Fanspeak: Redskins Personnel

I’ve talked about my concern with the current high number of Redskins starters recovering from major injuries, and how it is likely that some will suffer setbacks or a decreased level of play this season. I decided to go back and look at last year’s players, to see how they recovered from surgeries and if … More »

Currently the Redskins have seven of their 22 starters recovering from injuries and while some players should recover fully and not miss a beat, other players are likely to suffer setbacks or see a drop in their performance. It is crucial the Redskins have a legitimate back-up plan for all these spots, to insure if need … More »

By Staff Writers John Manuel & Steve Shoup:   What is the biggest weakness of the 2013 Redskins?   JOHN: Since the Redskins are coming off a NFC division title one would think it is a team with minimal weaknesses.  But I think it’s more of a team with some small weaknesses. Obvious the first … More »

Yesterday I did 5 players on defense who were on the team last year, but heading into camp on the roster bubble. Today I will look at the offense, using the same criteria. Not all of these guys will get cut, but they are all firmly on the bubble. Offense | Defense 1. RB Evan … More »

Here are 5 players who made the team last year who could be on the roster bubble this year. For the purposes of this, I’m just considering guys who got some playing time and were on the active roster. Not all of these guys are going to get released, but all could be on thinner … More »

Though much of the talk and discussion surrounds the recovery and prognosis of star Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, their are a number of other key players recovering from injuries for the Redskins that bear watching as well. In addition to Griffin the following players are below full participation currently (this doesn’t include guys like … More »

Last week I highlighted the offensive players and ranked them in order of their level of importance to the Redskins in 2013, today I switch to the defensive side of the football. My criteria is pretty simple: Rank the players based on their importance to staying in the line-up, based on positional value, talent level, role … More »

By Staff Writers John Manuel & Steve Shoup: If you’re tired of hearing about if Robert Griffin III will be ready to start the season, then the wedding gift talk may have been a much needed break for you.  We have decided to take you back into the will he or won’t he be ready … More »

After reading a post on Hogs Haven I came up with the idea to rank the Redskins offensive players in order of importance. My criteria is pretty simple: Rank the players based on their importance to staying in the line-up, based on positional value, talent level, role in the offense, and weighing in what the back-up … More »

E.J. Biggers Defensive Sleeper | 5 Defensive Sleepers | Leonard Hankerson Offensive Sleeper | 5 Offensive Sleepers Though Leonard Hankerson may rank as the Redskins top offensive sleeper this year, there are plenty of other guys to watch for this season. Here are 5 other offensive players who could considered a bit of a “sleeper”. OT Maurice Hurt: -Hurt began camp … More »