this for longer than I care to remember, so why stop this year, even if there is no anticipation of the Redskins drafting a Robert Griffin III, or even picking on the [...]
- Editor’s NFL Mock Draft for 2013 — Round 2 Even though there’s virtually no chance that the following teams will pick in their currently designated selection slots (translation: expect even more trades than what already saw yesterday), here’s a quick mock draft for the second round of the 2013 draft, given the players still remaining on the board: 1. (33) Jacksonville — Geno Smith, [...]
- Redskins 2013 Released – Open Monday 9/9 Vs Eagles Week 1: (Mon., Sept. 9) Eagles at Redskins, 7:10 p.m. Week 2: (Sun., Sept. 15) Redskins at Packers, 1 p.m. Week 3: (Sun., Sept. 22) Lions at Redskins, 1 p.m. Week 4: (Sun., Sept. 29) Redskins at Raiders, 4:25 p.m. Week 5: BYE Week 6: (Sun., Oct. 13) Redskins at Cowboys, 8:30 p.m. Week 7: [...]
- Shanahan Says Skins Won’t Draft Players With Character Issues Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says when it comes to taking players with questionable character, it’s not going to happen. “If it’s a big risk, we’re not going there. We’re not going there,” Shanahan said at his pre-draft press conference, The Washington Post’s Mike Jones reported. “We’ve worked too hard to build this football team to [...]
- Shanahan Says He Thinks Meriweather Will Be Fine For Camp Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said he expects safety Brandon Meriweather, who’s working his way back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, to be “fine” for training camp, Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports. “I think Brandon will be fine once we get to camp. … He did a good job [...]
- NFL Draft 2013: ten prospects whom Redskins fans should know Since the NFL made the cash-grabbing, highly lucrative format switch for the NFL draft — having the first round broadcast on Thursday evening, the second and third round on Friday evening, and the rest of the draft on Saturday — this will be the first Thursday evening where the Redskins are not slated to make [...]
- Redskins Fans! Enter The New Era Photo Day Contest! New Era, the official on-field headwear of the National Football League, is teaming up with the NFL to launch the Back to Football Photo Day contest. So what this means is that Redskins fans will now have the chance to join the ranks of RGIII to also become THE face of the Redskins. The contest, which [...]
- Snyder Says Redskins Name Won’t Change Daniel Snyder is owner of the Washington pro football team he grew up adoring. Would he ever consider changing the team name that many American Indians and others believe is a racial slur? “We will never change the name of the team,” Snyder told Erik Brady of USA Today this week. “As a lifelong Redskins [...]
- Roy Helu Jr. Had Surgery In February For A Toe Injury Roy Helu Jr. had surgery on February 5th to correct a lingering injury to his left foot, the Redskins running back said Friday, Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Washington reports. Helu got hurt in the season opener in 2012 and, after attempting to play through the discomfort, he eventually landed on the injured reserve list September [...]
- Redskins Redo Deal For CB Josh Wilson The Redskins have restructured the contract of cornerback Josh Wilson to create more flexibility beneath the salary cap, the seven-year veteran confirmed, Mike Jones of the Washington Post reports. Set to count $5.3 million against the cap in 2013 – the final season of his contract – Wilson took a pay cut of $1.9 million [...]
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- Report: Brian Orakpo likely to play out final year of contract As the Washington Redskins prepare to enter training camp, linebacker Brian Orakpo’s contract situation is still up in the air, after it was widely believed that the team would likely offer him an extension earlier in the offseason. But reaching an agreement on a new deal could be far more complicated process for both sides. Orakpo is coming off a torn pectoral muscle, after the injury ended both of his last two seasons in Washington. While Orakpo has certainly proven that he is a difference-making pass rusher, the fourth-year veteran still has to prove to the Redskins that he can remain healthy for a full season. So, it makes a lot of sense that Orakpo’s ability to stay healthy seems to be an issue to why both sides are currently not negotiating. Orakpo is entering the final year of his rookie deal, and while locking him up to a long-term contract seems to be part of the Redskins agenda down the line, they have yet to move in that direction. ESPN.com's Dan Graziano writ...
- Redskins owner Dan Snyder sells Johnny Rockets food chain According to Darren Rovell of ESPN, Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has sold Johnny Rockets, which he bought several years ago. Redskins owner Dan Snyder’s private equity company RedZone Capital has sold Johnny Rockets for an undisclosed sum. — darren rovell (@darrenrovell) June 18, 2013 I’ll be honest, since Snyder bought Johnny Rockets, I thought they went down hill. Maybe they’ll get back on track. They have very good burgers and shakes. Need NFL Tickets? The post Redskins owner Dan Snyder sells Johnny Rockets food chain appeared first on Pro Football Zone.
- Chase Minnifield is Ready to Compete for a Roster Spot After suffering a torn ACL in mini-camp that ended his rookie season before it ever had a chance to get started, Redskins cornerback Chase Minnifield says he will be ready to compete for a job in the secondary when training camp opens on July 25th in Richmond Virginia. Minnifield was medically cleared earlier this month...
- The Return of Roy Helu Nine months after injuring ligaments in his toe, Redskins running back Roy Helu, Jr. was seen taking handoffs, catching passes, cutting and running full speed. The Redskins front office was forced to bring in competition for 3rd year running backs Helu and Evan Royster because of their injured and ineffective 2012 campaign behind 6th round rookie sensation Alfred Morris. The Redskins drafted Chris Thompson an electric, speedy, shifty running back from Florida State University in round 5 of the 2013 NFL Draft and Jawan Jamison, a do it all bowling ball of a running back similar to his predecessor from Rutgers University, Ray Rice in round 7. Both of these players should provide strong competition for Helu and Royster this season. Last season seemed to end before it started for Helu, from the beginning of training camp he was hampered by an Achilles’ tendon strain. He rested the injury for most of the preseason and then he damaged cartilage in his left big toe in the season opener vs...
- RG3 walking without a limp when not wearing a knee brace According to the Washington Post, while it looked as if Robert Griffin III was limping during the Redskins OTA’s, when he was walking around without the knee brace, he didn’t have a limp. Griffin did appear to limp as he ran sprints at the conclusion of that June 6 practice, but he insisted that it was related to the brace he wears on that reconstructed right knee, and not a setback of some kind. A slight hitch remained evident the final two offseason practice sessions as Griffin did his running off to the side, but he beat tight end Jordan Reed in a race, which leads me to believe that it is indeed the brace and the quarterback still working to strengthen that right leg. When walking brace-free, there is no limp. It will be interesting to see if Griffin continues to wear the knee brace once he’s deemed 100 percent healthy. Tom Brady has been wearing a knee brace since tearing his ACL a few years ago. And some other quarterbacks wear them as protection from getting their knee’s bl...
- Who Is In Competition For The Redskins Final Roster Spots? Redskins training camp is quickly approaching as it is now less than six weeks away. A few weeks ago we visited training camp battles within each position group. We have a firm grasp on who will be the Redskins top 40 players or so on their 53 man roster but the remaining spots are up for grabs. So let’s look at the battles going on for the final roster spots this summer. Each of these players has a golden opportunity to make this team and be contributors for the Redskins. Maurice Hurt, OL Maurice has played all along the OL except at Center. When he was drafted many experts said his talent level wasn’t that far off from the Pouncey Brothers, it’s just that they overshadowed him. Scouts said they felt he would be a steal, and so far- Hurt has turned out to be a great pick. He struggled a little in his first action in 2011 after Kory Lichtensteiger tore up his knee but he played well down the stretch and when he had to fill in when Tyler Polumbus had the concussion and Jordan B...
- Could the government force Daniel Snyder to change the name ‘Redskins’ Daniel Snyder really shook up the room when he made the following comments about changing the name Redskins: “We will never change the name of the team,” the Washington Redskins owner told USA Today this week. “As a lifelong Redskins fan, and I think that the Redskins fans understand the great tradition and what it’s all about and what it means, so we feel pretty fortunate to be just working on next season.” Snyder was asked if he would reconsider his stance if his team loses an ongoing federal trademark lawsuit. “We’ll never change the name,” he said. “It’s that simple. NEVER — you can use caps.” Do you think Daniel Snyder could be eventually forced by the government to change their name? I spoke with an attorney yesterday about the situation and asked him if he felt that the name would be changed and he replied: “Being that it is a Federal Trademark and purchased through the USPTO it will be very hard to beat the Redakins since they own the rights. The only way the name could be r
- Washington Redskins Fans Should Be Glad Robert Griffin III Isn't a Party Animal Social media gives fans 24/7 access to some athletes; guys who like to let people know what they are doing every second of the day. A lot of fans eat up that kind of access to their stars and want to see them out and about having a good time in their respective cities and partying. It's fun. It's what we do, and since professional athletes are able to do it on a different level and scale than us we love to see them 'make it rain'--something that Washington Redskins fans are not likely to see Robert Griffin III doing anytime soon. Of course it helps that he is preparing to get married and settle down. Most of the party animals are singles guys with no ties or responsibilities other than showing up for team functions, practices, and games. However it is not like married guys have to stay home (or do in the NFL)... But when it comes to RG3 fans should not expect to be able to 'bump' into him at the club anytime soon. “I’ve been out in the city I think
- Redskins open to bringing back Tanard Jackson Redskins head coach Mike Shanhan has indicated that he’s open to welcoming back safety Tanard Jackson once he’s eligible to be reinstated by the NFL as he continues to serve a one-year suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy just before last season. “At the safety position, we lost [Brandon] Meriweather and Tanard Jackson last year and you are hoping that both guys will be back, will be back healthy,” said Shanahan, per CSNWashington.com. Skins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett was asked about Jackson. “Obviously if we got Tanard back, you know that’s another bonus because he’s a heck of a football player. I don’t know where that stands with the NFL, but we’d welcome back with open arms.” Jackson is eligible for reinstatement on September 3rd, which is only six days before the 2013 regular season is scheduled to start. Need NFL Tickets? The post Redskins open to bringing back Tanard Jackson appeared first on Pro Football Zone.
- Redskins will likely let Brian Orakpo play out the final year of his contract Dan Graziano of ESPN.com believes the Washington Redskins will let linebacker Brian Orakpo play out the final year of his current contract before working on an extension. Brian Orakpo says he’s not worried about his contract situation with one year left on his deal. For whatever it’s worth, a week ago I believed the Redskins were likely to try to extend Orakpo this offseason, but after spending a couple of days at their minicamp last week and talking to people there, I now believe they intend to let him play out the deal and negotiate next offseason. The Redskins would be smart to wait until after this season to work on a contract extension for Orakpo. They need to see if he can stay healthy in 2013 before giving him a new deal. Need NFL Tickets? The post Redskins will likely let Brian Orakpo play out the final year of his contract appeared first on Pro Football Zone.