Fanspeak: Redskins Personnel

Yesterday’s report on the Redskins owner Daniel Snyder,and his feelings on the RGIII benching, included this nugget: It is believed Shanahan would have to be paid for the rest of his contract if he’s fired. The same is true of Shanahan’s assistants, and multiple people close to the matter said for now Snyder does not … More »

Why the Redskins want him:     Ray Horton was passed over for the Arizona Cardinals job this past season after he had been their defensive coordinator for the past two seasons. Horton moved on to the Cleveland Browns this past season and took over their defensive coordinator job. Horton has earned the rep as … More »

Why the Redskins want him:                Mike Zimmer has been coaching in the NFL for 20 years now, including the past 14 years as a defensive coordinator. Zimmer is considered one of the top coordinators in the league and has been on the short list for a number of … More »

Early in the season it looked like there were quite a few coaches on the Hot Seat, and we could see the typical 5-8 coaches get fired this year on the dreaded “Black Monday”. Now with three games remaining in the season that might no longer be the case, and we could only see a … More »

Why the Redskins want him:     Lovie Smith coached the Chicago Bears for 9 years from 2004-2012 and compiled a very good 81-63 record (.563 winning percentage), and took the Bears to the playoffs three times including two NFC Championship games and one Super Bowl appearance. While three playoff appearances in 9 seasons is … More »

Here is a sampling of Mike Shanahan’s responses and my thoughts from yesterday’s press conference.   Q: On if quarterback Robert Griffin III will remain the starter: “Well the reason why I kind of left it up in the air, talking about that after the game, anytime you have 24 sacks in the last five … More »

After another embarrassing loss it is easy to call for Mike Shanahan’s head (and the entire coaching staff) and hold him accountable by handing him his walking papers. It would be completely well deserved and most of the fan base would likely support such a move. Not firing Shanahan though seems to be the call, … More »

1. Protect the Football- -Last week the Redskins didn’t turn the ball over, but this week could be a bit tougher. The Chiefs defense is very good and has been quite opportunistic this season. In a game with poor weather and likely poor field conditions, the Redskins can’t afford to give the Chiefs any freebies … More »

By Staff Writers Steve Shoup & John Manuel:   The Washington Redskins are a bad team and there is plenty to discuss since our last Point-Counterpoint which was probably how far will this team go in the playoffs.  Week by week the wheels have come off of the Redskins as the situation gets uglier and … More »

Brian Orakpo Contract Extension: 5 years $44.5 million, $22 million guaranteed, $7.5 million signing bonus Year     |    Base               |   Signing Bonus      |   Total Cap Hit       |  Dead Cap if Cut  2014    |    $5 million    | … More »