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Combore
April 21, 2008 by
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I'm an NFL writer. I'm an NFL guy. But I couldn't possibly be less interested in the alleged NFL "event" going on this weekend.The combine (I refuse to capitalize it) is all over the sports media. There were some 400 media credentials issued for the gathering...
Salisbury out in Bristol
March 31, 2008 by
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ESPN has confirmed that Sean Salisbury, a 12-year veteran of the four-letter network's TV and radio, is done in Bristol."Sean Salisbury has made many contributions to our efforts for the past 12 years. We thank him and wish him all the best," said ESPN spokesman Bill...
What did Vinny say?
March 14, 2008 by
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What did Vinny say?"We're being smart," Cerrato said. "We're not just going out there and throwing money around."Say what?The irony here is that the Redskins have been the kings shoveling out the long green. In three of the past five years (2003, 2004, 2006...
Pearl Harbor Crew II
March 13, 2008 by
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Chief among the concerns of the Redskins these days is their pass defense. Even during their recent two-game winning streak the opposing passing game has put a scare into the team and its fans. While the Skins are playing with fire, it is possible to have a successful season without...
Lloyd: Skins will pay later
March 10, 2008 by
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The Redskins will cut now, pay later.To update yesterday's piece about the little-lamented release of Brandon Lloyd by the Redskins, Vinny Cerrato said that Lloyd was indeed designated as a post-June 1 release. That means that the Skins will get charged with the lion's share...
Briggs: "Thought I was headed to Washington"
March 02, 2008 by
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Lance Briggs thought he had a new team
All's quiet in Ashburn
March 02, 2008 by
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We're about 18 hours into the NFL free agent signing period and the sounds of silence are emanating from Redskins Park. Well, near silence anyway. The Redskins did ink quarterback Todd Collins to a three year deal that will be worth at least $9 million ($3 million guaranteed)...
Don't let the facts get in the way
March 02, 2008 by
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In the Denver Post, columnist Bill Williamson regurgitates some trade and free agency rumors that have been floating around ever since the end of the season:Believe the reports that the Redskins are going to try to pry receiver Chad Johnson from Cincinnati. Johnson has been vocal about...
Later, Lloyd
February 27, 2008 by
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The Washington Redskins handed Brandon Lloyd his walking papers today two years after giving up third- and fourth-round draft picks for the right to sign him to a contract that had $10 million in guaranteed money. The trade and signing turned out to be a very costly mistake. Lloyd...
Going higher tech
February 26, 2008 by
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Redskins.com has come up with a widget that lets you connect to the latest propag
Jansen restructures
February 26, 2008 by
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Although nobody is calling him "The Rock" any more, the longest-tenured current Redskin will be staying around for while longer.Jon Jansen has agreed to restructure his contract. As most of us know, such a deal generally does not cost the player any money. A payment due to...
Brandon Lloyd: What are the options?
February 21, 2008 by
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What will the Redskins do about Brandon Lloyd? The Redskins gave up two mid-round draft picks and $10 million guaranteed to get Lloyd from the 49ers prior to the 2006 season. All they have received in return is 25 catches for 379 yards and zero TD's and an attitude that has ranged...
Skins won't be major players
February 18, 2008 by
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In an interview on Redskins Radio on Friday (nicely summarized here by host Bram Weinstein) Vinny Cerrato said that the Redskins do not expect to be major players in free agency in 2008. The signing period is set to start on Friday, February 29.This is not exactly shocking news considering...
Bold Predictions: The Rest of the Way
February 17, 2008 by
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vs. Dallas (4-3)â€"Mark Brunell seems to have his best games just when the criticism is the most intense. Gregg Williams and company will have had two weeks to figure out Tony Romo. Win 3-5 at Philadelphia (4-4)â€"The Eagles had an embarrassing offensive performance...
Lloyd due roster bonus
February 17, 2008 by
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Since I posted the article about Brandon Lloyd yesterday, a bit of new information was brought to my attention that is relevant to the decision regarding his future with the Redskins.He is due a $1.8 million roster bonus if he is still on the team as of July 15. Yes, you read that...
Ocho Cinco a No Go?
February 17, 2008 by
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Chad Johnson in Maroon and Black, er, Burgundy and Gold?Not so fast.Bengals coach Marvin Lewis was fairly adamant in insisting that his team's mercurial receiver would not be traded: "There will be no trade of Chad Johnson. . .No. 1, the guy has a contract through 2011, OK...
Will Redskins Vets Just Say No?
February 16, 2008 by
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The group that decides personnel matters for the Washington Redskins may get a whole lot bigger this coming offseason. The team may add a general manager to the mix, but that's not what I'm talking about. What I'm referring to is a group of about a dozen veterans, players...
Tuesday Take: The Best Loss of the Year
January 25, 2008 by
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You can reach Rich Tandler by email at WarpathInsiders@comcast.net Yeah, I know. It's all about winning. Joe Gibbs will tell you that. Every other coach from Al Saunders to Bob Saunders will tell you that. Every player from Albright to Yoder will say the same thing. Still, all...
Have the Redskins Found the Winning Formula?
January 25, 2008 by
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Do the Redskins have their swagger back? We thought that they did following their thrilling overtime win over Jacksonville in Week 4. The carryover momentum from that game, however, lasted less than two quarters into their next game. That was when the Giants started to take control...
The Shape of Things to Come?
January 09, 2008 by
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If the Redskins 16-10 win over the New Orleans Saints is a look at the shape of things to come, there is a lot to like. In no particular order: Jason Campbell wasn't perfect, but he was more than good enough. In front of a charged-up hostile crowd in a dome, he made no apparent...
The Tuesday Take: 14 Carries Not Enough
January 07, 2008 by
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In 2002, Steve Spurrier took his Redskins into Jacksonville to face the NFL's worst rushing defense. Washington was on a two-game winning streak that was accomplished largely on the strength of a solid rushing game. So, Spurrier went out and called 51 pass plays and just 16 runs...
Will Campbell Be "Our" Quarterback?
December 31, 2007 by
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I was on my way home from Redskins Park on Wednesday and the guest on SIRIUS NFL Radio (which I listen to waaay too much) was Carl Peterson, the GM of the Kansas City Chiefs. Among the topics was the announcement that had been made earlier in the day that Trent Green had been cleared...
The Tuesday Take: Best Ever at FedEx?
December 29, 2007 by
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Believe it or not, the Redskins are playing their tenth season at FedEx Field. ThatÂ's hardly a long and storied history, especially given the teamÂ's relative lack of success since theyÂ've set up shop in Landover. They are 42-31-1 there, not exactly a staggering home...
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