Deshawn Jackson’s spell as a free agent was as short lived (as expected) and he has signed with the Washington Redskins; a move which has made theirs one of the most potent in the NFC. Given he is coming of a career best season the move seems a little ill timed, however a combination of off […] Continue reading → There is no doubt that RGIII is a highly promising QB, however there is plenty of chatter regarding the merits of the Skins giving up 3 first round picks and a second. The positives for the Redskins are that they would still have had to use their no 6 pick in this draft on […] Continue reading → Could the Redskins finally have some real competiotion at QB, well after John Beck’s confident performance it remains to be seen who will get the starters job. Last week rex Grossman who has already boldly predicted a big season for the Skins looked as good as he has ever been when leading Washington to a […] Continue reading → OK they were playing the Steelers second team, however starting off from your own 1 yard line and getting the ball down to the Red Zone on the opening drive at least shows there is no rust on Rex Grossman as he prepares to fight for the starters job in 2011. Bearing in mind that […] Continue reading → Every NFL player will say their team is in with a chance of doing well coming into a new season, however given that the NFC East looks like being very strong again in 2011 and the fact that he is by no means certain to start this seems a bold statement to make; or is […] Continue reading → Where should the skins go in the 2011 draft. I’m not sure they know themselves given they have so many imponderablesespecially at QB. McNabb looks like he will be gone as soon as there is a free agency and is Rex Grossman really the answer under centre? Sure he reached a Superbowl with the Bears, […] Continue reading → Troubled Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been accused of common assault stemming from road rage. The allegation is that he tail gated a 38 year old man in his pickup truck and in the ensuing altercation threw a punch at him (we must assume it missed as the man is not in hospital). […] Continue reading → For decades, Chris Hanburger went unrecognized for his accomplishments as a Redskins linebacker from 1965-78. That changed on Saturday evening when he was selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hanburger was a standout linebacker for the Redskins from 1965-78 and earned nine Pro Bowl berths, a franchise record. He earned first-team […] Continue reading → Defense wins championships. That time-honored phrase could apply to both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers, participants in Super Bowl XLV in North Texas. Far away in Washington, the Redskins hope that both defenses shine – they continue to draw inspiration from the 3-4 scheme used by both clubs. Pittsburgh’s brand of the 3-4, […] Continue reading → Chris Hanburger was not the most talkative of Redskins — he barely uttered a word to reporters, often saying “no comment.” Hanburger was more sociable on the field, where he went out of his way to greet ball carriers – however unceremoniously. A featherweight of a linebacker, he specialized in brutalizing foes with vicious clothesline […] Continue reading →