While the defensive has improved of late, the defensive woes of this team are a serious issue issue this year. They have been for basically the entire Mike Shanahan tenure in Washington. Much of the blame for the defensive woes has fallen on Jim Haslett, but while he deserves some blame for their woes he’s … More »
Fanspeak: Redskins Personnel
Why You Can’t Blame Haslett For All the Defensive Problems
Redskins Special Team’s are Anything but “Special”
The Redskins are 5 games into their season and sit at 1-4. A lot of things have contributed to this poor start, but one of the most glaring issues has been the play (or lack thereof) of the Special Teams units. The Redskins let long time special teams coach Danny Smith leave to take the … More »
Let’s Start Discussing Shanahan’s Future in Washington
Time to debate the big man and the discussion of his future and more importantly the eventual decision will affect the franchise. Mike Shanahan is in the fourth year of a five year contract, which once again like last year when the Redskins were at 3-6, puts us into the debate on whether or not … More »
Examining the Rookie Class After 5 Games: Jordan Reed
The Redskins are 5 games in their 2013 season, and so far they haven’t gotten a lot of production out of their rookie class. Now that isn’t terribly surprising considering the Redskins didn’t have a 1st round pick due to the RGIII trade and 4th rounder Phillip Thomas is out for the year with an … More »
Examining The Rookie Class After 5 Games: David Amerson
The Redskins are 5 games in their 2013 season, and so far they haven’t gotten a lot of production out of their rookie class. Now that isn’t terribly surprising considering the Redskins didn’t have a 1st round pick due to the RGIII trade and 4th rounder Phillip Thomas is out for the year with an … More »
4 Positives For the Redskins From SNF
Overall the loss to the Dallas Cowboys was extremely disappointing, and really hampered any chance the Redskins might have to turn this season around. Despite the loss, Washington did have a few positives come out from the game. 1. DeAngelo Hall and Josh Wilson Played Great: -The secondary has let the Redskins down in recent … More »
Predicting the Redskins Inactives Versus the Cowboys
QB Rex Grossman: -No brainer here, both RGIII and Kirk Cousins should be good to go, which keeps Grossman on the inactive list. S Jose Gumbs: -Maybe with the bye week he will have surpassed either Jordan Pugh or Bacarri Rambo, but it is more likely that Gumbs continues on the inactive list this week. … More »
Redskins Mid Week Injury Report: What does it Mean
Did Not Participate in Practice: DL Chris Neild (calf): -Neild’s calf injury is still bothering him apparently after it forced him to miss most of the Oakland game. The good news is that Jarvis Jenkins is back so Chris Baker can go back to being a back-up NT, which is probably a better overall fit for him. It’s very unlikely … More »
How much will we see of the rookies the rest of the year?
Last year the Redskins were carried on their postseason run due to the play. Now obviously everyone expected 1st rounder Robert Griffin III to play and have a significant role. The play of Kirk Cousins in relief of Griffin and the rushing ability of Alfred Morris also had a significant impact on the Redskins. Morris … More »
Playing Time Battles: Who Should Be Seeing the Field More
Here is a look at some key positions on defense and the playing time battles going on with them: Defensive End: Jarvis Jenkins is back after his suspension, but all is not rosy among Redskins defensive linemen as Stephen Bowen has struggled to start this season. Kedric Golston hasn’t been great, and Chris Baker hasn’t … More »
