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The Redskins come into this season with three players who played last year at a very high level.  The team also seems to feel good about 2-3 of its young depth at the position as well, though none are ready to get past the nickel spot.   Really, quality coverage is not unusual for the Redskins.  ......

Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/08/18/cor...

What does it take for the Washington Redskins to beat Brett Favre? Despite the final 13-10 score, the Redskins lost to Brett's Jets big time. The Skins preserved the win thanks to an improbable series of plays by the Jets scrubs in their last possession that deprived New York of their comeback wi......

Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/08/17/col...

Back on August 7, I wrote Federal regs unkind to Redskins fans lamenting that new U.S. Department of Transportation rules led to the Redskins dropping shuttle service from the Orange line Metro train station to FedEx Field. The service was provided at reasonable cost by the Washington Metropolita......

Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/08/15/584

Gee, where have we heard this one before? Former Redskins Safety Matt Bowen, now contributes to a new blog called the "National Football Post." In this article, Bowen point out that he feels that the key to the entire pass defense this year for the Redskins has to do with Carlos Rogers' health: "......

Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/08/13/bow...

Since last week's live Skins blog went over so well, and the NFL Network was kind enough to put the Skins on Live for a national audience for the third straight week, there is going to be another Live blog this week on Hog Heaven. Of course, the Redskins going for 3-0 in the preseason isn't [...]...

Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/08/12/ann...

If you are a gamer, you know that Madden 2009, the most popular video football game, is released. If you too find it odd that Brett Favre in a Green Bay uni graces the game cover, or would rather see your favorite player instead, you have an option. The Custom Sports Covers web site created an as......

Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/08/12/put...

Although this is not exactly a weak unit, it is the one that concerns me more than any other on the defense.  The problem is that the unit came into camp with a player recovering from a serious knee injury, a aged player entering his 11th season, and a third with a troubling recent injury [...]...

Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/08/10/lin...

Using the Cover It Live software that I'm sure many of you are familiar with, I'll be doing a live blog of the Redskins' preseason game here at Hog Heaven. The blog will begin at 6:50 EDT, and will go (hopefully) deep into the second half.  We'll see.  In the mean time, enjoy your weekend, and [...]...

Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/08/09/ton...

Alright, so here's the situation.  We've seen one pre-season game, the roster limits are still at 80, and the team has a long way to go before they cut down to the final 53.  However, we already have some helpful tidbits of knowledge:  Stu Schweigert has been released, and I'm sure many thought h......

Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/08/08/gue...

Brett Favre's trade to the New York Jets means old No. 4 is on the Washington Redskins' exhibition schedule when the Skins visit the Meadowlands August 16th to play the New York Jets. The NFL Network says that will be Favre's first game appearance with the Jets. Just can't escape that guy. The Re......

Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/08/07/mar...

You may have read about the shuttle bus service to Redskins games, but here's the official notice received today from the Skins: _________________________ Dear Redskins fans: ? New federal regulations prevent Washington 's Metro system from continuing to lease buses for fan shuttles from the Oran......

Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/08/07/fed...

Washington Redskins wide receiver rookie Malcolm Kelly, previously sidelined with a tweak to his hamstring, underwent arthroscopic surgery on Monday to remove loose particles in his left knee. He is expected to be out another two weeks. The team noticed he was experiencing difficulties getting th......

Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/08/04/red...

The final score isn't the thing when it comes to the Redskins 30-16 win in the Hall of Fame game. Rookie coaches like Jim Zorn want to win. Veteran coaches like Tony Dungy want evaluation tapes and just don't want players to get hurt. Instead of the score, you look at execution. You look at playe......

Original Story: http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/08/04/pla...