Pictures from Redskins vs Rams Game (Hunter Smith Jersey & Hottie)
2009-09-23 04:14:00 Well, up to game-time it was a perfect day. Sun was shining, beer pong balls were bouncing, music was blaring, and girls were dancing. It was a very festive scene pre-game at Fedex Field...almost as if we'd had already won the game. For the second straight week, however, the Redskins were losing at half-time, which put me into the mode of enjoying the sights and sounds of the Fedex Club Level. I think we can crown "Miss Fedex" already at only week 2 (picture after the jump). So back to the tail-gate. After hitting the bushes for a "pit stop," I couldn't help but notice this gentleman manning the grill in a Hunter Smith jersey. Kevin: OK, I gotta hear the story on your Hunter Smith jersey! You're a special teams fanatic? Johnny Smith: Haha, no. My favorite player has always been Mark Moseley and my last name is Smith. Kevin: Ah....#3 and Smith...nice. I assume it's a custom? Johnny: Yea, my daughters had it specially made for me. Bravo. I hope by week 5 Johnny is also ...
By: Hogs Haven
The Redskins have re-signed running back Anthony Alridge to the team’s ro
2009-09-23 02:42:00 The Redskins have re-signed running back Anthony Alridge to the team’s roster, signing him off the Houston Texans’ practice squad, the team announced on Tuesday. Alridge takes the roster spot of Randy Thomas, who has been placed on the injured reserve list with a torn triceps. With the addition of Alridge, the Redskins are carrying five running backs on the roster. The team has nine offensive linemen, plus one on the practice squad. Alridge signed to Roster
By: Hogs Haven
Playing Time: Redskins vs Rams
2009-09-22 17:30:00 Playing Time: Redskins vs Rams Fred Davis - 22 plays, 1 catch, -2 yards Todd Yoder - 0 plays (thru 2 games) Malcolm Kelly - 44 Devin Thomas - 17 Marko Mitchell - 2 All these young guys are on the field, they're just not making plays. Week 3 = Breakout?
By: Hogs Haven
Pour Some Sugar On Me - Who Are the Washington Redskins?
2009-09-22 09:00:00 More photos » by Alex Brandon - AP Coach Jim Zorn simply must do a better job. From my seat at FedEx, he had the worst day of anyone on the Redskins sideline this past Sunday. It seems a few (hundred thousand) people agree with me on this. Browse more photos » People have come to expect unbridled optimism from me, both in this space and in general. And while I am far from beaten down, the fact is that I am alarmed. Jim Zorn had a bad day. The failure to convert red zone opportunities into touchdowns against the Rams was bad all by itself. But the fact that this has become a trend straddling two seasons in this offense is alarming. I am there. Where I am NOT though, is in a pissed off place after a win. You only get 16 chances to win each year (unless you make the playoffs of course), and regardless of the opponent, kneeling out the clock for the win...
By: Hogs Haven
Recap: Redskins vs Rams: Redskins Need a New Play-Caller
2009-09-21 16:06:00 Another one of those games where a win feels like a loss. Redskins Nation seems to be split into two camps "a win is a win" and "this team can't blow out the Rams...time to call Shanahan." I'm in the middle. I do think it is time to strip Zorn of his play-calling. Am I the only one that thinks Zorn would be a great flag-football play-caller? Third and 5 in the red zone and you have Clinton Portis throwing the ball? When that play came into Jason Campbell, I can't imagine what his first reaction must have been. Do you think Zorn has a play in his playbook where the TE does a post over the middle...stops...does five jumping jacks (to freeze the safeties)...then goes deep? I just don't get it. We drafted all these WRs to be our red zone guys, and we have Clinton Portis throwing the ball. At least TRY a fade. Pump fakes are a great tool to freeze a corner....didn't see any of those. I also question going for it on 4th up TWO points with two minutes to go in the game. How abou...
By: Hogs Haven
Spagnuolo Blasts "Hail to the Redskins" During Rams' Practices
2009-09-20 02:54:00 Spagnuolo Blasts "Hail to the Redskins" During Rams' Practices This song will be in the Rams players nightmares Sunday night.
By: Hogs Haven
Seahawks' Journalist Details the Redskins Keys to Blowout the Rams
2009-09-19 00:48:00 We've talked to Rams' fans and heard all the comments from Redskins Park regarding the game this Sunday, but why not ask the team that just played them, the Seahawks? I shot an email over to the SB Nation Seahawks blog, Field Gulls, and they quickly returned my questions regarding the Rams D-line, the Rams WRs, what to expect from the Rams secondary, and the often-penalized, Richie Incognito. Hogs Haven: The Rams were unable to record any sacks despite having Leonard Little and Chris Long. How was the Seahawks O-line so successful in keeping Hasselbeck upright? Did they not blitz a lot? You'd think Spagnuolo would come up with something to get to the QB. The answer is in the question. Soon to be 35, Leonard Little, (who missed a portion of the game) and second year end, Chris Long, are not quality pass rushers, but they are the best pass rushers the Rams have. Steve Spagnuolo mixed it up, showing creative looks and a diverse pass rush, but Seattle's offe...
By: Hogs Haven
Friday Night "Mights": Redskins vs Rams - My Bold Predictions
2009-09-18 20:30:00 More photos » by Phil Coale - AP This is the week Brian Orakpo makes it onto Sportscenter. Browse more photos » I got a bit harassed after last Friday's edition of the "Mights". First of all, I was 0-5. Secondly, some of my predictions were simply not bold enough by my own standards as well as those of some of our most ardent commenters (TheOverLordMarshl). As much as I hate being wrong, I hate being anything less than bold even more. Please note: the "Mights" pre-suppose victory and indicate those things which would either likely or hopefully occur if and when the Redskins are operating on all cylinders against their opponent on any given Sunday. 1) Jason Campbell: 300+ yards, 3+ touchdowns - This pick is officially NOT based on any indication or predicton of JC's skills. I firmly believe the entire coaching staff/organization is ...
By: Hogs Haven
The Redskins are definitely loose this week with Malcolm Kelly rapping, mus
2009-09-18 20:07:00 The Redskins are definitely loose this week with Malcolm Kelly rapping, music blaring during stretches, and now Laron's monkey, Gucci. I have to say I like it. Fans and media are all over the Redskins right now, and I like seeing them loose, yet focused. We'll see Sunday if it pays off. Image via twitter.com/redskinsblog
By: Hogs Haven
Hogs Haven - The Fastest Growing Washington Redskins Community in the World
2009-09-17 19:30:00 *This statement has been confirmed by multiple sources, Florio-style (which is to say I polled my wife, my 2-year old son, and the leftover spaghetti in the fridge.) We are proud to say that, in addition to going over 1 million visitors, Hogs Haven membership is cruising toward 1,500, and rising fast. With all the new folks coming through and checking us out, we thought it would be a good idea to set a season-opening tone to kind of spell out what it is we all do here and what we think it is important people know. 1) First and foremost, this is a fan-based community. We are in this because we love rooting for the Redskins and following our favorite team. Being a fan is about lovin', not hatin'. Criticism of the team and the moves it makes are welcome and necessary, but we try to refrain from hating on Skins here. You do that and you pretty much have identified yourself as a Cowgirls or Eagles fan. 2) The community theme is very important. Once you sign in as a member, we encourage...
By: Hogs Haven
Interview with a Rams' Fan About Redskins Game this Sunday
2009-09-17 16:48:00 We've beaten the Week 1 loss to death, so we're ready to move on to the Rams game. A good friend of mine, and former roommate, John Dickerman, is a Missourian native and knows everything St. Louis there is when it comes to sports. Since so many NFC East fans could give a rat's ass know so little about the Rams, I thought it'd be worth picking his brain for a quick update on the state of the 2-14 squad from last season. Ken and I will be doing an interview with the SB Nation Rams blog in the next day, so we'll be able to get a good feel of what to expect. I appeared on their blog last night, and one thing is very clear: The Rams current WRs are about as valuable as Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly were to the Redskins last year, specificaly with the timing and accuracy of their routes. Hogs Haven: What is the current state of the Rams? Are they re-building or do they think they're a legit contender? I noticed they brought in some high-priced free agents on the OLine (Jaco...
By: Hogs Haven
Chris Cooley Responds to Bitter Redskins' Fan...in Awesome Fashion
2009-09-17 03:17:00 Chris Cooley Responds to Bitter Redskins' Fan...in Awesome Fashion This week we've all been emotional about our beloved Redskins, well, this fan let it all out...in a direct email to #47. I think we can say the Redskins do care, and thank God we don't have people like this on Hogs Haven (though there are some close ones!). HTTR.
By: Hogs Haven
NFL Game Center: Game Recap - Washington Redskins at Baltimore Ravens - 200
2008-12-08 09:23:00 NFL Game Center: Game Recap - Washington Redskins at Baltimore Ravens - 2008 14: ?BALTIMORE -- If the Washington Redskins are fortunate, it might be another four years before they have to face the Baltimore Ravens again.Reed set up a touchdown with an interception and scored on a 22-yard fumble return, part of a stifling effort by the Baltimore defense in a 24-10 victory Sunday night.?
New York Giants Examiner: Giants at Redskins: Preview
2008-11-28 21:57:00 Can the Giants keep their streak alive or will Washington take the champs downread more | digg story
Steelers-Redskins Recap
2008-11-04 15:20:00 I?m going on about five hours of sleep after attending Monday night?s Pittsburgh Steelers-Washington Redskins game. Since I need to head to work sometime soon (hooray for getting two hours off to vote so I slept five hours instead of four!), here are my notes from FedEx Field:- I saw at least a half dozen signs of Cooley for President or Portis for President. We get it; there?s an election on Tuesday and you feel like Cooley and Portis will represent the country better than McCain or Obama. That?s very clever and unbelievably original! If only Portis or Cooley were over 35 and eligible to be President.- The Redskins announcer sounded similar to Duff Man. Of course, his enthusiasm seemed to lessen in the fourth quarter. Oh, don?t tell me to cheer when the Redskins are on defense and to stay quiet when they are on offense. I?ll cheer when I want to cheer! Basically, don't tell me what to do as I may have the Reactance Bias.- Are the Redskins the only team in the NFL with a ma...
By: Sean's Ramblings
Washington Redskins stun the world, upset Dallas 26-24
2008-09-30 15:41:00 On a weekend of local football upsets, the Washington Redskins scored the most celebrated one of all, stunning the Dallas Cowboys by a 26-24 count. The upset win marked the Redskins' third straight victory under head coach Jim Zorn and its most remarkable one, coming in at over 11 point underdogs.In large measure, Washington's resurgence has come about through the awakening of quarterback Jason Campbell. After a disturbing end to the postseason, Campbell has shined, going 20 for 31 with two touchdown passes at the Cowboys. Zorn's West Coast offense still left room for a running attack with Clinton Portis getting 121 yards. The Skins attack was also remarkably disciplined, not giving up a turnover for the fourth straight game.On the other side, the Redskins defense held Dallas' rushing game to 44 yards, while qb Tony Romo generated impressive statistics only during a last-ditch comeback effort that fell short. The only major lowlight was the absence of defensive end Jason Taylor ...
By: DCABloob
Washington Redskins face long odds in Dallas showdown
2008-09-28 19:54:00 Despite running off two straight wins in hard-fought fashion, the Washington Redskins face long odds in week four's encounter at the Dallas Cowboys. The NFC East leaders have run off three straight dominant wins to become the consensus best NFL team to date, standing as 11 point favorites against Washington in Texas Stadium.Aside from the Redskins facing the prospect of a seemingly unbeatable dvision foe, they also have to make the adjustments to cope with star defensive end Jason Taylor. The former Miami Dolphins superstar was lost by injury for an indeterminate length of time, ending his consecutive game streak in the process.Not to repeat the obvious but Washington will need to place at its best to have any realistic hope of a late afternoon win. Start time is 4:15 p.m. EDT on WTTG/FOX/5 & WTEM/980 radio._________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-___________________________...-
By: DCABloob
Redskins schedule (Sep. 30-Oct. 20)
2008-09-28 06:01:00 The Washington Redskins pro football schedule for the next three weeks is listed below. Home games at FedEx Field (Landover, MD). All game times EDT.Sunday, October 5Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m. FOX (WTTG/5, WBFF/45), WTEM/980, WTNT/570, WWRC/1260, WWXT/92.7, WWXX/94.3, Sirius/152/126Sunday, October 12St. Louis Rams at Washington Redskins, 1 p.m. FOX (WTTG/5), WTEM/980, WTNT/570, WWRC/1260, WWXT/92.7, WWXX/94.3, Sirius/125/127Sunday, October 19Cleveland Browns at Washington Redskins, 4:15 p.m. CBS (WUSA/9), WTEM/980, WTNT/570, WWRC/1260, WWXT/92.7, WWXX/94.3, Sirius/---/---_________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-______...
By: DCABloob
TV / radio for Redskins at Cowboys
2008-09-27 16:02:00 TV coverage: The Washington Redskins game at the Dallas Cowboys will air on FOX across nearly the entire United States. The506.com maps the FOX coverage area.The feed will be carried on WTTG/5 in the Washington, D.C. area, WBFF/45 in metro Baltimore, Md. & KDFW/4 in metro Dallas, Tex. DirecTV will carry coverage on channel 714 for Sunday Ticket subscribers outside the FOX coverage area. Radio coverage: WTEM/980 (ESPN 980) will air Sunday's game as the Redskins Radio flagship station. Red Zebra's WWXT/92.7, WWXX/94.3, WTNT/570 & WWRC/1260 will simulcast the broadcast. Other stations to air the game include WWEG/106.9 (Frederick), WAGE/1200 (Leesburg), WGRQ/95.9 (Colonial Beach), WSMD/98.3 (Mechanicsville) and WNAV/1430 (Annapolis). WXTR/730 will air Spanish language coverage.Sirius channel 119 will air the Redskins radio feed, channel 125 the Cowboys radio feed. _______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-____________________________...-
By: DCABloob
Washington Redskins face resurgent Arizona squad
2008-09-21 13:08:00 Coming out of week two with their first 2008 season victory in hand, the Washington Redskins are set to face a suddenly resurgent Arizona Cardinals squad. The Cardinals come in as an old Rams flashback squad, led by starting quarterback Kurt Warner en route to a 2-0 start.On the hometown side, the Redskins offense finally woke up in last Sunday's comeback over the New Orleans Saints. Jason Campbell showed the promise expected of him in the West Coast offense last week, especially in connections to Santana Moss. Combined with the expected impressive defensive outing, another strong Campbell performance should be enough for a second straight Washington win.Kickoff time is 1 p.m. Sunday on WTTG/FOX/5 & WTEM/980 radio._________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-______________________________.-..
By: DCABloob
TV / radio for Cardinals at Redskins
2008-09-21 07:04:00 TV coverage: The Washington Redskins game vs. the Arizona Cardinals will air on FOX, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic & Southwest regions. The506.com maps the FOX coverage area.The feed will be carried on WTTG/5 in the Washington, D.C. area, WBFF/45 in metro Baltimore, Md. & KSAZ/10 in metro Phoenix, Ari. DirecTV will carry coverage on channel 710 for Sunday Ticket subscribers outside the FOX coverage area. Radio coverage: WTEM/980 (ESPN 980) will air Sunday's game as the Redskins Radio flagship station. Red Zebra's WWXT/92.7, WWXX/94.3, WTNT/570 & WWRC/1260 will simulcast the broadcast. Other stations to air the game include WWEG/106.9 (Frederick), WAGE/1200 (Leesburg), WGRQ/95.9 (Colonial Beach), WSMD/98.3 (Mechanicsville) and WNAV/1430 (Annapolis). WXTR/730 will air Spanish language coverage.Sirius channel 126 will air the Redskins radio feed, channel 110 the Cardinals radio feed. _______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-________...
By: DCABloob
Redskins schedule (Sep. 23-Oct. 13)
2008-09-21 06:01:00 The Washington Redskins pro football schedule for the next three weeks is listed below. Home games at FedEx Field (Landover, MD). All game times EDT.Sunday, September 28Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys, 4:15 p.m. FOX (WTTG/5, WBFF/45), WTEM/980, WTNT/570, WWRC/1260, WWXT/92.7, WWXX/94.3, Sirius/119/125Sunday, October 5Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m. FOX (WTTG/5, WBFF/45), WTEM/980, WTNT/570, WWRC/1260, WWXT/92.7, WWXX/94.3, Sirius/152/126Sunday, October 12St. Louis Rams at Washington Redskins, 1 p.m. FOX (WTTG/5), WTEM/980, WTNT/570, WWRC/1260, WWXT/92.7, WWXX/94.3, Sirius/125/127_________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-____________________________...-
By: DCABloob
Redskins offense awakens in comeback over New Orleans
2008-09-16 03:09:00 After two preseason and one regular season week of agony, the Washington Redskins offense finally woke up in a comeback home win over the New Orleans Saints, 29-24. The victory marks the first career professional victory for the already embattled new head coach Jim Zorn, demonstrating that his faulty opening night won't prove his fair measure. The Redskins risked opening the 2008 season 0-2 before Jason Campbell went five for five on one extended 4th quarter touchdown drive, then Campbell completed a 67 yarder to Santana Moss on the Skins' next drive to clinch the 29-24 triumph. Campbell went 24 for 36 on the day with no interceptions, an almost complete turn from the opening week's anemic performance and even from the much shorter passing game under Gibbs last season.Further brighter notes included Clinton Portis rushing 96 yards on 21 carries and the still knee-braced Jason Taylor getting his first official sack with Washington. The Saints high-powered offense was at least slow...
By: DCABloob
Redskins schedule (Sep. 16-Oct. 6)
2008-09-15 01:03:00 The Washington Redskins pro football schedule for the next three weeks is listed below. Home games at FedEx Field (Landover, MD). All game times EDT.Sunday, September 21Arizona Cardinals at Washington Redskins, 1 p.m. Washington 24-17Sunday, September 28Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys, 4:15 p.m. FOX (WTTG/5, WBFF/45), WTEM/980, WTNT/570, WWRC/1260, WWXT/92.7, WWXX/94.3, Sirius/119/125Sunday, October 5Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m. FOX (WTTG/5, WBFF/45), WTEM/980, WTNT/570, WWRC/1260, WWXT/92.7, WWXX/94.3, Sirius/152/126_________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-____Link: Washington Redskins
By: DCABloob
Washington Redskins seek to jump start offense vs. Saints
2008-09-14 16:18:00 The Washington Redskins are looking to generate some kind of legitimate offense for its home opener Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Just ten days ago, the offense opened the regular season at the New York Giants in the same impotent condition that it left behind the preseason. The offensive line remains a point of concern with even quarterback Jason Campbell's grasp of the new West Coast system now being questioned.New head coach Jim Zorn came under severe criticism after the abortive primetime opener, especially for poor time management during the 'Skins comeback effort. Zorn will need to recover his bearings fast for week two to deal with a high-powered New Orleans team that won its own opener against Tampa Bay. Start time for Sunday's game is 1 p.m. EDT on Fox network (WTTG/5), WTEM/980 radio and its sister Redskins affiliated stations.______________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_____________________...
By: DCABloob
TV / radio for Saints at Redskins
2008-09-14 14:34:00 TV coverage: The Washington Redskins game vs. the New Orleans Saints will air on FOX, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic & Gulf South regions. The506.com maps the FOX coverage area.The feed will be carried on WTTG/5 in the Washington, D.C. area, WBFF/45 in Baltimore, Md. & WVUE/8 in metro New Orleans, La. DirecTV will carry coverage on channel 711 for Sunday Ticket subscribers outside the FOX coverage area. Radio coverage: WTEM/980 (ESPN 980) will air Sunday's game as the Redskins Radio flagship station. Red Zebra's WWXT/92.7, WWXX/94.3, WTNT/570 & WWRC/1260 will simulcast the broadcast. Other stations to air the game include WWEG/106.9 (Frederick), WAGE/1200 (Leesburg), WGRQ/95.9 (Colonial Beach), WSMD/98.3 (Mechanicsville) and WNAV/1430 (Annapolis). WXTR/730 will air Spanish language coverage.Sirius channel 152 will air the Redskins radio feed & channel 130 the Saints radio feed. _______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-____________...
By: DCABloob
NFL KICKOFF WEEKEND - REDSKINS v. GIANTS TODAY
2008-09-04 19:40:00 WHAT TO LOOK FOR ? NFL KICKOFF 2008 WEEKENDSUPER STARTERS: There are never any guarantees in the NFL, but there are trends. And they start as early as Kickoff Weekend. History indicates that the best way for a team to start its drive towards a possible Super Bowl championship is to win in Week 1.The 42 Super Bowl winners have a 34-7-1 record in the Kickoff Weekend games of their title seasons. However, as the Super Bowl XLII champion New York Giants proved, a loss on Kickoff Weekend can still lead to a championship season.Since 1978, when the NFL went to the 16-game schedule, and excluding the abbreviated season of 1982, teams that are victorious on Kickoff Weekend are more than twice as likely to reach the playoffs than losers of an opening game:Of the 426 teams which won openers?225 went to the playoffs (130 won division titles).Of the 426 teams which lost openers?99 went to the playoffs (55 won division titles).In 2007, nine of the 12 playoff teams ? Dalla...
Steelers and Redskins Fans Wanted
2008-07-29 16:45:00 The new Emeril Green show airing on Planet Green is looking for Redskins fans to appear on the show to cook tailgating food with Chef Emeril Lagasse. If you are interested, send an email to foodshowcasting@gmail.com and be sure to include the following: name, address, occupation, age, and a little bit of info on what your current tailgating meal includes. I was told that the show is looking for Redskins fans because the show is taped "in the DC area so we need someone who is local." Regardless, if you?re a Steelers fan or a fan of another NFL team, you have my approval to send them an e-mail.Meanwhile, Mosser Casting is seeking Steelers fans as extras for the short film Tommy and Me on Saturday, August 9 at Heinz Field. There is no pay, but they will have BYO tailgate afterwards. However, you can?t just show up; you need to contact Ray Werner, the creator of the film, in advance. Ray needs your name, and you need information of where to go, how to dress (lots of black and gold...
By: Sean's Ramblings
Redskins Sign Safety Stuart Schweigert
2008-06-02 17:49:00 [Note by Skin Patrol, 06/02/08 8:20 PM EDT ] Promoted, edited slightly. Thanks again to CptChaosSidekick for helping me in the site in my absence (just started the new job today) and keep the FanPosts coming. Also, make sure you read DC Sports Bog to get the good-for-print word on our newest safety. Per the Official Site. Schweigert, 6-2 and 210 pounds, has played four NFL seasons with the Oakland Raiders. He had lost his starting job late last season. He was released by the club on May 21. Schweigert has played in 63 games, with 42 starts, and compiled 315 tackles, four interceptions and 18 passes defended in his career To make room for Schweigert, the Redskins released linebacker Rian Wallace. Since Schweigert's release by Oakland on May 21st, I was thinking the Skins could make a run at him. From what I can tell he was released because of injury (and because Oakland might be cash strapped, though I'm not %100 on that). This guy is a hitter and he can cover to...
By: Hogs Haven
Redskins sign a safety and Coach Zorn sets training camp date
2008-05-31 18:32:00 First, the new signing per the Official Site: The Redskins have signed second-year safety Justin Hamilton, the team announced on Friday... Hamilton, 6-3 and 222 pounds, played the 2006 season with the Cleveland Browns, totaling 15 tackles (13 solo) during his rookie season. Hamilton is a full year removed from football, having been cut for an "alleged injury." More: Hamilton was drafted by the Browns in the seventh round of the 2006 draft, and it was somewhat of a surprise when we waived him. The initial reason for waiving him was because he had an alleged injury, thus the reason he was paid an injury settlement. But, that still begs the question I've been wondering since last season: why not just put Hamilton on the injured reserve list (although his injury didn't seem to merit such a long absence)? That's a very good question, even moreso because, as DawgsByNature points out, Hamilton was playing pretty decent backup safety before he was let go. He had fifteen tackles his r...
By: Hogs Haven
Some guy is on a serious podcast and he talks Redskins
2008-05-31 01:51:00 Some nasal guy, might be me, talked Redskins football with the guys over at... FootballGuys. That's being added to the sidebar, and here are some testimonials to convince you that these people are legit (and thus I'm legit by association! See what I did there?) There are all kinds of fantasy football updates that pop into my computer or onto my blackberry. Most I simply delete. But not the Footballguys newsletter. When it shows up, I sit down and read. And learn Adam Schefter Analyst, NFL Network See? It's no joke. I'm told The Audible (a FootballGuys podcast) is the most popular football show on iTunes. And if you go here, you'll see: May 30 20082008 Volume#123a - Interview with Will Allensworth from Hogs Haven. (#472)In This Episode: Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom interview Will Allensworth from Hogshaven.com Topics Include: how is Erasmus James going to fit in, will this be the true breakout year for Jason Campbell, can Colt Brennan be the QB of the future, a discussion a...
By: Hogs Haven
If I were a gambling man... Oh yea, I am. Vegas gives Redskins 7.5 wins
2008-05-29 20:26:00 Hat tipped kind of towards Extreme Skins, from the old news department it somehow escaped my finely tuned degenerative gambling radar that the Vegas lines came out on the 32 NFL team's over/under record. I don't remember many of us picking much fewer wins than 7 on the season, though I recall a few of you saying we had 8-10 in the tank. If you still feel that way, I encourage you to call your bookie. Here are the opening lines for all the teams: The above linked website (that looks like a potential daily visit for me) has its own worthwhile analysis. Reader(s) should note that the NFC East has the 2nd highest predicted wins average. Does this worry me? No, and I say that giving Vegas more credit than most. I think they are pretty spot on, or as spot on as any human can be when discussing things of such variance as the amount of wins an NFL team will have on any given year. I actually really love the 7.5 given the circumstances (new coaching staff) since what it means is that Ve...
By: Hogs Haven
John Clayton: Without Cap Redskins Could Be in Roster Depth Hell
2008-05-29 17:55:00 [Note by Skin Patrol, 05/29/08 1:28 PM EDT ] Promoted, enjoy. Edited very little. Thanks once more to CptChaosSidekick. John Clayton wrote an article on five of the best -- and five of the worst teams to be affected if there was no salary cap in 2010. The Redskins come in at # 5 on the teams sure to suck list. The Redskins are in great shape for the next two seasons, but 2010 could be tough. Eleven of their 22 starters are in their 30s, including five starters on the offensive line. Age is also creeping up on their defense. Cornerback Shawn Springs is 33. Linebacker Marcus Washington is 30. Defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin is 31. Linebacker London Fletcher is 33. Defensive end Phillip Daniels is 35. He goes on to say that finding replacements for older starters becomes harder and harder as teams will be trying to lock up future free agents much earlier than in years past. When the COB was unanimisly opted out by the owners, the Cowboys owner wasted no time in re-signing C...
By: Hogs Haven
From the Archives - Cowboys and Redskins Cheerleaders Entertaining In Kuwai
2008-05-28 13:08:00 These pictures were taken back in 2004 and I’m not really sure how to react to them. On one hand you can think it’s a great service for these ladies to entertain the soldiers while they’re at war. Me personally? I think it’s a terrible idea. I know that if I were at ...
An interview with Redskins fullback Pete Schmitt
2008-05-27 18:37:00 As readers are well aware, this space is big, big time on Pete Schmitt. I've already called Pete Schmitt as a lock to make the team, and chose him in our Adopt-A-Redskin program to follow throughout the offseason. However much I appreciated Pete Schmitt then, consider it doubled and then some now, as he very graciously agreed to take time out of his busy schedule to answer a few of my questions. Below you'll find an interview with him where he discusses, among other things, the changing coaching staff, Mike Sellers, the normalcy of a Midwestern accent, delicious Miller Lite, and the very fascinating process he's currently in that can turn a substitute teacher into a Professional Football player overnight. Please enjoy. Side note: I am indebted to Pete Schmitt's agent, John Perla, Jr, for his assistance in setting this up. As far as Hogs Haven is concerned, John is the best agent in the biz. Hogs Haven: This is actually your second stint with the Redskins, as you spent the 2007 ...
By: Hogs Haven
Redskins Insider: 'Skins uninterested in Odell Thurman
2008-05-20 15:58:00 Why was Odell Thurman cut from the Bengals? For missing voluntary minicamps, says the team: "The NFL provided Odell the opportunity to earn his way back onto our team, but we have not seen the right steps taken by him," Lewis said. "With our offseason work in progress and new talent added at our linebacker position, we've determined it's best to keep moving in a direction that does not include Odell."... [Thurman's agent John] Michels said "it''s purely a money issue right now" because the Bengals have a pending grievance against Thurman. Cut and dry, right? Well the article also notes that Thurman's agent Michels is considering grievences, or at least leaves open the possibility of that in the future. So what's the big deal, can't the team cut a player for missing a voluntary mini camp? Players aren't obligated to attend and can't be cut for not attending the voluntary sessions. Yea, but, since he's a Bengal and all he was probably off being a criminal and doing othe...
By: Hogs Haven
How good are Your Washington Redskins?
2008-05-12 21:45:00 I'm done with Law School year uno, so here I am, back, returning to regular treatment in this space. All apologies (but for serious, I was busy) for my absence. The loooooong offseason drags on. And on. And on. Content is light today, which I hadn't anticipated seeing as how I've been gone since the middle of last week. But really there isn't much of interest happening. Perhaps that's best; no news means no one has a hurt hamstring. As Redskins 360 notes, ESPN finally got their act together and released their first top-to-bottom NFL ranking of the season. I find these exercises especially useless as predictors, though don't formulate that opinion on reliance of data I'm unwilling to sort out. I just happen to think preseason rankings are, by necessity, overwhelmingly speculative. Of course since I don't actually do any real reporting, speculation is really all we have here at Hogs Haven, so don't interpret my skepticism on the product as reluctance to speculate. Spec...
By: Hogs Haven
Redskins? Taylor slaying suspects won?t face death
2008-05-12 15:02:00 The four men who are charged with the first-degree murder and armed burglary of former Redskins star Sean Taylor won’t face the death penalty, according to multiple media reports. Read More: ESPN.com news services
By: NFL Connection
Redskins receiver Randle El has knee surgery
2008-05-07 03:05:00 Washington Redskins receiver Antwaan Randle El had arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday and is expected to recover in time for training camp. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Redskins robble robble robble
2008-05-06 18:58:00 It's been a minute since I've done one of these, so here's what is flossing around the Redskins internet world. First up is Chris Mottram over at Mr. Irrelevant, commenting on the Portis/Landry 500: Portis and Landry had a disagreement during practice over the weekend. The topic of contention: Who is faster. So, they decided to settle the dispute in the safest possible manner: Push their hamstrings to the brink in a meaningless 40-yard race while the Zorn Star was preoccupied with reporters. Incidentally, Landry jokingly said something inaudible about his hamstring after the race. I don't think he was the least bit serious. I can't join Chris in complaint over the way these guys are treating their bodies, first and foremost because these kinds of things make for great print, and secondly because they aren't playing badminton. (Although with all the hamstring injuries from last year, I can't very well blame Chris for his concern either.) Per Redskins 360 comes some info on r...
By: Hogs Haven
An exclusive sneak peak at the Redskins playbook
2008-05-05 21:37:00 And by "exclusive" I mean only available to people within traveling distance to a Barnes & Noble and by sneak peak at the Redskins playbook, I really mean probably incorrect interpretation of exactly one play that Jim Zorn ran as quarterback in Seattle circa around 30 years ago. As you may know, I'm in the process of reading Kenny Mayne's new book, An Incomplete and Inaccurate History of Sports. I'm not yet finished, because I haven't taken enough dumps, but so far so good. It's like diet Dave Barry but with more-betterish anecdotes, because they're sports related and Kenny Mayne is famous (my mom thinks Dave Barry is more famous than Kenny Mayne; also that I'm handsome), at least to people like me who were raised by Sports Center in early 90s. Kenny Mayne is from Seattle, which may help explain this video: Mayne's appreciation for Z-Man is sincere, as he's devoted an entire chapter (term is used liberally; this particular "chapter," for instance, is abo...
By: Hogs Haven
Redskins searching for second-round pick Davis
2008-05-04 21:06:00 Washington Redskins second-round draft pick Fred Davis did not show up for minicamp practice Sunday, prompting the team to send security officials to find the tight end. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Redskins open 1st minicamp with new coach Zorn
2008-05-03 01:52:00 Shawn Springs thought he would have a little fun when he intercepted a pass, so he lateraled the ball to Fred Smoot. Smoot tipped the ball around like a volleyball before it fell to the ground. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Redskins cut one rapper, draft two more
2008-04-28 19:38:00 As you may recall, Brandon Lloyd was a former aspiring rapper even while he was a former aspiring wide receiver. On his debut album "Training Day": After practices, on his days off, even between workouts, Lloyd has been writing lyrics, polishing his flow and preparing to release his debut rap album, "Training Day," this summer. "I'm a football player, first and last," Lloyd said. "But I love music, too." Athletes have a long and embarrassing history of musical dabblings, but Lloyd believes he can do better. This 23-year-old, who's also an aspiring sports broadcaster, is an amateur historian of this sub-genre who can cite every significant crossover athlete and the reason he failed. BLloyd, as he's known behind a mike, is determined to learn from the musical misadventures of Deion Sanders, Allen Iverson, Ron Artest and others P all while never forgetting he's a football player first. O R L Y? Your Washington Redskins may have given up on Brandon Lloyd, but they didn't giv...
By: Hogs Haven
2008 Redskins Draft Recap
2008-04-28 04:22:00 In the next few weeks, there will be some more extensive looks at the draft class, but consider this a first-glance reaction at the draft as a whole. You can check out ESPN's analysis of each pick here, but most of the descriptions, especially of the lesser known late-rounders, is short and lacking. Here's the same type of thing from NFL.com... same problems/positives as the ESPN page. Also, make sure to check out Skin Patrol's FanShots of the newest Redskins... some of those video clips will make you very impressed. Anyway, on to the reaction. Just based on looking through it all, I'll give it a solid B/B+ grade. According to the Redskins Insider, here's what the team got: That's all folks.They took 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 OL, 1 CB, 2 safeties, 1 DL, 1 punter and 1 QB in all. Looking at the list, you can see that the team got help in a number of different areas. The 2 WRs (Thomas and Kelly), Davis and Rinehart should all compete for a job right away. The CB (Justin Tryon, wit...
By: Hogs Haven
With the 21st pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Redskins take...
2008-04-26 23:34:00 [Note by TexSkins, 04/26/08 4:47 PM CDT ] The ESPN DraftCast shows that the Skins have both the Falcons 2nd round picks. I still haven't seen an official round-up of that trade. That would be picks #3, #17, and #20 (their original one) in the second round. [Note by TexSkins, 04/26/08 4:52 PM CDT ] I just saw that they also picked up the Falcons 4th rounder. Same source. [Note by TexSkins, 04/26/08 4:56 PM CDT ] Final note on this. The Redskins traded their #1 (#21 overall), #3 (#84 overall), and #5 (#154) for the two #2s of Atlanta, and Atlanta's #4. I don't like it. So, now they pick at #34, #48, #51, #96, #103, #186, #228, #242, and #249. a trade with the Falcons. Interesting draft thus far, so this pick kinda takes me by surprise. Not because of what the Skins did, but because of what everyone else did. Talib at #20 with Jenkins still on the board? Trading up to #18 for the second QB? Giving away a future first rounder for Jeff Otah? Color me shocked. ESPN has ...
By: Hogs Haven
REPORTS: Dolphins have offered Jason Taylor to Redskins, Bucs
2008-04-26 01:35:00 I'm sure these rumors will continue from now until tomorrow night, but here's the latest. First, as originally pointed out by "Layuma" in this FanPost, the Washington Post reports that the Dolphins offered Jason Taylor to the Redskins in exchange for their 1st round pick, number 21 overall. The report says that the Redskins are indeed shopping their pick, but the Redskins "don't see Taylor as a goof long-term fit with what they are trying to accomplish." Meanwhile, the St. Petersburg Times is reporting that the Dolphins and Bucs have been involved in talks regarding Jason Taylor: Here's the latest tidbit I've dug up through various channels: there appears to have been some discussion between the Dolphins and Bucs about a possible deal that would bring Jason Taylor to Tampa, probably for the Bucs' second-round pick. I've also been told that Taylor is not opposed to the idea because he has informed associates he would like to remain in Florida if traded. The article goe...
By: The Phinsider
This is a Redskins draft open thread
2008-04-25 17:12:00 We're about 24 hours away from the draft so I thought I'd get this thing going early. First, let me apologize for the website being down yesterday. It's out of my control but was a not-too-unexpected hiccup when you're migrating hundreds of websites from one platform to another. I'm assured that everything is being watched extremely carefully to both prevent future down time and also to expedite getting us back online more quickly should the problem recur. I beg for patience. Who are we going to draft? Consider this your thread to speculate endlessly in the comments section. Who knows? Actually, as CptChaosSidekick points out in a diary, though, at least one NFL commenter is fairly deterministic about the direction we're going: Redskins narrow choices: The Redskins seem to be making one last check before selecting Oklahoma wide receiver Malcolm Kelly or Clemson defensive end Phillip Merling. A good portion of the Redskins' front office jumped on Dan Snyder's plane and visit...
By: Hogs Haven
Ex-Redskins Pro Bowler Ulinski dies in Kentucky
2008-04-24 00:22:00 Former Washington Redskins football player Harry Ulinski has died. He was 83. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
Redskins 360: Redskins made offer for Roy Williams
2008-04-23 19:39:00 Well now I'm just getting repetitive, but add Detroit WR Roy Williams to the list of players the Redskins made deals for. As David Elfin reports, emphasis added: A Redskins source said that Bengals star Chad Johnson isn't the only receiver about whom the team has inquired about acquiring. But as with Cincinnati, which rejected Washington's offer of the 21st pick in this weekend's draft and a conditional third-rounder in 2009, Arizona and Detroit turned down overtures regarding Anquan Boldin and Roy Williams, respectively. He notes that such inquiries aren't going to do much good, though, since Detroit says Williams is off the market. Of the three, though, I'd actually be happiest with Roy Williams. He's the youngest, lacks the degree of current contentiousness with his current team in Chad Johnson, and (as far as I can tell, though I don't follow him closely) isn't willing to turn down a top 3 WR contract as was apparently the case with Boldin. All wishful thinking, becau...
By: Hogs Haven
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