Fanspeak: Redskins Personnel

1. Will a Rookie Step Up at Safety? –Brandon Meriweather will hopefully handle one safety spot (see below), which leaves one safety spot to be handled by either 4th rounder Phillip Thomas or 6th rounder Bacarri Rambo. Rambo is the more natural free safety (the expected open position), but Thomas is probably the more complete … More »

1. Did the Redskins Make the Right Call With RG3‘s Rehab?                                                                       -The Redskins will apparently bring Robert Griffin III along … More »

The Redskins have a number of prominent starters and contributors playing for contracts this year and while they will have some greater cap flexibility next year they can’t re-sign everyone. Below are my picks to re-sign and why, and then I will look at why I’m letting some guys walk. Redskins 2014 UFA Class (prominent … More »

A Guest Blog By Greg Brosh from Fantasy Knuckleheads  After a dismal 2011 in which the Redskins finished the season at 5-11, Mike Shanahan and company made huge strides in 2012 by finishing on a seven-game winning streak. Thus ending the year at 10-6 and winning the NFC East Division title. Their first title since … More »

I think it is clear to most people that Alfred Morris is an integral part of the Redskins offense and that if he were to go down with an injury it would be a fairly significant setback to the team. While he was an iron man for the team down the stretch, carrying the ball … More »

The Redskins last season had a near perfect attendance record among their offensive linemen, as collectively they missed just a single start. Given the health of the offensive line last season and the fact that all 5 starters are returning, the Redskins may decide that they don’t need to keep the 9 or 10 linemen … More »

Yesterday I looked at front 7 defenders who were playing for a contract this season, today I will focus on guys in the secondary on expiring deals: 1. CB Josh Wilson: -Wilson is the Redskins most consistent cornerback, and despite lacking the flashiness of DeAngelo Hall, is thought by some as the Skins best corner. … More »

With so many defensive players who are impending free agents I’m splitting this in two parts. Defensive Line: NT Chris Baker– -Baker is the back-up nose tackle who is playing on his restricted free agent tender this season. Though he had bounced around the league for a while, Baker found a home in the Redskins … More »

John Manuel: There has been a lot debate during the Mini-camps and OTA’s on how can the Redskins prevent any more future injuries to star quarterback Robert Griffin III.  Whose responsibility is it to keep Griffin healthy and on the field for 16 games?  Was running the pistol and read option with Griffin a major … More »

*starting talent, injury concerns, and depth are the biggest factors in  determining the rankings 1. Outside Linebackers: -The Redskins have a pair of Pro Bowl caliber starters here and both look to be in full health for this season. Depth isn’t as strong with Rob Jackson’s suspension, but rookie Brandon Jenkins could add a valuable … More »