Redskins Part Ways With Very Troubled LB Coach
Washington Redskins assistant linebacker coach Major Joseph Sharp was fired on Monday after a series of incidents during his brief time with the team. The decision was made by both head coach Mike Shanahan and General Manager Brian Allen following a meeting with several concerned players, coaches, fans, cheerleaders and even some of the Hogettes.
Major Sharp was hired last season...
The Redskins' Unsung Heroes
I've been a Redskins for most of my 37 years on Earth. I started rooting for them as a 7 year old and haven't stopped. Needless to say that I was a bit giddy watching my Redskins win the NFC East for the first time since 1999 ... when I was a young newlywed all of 24 years old.My wife got me a Griffin III jersey for Christmas. She also got my 5 month old son and almost...
Cowboys-Redskins Live Blog, Second Half
Tony Romo went full Romo for most of first quarter, derping out two Romoceptions, twice as many as he’d thrown the rest of December. The first of which he overthrew Kevin Ogletree then proceeded to berate Ogletree for it, LIKE A TRUE LEADER. But the Redskins could not take advantage. Kai Forbath doinked one off an upright. The pistol offense and the read option were actually things...
Romo's 2 INTs leave Cowboys, Skins 0-0 after 1st
With the NFC East title on the line, Tony Romo threw interceptions on each of Dallas' first two possessions Sunday night, and Washington kicker Kai Forbath missed a field-goal try for the first time in his NFL career, leaving the Cowboys and Redskins tied 0-0 after the first quarter.
It was a win-or-go-home game moved into prime time to mark the end of the NFL's regular...
Redskins Forbath misses FG to end streak at 17
Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath has missed a field-goal attempt, ending his NFL-record streak of 17 consecutive makes to begin a career.
Forbath's try from 37 yards away against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter Sunday night hit off the right post.
Forbath made two field goals last week to surpass Saints kicker Garrett Hartley's old mark of 16 in a row at the...
Skins Playoff Odds Made Simple
We’ve been posting somewhat convoluted Redskins playoffs scenarios for weeks because we’re into slow-building disappointment, but now it’s pretty simple: Beat Dallas at home, win the NFC East. Here’s what the odds look like:
Football Outsiders: 85 percent (77 percent for the division; seven percent for a wild card)
Playoff Status: 70 percent (64 percent for the division;...
Redskins lead 13-10 at halftime
The Washington Redskins lead the Philadelphia Eagles 13-10 at halfime. The 8-6 Redskins need to win today and a week from today against the Cowboys in order to guarantee themselves a division championship for the first time since 1999.
The Eagles struck first, driving 76 yards on 11 plays on the opening drive of the game, culminating in a beautiful 27-yard TD pass from QB Nick...
Redskins PK Kai Forbath sets NFL record
Washington Redskins PK Kai Forbath [aka Kobra Kai] set an NFL record today when he kicked a 42-yard field goal right down the middle of the uprights at Lincoln Financial Field against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Trailing 7-3, Forbath came on at 4th and 9 at the Philadelphia 24-yard line and nailed the 42-yarder, his 17th straight made field goal to start his NFL career. The previous...
Beltway Breakdown: Hero And Zero Of The Ravens And Redskins Game
With another playoff appearance on the horizon, the Baltimore Ravens went into Landover, MD to face the Washington Redskins in the Battle of the Beltway. Coming off their first four-game win streak since 2008, the Redskins were becoming a force in the NFC east. Two rookies, Robert Griffin III and Alfred Morris, had led the Redskins to a respectable 6-6, even with a tattered defense...
Watch RG3's Leg Snap Back (Video)
Washington Redskins fans had their seasons life flash before their eyes today when RG3's leg snapped back on a tackle against the Baltimore Raves. Robert Griffin III went out for one play after the tackle (which you can watch in the video below) then came back in for two plays. Griffin was limping around on the field in pain and eventually came back out for the rest of the...
Redskins win, but Griffin injured
LANDOVER, Md. - The Washington Redskins lost rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III to a sprained right knee late in the fourth quarter but still rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens 31-28 in overtime on Sunday at FedEx Field. Kai Forbath's 34-yard field goal 3:23 into overtime was the game-winner and came three plays after rookie Richard Crawford's 64-yard punt return....
The 5th Quarter: Redskins 31 Ravaens 28
IT WAS OVER WHEN... Redskins CB/PR Richard Crawford, rookie 7th round pick, caught the punt at his own 12 yard line, made the first man miss and then picked up several blockers, including new DB Jerome Murphy, who really helped turn Crawford loose. He cut toward the middle of the field, raced across the 50 yard line and stumbled at the 30-yard line of the Ravens. Crawford was pulled...
'Skins win in OT after RG3's injury
With the Washington Redskins trailing the Baltimore Ravens by eight late in regulation, Robert Griffin III sprained his right knee at the end of a 13-yard scramble. He left for one play, returned for four but was literally hopping around on the field.
Eventually, he fell to the turf and could no longer continue.
Fellow rookie Kirk Cousins stepped in and finished RG3's work...
Rookies Shine As Redskins Down Ravens 31-28 In OT
Replacing an injured Robert Griffin, Kirk Cousins threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Pierre Garcon with 29 seconds left in the fourth quarter before running in the game-tying 2-point conversion, and the Redskins later came through with a thrilling 31-28 overtime triumph over the Baltimore Ravens at FedEx Field.
Richard Crawford, another member of Washington's 2012 draft class...
Redskins beat Ravens 31-28 in overtime. RG3 hurt!
The Washington Redskins defeated the Baltimore Ravens today at FedEx Field 31-28 in overtime. Much more coverage to come, but backup rookie QB Kirk Cousins had to finish the game because Robert Griffin III was injured on a tackle off a scramble on the last Redskins drive of the fourth quarter. Cousins came in and finished the drive with a TD pass and a 2-point conversion to force...
Redskins Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Ravens Edition
Wow. The Washington Redskins have pulled off their fourth consecutive win in a bitter sweet victory over Beltway rival Baltimore in overtime, 31-28. Bitter sweet because of the knee injury to QB Robert Griffin III. And , folks, it doesn't look good for RG3 Who gets the Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down?
THUMBS UP: There are several we can give, but we need to only give...
Redskins 31, Ravens 28, OT
LANDOVER, Md. -- The Washington Redskins lost sensational rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III late to a sprained right knee in the fourth quarter but still rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens 31-28 in overtime on Sunday at FedEx Field. Washington, which has won four straight for the first time in four years, improved to 7-6 while dealing Baltimore (9-4) a second straight loss...
Ravens lose in overtime
A huge punt return by Richard Crawford put the Redskins in field goal position in the overtime period.
Kai Forbath kicked the game-winning field goal to give the Redskins a 31-28 victory.
The Ravens fall to 9-4 on the season.
Redskins cut lead in third quarter
At the half, the Ravens were winning 21-14. A Joe Flacco fumble gifted the Redskins a Kai Forbath field goal. That made the game 21-17 Ravens.
On the ensuing drive, the Ravens were driving then Flacco threw an interception. The ball was tipped by Barry Cofield and Flacco was under duress.
Flacco has two turnovers this afternoon, but the Ravens still lead 21-17 in the third quarter.
Redskins-Giants II Winners & Losers
Handing out labels following the Redskins 17-16 win over the Giants.
Winners
Robert Griffin III — Not spectacular numbers – 13/21 passing for 163 with 72 rushing yards – but he made the plays when needed, whether on purpose – the Pierre TD pass and the game-winning first down pass – or on accident – the fumble that led to the first touchdown. He’s incredible, there’s...
Redskins' kicker Forbath is a perfect 10 for 10
The Washington Redskins finally have a kicker who's a perfect 10.
Kai Forbath hasn't missed a field goal since the Redskins signed him last month. He's made all 10 attempts, including a late 48-yarder that helped stave off the Dallas Cowboys in the 38-31 win on Thanksgiving day.
Forbath became the Redskins' 19th kicker in 18 seasons after the team had enough of...
Redskins Rookie Report: Week 12
ARROW UP
PK Kai Forbath: Probably the team's best personnel move since drafting Alfred Morris was signing Forbath on October 9. Virtually flawless on scoring kicks, he has made 10 of 10 field goal attempts and 17 of 18 on extra points, with the sole blemish being a blocked extra point against the Steelers. Kicked a 50-yarder in his pro debut against the Vikings and is...
Live Microphone: Robert Griffin III
Here are some post game comments from Redskins rookie QB Robert Griffin, III.
First off, Griffin wanted to "wish all Redskins fans out there a happy Thanksgiving."
On his wide receivers: "I told those guys if we ball out liek that, we can't be stopped"
On Kicker Kai Forbath: "That was a season saving kick." He further said the...
Redskins Thumbs Up And Thumbs Down Thanksgiving Edition
What a great Thanksgiving it was. Robert Griffin III and the Redskins delivered a huge thanks to Redskins fans everywhere, deliver a HUGE 38-31 win in Dallas and putting the Redskins right in the thick of the NFC East race.
Out of the ordinary for us, we are awarding four Thumbs Up rather than out normal two. Why? Because four deserved it and we are so thankful.
THUMBS...
SNUG FIT
Redskins K wears different sized shoes
Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath says that his kicking cleat is three sizes smaller than his regular shoe.
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