Category Archives: Washington Redskins
For your late-night viewing
If you’re a night owl, there are a few players still competing for jobs when the Redskins play Arizona at 10 p.m. tonight. My Washington Examiner column discusses a handful of jobs on the line. A few things worth staying … Continue reading
Final preseason game proves 2 are enough
The Redskins travel to Arizona on Thursday for a 10 p.m. eastern start. The preseason finale won’t have many starters playing and those that do will barely get sweaty. My Washington Examiner column says if there’s ever proof that four … Continue reading
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Few thoughts on Redskins final week
It’s the last week of the preseason — hooray — and the Redskins still seem not ready for the regular season. My Washington Examiner column looks at a few suspect areas. Keeping a running tally.
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Dress rehearsal now a peep show
With quarterback Donovan McNabb now injured, the Washington Redskins plan to play starters for three quarters against the New York Jets on Friday is shot. So much for a dress rehearsal for the season. My Washington Examiner column explains how … Continue reading
Time for Haynesworth to go
I tried to be patient. Let things play out. But it’s painfully obvious nothing will change. It’s time for the Washington Redskins to cut Albert Haynesworth. My Washington Examiner column explains why this is not going to work. The money’s … Continue reading
Get ready for Crust Monday
The Washington Redskins failed their first test. The offense was crummy; undermined by poor line play. A No. 2 receiver and running back have yet to emerge while the quarterback was erratic. Special teams made mistakes. If not for a … Continue reading
Battle of the Beltways – not
Ignore your TV sportscasters for the next two days. The Baltimore Ravens at Washington Redskins on Saturday is not the Battle of the Beltways. My Washington Examiner column explains why this isn’t a rivalry. Not even a grudge match. Battle … Continue reading
Johnson’s turn to step up
Larry Johnson will start against Baltimore on Saturday as the Washington Redskins alternate their prime backs over preseason. Not a bad way to figure out if someone can be No. 1 when you have three that can. My Washington Examiner … Continue reading
Carlos Rogers is the big winner
Cornerback Carlos Rogers is the reversal of fortune winner under Redskins coach Mike Shanahan’s regime. My Washington Examiner column discusses how Rogers seemed ready to go late last season when benched, but the new coaches love him and returned him … Continue reading
Haynesworth finally gets on board
Forget trading Albert Haynesworth. Everything’s cool now. Haynesworth showed he’s onboard and supporting his teammates on Friday when leading the reserves onto the field and greeting starters when they emerged from the tunnel. He talked afterwards of being OK with … Continue reading
