Fanspeak: Washington Redskins

Earlier I previewed Todd Grantham as a possible replacement for defensive coordinator, next on the list is another SEC defensive coordinator Kirby Smart. Why Kirby Smart could consider it: -Similar to Todd Grantham I automatically dismissed Kirby Smart as an option given that he was too high profile. The more I thought about it though … More »

By Guest Writer Megan Shoup: If you read my last edition of this, you know I’m not an analyst like my brother Steve. I’m simply a diehard Redskins fan that always finds a way to believe until we are mathematically eliminated. So after a huge, must needed home win, I think Redskins fans should hope, … More »

Now no one thought the Cowboys game would be an easy contest for the Redskins, as Dallas has shown that they can keep games close, even when the lose. That being said, this was a must win game versus the Redskins top division rival and Washington had an extra week to prepare for it. Here … More »

1. Stopping Tony Romo: Tony Romo is coming off a 500 plus yard passing effort versus Denver so the obvious thought is that he can should be able to throw for 600 versus the Washington secondary.  Maybe the secondary, but the Redskins have the potential to get to Romo and pressure him much more than … More »

Offense     Robert Griffin needs to once again become dynamic.  Am I asking something that is impossible? Probably but let’s just see if he can become dynamic before we write off the season.  Defenses need to fear him again even though he doesn’t have the bounce he had most of 2012.  Even in week … More »

The Redskins got off to a horrible start at 1-3, but still have their playoff hopes alive due to an incredibly down year in the NFC East. Here is what the Redskins need to realistically happen each week to rise to the top of the division: Week 6:  @Cowboys- Win -This is almost a single … More »

As a life long and diehard Washington Redskins fan, I’ve been disheartened in recent months over the debate to change the Redskins name and revisionist history suggesting that anyone supporting the team is essentially a “racist”. In addition to being offended that cheering for the heroes of my childhood and giving support to the team … More »

The Redskins secret weapon against the Dallas Cowboys isn’t who you think it might be, as it isn’t anyone who will be playing on Sunday Night. Instead of it being one of the 46 active players, the Redskins secret weapon is defensive backs coach Raheem Morris. What’s even more curious is his contribution to the … More »

Last week the Redskins saw all their Questionable players with the exceptions of Kai Forbath and Fred Davis play, this week the Redskins again have at least 5 guys questionable, but we could see a greater number of them inactive. Here are my predictions for this week to be inactive: QB Rex Grossman: -No change … More »

While there are a number of stats that didn’t go the Redskins way, one of the most telling in showing why the Redskins lost, may be one you wouldn’t expect. That stat, is the team’s passing attempts and in keeping it below the 30 attempt mark (preferably lower). Now to many Redskins fans that may … More »