Last 25 exclusive Washington Redskins, Washington Capitals, and NFL Draft news and articles brought to you by www.thehogs.net. en-us http://www.thehogs.net/content http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1412 With the 2013 draft now in the books, the Redskins were able to address a variety of needs. The team first selected cornerback David Amerson from North Carolina State, who led the NCAA with 13 interceptions as a sophomore in 2011. Struggling in coverage last season, Amerson's draft stock dropped but he still managed five interceptions and 61 tackles. Patience paid off for Washington as two ball-hawking safeties fell to them in the fourth and sixth rounds. Fresno State free safety Phillip... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1411 In rounds two and three, the Washington Redskins selected North Carolina State cornerback David Amerson (51st overall) and Florida tight end Jordan Reed (85th overall). With D.J. Swearinger and Phillip Thomas still available in the second and third rounds, respectively, the Redskins opted not to select a safety with either of their first two picks. Instead, the team picked up two players who could play bigger roles when 2014 rolls around. The team's top three cornerbacks (DeAngelo Hall, Josh ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1410 The Redskins showed a newfound level of maturity and restraint (albeit forced because of the cap penalty) and laid low as the Miami Dolphins took center stage on the first day of the new league year. Washington engaged in a less reactionary approach and focused more on taking care of their own, re-signing punter Sav Rocca to a two-year deal and defensive lineman Kedric Golston to a three-year deal. The big news of the day came from J.R. Rickert, the agent for special teams captain Lorenzo... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1408 The Redskins were rumored to be planning a halt to the start of the 2013 Free Agency period, this started a lot of buzz about what the team would do, Was it a bluff? Does “the Danny” have something up his sleeve? With all the talk of the “Logo” and the Redskins name being under attack by those that say it's offensive. Word leaked the Redskins had something cooking... In the end even the NFLPA wanted in on some of the action. The same NFLPA that could have prevented all of this (and had a stronge... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1409 While battling the second half of their $36 million cap penalty that was imposed on free agency eve last year, the Redskins were still able to retain six of their own free agents and sign a veteran offensive lineman. To make those moves happen, they had to let go of the best member of their secondary and restructure another veteran's contract. The action began Saturday when Washington re-signed three restricted free agents: tight end Logan Paulsen (three-year deal); fullback Darrel Young (thr... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1407 For the first time in 13 years, the Redskins won the NFC East and are preparing to host a playoff game at FedEx Field. Following a memorable 28-18 victory over the archrival Dallas Cowboys last week that capped off their longest winning streak since 1996, the Redskins seek to avenge a postseason nemesis that has haunted them twice in the past seven seasons. In 2005, the Redskins reeled off five straight victories to close out a 10-6 regular season. With very little offensive production, t... Sat, 5 Jan 2013 11:00:00 CST http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1406 It was a day of firsts for the Redskins as they forged ahead with a 27-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Redskins now maintain sole possession of first place in the NFC East after Week 16 for the first time since 1999. They have won six straight regular season games for the first time since 1996 and have won six overall for the first time since 2005 when they won their final five regular season games and a wild card playoff matchup. Robert Griffin III ... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:00:00 CST http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1405 Five years ago today, the Washington Redskins suffered a tragic loss when Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor died of a gunshot wound at the age of 24. The news came as a shock and took a lot of time to accept for many people in the D.C. and Miami areas. For Sean's father, Pete Taylor, faith helped guide him through the acceptance process. "As a father," Taylor says, "you still deal with it in a private setting and you respect and honor what God has done and know he makes no mistakes." T... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:00:00 CST http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1404 Here are some of the more interesting, and/or poignant numbers and statistics from the Washington Redskins impressive 40-32 victory over the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome: 464 - Total yards of offense for the Redskins. Not a bad debut for an offense that contains a lot of new pieces and had several question marks. The Saints had 358 total yards. 320 - Yards passing for Robert Griffin III in his NFL debut. Why would anyone be surprised that a superstar like RGIII would dazzle in his f... Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1403 Not since the days of Chip Lohmiller have the Redskins been set at kicker. Since his departure after the 1994 season, Washington has seen 17 kickers take the field, including five in the 2000 season alone. You read that correctly; the Redskins have averaged one kicker a year for the last 17 seasons. This summer, there is a legitimate kicking challenge that will take place in Ashburn. The incumbent Graham Gano has been the burgundy and gold's primary kicker since the final four games of the 20... Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1402 The running back position turned out to be a delightful surprise for an otherwise lackluster Redskins offense in 2011. Tim Hightower, acquired last August from the Arizona Cardinals for defensive end Vonnie Holliday and a 2012 sixth round selection, had a fantastic preseason, posting 6.8 yards per carry and two touchdowns on just 25 carries in three games. Before tearing his ACL in his left knee in late October against Carolina, he put up pedestrian numbers in the regular season when compare... Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1401 With free agency and the draft allowing the Redskins to address roster needs, a position that was not tended to as aggressively as others was safety. The defense was already in good shape and was made stronger by re-signing London Fletcher, Adam Carriker and Kedric Golston. That helped the Redskins focus primarily on improving a turnover-laden offense that needed more firepower. Even with LaRon Landry on the team, the Redskins were already thin at safety. Their decision to let him leave v... Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1400 It was announced today that the Washington Redskins Training Camp festivities are making the move from Ashburn, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia in 2013. Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen released the following written statement: "We are very pleased to continue our relationship with the Commonwealth of Virginia that my father established 41 years ago." "We are proud to call Loudoun County the home of Redskins Park. In conjunction with the governor's office and the City of Richmond, w... Wed, 6 Jun 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1398 While Redskins fans were still buzzing on Monday after the most anticipated draft in decades, Denise Mitchell spent the day at her husbands grave. She and their three children, Jonathan (9), Kayla (7) and Alyssa (4) laid flowers on his grave and reflected on what was, as well as what could have been. To commemorate the day, the family went out to dinner to celebrate his life and reflect some more. Monday April 30 marked the five-year anniversary of former Redskin linebacker Kevin Mitchell's ... Fri, 4 May 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1397 The Redskins went into the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft on Thursday knowing who they would bank their immediate future on. After months of waiting, they got their franchise quarterback and selected Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III with the second overall pick. “RG3” had been taking D.C. by storm even before the blockbuster trade with the St. Louis Rams was consummated on March 9th. Now that he is officially a Redskin, both he and the team are ready to get to work. While his s... Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1396 Last night at 8:15pm at the 2012 NFL Draft, the face of the Washington Redskins franchise changed for now and for the foreseeable future. After weeks of terrible secret keeping, and bad acting, the Redskins selected Robert Griffin III, quarterback, Baylor University, with the second overall pick in the draft. And with the selection, an organization engrossed in twenty years of dismal performances and strife, took a long cathartic breath. Donning a pair of burgundy and gold socks with the w... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1395 On Saturday, the Redskins filled a hole with a familiar face, by signing Rex Grossman to a one-year deal. Grossman re-joins John Beck and Jonathon Crompton in the Redskins quarterback stable, and all three await the arrival of the young incoming stud, either Robert Griffin III or Andrew Luck. It isn't exactly surprising that Washington chose to go this route, especially in light of the cap penalty. If $18 Million weren't missing from the Redskins' cap space, Grossman may not have been their f... Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1394 After missing out on potential slot receiver and return man Eddie Royal, who reportedly signed a three-year, $13.5 million deal with the San Diego Chargers on Thursday, the Redskins turned their attention to shoring up a depleted secondary. On Monday, Washington released starting free safety Oshiomogho Atogwe and allowed starting strong safety LaRon Landry to enter free agency on Tuesday. Their first step towards adding to their defensive backfield involved signing two-time Pro Bowl safe... Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1393 When the NFL came down with the ruling late Monday that the Redskins would be stripped of $36 million in salary cap space, everyone wondered how it would alter their plans heading into free agency. Shortly after the clock struck 4 p.m., Washington showed how. The Redskins were planning on approaching free agency with the most salary cap room they have had in years. Instead, the NFL reportedly forced them to use at least $18 million of the $36 million cap penalty for this year's free agency pe... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1392 When free agency opens tomorrow, players all over the league will be looking for new football homes - among those players, former Redskin Robert Henson. The Redskins released the third year linebacker at the end of training camp last year, where he had been on the PUP list for an injury he suffered when Albert Haynesworth fell on his leg during practice. It has been tough sledding for Henson, who also missed the entire 2010 season after suffering a knee injury in the final preseason game - a ... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:00:00 CDT http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1390 As March 13th and the start of free agency approaches, it is likely that the attention of Redskins fans will be placed upon free agents such as London Fletcher, Fred Davis and LaRon Landry. However, flying under the radar is a man who had a career year in 2011. While Fletcher led the league in tackles, he wasn't the only Redskins defender having a good season, Adam Carriker was putting up a proficient stat line as well. Having missed the 2009 season with a shoulder injury, the 13th overall p... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:00:00 CST http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1389 When Lorenzo Alexander isn't out on a football field setting the standard for how you play special teams in the NFL, he's in the community setting the standard for how football players can use their fame to make the world a better place. That's why he was the Redskins' 2011 Walter Payton Man of the Year - and he was in 2010 as well. Alexander continues to dive headlong into the Washington D.C. and Oakland communities with his A.C.E.S. (Accountability, Community, Education, Sports) Foundation, an... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:00:00 CST http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1388 Redskins fans are paying close attention to Indianapolis for more than just this week's Super Bowl, yesterday's news about Peyton Manning, would appear to set the stage for a whole lot more news. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on Thursday that both Dr. Robert Watkins, who performed Manning's neck surgery, and the Indianapolis Colts team neurosurgeon, have given the quarterback a thumbs up to resuming his NFL career. Let the circus begin. Of course it remains to be seen if Manning can r... Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:00:00 CST http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1387 The North defeated the South 23-13 in the 2012 Senior Bowl. There's a lot to look at when you're watching such an all-star game, perhaps too much for any one person to effectively take notes on and analyze. Solution? Get a bunch of guys to concentrate on one position each and get a much fuller representation of the facts - put them together into one article, and call it the "Senior Bowl Positional Review." Quarterbacks By Mark Solway - Twitter Handle: @TheHogsdotNet The Redskins n... Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:00:00 CST http://www.thehogs.net/content/index.php?id=1386 With less than a week to go to the 3pm kickoff at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on Saturday, January 28th, the nation's premier pre-draft event is in full gear this week preparing for the 63rd installment of the Senior Bowl. Over 800 general managers, coaches, scouts and front office personnel from all 32 National Football League teams, are descending on Mobile and the one-of-a-kind event right now. Considering that ALL 107 players from the 2011 Senior Bowl made their way on to NFL rosters, at least f... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:00:00 CST