Fanspeak: Redskins Personnel

By Staff Writers John Manuel & Steve Shoup:   Last week we discussed position battles on defense and now it is time to look at the offensive side of the ball.  Training camp and the preseason will determine many of the starting and regular playing spots on this offense. JOHN: Not a whole lot of … More »

Yesterday the Redskins made a flurry of personnel moves as mini-camp is wrapping up. The Redskins signed Wide receivers Donte Stallworth and Devery Henderson along with kicker/punter John Potter. To make room for the new moves the Redskins waived/injured TE Deangelo Peterson and DE Doug Worthington. The Redskins will need to make one more corresponding … More »

Every year there are players who exceed expectations, while others fall well short. Whether due to injury or just a drop in production, key players who aren’t producing is one of the more frustrating things for a defense. For some players who fail to meet expectations it can mean their job (and/or roster spot), but … More »

Every year there are players who exceed expectations, while others fall well short. Whether due to injury or just a drop in production, key players who aren’t producing is one of the more frustrating things for an offense. For some players who fail to meet expectations it can mean their job (and/or roster spot), but … More »

To go along with Robert Griffin III, the Redskins have two young offensive skill position stars in WR Pierre Garcon and RB Alfred Morris. Now there is no reason why they shouldn’t have both for at least the foreseeable future, but in this scenario they can only choose one. Who would it be and why? … More »

There has been plenty of talk this off-season about the Redskins receiving corps. Pierre Garcon is obviously the number one, but after that it becomes a bit hazy. Leonard Hankerson has been widely tipped for a break out season as he attempts to claim the starting spot opposite Garcon. He has good speed, and the … More »

Part I | Part II   John Manuel: I think there are many more question marks than many think on the defensive line.  Both of last years starters are coming off injuries in Stephen Bowen  and Adam Carriker who is coming off a major one.  It sounds like Bowen should be good to go but Carriker is … More »

Part I | Part II With OTA’s going on and training camp less than two months away lets look at which position battle on the defensive side of the ball will be most interesting the next few months. John Manuel: I think this team is in much better than years past when it comes to … More »

E.J. Biggers may rank as the top defensive sleeper, but here are 5 more guys who could possibly breakout. For the purpose of this rookies aren’t included, and neither are established starters. Keep in mind these are just possibilities and their upside is fairly limited: E.J. Biggers Defensive Sleeper | 5 Defensive Sleepers | Leonard … More »

E.J. Biggers Defensive Sleeper | 5 Defensive Sleepers | Leonard Hankerson Offensive Sleeper | 5 Offensive Sleepers The Redskins didn’t do much of anything of significance in free agency, but one interesting move they made was the signing of Tampa Bay cornerback E.J. Biggers. Biggers was a 7th round pick by the Buccaneers in 2009 out of Western Michigan. He missed … More »