Jordan Black says people are “oversensitive” about the Redskins name
Washington Redskins offensive lineman Jordan Black doesn’t believe the Redskins should change their name and he voiced he voiced his opinion on Twitter.
People are overly sensitive these days…the Redskins should never change their name.
— Jordan Black (@jordanblack78) February 11, 2013
If only people were equally offended by our national debt. #Redskins
— Jordan Black (...
Redskins’ Recent Success Dooms Their Name
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We’ve heard long time names and mascots abandoned in the past because their name is offensive in today’s culture. One of the best examples in my opinion would be NBA’s Washington Bullets. I can’t imagine that team name existing in the world that we live in now. I can definitely come to good reasons to retire that name. A much more tricky...
The Worst Argument Against Changing The Redskins’ Name
The debate over whether or not the Redskins should change their name has flared up this offseason, and while nothing is imminent, the pro-name change movement seems to be gaining momentum. And while we have made it clear that we support changing the name, there are intelligent arguments to be made to the contrary.
On Monday, Redskins’ lineman Jordan Black provided an excellent...
Maurice Hurt gets start at right tackle
With starting right tackle Tyler Polumbus inactive from a concussion suffered in last weeks win, Mike Shanahan has chosen experience over inexperience. Maurice Hurt draws the start at right tackle. Hurt was a seventh round draft choice of the Redskins in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Hurt was active in 11 games this season, but did not draw any starts because of the relative good...
Washington Redskins: Week 16 NFL Power Rankings (#9)
Last week: 8 (-1)
Record: 8-6
Net points per drive: 0.08 (14th)
DVOA: 7.1% (11th)
Weighted DVOA: 10.2% (9th)
In a complicated NFC, the Redskins outcome seems easiest to predict. All they have to do is beat Philadelphia and Dallas and they win the NFC East and the 4th seed, which I think they will. That sets them up with a playoff matchup against the Seahawks in the first round and...
RGIII not 100%, but may play
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said today that rookie QB Robert Griffin III is not yet 100%, but barring any setbacks, he will play on Sunday against Philadelphia. Griffin practiced fully today and did not have any setbacks.
Griffin is battling a knee sprain sustained in the win against Baltimore.
OT Tyler Polumbus did not practice today. He left the...
Redskins OT Jordan Black Says Suspension Had Nothing To Do With Steroids
After the Redskins tackle Jordan Black was suspended four games for the use of performance-enhancing drugs, his linemates strongly protested that this was an unfair punishment and a bureaucratic mistake, Dan Steinberg of the Washington Post reports. Black himself then went on ESPN 980 Tuesday afternoon to further explain.
First of all, I dont think my purpose on the show is...
DMV: The John Wall Of Sadness
John Wall spoke about his knee, still has no timetable for a return. [WaPo]
Answering all of the sad questions surrounding Wall’s injury. [Bullets Forever]
Redskins backup T Jordan Black suspended four games for PED. [The Insider]
Black, at 275 pounds, says he’s the smallest O-lineman in the NFL. [PFT]
Settle in for another week of daily RGIII status updates! [The Insider]
RGIII...
Redskins lose RT to PED suspension
The physical evidence was there before the positive test even came back for Washington Redskins starting RT, Jordan Black. The Redskins announced on Monday that Black had been suspended by the league for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The suspensions covers a four game span, and it begins immediately. That means that Black [...]
Redskins' Black suspended 4 games
Washington Redskins tackle Jordan Black has been suspended without pay for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
The league announced Monday that Black's suspension begins immediately and will include playoff games if the Redskins advance that far.
Black become the sixth Redskins player suspended by the league in less than two seasons...
Jordan Black suspended for PEDs
Washington Redskins tackle Jordan Black has been suspended four games for testing positive for a banned performance enhancing drug [PED]. The punishment begins immediately, so Black will miss the final two games of the regular season and, depending on whether or not the Redskins advance to the first and/or second rounds of the playoffs, could end in January 2013 or extend into the...
Redskins OT Jordan Black Suspended Four Games For Using PEDs
Washington Redskins offensive tackle Jordan Black has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances, the NFL announced Monday.
Black's suspension is without pay and will begin immediately.
Black will be eligible to return to the Redskins' active roster the day after the fourth regular-season or postseason game of...
Redskins OL Black suspended four games
Washington Redskins offensive tackle Jordan Black was suspended without pay Monday for four regular-season and postseason games after violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances. Black will begin serving the suspension immediately, the NFL said in a statement. He will be eligible to return to the active roster the day after the fourth regular-season or postseason...
Redskins Injury Update post Browns
The Washington Redskins came out of the 38-21 win over the Browns with two injuries on the offensive line. According to HC Mike Shanahan, RT Tyler Polumbus suffered a concussion. Polumbus was replaced in the second half by OT Jordan Black. In addition to Polumbus, Shanahan also reported that OL Will Montgomery strained his MCL. That is one we will have to keep an eye on as...
Redskins tackle eats his way back to the NFL
Jordan Black is eating his way back into the NFL.
The offensive lineman is making a comeback after spending a year away from the game and losing some weight - because he thought he was retired.
But a rash of injuries had the Washington Redskins calling. He signed a couple of weeks ago, and on Tuesday he found himself playing first-team left tackle, responsible for protecting Robert...
Redskins sign Black, cut Goff; Jackson activated
With injuries impacting the team early in training camp, the Redskins signed veteran offensive tackle Jordan Black to a one-year deal. Coach Mike Shanahan also announced Tuesday that safety Tanard Jackson was activated from the physically unable to perform list. Jackson, sidelined by a calf injury, hopes to return to practice Wednesday. "You are definitely behind when you...
Redskins Sign Veteran OT Jordan Black
The Washington Redskins bulked up on the offensive line by signing veteran tackle Jordan Black. The Redskins have been thinned out some upfront already with right tackle Jamaal Brown rehabilitating his surgically repaired right hip, left guard Kory Lichtensteiger is on the shelf until the start of the regular season after he had arthroscopic knee surgery to remove some cartilage...
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