Yardbarker: Washington Redskins

the freeing of marko

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:01:08 -0500

(photo by Brian Murphy) Since the season began, we’ve been standing on desktops yelling at anyone and everyone in our vicinity that the Washington Redskins should be utilizing rookie wide out Marko Mitchell. (So much so, that we even created the “Free Marko” t-shirt in support of our cause). Regardless of the fact that it came in the [...]

Santana Moss Does Not Recall His Nap On The Georgia Dome Turf; Marko Mitchell Does

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:27:00 -0500

With just under eight minutes remaining in the game and the Falcons leading by two touchdowns, the Redskins lined up Devin Thomas to one side, and Fred Davis, Santana Moss, and Malcolm Kelly to the other. Todd Collins, in at quarterback for Jason Campbell during Campbell's second injury of the game, dropped back and -- despite a blitzing linebacker coming unblocked in his face -- put the ball exactly where it needed to be for Moss, streaking down the seam.Moss reached for the ball, visibl...

Antwaan Randle El Drives The Lightcycle From Tron

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:33:00 -0500

If you had given me 45 guesses as to which member of the Washington Redskins drove this thing, I'm not sure I would've come up with Antwaan Randle El. He's the kind of guy that people refer to as an "old soul," a straight-shooting man of faith who's been nicknamed "Uncle Elroy" by his teammates for his less-than-rockstar-ish ways.Yet here he was today, pulling up to the facility in this ... thing, which reminds me mostly of the lightcycles in the old movie...

Ail Will the Redskins, Ail My Sprained Knee

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:43:34 -0500

More photos » by John Amis - AP Injury Report for the Redskins vs Broncos will likely need 2-3 sheets of paper. Browse more photos » Injury Report is a doozy this week.Redskins will be continuing their patch work as they face the Denver Broncos this weekend. Zorn stated the Redskins will be looking to sign a RB with Portis "doubtful." Any guesses on this one? Larry Johnson, who was recently...

Horton to miss 4-6 weeks

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:25:59 -0500

Defensive back Chris Horton will be out four to six weeks and, possibly, four to six months because of an injury to his toe, Coach Jim Zorn said in his Monday news conference. Horton would be out for the longer period of time if the injury requires surgery and is a candidate for the injured-reserve list, Zorn said. Clinton Portis, who suffered a concussion Sunday, still has a headache and does not remember the play on which he was hurt. "I'd say he's doubtful for this week,"...

Redskins not walking the walk

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:38 -0500

The Washington Redskins say all of the right things. When players are asked about their poor record they point the finger at themselves. It’s their execution, they say. The problem is their mistakes, not the coaching, not the distractions, not anything external. They do not throw their coaches under the bus (that task is left to [...]

Betts supplies a boost the offense needed

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:12:49 -0500

Backup Ladell Betts provided a spark in the running game in Sunday's loss in Atlanta after Clinton Portis suffered a concussion in the first quarter and did not return. Betts displayed a burst rarely seen in the Redskins' rushing attack the last 16 games. He finished with a team-high 70 yards on 15 carries (a 4.7-yard average) and scored Washington's first touchdown in the third quarter on a 1-yard run on fourth down. poll by twiigs.com "Ladell ran hard and really got us goin...

Redskins-Falcons Winners & Losers

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:59:22 -0500

LOSERS Albert Haynesworth — Showed off his cartoon-villain gameface, encroached on the first play, and then again on 4th-and-1 later in the opening drive, which ended in a touchdown. Also committed a personal foul during the sideline melee, but he had to do something. Someone did. The offensive line — Short circuited the offense before it could [...]

Cooley's replacements produce mixed results

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0500

With tight end Chris Cooley propped up on crutches, watching the team's latest loss from the sidelines, the Redskins got mixed results from his replacements. Veteran Todd Yoder scored a crucial touchdown in the fourth quarter that put the Redskins within striking distance, but second-year tight end Fred Davis mishandled a ball in the first quarter, which led to a Falcons' score. Quarterback Jason Campbell targeted Davis late in the opening quarter. Though the throw was a bit high, Dav...

Punt returns end up being a non-factor

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:15:00 -0500

There was a tremendous amount of discussion at Redskins Park during the week about who would return punts for Washington. Coach Jim Zorn initially said he would rely on cornerback DeAngelo Hall, turning away from regular returner Antwaan Randle El, but then reversed course during the week, declaring Randle El his main guy. The issue was a non-factor in the game. Randle El went back to receive the first punt of the day, on which he signaled a fair catch. The play was nullified because of a pen...

Redskins Fall To Falcons 31-17

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:37:57 -0500

The Washington Redskins, following their bye, came out and played a terrible first half against the Falcons. They showed sparks in the second half but it wasn’t enough. They allowed 183 yards rushing by the Falcons and Jason Campbell was sacked 5 times in the first half. They also had 10 penalties. Clinton Ports suffered a [...]

Redskins @ Falcons - Fourth Quarter Thoughts

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:23:00 -0500

The good news first this time: the Redskins actually found a recipe for some success, a combination of quick passes and slashing runs, and also showed some actual heart and determination to make this into a real ballgame. Ladell Betts was finding holes that Clinton Portis has been slow to get to, and Jason Campbell looked sharp again finishing off a second long scoring drive with a pass to Todd Yoder in the back of the end zone.It felt, for the first time in a long time, like the Redskins we...

Atlanta Falcons-Washington Redskins Sideline Fight

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:05:13 -0500

The Washington Redskins are a disaster on and off the field. The team’s condition has brought Hall of Famers John Riggins and Joe Theisman to exchange words. Since they’re in ‘Wait ’til next year’ mode the Skins have nothing left to do but quit on their coach and start sideline brawls. The quitting on the coach [...] Related posts:Video: DeAngelo Hall Three-Point Shooting Celebrities have to be more aware of their surroundings now...Video: The Fantasy Comedy St...

Redskins enter 4th quarter down by 14

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:16:14 -0500

The Redskins began the third quarter with as many total yards as they had yards in penalties (69). Top back Clinton Portis was on the bench with a concussion, and quarterback Jason Campbell was returning to the field after being driven out of the game with a bruised chest on the last of the five sacks he suffered in the first half. So what did the Redskins do? They came up with one of their only consistent, productive drives of the season. The drive began with a key third-down scramble from C...

Redskins hit a low in first half

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:43:26 -0500

We'll start with the good news because there's not much of it, and it shouldn't take too long: The Redskins scored points in the second quarter - a 48-yard field off the foot of Shaun Suisham (who's quietly having a good year). But they still trailed the Falcons 24-3 at the break. The bad news is they've lost their starting running back and temporarily lost quarterback Jason Campbell. Campbell was sacked five times in the first half and on the fifth, he didn't get up. ...

Redskins @ Falcons - Second Quarter Thoughts

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:43:00 -0500

Every so often as this depressing season has rolled along, someone in the building will say something like, "It can't get much worse than" whatever the most recent debacle is. And yet somehow it always does. The first half of this game featured the Redskins offensive line giving up a Falcons record for sacks in a half (five), injuries to Clinton Portis and Jason Campbell, and a shoving match that came on the heels of a late hit to the Falcons quarterback.At this point, I'm ...

Redskins @ Falcons - First Quarter Thoughts

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:41:00 -0500

When was the last time I wrote an upbeat first quarter update? I miss those days. And sometimes there are, you know, non-terrible first quarters where there's SOMETHING good to focus on. This is not one of those first quarters. The only good thing that happened was a Rocky McIntosh interception. That's the positive. That's it.Other than that, the first play of the game was an offside penalty against Albert Haynesworth. The defense gave away two first downs with two more offside p...

Henson, Mitchell active vs. Falcons

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:55:27 -0500

The Redskins inactives for today: Hunter Smith, Kevin Barnes, Byron Westbrook, Eddie Williams, Chris Cooley, Chad Rinehart, Anthony Montgomery and Renaldo Wynn. This means that Robert Henson, Marko Mitchell, and OL Edwin Williams are active. Linebacker H. B. Blades also is active less than two weeks after surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee. The Saints [...]

The Campbell era: past, present, future

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:37:14 -0500

Since Daniel Snyder took over ownership of the Washington Redskins in 1999, Rick Maese writes today, the Redskins have cycled through 10 starting quarterbacks: Brad Johnson, Jeff George, Tony Banks, Patrick Ramsey, Danny Wuerffel, Shane Matthews, Tim Hasselbeck, Mark Brunell, Todd Collins and Jason Campbell. And, while the offseason promises plenty of questions about the front office, the coaches and many players, the biggest question once again may be one the organization has never successfu...

Joe Theismann Crushes ‘Vindictive’ ; John Riggins for Dan Snyder Remarks

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:19:08 -0500

The Redskins have become a certifiable mess, and a lot of it starts at the top with owner Dan Snyder. The team is 2-5 this year despite having spent plenty of money on their talent, and the fans are unhappy, as is ownership. Former player John Riggins recently had his radio show canceled [...]