REDSKINS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Robert Griffin III arrives on 25th anniversary of Doug Williams’ Super Bowl season
When Robert Griffin III was drafted by the Washington Redskins earlier this year, he had no idea that he would be walking into history. 2012 will mark the 25th anniversary of Redskins’ quarterback Doug Williams’ Super Bowl winning season. What is Williams' significance in relation to Griffin III? Williams’ is the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE »
Via The Sport Mentalist
|
4 hours ago
|
4 hours ago
Discuss
Washington Redskins: Art Monk Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
Former Washington Redskins Wide Receiver Art Monk has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Now here’s a man who redefined what it meant to be a Redskin. Monk was part of three Redskin Super Bowl teams. The former wide receiver from Syracuse holds the school record for most receptions in a game with 14, against Navy in 1977.
But it will be his Redskin presence...
Via Rant Sports
|
19 hours ago
|
19 hours ago
Fantasy Football Analysis: Washington Redskins’ Running Backs.
The Washington Redskins running back situation is shaping up to be an absolute nightmare for Fantasy Football owners in 2012, as the recent re-signing of Tim Hightower took an expected timeshare between Roy Helu and Evan Royster into a three-man cluster headed by head coach Mike Shanahan.
Shanahan is well known for his constant torment of Fantasy owners by constantly sharing carries...
Via PPR Fantasy Football
|
20 hours ago
|
20 hours ago
Washington Redskins Re-sign RB Tim Hightower
Ashburn, VA (Sports Network) - The Washington Redskins have re-signed unrestricted free agent running back Tim Hightower.
Hightower started five games in 2011 before a torn ACL in Week 7 forced him to miss the final 11 contests of the season.
He rushed for 321 yards on 84 carries with one score. The Richmond product also had 10 receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown.
Prior...
Via Football Nation
|
23 hours ago
|
23 hours ago
Washington Redskins Re-Sign Tim Hightower, But Evan Royster Deserves Start
Tim Hightower re-signs with the Washington Redskins at what could be their best season yet when it comes to depth.
This is round two for Hightower, who played in five games for the Redskins last season. He carried the ball 84 times for 321 yards and one touchdown and made 10 catches for 78 yards and one touchdown. However, with a torn ACL in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers,...
Via The Big Dead Sidebar
|
1 day ago
|
1 day ago
Tim Hightower will return to the Washington Redskins in 2012
WASHINGTON D.C.—The Redskins have decided to give RB Tim Hightower another look after his 2011 season was cut short. He started five games before tearing his ACL.
The Skins spent the off-season loading up on aerial weapons for the new face of their franchise Robert Griffin III, but they did not make an impact splash for him in the backfield.
To read this story and watch a...
Via Players View
|
1 day ago
|
1 day ago
Leonard Hankerson may not be ready for June’s minicamp
Rick Stewart/Getty Images
With wide receiver Leonard Hankerson coming off of hip surgery, he may not be ready to get back on the field when the Washington Redskins hold their minicamp on June 11-13, acording to ProFootballWeekly.com.
Both Hankerson and the Redskins aren’t concerned about his rehab, but it looks like they’d rather take things slow so he’ll be ready...
Via Pro Football Zone
|
1 day ago
|
1 day ago
Washington Redskins: Projected 2012 Starting Lineups
QB: Robert Griffin III (rookie)
HC Mike Shanahan has already told the media that Griffin would be the starter from day one and that he will be doing things from that quarterback position that people have not seen before. He has the tools around him with a solid running game, and a young group of ball catchers. The ceiling is high for the former Heisman Trophy winner.
RB: Roy...
Via Football Nation
|
2 days ago
|
2 days ago
Tim Hightower is back with the Redskins
Free agent running back Tim Hightower announced on his Twitter page that he’s back with the Washington Redskins after testing the open market.
I’m baaaaaaaack twitter.com/Tim_Hightower/…
— Tim Hightower (@Tim_Hightower) May 14, 2012
Hightower had a solid season with the Redskins in 2011 by rushing for 321 yards and 1 touchdown in five games. But unfortunately, his...
Via Pro Football Zone
|
2 days ago
|
2 days ago
A tale of two teams: How the 2012 NFL Season will shape the future of the Redskins
In which the author looks at two very different futures for the Washington Redskins, one at a time. A quick note: this piece is meant to be a bit tongue in cheek. The crystal ball would obviously state that the future of the Washington Redskins lies somewhere in between these two extremes. The Redskins have never picked higher than they just did for RG3 at any point in the...
Via Redskins Hog Heaven
|
4 days ago
|
4 days ago
SECOND SKIN
Skins new uniform has 'leather' helmet
The Redskins unveiled an alternate uniform on Thursday, featuring a helmet that pays tribute to the leather helmet days of the NFL.
Via The Victory Formation
|
5 days ago
|
5 days ago
Nike unveils new Washington Redskins uniform
This year, Nike became the official uniform supplier of the NFL. You knew that there would be some major changes coming to some uniforms, after all, look at what Nike has done with the University of Oregon. On Thursday, the Redskins rolled out their 80th anniversary uniforms designed by the Swoosh. The unis are made to resemble the attire the team wore in 1937 from the patch of the...
Via thepigskinreport.com
|
5 days ago
|
5 days ago
Kurt Warner: Past NFL greats
As a St. Louis Rams fan I was used to mediocrity in the eighties and nineties. I was used to ending up behind the San Francisco 49ers in the division.
The Rams acquisition of free agent, Trent Green, in 1998 changed the fate of the franchise. Incredibly fast receivers combined with a QB that was reported to be top shelf left the Rams confidently marching into the 1999 season....
Via The Penalty Flag
|
7 days ago
|
7 days ago
What Resigning London Fletcher Does For The Redskins
The Washington Redskins have been doling out the free agency money and they showed that last week when they were able to resign MLB London Fletcher. The 37 year old former draft pick of the St. Louis Rams back in 1998, Fletcher has started and played in every game over his 15 year career which
Via The Penalty Flag
|
April 15, 2012
|
April 15, 2012
Roy Helu: A breakout season in store for 2012?
Without a doubt, one of the top rookies in the NFL and one of the star performers for the Washington Redskins last season was the rookie running back from the University of Nebraska in Roy Helu. The Skins were able to get Tim Hightower from the Cardinals in free agency and when Hightower went down
Via The Penalty Flag
|
March 08, 2012
|
March 08, 2012
THE REDSKINS HOT 25
Washington Redskins Forum Discussions
Latest Washington Redskins Photos
