Fanspeak: NFL

Check Out Fanspeaks Redskins Blog for additional Skins content! The Washington Redskins released their first depth chart of the regular season. Here are some of my initial thoughts and reactions to the current depth chart. Rex in the number two spot: -This really isn’t that shocking to see, despite what some fans might have wanted. Rex Grossman … More »

There were some surprises of cuts today like Deion Branch, Tim Hightower, Mike Kafka, etc.  What cuts surprised you the most?  

Quarterbacks (3): Robert Griffin, Rex Grossman, Kirk Cousins -No surprises here, these three quarterbacks were a lock all along. Running backs (4): Evan Royster, Alfred Morris, Tim Hightower, Roy Helu -The Redskins are set to keep four running backs which was probably a good move even before, Royster, Hightower and Helu dealt with injuries this … More »

I know, I know, this is not a top pick. But a pick nonetheless.  Do you care at ALL who you get as your kicker? Which kickers do you like for this season?  

1. Kirk Cousins will be a pretty good starter some day: -It likely won’t be with the Redskins, but I love the way Cousins plays. You see a very smart quarterback who is a leader, with good tools across the board. Now his stats, 15/27 for 222 yards and a pick, don’t tell the whole … More »

Is drafting a marquee tight end almost as important as drafting an elite WR?  After Gronk, who are the next 3 tight ends you think are most dangerous?  

1. Financially it Makes Sense: -Of course you hate to see a player who has meant so much to the organization over the years leave, but it was hard to justify keeping him at a cap figure of $6.23 million. Even without the cap penalty that was a pretty unsustainable figure. By releasing him now, … More »

Fanspeak’s Fantasy Files have moved onto the Defense/ST  position.  Which team defense’s to think are worth drafting earlier, and when is the absolute highest you will take a defense?

By DC Staff Writer John Manuel: I was very excited to see Saturday’s game versus the Colts.  Andrew Luck is quickly proving his is the real deal for Indy.  If they can keep him upright this team went from another two win season to possibly winning 6-7 games.  But I do like that the Redskins … More »

Fanspeak’s Fantasy Files have moved onto the Runningback position.  Which RB’s do you think will have a breakout year?  Which will you shy away from because of injury concerns?