Redskins Free Agency Tracker – March 13th

The Redskins opened up the first day with barely a peep. The team retained punter Sav Rocca and defensive lineman Kedric Golston. It was also revealed through Twitter that the One Man Gang, Lorenzo Alexander, would be signing with a new team to be determined.

As the more expensive free agents are taken off the market, the Redskins should get more active with scouting affordable B and C level talent.

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Tags: Antoine Cason, Antoine Winfield, Aqib Talib, Brandon Meriweather, Cedric Griffin, chris cooley, Cleveland Browns, Derek Cox, fred davis, kedric golston, Kennan Lewis, Lorenzo Alexander, Madieu Williams, Reggie Bush, Trent Williams, Tyler Polumbus

Redskins Free Agency Tracker – March 12th

Whether the Redskins have mountains of money to spend or are counting their pennies like this year, this time of year is like Christmas for fans.

THN will keep you up-to-date with news throughout the day that affects the burgundy and gold. Keep it locked here all day. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Aqib Talib, Barry Cofield, Chris Chester. Stephen Bowen, Derek Cox, Greg Toler, Josh Wilson, Joshua Morgan, kedric golston, Kyle Arrington, Lorenzo Alexander, Reggie Bush, Robert Griffin III, santana moss, Sav Rocca, Sean Smith

Caps Comeback Complete

When the Washington Capitals fell behind 3-0 to the Boston Bruins in the first period, it looked like it was going to be another one of ‘those nights’. Fortunately coach Adam Oates didn’t see it that way, managed to keep his team focused, and was rewarded with a sensational comeback from his team when Eric Fehr scored a beautiful goal in overtime to steal the two points. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Boston Bruins, Eric Fehr, Nicklas Backstrom, Steve Oleksy, Washington Capitals

Interview with Doc Walker: Part 3

In our third and final installment of our Doc Walker interview, he explains whether Chris Cooley will return to the burgundy and gold, gives extremely high praise to Trent Williams, talks about his relationship with Brian Mitchell, and the dynamic of working for a company owned by Redskins owner Dan Snyder.

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Tags: Brian Mitchell, chris cooley, dan snyder, Doc Walker, Trent Williams

Interview with Doc Walker: Part 2

In Part 2 of our interview, we continue where we left off. Doc gives his thoughts on if the Redskins have a chance of recouping some of the lost cap money and evaluates the tight ends not named Cooley. Walker also explains how the Redskins will prevent a sophomore slump for Robert Griffin III and gives his bold prediction on how Alfred Morris will do in 2013.

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Tags: Aldrick Robinson, Alfred Morris, Brian Orakpo, cam newton, Doc Walker, fred davis, Joshua Morgan, Kyle Shanahan, Logan Paulsen, london fletcher, Lorenzo Alexander, Niles Paul, Pierre Garcon, Rob Gronkowski, Robert Griffin III, Ryan Kerrigan, santana moss

Interview with Doc Walker: Part 1

The University of Maryland hosted a sports injury symposium at Knight Hall Wednesday night titled “Sports Injuries: the Risks of Playing the Game from Kids to the Pros.” Among those in attendance were Dr. Stephen Haas, a retired physician for the Wizards, Capitals and Nationals, Sean Sansiveri, NFL Players Association Staff Council; Scott Hallenbeck, Executive Director of USA Football; Katie O’Donnell, 2009 National Field Hockey player of the Year from the University of Maryland; Mark Hyman, author of “Until it Hurts” and adjunct professor at George Washington University; and former Washington Redskins tight end and current ESPN 980 and Comcast SportsNet media personality, Rick “Doc” Walker.

Following the event, I had the chance to speak with Doc about a wide range of topics. In the first of a three-part interview series, Doc talks about his post-career injuries, the Catch-22 that NFL players face with concussions and job security, expanding NFL rosters, his dislike of the Scouting Combine, and whether the 49ers should trade for Darelle Revis.

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Tags: Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Combine, Darelle Revis, Doc Walker, Justin Smith, Kansas City Chiefs, Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers, University of Maryland, USA Football, Vernon Davis

Redskins Offseason: Next Up, Senior Bowl

Chicken Wing and a Prayer

In the afterglow of what was a fantastic season, albeit one that didn’t have the finish any of us wanted comes perhaps the most important offseason for the Redskins that Dan Snyder and the front office has faced in many years.  Obviously there is genuine concern for the status of RGIII but that once scoffed at insurance policy named Kirk Cousins has shown that he can step in and lead this team should Griffin miss time in 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Senior Bowl, Washington Redskins

Have Knee Jerk Reactions Turned Into Jerky Redactions?

I understand that the Redskins offseason has begun, and that news outlets have now kind of lost their golden egg with RG3 ‘less relevant’ to current sports affairs – but do you really have to give the ‘who to blame for the knee injury’ stories so much ummm, length? Isn’t there a statute of limitations or something?

I don’t even care wether you are in the ‘it’s all Shanahan’s fault’ camp, or the ‘RG3 should have pulled himself’ camp – can you not shut up about it already? Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: desensitizing, knee, Larry Weisman, media, RG3

Richard Sherman Parody

It was really sad to see the Seattle Seahawks bow out of the playoffs yesterday, and by sad, I mean poetic. I’m sure I’m not the only Redskin fan in #RedskinsNation who like Trent Williams, wants to smack Richard Sherman in his mealy little mouth; so it was a little bit sweet to watch Roddy White blow past him like he wasn’t even there for a touchdown. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: parody, richard sherman, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins

End of an Institution – The Hogettes Disband

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After 30 years of dedication and unabashed support, the super fan group The Hogettes are disbanding. The decision was made by Michael Torbert, known as Boss Hogette.

Widely recognized for their hog noses and dresses, The Hogettes were formed in support of the Redskins famous, dominant offensive line from the called The Hogs. From there, the group’s popularity grew immensely and became engrained in Redskins society. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Hogettes