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The Redskins & the NFL Draft: Right Tackle

This is the fifth in a series of articles analyzing the needs of the Washington Redskins and how they should be addressed in the 2013 NFL Draft, which begins on Thursday. Previously published: Quarterbacks and Running Backs and Wide Receivers and Tight Ends. Next up: RIGHT TACKLE ON THE ROSTER NOW Starter: Tyler Polumbus Top reserves: Tom Compton, Tony Pashos...
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April 23, 2013  |  Discuss

Redskins Announce Their Inactives For Wild Card Game Vs Seahawks

The Washington Redskins and Seattle Seahawks announced their inactives just over an hour before their Wild Card Round game Sunday. The Redskins announced seven inactives, according to the Redskins' official Twitter account: Quarterback Rex Grossman, wide receiver/returner Brandon Banks, wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe, inside linebacker Roddrick Muckelroy, outside linebacker...
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January 06, 2013  |  Discuss

Your Redskins Inactives, Litchensteiger to play

DISCUSS THE GAME IN OUR GAME THREAD HERE Here we go Washington Redskins fans.  Our first playoff game in 5 years and first home playoff game since 1999.  The NFC East Division Champs take on the Seattle Sehawks in less than two hours.  The Redskins only had one concerning injury this week.  That was too starting left guard Kory Litchensteiger, who did not practice all week...
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January 06, 2013  |  Discuss

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...
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December 20, 2012  |  Discuss

Redskins Inactive Against Ravens

Here are your Washington Redskins inactives for today. Qb Rex Grossman OG Josh LeRibeus WR Brandon Banks OG Adam Gettis LB Rodderick Muckelroy OL Tom Compton WR Dezmon Briscoe Although most will be surprised to see Brandon Banks inactive, it really shouldn't be a shocker.  Banks has struggled with the return game,  which is his premier function...
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December 09, 2012  |  Discuss

Redskins Inactives For Week 14 Vs Ravens

The Washington Redskins have declared OG Adam Gettis, WR Brandon Banks, WR Dezmon Briscoe, OG Josh LeRibeus, QB Rex Grossman, LB Roddrick Muckelroy, OT Tom Compton inactive for Week 14. Source: KFFL.com Attached Thumbnails  
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December 09, 2012  |  Discuss

DMV: RGIII Better Than We Knew

Math shows RGIII is 3rd-best QB despite O-line being 5th-worst. [The Insider] RGIII’s stuff is headed to the HOF for breaking a minor record. [The Insider] If you hadn’t seen the above Photoshop, now you have. [Redskins Watch] Rookie tackle Tom Compton moved to 53-man. Good sign. [The Insider] John Harbaugh wants you to like the Ravens. Good luck with that. [Bog] Sean Burnett...
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December 06, 2012  |  Discuss

Redskins activate OT Compton from practice squad

The Washington Redskins promoted offensive tackle Tom Compton from the practice squad to take the active roster spot of cornerback Cedric Griffin. Griffin was suspended for the rest of the regular season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Compton was a sixth-round draft pick by the Redskins this year out of South Dakota. He has yet to appear in an NFL game. ...
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December 05, 2012  |  Discuss

Redskins add eight to practice squad

The Redskins announced the addition of eight players to their practice squad: wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux, running back Antwon Bailey, offensive tackle, Tom Compton, linebacker Darryl Gamble, fullback Robert Hughes, tight end Deangelo Peterson, defensive lineman Jason Shirley and defensive end Doug Worthington. Running back Tristan Davis and fullback Dorson Boyce were also...
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September 03, 2012  |  Discuss

How Many Rookies Make the Washington Redskins’ 53-Man Roster?

The Washington Redskins signed all twelve of their 2011 draft picks to the 53-man roster at some time, last season. This year they drafted just nine players–for the luxury of Robert Griffin III–and all nine won't be so fortunate to make the team. Head coach, Mike Shanahan has finally added enough talent and depth to the team, where we shouldn't need to be rescued...
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July 12, 2012  |  Discuss

2012 Washington Redskins Draft Grade

I am hopeful for the Redskins and their passionate fan base.  I have had the fortune of being friends with a lifelong Redskins fan, someone who spends far too much time defending what that once proud organization has become, and would love to see his continued faith in the team rewarded. We all knew for a couple of months who the Skins were taking with their first pick in round...
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May 08, 2012  |  Discuss

Redskins Sign Sixth-Round Picks RB Alfred Morris, OT Tom Compton

The Washington Redskins have signed sixth-round running back Alfred Morris and sixth-round offensive tackle Tom Compton to four-year contracts. Morris was selected 173rd overall out of Florida Atlantic. Morris, 23, is a 5-foot-10, 219-pounder with 4.6 speed. Compton is a 6-foot-5, 314-pounder from the University of South Dakota selected 193rd overall. Compton was the Great West Conference...
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May 06, 2012  |  Discuss

Draft Grades: Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins draft was all about one player. And while they made some questionable choices later on, the selection of RGII is all that matters. Robert Griffin immediately becomes the face of the franchise in DC. But fans who expect him to immediately turn things around are going to be disappointed. He’s still very raw and there will be growing pains. What sets him apart...
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May 02, 2012  |  Discuss
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