Fanspeak: Redskins Personnel

Rookie Report after Week 1 Preseason Game: CB David Amerson: -It was a good promising start for Amerson, as he broke up one pass and tackled Kenny Britt short of the 1st down marker another time. Amerson also showed good aggression in taking on blocks and being a willing tackler, something that was a question … More »

1. Roy Helu Jr. looked great and is what the Redskins need: -It was unfortunate (though not totally unexpected) that Alfred Morris didn’t play, but that only meant more Roy Helu Jr. and he made the most out of his opportunity. Helu rushed for 57 yards on 13 carries and had another 18 yard run … More »

RB Roy Helu Jr.: -While Helu’s spot is basically locked, it will be good to see him get some work. Last preseason and early season before going on IR he was banged up and not effective. Having him as another running/receiving threat in this offense could be big for this team’s development. Morris probably won’t … More »

This is definitely subject to change, but I thought it would be fun to look at essentially the 8 guys who will just miss the cut, but the team wants to have around: OG Adam Gettis: -Gettis should still be practice squad eligible since he wan’t active for enough games last season. Though he is … More »

The Redskins released their first depth chart for the 2013 season today and there are few big surprises. Now not much stock should be put into this first depth chart, as it is not even a guarantee that this is where Mike Shanahan has these players listed. Also, much can change between now and the … More »

Last year the Redskins offensive line benefited by it’s starters making 79 out of a possible 80 starts. While a few other snaps were missed here or there, the Redskins were about as healthy as you could expect from an offensive line. While their line as a whole wasn’t top tier, and maybe not even … More »

Through the first couple days of practice we’ve already seen a number of guys returning kicks and punts. Now some of these guys are extreme longshots to make the team so for now they won’t be included in this discussion. Even with eliminating them there are a number of intriguing options for the Redskins. Here’s … More »

With Keenan Robinson tearing his pectoral muscle, his season looks to be over. With his loss the Redskins are now really limited to Rodderick Muckelroy and Bryan Kehl behind their starters, London Fletcher and Perry Riley. Both Muckelroy and Kehl have very limited experience beyond special teams, and the Redskins should consider bringing in some … More »

With the latest setback for Adam Carriker and the likelihood that he will need to start the season on the PUP list, the Redskins need to look for ways to boost their defensive line depth. Free agent defensive tackle (defensive end in a 3-4) should be their top target and someone the Redskins are working … More »

I was trying to think of who is the most underrated member of the Washington Redskins going into the 2013 season.  Someone who doesn’t get much talk like Robert Griffin III or Ryan Kerrigan, but comes out and does their job week after week without getting the same fanfare. Will Montgomery came to mind, but … More »