Published on: 4th November, 2009
Maybe we've got Mike Holmgren all wrong. What if he wasn't writing off Washington as his next coaching home, but instead was opening negotiations with the Redskins on working conditions? Take a second look at Holmgren's statement criticizing the Redskins' treatment of head coach Jim Zorn and try to read between the lines. Holmgren closed ...Published on: 2nd November, 2009
What will Vinny Cerrato say now? The Washington Redskins executive vice president lambasted Steve Largent after the Hall Of Fame receiver and former Congressman spoke up in support of his friend Jim Zorn. Today, Super Bowl coach Mike Holmgren said the Redskins were "very unfair" to both Jim Zorn and Sherm Lewis. "You can be upset with me as ...Published on: 29th October, 2009
The way the Internet brings fans into the player's world is magical—especially when the hero-player opens the door. Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley opens up wide on his chriscooley47 blog, mostly written by his brother, Tanner. Chris reached a new high today by sharing a career low point—his broken ankle suffered ...Published on: 23rd October, 2009
Yo, Jimbo. All is forgiven. You are cool. Oh, that whole episode where we treated you just like Jason Campbell on the pretext we were replacing him? Just kidding. After losing to Detroit, we thought the team needed a laugh to break the tension. Just to lighten things up, you know. You can be assured of one thing. ...Published on: 20th October, 2009
When the going gets tough for the Washington Redskins, Daniel Snyder wants to fire somebody, especially coach Jim Zorn who is 20 games in to the job. There's something familiar about that. Oh yeah! Al Davis fired Shanahan as coach of the Los Angeles Raiders in 1989. Shanahan coached the Raiders for 20 games. Davis ...Published on: 20th October, 2009
Goodbye again, Marcus Mason. Buried in the news that the Washington Redskins signed free agent lineman Levi Jones was their release of DC area native Marcus Mason. Running back Anthony Alridge was also let go. Thrashing in the backfield Given the state of the offensive line, it's no surprise that the Skins would reach for Jones. ...Published on: 12th October, 2009
It seems the chiefs at Redskin Park have convened something of a death panel for the team. According to DC Pro Sports Report, who cited NFL.com's story by Jason LaCanfora, Daniel Snyder and Vinny Cerrato are flirting with the idea of naming special teams coach Danny Smith or secondary coach and interim defensive spokesman ...Published on: 11th October, 2009
It's official. The Washington Redskins are now everybody's favorite homecoming team, the soft spot on the schedule for the likes of Kansas City. Just yesterday, I wrote that the Redskins were a team on the brink of greatness. All that was needed was for the owner to go public with a statement of ...Published on: 10th October, 2009
Or disaster.Whatever is going on out at Redskins Park, we are not seeing the full, unaltered picture. The team is on the brink, teetering in either direction. The Redskins are on the verge of great success. Or not.Telltale signs:Two of the most admired players on offense, Clinton Portis and Mike ...Published on: 5th October, 2009
It's all in how you think of it, people. Washington crushed Tampa Bay by three points. A three point margin is as good as 30 when it comes to a win. Sure, we'd rather a three pointer over the Eagles and a 30 pointer over the Buccaneers. Beggars can't be choosers. ...