Fanspeak: Redskins Personnel

The Redskins knew their secondary was going to be a work in progress this season, but the hope was they would be able to cobble together a unit that was at least average on the back-end. At corner the Redskins hoped to mix veterans DeAngelo Hall and Tracy Porter with youngsters David Amerson and Bashaud … More »

The Redskins are sitting in last place through 4 games at 1-3, and after their embarrassing show Thursday night they need to turn things around quick before this season gets away from them. Washington will have their work cut out for them as through just a quarter off the season they have suffered a number … More »

1. The Redskins were out-coached and out gameplanned in this contest: -The home team in Thursday night game typically wins over 60% of the time and when they are favored that number jumps to 79% of the time. Through the first three weeks of the NFL season the home team on Thursday night games has … More »

1. Try to eliminate special teams mistakes: -I say “Try” because it seems like a nearly impossible task. The special teams have been beleaguered this season with just about everything that could possibly go wrong. From blocked kicks, allowing returns for TD’s, and a number of penalties, the Redskins special teams unit has been costing … More »

1. Kirk Cousins can play: While the RGIII vs Cousins debate will surely rage on, the fact of the matter is Cousins is playing very good football right now and that is what’s most important at the moment. Cousins had a brilliant game against an Eagles secondary who just came off a game where they … More »

Here’s a break down of how the Redskins and Jaguars match-up at each position. Quarterback: Redskins:  –Robert Griffin III didn’t have a great opening game versus the Houston Texans, but he didn’t exactly have a bad game either. He was very accurate, completing 78% of his passes, but most of the Redskins passing game was … More »

1. Offensive Play Calling: -Perhaps nothing is more frustrating than watching the success that running backs Alfred Morris and Roy Helu Jr. had against the Texans defense, when they rushed for a combined 7.61 yards per carry, only to see them carry the ball a combined 18 times. That is just inexcusable in a game … More »

The Redskins suffered two big injuries in Sunday’s game and both could have a major impact on the Redskins performance going forward. Here’s how these injuries will affect the Redskins and what can be done to stop the bleeding: TE Jordan Reed: Reed suffered a hamstring injury early in the Texans game and was unable … More »

1. Special Teams are far from fixed: -There were some positives from the special teams play as Tress Way averaged over 49 yards gross per punt (not counting the block). Andre Roberts also had a couple really nice kick-off and punt returns showing that he can help the field position battle as a returner. Roberts … More »

Here is the list of 7 players the Redskins will likely have inactive week 1: CB Tracy Porter: -Porter is dealing with a hamstring issue and has already been listed as out. Most weeks though (assuming he gets healthy) he will be active so this will be a spot someone else will be taking. ILB … More »