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By DC Staff Writer John Manuel & Steve Shoup: JOHN – POINT: Training camp starts this week and we have already looked at both the offensive and defensive lines.  Now it is time to look at a more exciting position, the receivers.  Recent seasons have seen solid play for the tight end position, but not … More »

With Training Camps all starting, which one is most fascinating to you (besides your favorite team)?  Is it Brees and the Saints?  Peyton and the Broncos?  Or some of the rookies?  

1. Starting Safties: -The Redskins are replacing both of their starting safeties this season. While the favorites appear to be Brandon Meriweather and Tanard Jackson, there are serious questions surrounding both players. Returning players Reed Doughty, DeJon Gomes and veteran addition Madieu Williams will all get a shot to crack the line-up. Even if Meriweather … More »

Yesterday’s news that the Redskins released UDFA CB Chase Minnifield was a bit of a surprise to many in Redskins Nation. Minnifield, despite his undrafted status was considered by many Redskins fans, and pundits as a potential steal for the team. He was a guy who before the extent of his knee injury was revealed … More »

The Saints start training camp after an offseason of scandal, suspensions and holdouts. Will all the controversy push Atlanta to the top of the division? Or can the Saints win the South?

One of the more interesting position battles will be at the wide receiver position this training camp. It is expected that Mike Shanahan goes with fewer receivers than last year’s eight, and there is some stiff competition for the open jobs beyond the top four options (Garcon, Moss, Morgan, Hankerson). Here is why I think Robinson should … More »

One of the best days for a Redskins fan since they last hoisted the Lombardi Trophy on Jan. 26th, 1992, was the day they fired Vinny Cerrato resigned and Bruce Allen became G.M. Though Allen has the title of G.M. it is Mike Shanahan that is fully in control of player personnel decisions, and it … More »

Michael Vick said he believes the Eagles can develop into a dynasty.  Was this a bonehead move that will come back to bite him? Or a smart statement to motivate his team? And what percent chance do you believe the Eagles will not only win a Super Bowl during Vick’s tenure, but achieve the “dynasty” … More »

By DC Staff Writer John Manuel: Training camp is one week away and what am I most looking forward to?  Actually that doesn’t matter because according to Michael Vick, for the next 5-10 years the Eagles are about to have a dynasty, so I guess fans of all other teams should just take a hiatus. … More »

Did the Patriots make a mistake not signing Wes Welker to a long-term deal? What did you think about Forte & Rice’s deals….were they what you thought the star RB’s would get?