Posts Tagged with "Washington Redskins"

Redskins to sit McNabb in favor of Grossman

Friday, December 17, 2010

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After agreeing to a hefty five year contract extension with Washington just a month ago, Donovan McNabb definitely had reason to believe that he’d be the starting quarterback for the Redskins going forward barring an injury serious enough to keep him off the field. But while his $78.5 million dollar deal would seem to indicate [...]

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Shanahan on hot seat in Washington?

Sunday, December 12, 2010

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Given Redskins owner Dan Snyder’s propensity to hire and fire head coaches almost as often as he changes his clothes, it should come as no surprise that he is reportedly considering a coaching change at the end of the season, dumping Mike Shanahan after just one year. There hasn’t been much to substantiate the rumor, [...]

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Redskins wake up, lock McNabb down with major extension

Monday, November 15, 2010

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Two weeks ago, the Redskins were the talk of the league for the wrong reasons, as they inexplicably benched Donovan Mcnabb for backup quarterback Rex Grossman with just two minutes remaining in a game against Detroit. Predictably, Grossman fumbled the game away, giving the Lions a late game defensive touchdown and eventually the victory. That [...]

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McNabb tired of controversy, ready to move on

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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After Mike Shanahan inexplicably decided to send Donovan McNabb to the bench late against the Lions two Sundays ago, the immediate discussion around the league centered on McNabb’s health and conditioning, which was the logic given by Shanahan following the game for the move. Shanahan later divulged that he felt more comfortable with backup quarterback [...]

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Redskins unlikely to lose Williams, Brown for long

Sunday, October 10, 2010

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Despite having come away with a crucial win against the Packers earlier this afternoon, the Redskins had plenty to be concerned with after the game, as both of their starting offensive tackles left the game with knee injuries. That concern was relatively short lived though, as initial tests showed no significant damage to either Jammal [...]

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Redskins kick Thomas to the curb

Saturday, October 9, 2010

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While potential is often enough to get a player’s foot in the door, production on the field outweighs that in almost every case. That lesson was delivered the hard way this morning to wide receiver Devin Thomas, as he was released by Washington after two disappointing seasons. Given the state of Washington’s receiving corps right [...]

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Redskins lose Portis to severe groin injury

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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Lost amid all the hoopla surrounding the Randy Moss trade, Washington received significant news this morning concerning running back Clinton Portis and his injured groin. According to Jason Reid of the Washington Post, the damage suffered Portis in that part of his body is severe, as he has reportedly torn the muscle off the bone, [...]

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Redskins working on Devin Thomas trade

Monday, October 4, 2010

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Anyone hoping for a blockbuster trade involving defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth will have to wait a little longer, as there’s been no word as of yet as to the Redskins’ intentions for him headed into the trade deadline on October 19th. But there is one small note involving Washington and a potential trade discussion involving [...]

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Redskins staying the course with 3-4 defense

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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Washington’s move in the off-season to a 3-4 scheme under first year defensive coordinator Jim Haslett brought mostly positive reaction from around the league, as it seemed on paper to benefit the Redskins given their overall team speed. But three games into the season, the criticism directed at Haslett and head coach Mike Shanahan is [...]

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Haynesworth: Contract doesn’t make me a slave

Sunday, September 26, 2010

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This year has brought one colossal mistake after another for Washington defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, but his latest comments could potentially end up costing him more than all the other blunders combined. In an interview he granted to a local sports station, 106.7 The Fan, Haynesworth took umbrage with the notion that his mammoth contract [...]

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DeAngelo Hall stakes claim to Redskins defense

Monday, September 20, 2010

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The Redskins have been the poster child for teams in need of quality leadership over the past few years, and that was once again made apparent this morning, as cornerback DeAngelo Hall trashed the coaching staff’s decision to have him cover different receivers throughout each game. “That’s how it was; it ain’t how it’s gonna be from here [...]

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Raiders, Redskins pushing hard for Houshmandzadeh

Sunday, September 5, 2010

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There’s been no shortage of speculation in the past 36 hours surrounding wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh and his decision on where to play this season, and while a choice hasn’t been reached as of yet, it seems that two teams have risen to the top of his list. Citing a source close to the situation, [...]

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