Fanspeak: Washington Redskins

1st  DL Daron Payne: -Payne got his first preseason action Thursday night and he quickly showed why the Redskins took him as high as they did. He had a sack on the Jets opening drive, and got some penetration on a couple other snaps. It was just a brief showing for the first round rookie, … More »

1 . Alex Smith and the first team offense look good: -There was a lot of debate whether not Alex Smith and a number of key starters would even play in the game. While Smith wasn’t dealing with any injury the concern was should Smith play if so many other starters were sitting due to … More »

1 . How the Starters Look?: – The Redskins rested almost their entire starting line-up in the first preseason game, so tonight will be our first look at most of the key players. Offensively it sounds like injuries could keep a number of key starters on the sideline and it’s possible that Alex Smith won’t … More »

There are more and more indications that the Redskins may opt to sit Alex Smith in tonight’s 2nd preseason game versus the New York Jets. Smith didn’t play at all in the first preseason game, but the Redskins are considering waiting until the third preseason game to unveil their new starting quarterback. If so this … More »

Based off of the Offense and Defense 53 man roster predictions here are the 10 players I think that the Redskins will look to keep on their practice squad: 53 Man roster Offensive predictions | 53 Man roster Defensive predictions | Practice Squad Predictions QB Kevin Hogan: – The Redskins are going to want three quarterbacks with the … More »

*Note: It still looks like DL Stacy McGee and CB Josh Holsey will begin the year on the PUP list. 53 Man roster Offensive predictions | 53 Man roster Defensive predictions | Practice Squad Predictions Defense Line: 6 – Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne, Matt Ioannidis, Tim Settle, Anthony Lanier, Ziggy Hood – The Redskins are likely to keep … More »

53 Man roster Offensive predictions | 53 Man roster Defensive predictions | Practice Squad Predictions Quarterbacks: 2- Alex Smith, Colt McCoy – No changes or surprises here, Smith is entrenched as the starter and Colt McCoy showed week one of the preseason why the Redskins signed him to an extension. While it was a preseason game of basically … More »

While I don’t really expect the Redskins to sign anyone or even trade for a running back to replace rookie Derrius Guice, they need to keep the option open. No single back they find is likely to come close to replacing Guice who had a realistic chance to be a top 10 back statistically this … More »

1st Rd DL Daron Payne: – Did not play as he’s still recovering from his injury in camp. He might not get much preseason work, but should be fully ready for the start of the season. 2nd Rd RB Derrius Guice: – Guice showed nice burst on his runs and his big gain on the … More »

Week 1 of the NFL preseason doesn’t offer much in evaluating starters and what it could mean for the regular season. Many of the Redskins starters won’t even suit up tonight and those that do play are slated to play just a series or two. What can be gleaned from tonight’s game is some clarity … More »