Raiders Sign OT Stephon Heyer
According to reports, the Raiders have signed offensive tackle Stephon Heyer. Heyer has started 33 games with the Redskins an played in 49. He was originally an undrafted free agent. The Raiders recognize their need on the offensive line, but thus far haven’t added any big names. Bryant McKinnie was cut and the Raiders could [...]
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August 02, 2011
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August 02, 2011
Stephon Heyer and the changing of the guard
Addressing reporters in front of his dressing stall, tackle Stephon Heyer stopped mid-sentence when someone tapped him on his arm from behind. Coach Mike Shanahan smiled, shook Heyer's hand and said, "I'm proud of you." The praise from Washington's top football official was well deserved after Heyer, pressed into emergency duty at guard, performed well Sunday in the Redskins' 19...
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November 22, 2010
Versatile Stephon Heyer backing up both tackles
Coach Mike Shanahan has made many changes along the offensive line in an effort to upgrade a group that was considered the weakest unit on the team the past two seasons. Although veteran tackle Stephon Heyer was demoted to second string in the shakeup, he is preparing to serve as the primary backup for projected starting tackles Trent Williams and Jammal Brown. During the morning...
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August 04, 2010
Heyer given second-round tender by Redskins
The Redskins have been busy today addressing their restricted free agents, and we can now add another to the list. Redskins tackle Stephon Heyer was given a second-round tender today, according to league sources. Heyer, who just completed his third season, is slated to become a restricted free agent when free agency begins at midnight Friday. Though he battled knee injuries, he started...
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March 03, 2010
Friday, December 11: Stephon Heyer Discusses Letting His Inner Turtle Glow
Yesterday, Dan Steinberg of the DC Sports Bog spotlighted this year's University of Maryland Happy Holidays video, which features various Maryland alumni tossing around an illuminated terrapin under a a catchy Fountains-of-Wayne-esque little ditty about letting your inner turtle glow. (The actual meaning of letting one's inner turtle glow is left deliberately vague, but it seems...
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December 11, 2009
Your Starting Right Tackle (Again): Stephon Heyer
A few notes today, after the third rain-soaked practice in a row:
Hunter Smith said he felt good after punting in practice today, and is optimistic that he'll be able to go on Sunday; how he feels tomorrow -- a day AFTER punting -- will tell the tale.
Ladell Betts was able to get involved with practice today, and is expected to be able to contribute on Sunday -- he says...
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November 13, 2009
Levi Jones Is Confident, Complimentary Of Stephon Heyer
Your new starting left tackle, as of this week's latest offensive line reshuffle, is Levi Jones. Jones talked to reporters yesterday and said all the things you'd expect:The "I'm Up To Speed" Thing:"I mean, any time you get into any situation, and you get more repetitions at it, you get more of a look at it, and get more practice at it you're going to feel more confident, know what...
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November 12, 2009
Heyer's bye-week plan? Getting healthy
Offensive tackle Stephon Heyer, who moved to the left side of the line to replace an injured Chris Samuels earlier this month, is now ailing himself. He was wearing a knee brace Tuesday at Redskins Park, and Coach Jim Zorn said he "stretched a ligament in his knee." Zorn is hoping that, by the time the team reports to practice next Monday, Heyer will be healthy enough to play. In...
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October 27, 2009
Stephon Heyer's Teammates Cheer His Effort. Mostly.
Right tackle Stephon Heyer had a mixed day at best last Sunday. He gave up at least two very bad plays and struggled a bit on others. Here's his analysis of his game: "I felt okay. I gave up one toward the goalline in the third quarter, a short pass, but I thought as a unit we played pretty well. We had some miscues, and we've gotta make sure we get the running game going."Written...
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September 18, 2009
Heyer, Jansen, or Other: The Redskins RT Position
I have more thoughts about the offensive line to add in the future, particularly how Randy Thomas' health could mean potentially disastrous things for the OL, given that we can't project improvement from Casey Rabach, but today's post will focus on that troublesome RT position.Some brief history. Since Casey Rabach and Randy Thomas (week one, 2005) have made up the right side of...
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August 07, 2009
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